Family events in New Bern, NC

Enjoy a free concert in the park featuring Riggsbee Road. The band showcases a blend of bluegrass, pop, and rock for a lively set of live music.

Discover how illnesses and injuries were addressed in the 1700s in a hands-on workshop led by Charles Brett, Apothecary-Surgeon. Explore historical care practices and the responsibilities of medical professionals in colonial North Carolina. Step into the role of an apothecary apprentice by learning core principles of surgery and bandaging for injury care and examining the healing qualities associated with medicinal plants. The session includes an opportunity to prepare a traditional remedy for common ailments using tools and methods of the period. Tickets are $35 plus tax and include materials. Seating is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable.

At PetSmart in New Bern, there will be kittens available for adoption. Look for the red flag to find the area.

Families in New Bern can head to Blackbeard’s Triple Play for a kid-friendly special. Children 10 and under receive a complimentary meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, and the atmosphere leans into pirate-themed fun with good food and a welcoming crew. It is a lighthearted outing for young swashbucklers and their grownups in downtown.