Calendar of Events
Events for Summer 2011
| On Going Events 2011: June 13-17, July 18-22, Youth Tennis Camp. 9-10:30 a.m. Ages 7-13, $70. All levels. Registration limited to 6 students. 252-354-6350 June 10, July 8, August 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Second Friday, Friday Free Flicks 7 p.m. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title and location one week prior to showing. Town of Emerald Isle. Or find information online www.emeraldisle-nc.org June 16, July 14, August 18, Sept. 15, Beach Jive After Five 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner! Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350 June 17, Aug. 19, Oct. 21, Dec. 16, American Red Cross Blood Drive 2-7 p.m. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Please give! June 18, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 10, 2 v 2 Beach Volleyball Tournaments—The Emerald Isle Summer Series 9 a.m. until last game is over. Western Ocean Regional Access. Pre-registration required. Ages 16 and up. Team fee. Teams must bring own ball and will act as officials when not playing. 252-354-6350 June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. Linda Phelps at 910-326-6164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. 9, Shark-themed Toothy Tuesdays Shark feedings, films, crafts and other “fin-filled” programs focus on these magnificent and often misunderstood top predators of the ocean. Activities are free with admission or membership. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com Thursdays, June 16-Aug. 11, Family-friendly Pirate Nights An after-hours, playful peek into our pirating past brings history alive for all ages. Swashbuckling activities and high seas hi-jinks shiver your timbers 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., free with admission or membership. Ticket sales end at 7 p.m. on Family Nights. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com Mondays, June 20-Aug. 29, Summer Tennis Clinics with Tony Pereira Mondays 8-9 a.m. $5 for members, $10 non-members. Ages 14- Adult. No pre-registration required, drop-ins welcome. 252-354-6350 3rd Sundays, July-Nov. July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, African American Historic Downtown Walking Tour 2 p.m. $6 per adult, $3 per student. Tour departs from the Waystation Lobby. Learn about 300 years of African American history on a walking tour of New Bern’s historic district. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and covers 16 blocks. Reservations required. 252-514-4935. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org Tuesdays, Aug. 30-Oct. 17, Walking Club 6 p.m. Come out and join fellow neighbors and friends in an attempt to create a healthier lifestyle. Walks begin and end at the Emerald Isle Community Center with different routes walked each week; most walks will be 2-3 miles. Open to all ages. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by guardian. Awards at end of season. 252-354-6350 Nov. 22-Dec. 3, 9th Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament Free registration and excellent prizes! All trout must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. 252-354-6350 Free First Sundays 1-6 p.m. FREE Garden Admission. Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket. Spend the first Sunday afternoon from March through October FREE in the Tryon Palace gardens! The gardens at Tryon Palace will be open to the public at no charge on the first Sunday afternoon of each month through October. Interior tours will also be discounted. 252-514-4937 or 1-800-767-1560 www.tryonpalace.org June 2011: June 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 15, 26, 27, 29, 30, Morehead City Home Games 252-269-9767 www.mhcmarlins.com 2, South Lawn Concert Series North Carolina Symphony. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE. South Lawn. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 3, Concert At The Park Free, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic Basket (non-alcoholic) welcome. Meet at Fort Parade Ground. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 8, Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Oh, to be King!” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 8, World Oceans Day The Aquarium celebrates with programs and activities that raise awareness. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com 10, Big Rock Lady Anglers’ Tournament 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 252-247-3575 10-18, Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament More than 100 competing vessels and crews vie for substantial cash prizes (over $1 million total). Morehead City Waterfront. 252-247-3575 www.thebigrocks.com 11, Arts By The Sea Festival Storytelling, arts & crafts, live entertainment, food and more. Swansboro waterfront. 252-354-9500 11, 8K Road Race & 5K Fun Run 8 a.m. Race begins at 8:15. Non competitive. Eastern Ocean Regional Access. www.emeraldisle-nc.org. Registration Fee. 17, Concert at the Park Free, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic Basket (non-alcoholic) welcome. Meet at Fort Parade Ground. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 24-25, Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour This 50th annual walking tour of private historic homes, gardens, churches and meeting halls is the last full weekend in June. Private homes, Beaufort Historic Site buildings, the Old Burying Ground, narrated bus tours of the historic district, music concerts and an antique car show are all highlights of this signature event. 10am-5pm. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 24-26, Antique Show & Sale Held in conjunction with the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour in June at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City, this event features more than 40 booths of antiques and collectibles, as well as a gourmet Tea Room. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 25, Youth Fishing Derby 9-11 a.m. Free event open to kids ages 5-12. Pre-registration (limited to 100 youth) required and will run May 2-June 22 or until all spots filled. Bring your own rod. 252-354-6350 July 2011: July 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 20, 28, 30, Morehead City Marlins Home Games 252-269-9767 www.mhcmarlins.com 1, Tryon Palace Theater: Making of the State 1 p.m. North Carolina History Center, Cullman Performance Hall. Come get yourself in the patriotic spirit and help us kick off our 4th of July weekend! During this interactive program, the audience will participate in our First Provincial Congress and help determine North Carolina’s course leading towards the Revolutionary War. $6 adults, $3 students. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 2-3, Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Summer Show Juried sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans held three weekends a year. Held at the Beaufort Historic Site on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, and at another venue for a three-week show between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect occasion to browse and buy the work of coastal artists and craftsmen. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 3, A 19th Century Town Celebration 1-4 p.m. New Bern Green Academy. Free. In the 1800s, the citizens of New Bern celebrated the 4th of Julys on the lawn of the New Bern Academy. Come attend a recreation of the celebration held there on July 4th, 1836- the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Bring your own picnic lunch and join 19th-century New Bern citizens in patriotic merriment. Music, dancing, and a special period reading of the Declaration will take place at 2:30 p.m., followed by the ringing of the bells celebrating the years of independence. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 4, Parade & Community Picnic An old-fashioned tradition continues in historic Beaufort on July 4 with a parade on the downtown waterfront that includes: kids, pets, wagons, flats and lemonade stands. Parade begins at 11 a.m. at the fire department, proceeds through downtown along the waterfront. 4, 4th of July Fireworks & Concerts The 4th of July is celebrated on the Crystal Coast with concerts and fireworks. Evening concerts invite picnics on the beach in Atlantic Beach and dancing on the waterfront in Morehead City. Fireworks at 9 p.m. in Atlantic City, Morehead City, and Emerald Isle. 252-726-8148 or 800-786-6862 4, Annual July 4th Celebration Atlantic Beach. Band 8-11 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Please call 252-726-2121 for information. 4, Celebration of the Declaration Tryon Palace FREE ADMISSION. Interior tours require purchase of a ticket, gardens free, free family entertainment as well. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 4, Cannon Firing at Fort Macon State Park A cannon crew of volunteers in period attire explain the loading and firing of a typical War Between the States field piece. They use an original 6-pounder cannon in the demonstration and actually fire it with a blank gunpowder charge at the conclusion of the program. 252-726-3775 8, Concert at the Park Free, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic Basket (non-alcoholic) welcome. Meet at Fort Parade Ground. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 9, Beaufort Historic Site Summer Party 7 p.m.-11 p.m. $100. Come celebrate Beaufort Summers with a fabulous summer party at the Beaufort Historic Site. Wonderful food, live music, open bar, live auction and silent auction. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 9-10, Civil War Reenactment Events will be performed throughout each day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 13, Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Happy Birthday America” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 14-16, Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament Beaufort waterfront. 252-808-2286 www.bartabillfish.com 15, Concert at the Park Free, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic Basket (non-alcoholic) welcome. Meet at Fort Parade Ground. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 16, Annual Beaufort Road Race With divisions for the entire family including timed walks, baby jogs, wheelchairs, 10K & 5K. Downtown Beaufort. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Family registration available. www.beaufortroadrace.com. Information: Tabbie Nance, 252-728-4583 22, Concert at the Park Free, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic Basket (non-alcoholic) welcome. Meet at Fort Parade Ground. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 24-30, Shark Week Fun and facts about sharks to sink your teeth into all week. Programs, activities and special presentations every day, free with admission or membership. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com 28-30, NC Ducks Unlimited “Band the Billfish” Tournament Morehead City, NC. 252-247-2106 www.bandthebillfish.com
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August 2011: 1-2, Morehead City Marlins Home Games 252-269-9767 www.mhcmarlins.com 5, Concert at the Park Free, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic Basket (non-alcoholic) welcome. Meet at Fort Parade Ground. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 10, Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Let’s Make Music” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org September 2011: 3-4, Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Fall Show Juried sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans held three weekends a year. Held at the Beaufort Historic Site on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, and at another venue for a three week show between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect occasion to browse and buy the work of coastal artists and craftsmen. 252-728-5225 5, Stanly-Spaight Duel Reenactment 4 p.m. New Bern Academy Green—FREE! Watch the spectacle of the September 5, 1802 Stanly-Spaight duel unfold before your eyes, tour the New Bern Academy and enjoy a concert by the Tryon Palace Fife & Drum Corp. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 6, OWLS Sand Castle Competition Sandcaste building teams of children and adults. Atlantis Lodge, Atlantic Beach. 252-240-1200 12-13, Beaufort Pirate Invasion At the Beaufort Historic Site in the center of downtown, an authentic Pirate Encampment is active on Friday evening and all day Saturday with real Brethren of the Sea and wenches of a fascinating variety. Dinner and grog is served here Friday night by ticket. Call 252-728-3719 or 252-728-4611. www.beaufortpirateinvasion.com 14, Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Let’s Hear it for the Constitution” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 15-17, Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament The nation’s largest all-cash fishing tournament. Activities at Sea Water Marina and Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach. 912-729-7216 17, Emerald Isle’s 6th Annual Day4Kids 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bringing adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more! Celebrate our children by spending meaningful time with them. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center. 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Rain or Shine. 252-354-6350 www.emeraldisle-nc.org 17, Constitution Day 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. North Carolina History Center. Come help us celebrate the anniversary of our Constitution! Patriotic craft activities and other special programming throughout the day. Free activities in Mattock’s Hall; all other activities included with regular admission. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 17-18, Civil War Reenactment Events will be performed throughout each day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 24- Oct. 8, 5th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament Free registration and excellent prizes! All flounder must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. 252-354-6350 29-30, Carolina Kite Fest Demonstrations, workshops, competitions and games, all-day kite flies, night-lighted fly. A Place at the Beach, Ft. Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach. 252-247-7011 30-Oct. 2, North Carolina Seafood Festival The state’s second largest festival, this annual event celebrates local seafood with top-flight live entertainment on three stages, arts & crafts, games, rides, and educational exhibits on the Morehead City waterfront. 252-726-NCSF www.ncseafoodfestival.org October 2011: 1-2, 8th Annual Boat Show NC State Port- Morehead City. Free to the public. www.ncseafoodfestival.org 1-2, War of 1812 Reenactment Events will be performed throughout each day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 2, Blessing of the Fleet The traditional “Blessing of the Fleet” honors the men and women, past and present, who make their living from the sea. NC State Port, 10 a.m. www.ncseafoodfestival.org 3, Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar Learn about speckled trout surf fishing from one of the area’s most renowned experts. Free! 6 p.m. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department Community Center. 252-354-6350 7-8, Heritage Plant Sale This popular and unique plant sale at Tryon Palace offers visitors the opportunity to purchase unique, rare and historic plants for their home gardens. Sale hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 7-9, Surf Fishing Workshop Weekend This hands-on workshop is designed for novice fishermen, but it’s a great refresher course for all skill levels. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com 8-9, Annual Mullet Festival Parade, food, live entertainment, street dance, arts & crafts, vendors and more. Downtown Swansboro. 252-354-9500 8-9, MUMfest Weekend An amazing array of attractions, including live entertainment, outdoor concert performances by hot local bands, amusement rides, kids’ activities and more. Roving dance troupies and street performers add to the fun, interacting with festival guests as they sample local arts, crafts and savory foods. Tryon Palace will open its beautiful gardens free of charge. Open 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 11 a.m. on Sunday. They will close at 6 p.m. Visitors will enjoy the beauty of thousands of chrysanthemums in the Palace gardens. Free tours each day. 252-514-4900 12, Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Getting Dressed” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 15, Emerald Isle Triathlon 8 a.m. 750 meter Ocean Swim, 19.3K bike and a 5K run. 252-354-6350 15, Fall Family Day: “A Kid’s Life for Me” 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Tryon Palace. Admission Fee. Families of all ages can enjoy interactive crafts and activities that celebrate being a kid in the 18th and 19th centuries. Activities are designed for school-aged children. 252-514-4935 www.tryonpalace.org 15-16, Havelock Chili Festival (State chili cook-off). Winner goes to national competition. Live entertainment, arts & crafts, food. Walter B. Jones Park (behind Havelock Police Dept.). 252-447-1101 22, Fall Fundraising Party 6:30 p.m. Gala fundraising party held in a beautiful Beaufort home featuring the works of a selected artist. Artwork is available for purchase. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 26-27, Trick or Treat Under the Sea Kids show off their Halloween costumes and have a howling good time while filling their treat bags at Trick or Treat Under the Sea, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Call or see the Pine Knoll Shores section of the website for times and fee information. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com 28, Halloween Carnival 6-8 p.m. Fun for the whole family includes creating a glow in the dark mural, face painting, liver toss, hanging donut eating contest, ID kits by the EI Police Dept., and more! Admission fee is one bag of candy per child. 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. 252-354-6350 www.emeraldisle-nc.org November 2011: 9, Tryon’s Tales for Tots “A Kid’s Life” 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 11, Free Admission Day North Carolina Aquarium. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. All visitors admitted free in honor of Veterans Day. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com 11-13, Defending New Bern: 300 Years of Stewardship 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Tryon Palace. A special salute to the military men and women who have defended eastern North Carolina for over 3 centuries! Learn their stories while touring our historic homes and attending special programs and children’s activities in the NC History Center. Free admission for all active duty and military veterans with military ID, with discounted admission for immediate family members. 252-514-4935 www.tryonpalace.org 12-13, “Mistletoe Magic” Holiday Gift & Craft Show Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Great gifts for the upcoming holidays. Pottery, jewelry, purses, accessories; art of all kinds and food ideas for the holidays. Call 252-247-3883. 19, Jumble Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food and much more. No admission fee. Vendor information is available. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 19-20, North Carolina Reenactment Events will be performed throughout each day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 20, Community Thanksgiving Feast 11:30 to 1 pm A traditional turkey dinner is provided by some of the area’s finest restaurants. Served at the Beaufort Historic Site, dinners are available for take-out or to enjoy under our tent. Admission fee. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 25-27, Festive Holiday Kick-Off 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Tryon Palace. Join us as we kick off the holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend. Christmas decorations are up in the North Carolina History Center, Governor’s Palace, and in our three historic homes. Special performances, craft activities and holiday tours officially launch us into the Christmas season. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 26, Emerald Isle Christmas Parade 3 p.m. 252-354-2916 29- Dec. 1, Photos with Santa Hosted by Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. 12-7 p.m. Call 252-354-2916 for details. December 2011: 2-4, Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend and Core Sound Decoy Festival Exhibitors and events showcase regional boat building, hunting & guide services, conservation organizations, and family activities at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, Harkers Island, 252-728-1500. Festival features show and sale of decoys carved by members of the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild, loon calling contest, and other events at Harkers Island School. 10, Breakfast with Santa 10 a.m. Children of all ages join Santa for a Christmas story and enjoy breakfast before his arrival. 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Admission fee is one unwrapped gift per child or 5 canned goods per child. You must pre-register by Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. to attend. Reservations accepted beginning Nov. 1. 252-354-2916 10, Christmas Candlelight Tour 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners will open their doors so that the public can delight in their festive décor and decorations. Admission fee. 252-728-5225 www.beauforthistoricsite.org 10, 17, Christmas Candlelight & Grand Illumination Tryon Palace. Admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Each evening ends in a Grand illumination of period-appropriate fireworks. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 14, Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Twelve Days of Christmas” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org
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