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Beaufort, NC Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Beaufort, NC Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Friday, August 14th 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Swansboro

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of excitement and generosity! Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity presents Casino Night, where every spin of the wheel and shuffle of the cards builds homes and hope for working families in our community. Join us at the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center on August 14th at 6:30 PM for an exciting night filled with your favorite casino games, live entertainment, and fabulous prizes. Whether you’re a blackjack pro or a roulette rookie, there’s something for everyone. Tickets are selling fast, so buy now to secure your spot at the hottest event in town. Let’s play, let’s win, and let’s make a difference together.

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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Pinecliff Recreational Area

The Pine Cliff Recreation Area can certainly serve as a lovely picnic venue, a wide open area to take the pets out for a well-deserved walk, or simply a scenic locale to take a mile hike through sections of the Croatan National Forest.

Oceanside, Kid-Friendly Emerald Isle Hom...

The NEW "CEDAR HILL VILLA" is walkable to everything Emerald Isle has to offer and feels like you are staying in a tree home with a new HOT TUB on the ground level deck! This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath oceanside home is a 3-min. walk to both the beach and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
3BR Ocean View Condo with Pools & Beach ...

Appreciate ocean vistas from this roomy 3BR, 3BA condo that sleeps 8 with 2 Kings, a Queen, and a Queen sleeper couch — linens included and beds made. Unwind on the deck with partial water vistas or gather in the open living area with wet bar and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Princess

Crystal Coast vacationers can venture off the coast where the big catches are waiting with a fishing trip that’s commandeered by the Carolina Princess. Launching out of Downtown Morehead City, and easy to reach for veritably anyone staying in...

Classic Oceanfront Beach Cottage by Ocea...

You and your family will appreciate this two story classic oceanfront bungalow, located only blocks from the Oceanana Fishing Pier towards Fort Macon. Please note there is additional information regarding payments and cancellations for this property...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...