Aug 20 Thursday
Community College The League of Women Voters of Carteret County continues our tradition of honoring women of high standards who contribute to our community through their stellar work leadership and philanthropy. This year we are recognizing amazing women across different occupations who have been leaders, mentors, and provide inspiration and innovation for others. These individuals will be recognized as our 2026 Women in Excellence in Carteret County. All nominees will be recognized, and 4 winners will be announced at our annual Women’s Equality Day reception at the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center Building, Carteret Community College, 3915 Arendell Street, on Thursday, August 20th, 5:30-7:30 pm. Our speaker with be Greta Quinn, Instructor at Carteret Community College. President Norma Hall states that “Every year we celebrate Women’s Equality Day by recognizing the great work and positive impact that women have had in our community throughout the years, and we continue to support the vital role that women play in building our community that make it a better place to live. This celebration commemorates the anniversary of women winning the right to vote August 26th,1920.” The reception is open to the public and the ticket cost is $25. Appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar available. Registration and tickets can be found online on http://lwvcarteretcounty.org/ Please come and join us for an evening of fun and networking and meet these amazing women in our community!
Area musicians come together to play traditional music in an acoustic string jam. This is a fun, friendly easy-going group. New musicians and traditional music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information
Aug 21 Friday
Tryon Civitan Club presents the "No Child Wet Behind Diaper Drive"
The 2026 Alive at Five Concert Series is the perfect way for families and friends to enjoy an evening of music, fun, and entertainment together. Grab your lawn chair, gather your crew, and get ready for an energetic lineup featuring beach music favorites, crowd pleasing party hits, and dance tunes that will have everyone on their feet. With a lively atmosphere, great music, and plenty of family friendly fun, Alive at Five is a Crystal Coast tradition you will not want to miss. Come ready to sing along, dance the night away, and make lasting memories.
Check the website for the full schedule of events.
Aug 22 Saturday
Open every Saturday, April 11 - November 28th. The Onslow County Farmers Market connects local farmers & ranchers, food producers, and artisans with the community. Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, baked goods (including gluten free options), honey and handmade artisan products.
We accept SNAP/EBT and SUNbucks. We participate in NC Farmers Market Nutrition program providing produce to eligible WIC families and seniors.
Please join this citizen science program and learn about pollinators and their habitats. All materials for the census will be provided; we need you to select a plant to watch and count and record the number of insects that visit that plant for a 15-minute period. Your information can then be submitted and become part of the data for the census.
A FREE pollinator craft will be available for children in The Children's Garden.
For more information, check out the following site: https://gsepc.org/ The Great Southeast Pollinator Census--Citizen Science at Work. You can signup for the newsletter, review materials, watch a video, and check out The Great Pollinator Count, a children's book that introduces kids to the importance of pollinators.
When you visit, you can also check out the Onslow County Farmers Market.
This is a Saturday morning acoustic traditional string music jam. A group of area musicians gather to play traditional music. This is a friendly welcoming group that enjoys playing together. New musicians and music fans are welcome. Please visit www.bctma.org for more information.
Animal Care Clinic Veterinary Hospital will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a “Dunk a Doc” fundraiser on August 22 from 1–3 PM at the clinic. The family-friendly event will include the chance to dunk a veterinarian, local vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, and more. Proceeds will benefit the Craven County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit through Friends of the Craven County Sheriff’s Office. The community is invited to attend and celebrate while supporting a great local cause.
Aug 23 Sunday