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Beaufort, NC Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

Beaufort, NC Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Saturday, May 2nd
Beaufort

The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 50th celebration in 2026 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.

Saturday, May 2nd
Beaufort

Come and marvel as a fleet of wooden boats are constructed from start to finish before your eyes at this competition that pits boat-builders against each other in one of the most anticipated events of the Annual Wooden Boat Show. The BoatBuilding Challenge is an event that's been going strong for more than 15 years as of 2026, and the competition features 18 teams who will battle it out to craft the best wooden boat in just four hours’ time.

Week of June 22, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Saturday, June 27th - Sunday, June 28th
Beaufort

Visitors can explore the best aspects of downtown Beaufort inside and out with the annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour. Held throughout this coastal community, and featuring a number of popular sites including the buildings within the Beaufort Historic Site, area gardens, local churches, the Old Burying Ground and much more, this event provides an in-depth look into what makes Beaufort both historic and continually charming.

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Beaufort, NC Museums

The Crystal Coast is renowned for its centuries of history and fascinating attractions, and new visitors will discover that when it comes to maritime heritage, all roads seemingly lead to Beaufort. Renowned as North Carolina’s third oldest...

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  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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???? Welcome to a coastal heaven at Emerald Seas West!Discover the ideal blend of coastal appeal and convenience in this striking 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Second Row 1/2 duplex, just a stone's throw away from the impressive beaches of Emerald...

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  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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As soon as you pull into the Bubbles Up Surf Shack, just exhale and relax. Appreciate a classy experience at this centrally-located gem. This home has a retro feel with classic beach albums on the walls and surfboard decor. Renovated in 2024 with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...