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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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Surfing near Beaufort, NC

Life is truly a beach on the Crystal Coast, and visitors to the small town of Beaufort, NC will find that there are a number of coastal shorelines nearby to appease a need for wave riding. From isolated barrier island destinations to popular beach...

Open Thanksgiving Week! Ocean front & DO...

Charming Oceanfront Cottage: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Discover the ideal beach hideaway in this enchanting oceanfront bungalow, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, all on one level. Appreciate the cavernous and bright great room, offering striking vistas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2nd-Floor Condo in Oceanfront Location w...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This completely refreshed, second-floor oceanfront condo features charming ocean, beach, and pool vistas! The primary bedroom has a queen bed, a flatscreen TV, a private balcony...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

A Place At The Beach 191, Oceanside Cond...

NOTE: Construction of a new pool equipment room will be ongoing thru March 2026. During this time, the pool area — including the bathrooms and beach access located there — will be inaccessible. Guests may access the beach from inside the L...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...