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Beaufort, NC Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Beaufort, NC Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Saturday, November 14th 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Swansboro

Swansboro by Candlelight is a cherished holiday tradition that transforms historic downtown Swansboro into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, and small-town charm. Held annually in November, the event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season on the Crystal Coast, inviting residents and visitors to gather for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community celebration in one of North Carolina’s most picturesque waterfront towns.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Friday, December 4th 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Harkers Island

The Core Sound Chow Down is a popular annual culinary event that celebrates the food traditions, community spirit, and coastal heritage of Down East Carteret County. Held each December at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island, the event serves as the traditional kickoff to the museum’s Waterfowl Weekend festivities, drawing residents and visitors from across eastern North Carolina.

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Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority has been instrumental in introducing newcomers to this picturesque stretch of barrier island beaches and barely-inland maritime communities, and serves as an essential tool for visitors to discover this remote but...

Low Tide Loft | Private Loft Above Beauf...

Wake up. Walk downstairs. Cookie or Niko has your latte and breakfast sandwich ready before you`ve entirely arrived at the day. Low Tide Loft is a private, handsomely designed one-bedroom loft above Dancing Baristas Cafe in Beaufort, NC — rocking...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Pet-friendly, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pool, #...

Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – King Suite Retreat ☀️????Just 5 mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, this pet-friendly King Suite offers painless access to the beach, stores, and eateries. Savor ground-level access, complimentary parking, and a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Sea breezes and sun in historic old town...

Bright, comfortable, and convenient bungalow on a peaceful street just a block away from Taylor Creek in the Beaufort historic district, with off-street parking. A short walk from shopping and great bars/eateries on Front St., or take a walk to the...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...