Community Calendar

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The 12th annual Ol' Front Porch Music Festival at the riverfront in Oriental, NC is Friday and Saturday Oct. 2-3, 2026. Free this year and every year, it showcases a dynamic mix of nationally touring artists and regional favorites. Music begins Friday at 1pm and Saturday at 11am on the Riverfront Stage on the Neuse River and on porches throughout Oriental. Final Riverfront shows each day start at 5pm. Golf cart shuttles along the festival route provided. Americana, bluegrass, zydeco, roots, Latin, gospel, jazz, country, folk. Not just great music. Eclectic mix of arts and craftsmen. And it's a foodie destination!

The American Music Festival is beyond excited to bring you the 2026 2027 season of incredible music. Get ready for a lineup of outstanding artists who will fill the stage with energy, artistry, and unforgettable performances.

From timeless classical favorites to bold and inspiring works by today’s composers, this season celebrates music in all its color, culture, and creativity. Every concert offers something new to discover and enjoy.

Whether you are a lifelong chamber music fan or experiencing it for the first time, this season is made for you. Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for a year of music you will be talking about long after the final note.

The 2026-2027 season is here and it is not to be missed.

Check the website for the full schedule of events, locations and ticket prices.

A Spooktacular Night at the Park!
Grab your family and friends and get ready for a night of Halloween fun, creepy surprises, and a few friendly frights!
Take a walk through Goose Creek’s Haunted Trail adventure where you never know what might be lurking around the next corner. There may be some spooky sights, silly scares, and plenty of Halloween fun along the way!
Come if you dare!
Admission: School supplies to benefit students of Beaufort County schools.

Honest Pint Theatre Company, in partnership with Barton College, presents Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, a funny, moving, and deeply life-affirming play about hope, connection, and the small things that make life worth living. Starring David Henderson and directed by Susannah Hough, this intimate production invites audiences into a uniquely engaging theatrical experience at the Kennedy Family Theatre in Wilson, NC. Performances run October 2–11, 2026. For tickets and information, visit honestpinttheatre.org.

The 40th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival is one of the area’s most popular, drawing in more than 200,000 people to Morehead City. The festival provides residents and visitors alike with great entertainment, family fun, and most importantly, the best seafood you’ve ever tasted. Food lovers have the chance to sample just about every piece of seafood imaginable or learn how to prepare their own with chef cooking demonstrations. The North Carolina Seafood Festival also features amusement rides, music concerts, a road race, pier fishing tournament, and a sailing regatta. For food, you’ll find seafood such as calamari, “Down East” clam chowder, and charcoal mullet, as well as carnival classics like funnel cakes and even a wide array of desserts. Live music is offered at three different stages with continuous acts playing, all of which are free to attend. There are carnival rides and arcade games for the kids.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center is excited to announce a new schedule of classes and workshops for youth and adult learners. Classes include pottery, painting, bookmaking, sewing, and jewelry making. Workshops suitable for small children and families include Family Workshops, ArtWalk Workshops, Pop In Pop Art Workshops, and our newest Mini Makers Workshops. Times range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. Check out the full listing at www.emergegallery.com!

The American Music Festival is beyond excited to bring you the 2026 2027 season of incredible music. Get ready for a lineup of outstanding artists who will fill the stage with energy, artistry, and unforgettable performances.

From timeless classical favorites to bold and inspiring works by today’s composers, this season celebrates music in all its color, culture, and creativity. Every concert offers something new to discover and enjoy.

Whether you are a lifelong chamber music fan or experiencing it for the first time, this season is made for you. Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for a year of music you will be talking about long after the final note.

The 2026-2027 season is here and it is not to be missed.

Check the website for the full schedule of events, locations and ticket prices.

Honest Pint Theatre Company, in partnership with Barton College, presents Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, a funny, moving, and deeply life-affirming play about hope, connection, and the small things that make life worth living. Starring David Henderson and directed by Susannah Hough, this intimate production invites audiences into a uniquely engaging theatrical experience at the Kennedy Family Theatre in Wilson, NC. Performances run October 2–11, 2026. For tickets and information, visit honestpinttheatre.org.

Emerge Gallery & Art Center is excited to announce a new schedule of classes and workshops for youth and adult learners. Classes include pottery, painting, bookmaking, sewing, and jewelry making. Workshops suitable for small children and families include Family Workshops, ArtWalk Workshops, Pop In Pop Art Workshops, and our newest Mini Makers Workshops. Times range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. Check out the full listing at www.emergegallery.com!