Community Calendar

See incredible quilted designs celebrating America 250 with this patriotic exhibit of local craftsmanship! These quilts were designed and created by the Twin Rivers Quilters Guild and will be on display at the North Carolina History Center during the early part of 2026.

This exhibit is FREE to enjoy and open to the public during regular business hours at the North Carolina History Center.

Learn how easy it is to make these gorgeous eggs with adorable springtime scenes inside. Participants can attend either the morning or evening session.

Seating will be limited. Call the Information Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 134 to reserve a seat.

Learn how easy it is to make these gorgeous eggs with adorable springtime scenes inside. Participants can attend either the morning or evening session.

Seating will be limited. Call the Information Services Department at 252.527.7066 ext. 134 to reserve a seat.

Please save the date for the Mosaic Multicultural Arts Festival on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Wildwood Park, Greenville, NC. Organizers Emerge Gallery & Art Center and the City of Greenville, NC - Government are excited to host multicultural and international artists, musicians, and performers along with a host of food trucks for the day. Join us for this culturally enriched day celebrating our community!

The First Friday ArtWalk is celebrated on the first Friday of each month. It is a time to enjoy Downtown’s eclectic mix of restaurants, galleries, shops, and live music venues along your stroll! Enjoy amazing artwork, live music, delicious food, and local beer.

The FREE Emerald Express Trolley will run from 5:00pm – 9:00pm during all Downtown Greenville First Friday ArtWalks! Hop aboard our scenic trolley tour circulating through Downtown Greenville from Dickinson Avenue to ECU’s Main Campus, making a full ArtWalk route loop approximately every 20 minutes (construction may affect this timing).

Park your car and ride the trolley to meet up with friends and explore your city. You can hop on and off at any stop!

First ArtWalk of 2025-2026 Season: Friday, September 5, 2025

Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 - 2026 First Friday ArtWalk Dates:
September 5 | October 3 | November 7 | December 5 | January 2 | February 6 | March 6 | April 3 | May 1 | June 5

Join us for a powerful and engaging presentation by designer, Marcus Kiser, as he shares his contribution to the Tryon Palace Foundation Inclusive Public Art Sculpture, along with sharing some educational components embedded within the sculpture. This is an opportunity for the community to learn more about this honorable sculpture that’s coming to New Bern.

This event is FREE to attend.

Want to take home some of that spring blooming splendor? The Spring Heritage Plant Sale will be held Friday and Saturday on the Daves House Lawn just inside the Palace main gate.

This annual plant sale offers a selection of plants grown locally and in the Palace’s nursery yard, as well as a wide variety of annuals, heirloom vegetables, perennials, herbs and other spring favorites.

The Spring Heritage Plant Sale opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. Come early for best selection!