Happy weekend, New Bern! In today’s happening-today edition: Boat lover weekend, Juneteenth parade and fireworks, and summer solstice pot luck + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Weekend for boat lovers: MJM Experience 2026 will take over New Bern September 11 and 12 with sea trials and a behind-the-scenes factory visit in Washington, NC, plus explore Tryon Palace and downtown -- see the boat weekend.
Weekend getaway picks: New Bern makes WRAL’s six best weekend road trips from Raleigh, alongside Asheville, Wilmington and the Smokies, offering easy Carolina getaways for a quick escape this or next weekend -- see the full list.
Training to disrupt routines: MCAS in Havelock began boat and explosives training June 13, continuing throughout June on nearby waterways. Expect loud blasts, sometimes until midnight, and avoid affected areas near New Bern -- get the training details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Crab cake comfort, secured: When the “I deserve something tasty” mood hits, Mj's Raw Bar and Grille delivers Maryland-style crab cakes, a legit raw bar, and cozy downtown energy that feels like a mini vacation. Order the Baltimore Steamer, share if you must, then pretend you won’t peek at dessert.
Staycation under pines: Neuse River Recreation Area is your no-fuss backyard escape, with shaded campsites, an easy mile-long trail, river swimming at Flanners Beach, and even some electric hookups if you prefer brewed coffee to cowboy style. Call it a one-night reset without actually leaving New Bern.
Rainproof swings, anyone? Whether the fairways are soggy or your swing needs a tune-up, The Golf Place brings year-round indoor golf to New Bern with polished simulators for practice and play. Call your regular foursome, reserve a spot, and finally turn that “let’s get a round this week” text into reality.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎆 Juneteenth of New Bern's Parade, Festival & Fireworks @ Stanley White Rec Center | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Grab your folding chair and head to Henderson Park for New Bern’s Juneteenth parade, rolling into a Five Points street fest, a military basketball throwdown, and fireworks to finish. Floats, food, music, and a whole lot of hometown pride, with bonus cousin sightings.
🍔 Community Summer BBQ @ The Indigo | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – If your grill’s tired and the kids need to burn energy, the Community Summer BBQ is serving hot dogs, water games, and ice-cold snow cones, plus music and neighborly small talk. Think low drama, high nap potential, and memories without the airfare.
🍑 Peach Sale @ Tractor Supply Co. | Saturday (6/20) at 1:30 PM – If you're waiting for a sign to upgrade your fruit bowl, hit the truckload peach sale at Tractor Supply in New Bern. Grab a 25 lb box of freestones for $55, plus honey, marmalade, and pecans. No preorders, cards add a fee, cash or checks.
🏰 Outlander in the Palace Tour @ Tryon Palace | Saturday (6/20) at 3:45 PM – Outlander fans, roam Tryon Palace as Jamie and Claire crash the American Revolution, local style. The guided tour hits books 4 to 8 and Starz seasons 4 to 8, spoilers included. Tickets include the Stable Office and Palace Gardens, adults $20, youth $10, plus tax.
🌞 Summer Solstice Pot Luck @ In to the Mystic | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Celebrate the solstice the old-fashioned way, with a potluck that outlasts your lawn chairs. Bring a dish to share, then park yourself near the music for a welcoming circle that somehow becomes dancing, eating, and chatting with people you like. Sun, snacks, and zero pretense.
🧘 International Yoga Day Celebration @ First Baptist Church | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – New Bern, celebrate International Yoga Day with a 90-minute, all-levels mashup led by four instructors, then linger for snacks, raffles, and neighborly chatter. Your $25 supports MERCI Clinic, so wobble in tree pose, feel virtuous, and call it community care.
🎶 4th Annual Father's Day Gospel Celebration 2026 @ Union Point Park | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Beat the brunch brawl and take Dad to a Father’s Day Gospel Celebration, back for year four, where powerhouse voices, tight harmonies, and plenty of hallelujahs do the heavy lifting. It is church-adjacent, concert-level, and guaranteed to earn you favorite child status. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The New Bern report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 4%
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