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Beaufort, NC Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Beaufort, NC Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule
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.

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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Beaufort, NC Fishing Guide

Beaufort is a community that is obsessed with life on the water, so it should come as no surprise that fishing of all varieties is celebrated in this coastal town that’s found at the intersections of marshy creeks, major rivers, and miles-wide...

Seabbatical with Water Views, Close to D...

About this spaceIf you are looking for a peaceful, private spot to connect with your appreciated ones and nature, this is it! Come relax in this freshly refreshed 4 bed/3 bath ranch with vistas of the North River. Located in the peaceful...

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Walk to the Neuse River! New Bern Vacati...

1 Mi to Waterfront Park | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Bright & Modern InteriorStep into the heart of New Bern adventure — this inviting vacation rental home is the ideal launchpad! Appreciate a calming living space with a cavernous kitchen for homemade...

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  • 1 Bathrooms
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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...

Mulberry Cottage 5 Blocks to Beaufort Wa...

*Please ask about our long-term, off-season monthly prices***For one to two people, using only one bedroom, the rate will be $220 per nighttime. Price will be adjusted with your reservation request.**The Mulberry Street Cottage is our newest unit...

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  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...