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Beaufort By the Sea License Plate

By Local Artist, Heather Sink

A Call to Action for Beaufort Residents

Beaufort, are you ready to show your love for our beautiful town? Let’s make a splash and pre-sell 500 specialty license plates by February 15th!

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Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend

SIGNATURE EVENT: The annual celebration brings together dozens of artists, carvers, and crafters to showcase their work during the Core Read more
December 6, 2024, 10:00 am
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December 8, 2024, 6:00 pm
Address:
1785 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
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Annual Core Sound Decoy Festival

SIGNATURE EVENT: The first weekend in December each year brings a celebration of waterfowl heritage to the Core Sound Museum Read more
December 7, 2024, 9:00 am
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December 8, 2024, 5:00 pm
Address:
1163 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Holiday Events
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Santa’s Workshop Open House

Santa will be in his workshop to greet the children. John Newton Park, 400 Front Street. Hosted by the Beaufort Read more
December 8, 2024, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Address:
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Maritime Museum
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Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting

Join us in the  for the Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting at 4 p.m. The winner of Read more
December 8, 2024, 4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Maritime Museum
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Maritime Heritage Series: U.S. Life-Saving Service Stations in Carteret County

Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly at the North Carolina Maritime Museum as he covers the history of the United States Read more
December 11, 2024, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
New Food & Beverage Events
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‘Smoke on the Water’ features Smoked Meatloaf

‘Smoked on the Water’ returns this Wednesday! You’ll love our mouthwatering House-Smoked Meatloaf by Chef Tyler at 34° North Restaurant. Read more
December 11, 2024, 5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

SIGNATURE EVENT: The 30th annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show takes place at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, in partnership Read more
December 13, 2024
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December 15, 2024
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
All Events
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Live Music by Rollin’ Woods

Rollin’ Woods will perform at 34° North Restaurant on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 8 – 11 pm. This coastal Read more
December 13, 2024, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Santa by the Sea

Whispered wishes among the fishes bring holiday magic to the Aquarium’s Santa by the Sea on Saturday, December 14. Make Read more
December 14, 2024, 9:30 am
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3:00 pm
Address:
1 Roosevelt Boulevard
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Holiday Events
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Annual Holland Shepard Group Race to the North Pole

Every year Holland Shepard Group Real Estate powered Keller Williams Crystal Coast holds the Race to the North Pole to Read more
December 14, 2024, 10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Holiday Brunch with Santa

Enjoy our Holiday Brunch and pictures with Santa at 34° North Restaurant from 11 am – 2 pm. Our Weekend Read more
December 14, 2024, 11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Santa’s Workshop Open House

Santa will be in his workshop to greet the children. John Newton Park, 400 Front Street. Hosted by the Beaufort Read more
December 14, 2024, 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Address:
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Annual Beaufort Holiday Art Walk

SIGNATURE EVENT: Enjoy a festive holiday afternoon in Historic Downtown Beaufort and celebrate the season with art receptions and open Read more
December 14, 2024, 1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Address:
130 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Annual Olde Fashioned Holiday Farmers’ Market

Every holiday season, the community comes abuzz with excitement in anticipation of this beautiful evening event. The Annual Olde Fashioned Read more
December 14, 2024, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Address:
300 Courthouse Square
Beaufort, NC 28516
Holiday Events
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Annual Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour

SIGNATURE EVENT: The Beaufort Historical Association will host the 16th Annual Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour that showcases Beaufort’s holiday hospitality Read more
December 14, 2024, 5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Address:
130 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Live Music
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Live Music by 4EverAll

4EverAll will perform live at 34° North Restaurant on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 8 – 11 pm. Chris and Read more
December 14, 2024, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Browse Events

Beaufort Happenings

Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade

Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 7th 2024 – Registration

Register your parade entry here
Parade line up starts at 11:30 and starts promptly at noon

Beaufort for the Holidays

Beaufort Holiday Schedule download

Beaufort’s Mardi Gras 2025 Dates Set!

Beaufort’s Mardi Gras is set to take place February 28th - March 2nd, 2025! Beaufort’s Waterfront Mardi Gras Festival is a three-day celebration with feasts, parades,...

Rock the Dock

Enjoy the fall weather, good music, libations and neighbors on the Beaufort Waterfront  Thursdays 5-8pm - John Newton Park - 500 Front Street   Schedule: October 3rd:...

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