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Christmas Trees and Wreaths by the Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary Club

The tradition continues! The Beaufort Ole Towne Rotary is excited to announce our Christmas Tree Stand fundraiser! The Beaufort Ole Read more
November 21, 2023, 10:00 am
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December 3, 2023, 7:00 pm
Address:
1511 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Pancakes with Santa to benefit Beaufort Fire Department

Santa brings his 2023 Winter Wonderland to the Beaufort Fire Station. Adults $9 and children $5. All proceeds benefit the Read more
December 2, 2023, 8:00 am
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10:00 am
Address:
506 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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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 2, 2023, 9:00 am
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December 3, 2023, 5:00 pm
Address:
1163 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
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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 2, 2023, 10:00 am
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December 3, 2023, 6:00 pm
Address:
1785 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
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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 2, 2023, 11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Address:
2440 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade

SIGNATURE EVENT: Small town parade brings big time fun for families with the annual Beaufort Christmas Parade along Front Street. Read more
December 2, 2023, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Santa’s Workshop Open House

After Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade, Santa will be in his workshop to greet the children. John Newton Park, 400 Front Read more
December 2, 2023, 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Address:
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Maritime Museum
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Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting

The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high-quality ship models and encourage members and the public Read more
December 2, 2023, 2:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla

SIGNATURE EVENT: The 31st Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla features boats, yachts, oars, kayaks, and commercial vessels decorated for the season. Read more
December 2, 2023, 5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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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 3, 2023, 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 & Holiday Open House

Join us in the museum auditorium for the Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting at 2 p.m. followed Read more
December 3, 2023, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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The Art of the (New) Deal

Join a Cape Lookout ranger at the Old Beaufort Post Office and discover the history of four unique murals and Read more
December 3, 2023, 2:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Address:
701 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Food & Beverage Events
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WineOrama Wine Tastings

Join us for WineOrama wine tastings  at Aqua on Middle Lane. Twice a month we invite our favorite wine experts Read more
December 5, 2023, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Address:
114 Middle Lane
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 7, 2023, 11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
315 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Santa by the Sea

Registration Begins November 1st at 9 am (Tentative) Whispered wishes among the fishes bring holiday magic to the Aquarium’s Santa Read more
December 9, 2023, 9:00 am
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5:00 pm
Address:
1 Roosevelt Boulevard
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
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Annual Holland Shepard Group Race to the North Pole

Participants race tricycles around our North Pole track as a fun end to the collection of bicycles to benefit Toys Read more
December 9, 2023, 10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Address:
500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
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Beaufort Happenings

Beaufort’s Mardi Gras 2024 Dates Set!

Beaufort’s Mardi Gras is set to take place February 9 – 11, 2024. Beaufort’s Waterfront Mardi Gras Festival is a three-day celebration with feasts, parades, costumes,...
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Beaufort Business Association Launches New Website

After many months of hard work and dedication, the Beaufort Business Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new website! The primary goal during the...
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Beaufort’s Annual July 4th Celebration

Making plans for July 4th holiday week? There’s no better place to celebrate our nation’s birthday than Beaufort, North Carolina, named ‘America’s Favorite Town’ by...

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Beaufort’s Mardi Gras!

A 3-Day Celebration

FEBRUARY 9 – 11, 2024

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