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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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Cedar Island

Located on the edge of North Carolina and serving as a midway point between the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast, Cedar Island is a relatively undiscovered gem that feels miles away from the rest of the world. Close to historic and natural...

10BR Coastal Estate w/ Pool, Elevator, G...

Cottage, 10 BR, 12 B. Q * Q * Q * Q * Q * 2S * 2S * 2B (1 D down, S up) * 2B (1 D down, S up) * 2B (1 D down, S up). Island Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Triple Sheeted Beds. Roomy 16’ x 38’ swimming pool and huge pool deck...

  • Indian Beach
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Coastal Dream - Soundfront House, 3 BR, ...

Get ready for your Coastal Dream to come true at this adorable soundview home located in the heart of Atlantic Beach. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is the ideal place for you to spend a week away and features spectacular vistas of the sound...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 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...

Sands Villa Resort Oceanfront Condo - 7 ...

Welcome to this superb condo in Atlantic Beach. Cavernous Accommodations: Sands Villa Resort Oceanfront Condo in Atlantic Beach offers a roomy condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room provides ample space for relaxation.Leisure...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...