Free 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.

Union Point Park comes alive with the Trent Cadillac Buick GMC Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concert Series, filling Friday nights with energetic performances and an easygoing atmosphere. Admission is free. Pack a lawn chair or blanket and plan for dinner from local food trucks, with adult beverages available as the evening unfolds. Leashed pets are welcome. Coolers are not permitted. New Bern Parks and Recreation presents the series, with support from Trent Cadillac Buick GMC, GFL Environmental, SIA Insurance Group, Thompson Homes Real Estate Group, and Joe Signs.

At Beartown Bistro & Pizza Company, DJ Bingo features short snippets of songs, and players mark the matching titles on their game sheets. It is free to play, with cash and prizes, along with food and drinks. Seating is reserved for guests who are dining, and standing room is available for those playing without eating. Reservations for groups of six or more are accepted at 252-635-3396.

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.