Community Calendar

The Tryon Palace Gardens will be free and open to the public on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

As part of Arts in April, on Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy watching plein air artists paint in the gardens. In addition, on Saturday the Craven Consort woodwind group will be performing under the Palace colonnades. This five-piece woodwind group performs pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries on period instruments. Be sure to stop by and enjoy their performance.

Enjoy a variety of spring blooming plants, including tulips, irises, and more, throughout the 21 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Lovers’ Weekend.

Be sure to visit the Spring Heritage Plant Sale while you’re there!

Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket.

The Carteret Community Sunshine Band is starting rehearsals for its spring concert season and is looking for new musicians to join.
The Sunshine Band is a volunteer wind ensemble made up of local residents, from students to retirees, who love performing concert band music. The band is especially seeking trombone players, and also needs clarinet and trumpet players, though musicians on all concert band instruments are welcome.
Directed by Ritchel Lawson, the band rehearses Monday nights at Newport Middle School and performs community concerts throughout the year.
Spring rehearsals begin January 26, 2026
For more information, find us on Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.
Interested new members should contact Ritchel Lawson at ritchellawson@hotmail.com

Come Again is a social respite program where people in early to middle stages of dementia spend time with trusted, trained volunteers in a safe, judgment-free space. We aim to bring joy, friendship, and purpose to everyone while giving care partners a chance to rest. Activities include fellowship, music, art, movement, and service projects, plus a hot lunch. Starting May 1, Come Again meets every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2311 Elizabeth Ave. There is a small fee to attend. Come Again honors our loved ones living with dementia by lifting up their remaining strengths in a supportive, creative and purposeful way. For more information about joining Come Again or volunteering, contact director Lindsay Roberts at lindsayroberts@newbernrespite.org, 919.428.0618 or www.newbernrespite.org.

Join us on April 18 at Lenoir Community College for the EPIC Center’s Walk 4 Life and 5K! This event offers a chance to get active while supporting the EPIC Center’s mission of offering life-affirming support and care to women facing unexpected pregnancies. Our goal is to bring our community together to stand for life and support families in our community.

The Event begins at 8:00 AM with opening ceremonies. The 5K will start at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, and the 1-mile walk will begin around 8:30.

By walking with us, you’re sending a powerful message that life matters and that no one walks alone in their journey of motherhood. Families, churches, and individuals are encouraged to join this inspiring event, uniting as a community to uplift local families and celebrate the value of life. We welcome strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. No pets, please.

Come be part of our powerful message of encouragement and advocacy. Together, let’s make a difference, one step at a time!

Giveaway: You MUST register by 03/20/26 to receive a free race T-shirt with your registration. You will receive your race tees at check-in on race day.

Additional race t-shirts are available for $15.00 on race day--while supplies last.

The Greenville Museum of Art’s Super Family Game Day returns this year! Join us for an afternoon of games, inside and outside the museum! This is a ticketed event for individuals and families. Tickets include access to a wide variety of games including board games, video games (including vintage games), arcade games, lawn games, bounce houses, and more!

Food & Beverages:

Mexico en la Calle - food and beverages available to purchase

Azucar Coffee Co. - coffee beverages available to purchase

If you are interested in the evening adults-only version of this event, visit the GMoArcade page.

4 front porches, 9 entertainers including Big Jim and Kathleen Kohler, Joe Baes, George Oliver, Tuppence, Dan Jam Phillips, Doctor Paul, Bag End, Mac and Mary McRoy, and Ed Harris. A variety of music genres all afternoon. (Bring your own chair!)

The Greenville Museum of Art’s GMoArcade returns this year! Join us for an evening of gaming, socializing, and more! This is a ticketed event for ages 18+. Tickets include open bar with beer, wine, seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages, and attendees can expect a wide variety of games including board games, video games (including vintage games), arcade games, pub quiz, and more!

Food Truck: Mexico en la Calle; food available to purchase

If you are interested in the day-time family-friendly version of this event, visit the Super Family Game Day page.

The Carteret Community Sunshine Band is starting rehearsals for its spring concert season and is looking for new musicians to join.
The Sunshine Band is a volunteer wind ensemble made up of local residents, from students to retirees, who love performing concert band music. The band is especially seeking trombone players, and also needs clarinet and trumpet players, though musicians on all concert band instruments are welcome.
Directed by Ritchel Lawson, the band rehearses Monday nights at Newport Middle School and performs community concerts throughout the year.
Spring rehearsals begin January 26, 2026
For more information, find us on Facebook, Instagram, or visit our website.
Interested new members should contact Ritchel Lawson at ritchellawson@hotmail.com

The Pamlico County Career & Resource Fair will be held on April 22, 2026, from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Pamlico County Public Library. Hosted by the Pamlico County Public Library and NCWorks in collaboration with the Pamlico Community College Small Business Center, this event connects local employers with job seekers and community resources. Job seekers are encouraged to attend and bring copies of their resume. Employers interested in hosting a recruitment table are invited to apply while spaces remain available through April 17. Goodie bags will be available for the first job seekers to arrive while supplies last.

Come Again is a social respite program where people in early to middle stages of dementia spend time with trusted, trained volunteers in a safe, judgment-free space. We aim to bring joy, friendship, and purpose to everyone while giving care partners a chance to rest. Activities include fellowship, music, art, movement, and service projects, plus a hot lunch. Starting May 1, Come Again meets every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2311 Elizabeth Ave. There is a small fee to attend. Come Again honors our loved ones living with dementia by lifting up their remaining strengths in a supportive, creative and purposeful way. For more information about joining Come Again or volunteering, contact director Lindsay Roberts at lindsayroberts@newbernrespite.org, 919.428.0618 or www.newbernrespite.org.