Calendar of Events
| Dates and events are subject to change. Please call ahead prior to making final arrangements. ON GOING EVENTS 2012 Early May (annually) MCAS Cherry Point “Celebrate the Heritage” Air Show www.cherrypointairshow.com Concerts at the Park Traditionally two Sundays a month in the Summer. Free, 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnic Basket (non-alcoholic) welcome. Meet at Fort Parade Ground. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 Special Daily Program, North Carolina Aquarium. Winging It: Birds in Flight Winging It: Birds in Flight opens for the summer season on May 25 at 1 p.m. with an all-new show. Native raptors and water birds soar overhead in Big Rock Theater in response to commands in this daily program. Tickets are $4 in addition to admission for ages 3 and up. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003 • www.ncaquariums.com June 8, July 13, August 10, Sept. 7, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 Second Friday, Friday Free Flicks 7 p.m. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title and location one week prior to showing. Town of Emerald Isle. Or www.emeraldisle-nc.org. June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16, Sept. 6 & 20 Beach Jive After Five 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner! Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. No admission fee, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350 June 15, Aug. 17, Oct. 19, Dec. 21 American Red Cross Blood Drive 2-7 p.m. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Please give! June 11, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8 2 v 2 Beach Volleyball Tournaments— The Emerald Isle Summer Series 9 a.m. until last game is over. Western Ocean Regional Access. Pre-registration required. Ages 16 and up. Team fee. Teams must bring own ball and will act as officials when not playing. 252-354-6350 June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. Linda Phelps at 910-326-6164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com Tuesdays, June 12-Aug. 14 Turtle Tuesdays Crafts, live animal programs, exhibits and activities turn attention to all types of turtles every week throughout the summer. Activities are free with admission or membership. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003. www.ncaquariums.com Fridays, June 8-Aug. 10 Finny Fridays Finny Fridays deliver a dose of toothy times every week with programs, activities, exhibits and crafts focused on shark fun and facts. Activities are free with admission or membership. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003 • www.ncaquariums.com Oct. 20- Dec. 1 10th Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament Free registration and excellent prizes! All trout must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. 252-354-6350 Free First Sundays 1-6 p.m. FREE Garden Admission. Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket. Spend the first Sunday afternoon from March through October FREE in the Tryon Palace gardens! The gardens at Tryon Palace will be open to the public at no charge on the first Sunday afternoon of each month through October. Interior tours will also be discounted. 252-514-4937 or 1-800-767-1560 www.tryonpalace.org JUNE 2012 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 Morehead City Home Games 252-269-9767 www.mhcmarlins.com 2 South Lawn Concert Series North Carolina Symphony. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. FREE. South Lawn. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900. www.tryonpalace.org 8-16 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament More than 100 competing vessels and crews vie for substantial cash prizes (over $1 million total). Morehead City Waterfront. 252-247-3575. www.thebigrocks.com 9 Arts By The Sea Festival Storytelling, arts & crafts, live entertainment, food and more. Swansboro waterfront. 252-354-9500 9 Youth Fishing Derby 9-11 a.m. Free event open to kids ages 5-12. Pre-registration (limited to 100 youth) required. Bring your own rod. 252-354-6350 13 Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Staying Cool!” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900. www.tryonpalace.org 22-23 Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour This 51st annual walking tour of private historic homes, gardens, churches and meeting halls is the last full weekend in June. Private homes, Beaufort Historic Site buildings, the Old Burying Ground, narrated bus tours of the historic district, music concerts and an antique car show are all highlights of this signature event. 10am-5pm. 252-728-5225. www.beauforthistoricsite.org 22-27 Antique Show & Sale Held in conjunction with the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour in June at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City, this event features more than 40 booths of antiques and collectibles, as well as a gourmet Tea Room. 252-728-5225. www.beauforthistoricsite.org JULY 2012 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 , 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 Morehead City Marlins Home Games 252-269-9767 www.mhcmarlins.com 4 Parade & Community Picnic An old-fashioned tradition continues in historic Beaufort on July 4 with a parade on the downtown waterfront that includes: kids, pets, wagons, flats and lemonade stands. Parade begins at 11 a.m. at the fire department, proceeds through downtown along the waterfront. 4 4th of July Fireworks & Concerts The 4th of July is celebrated on the Crystal Coast with concerts and fireworks. Evening concerts invite picnics on the beach in Atlantic Beach and dancing on the waterfront in Morehead City. Fireworks at 9 p.m. in Atlantic City, Morehead City, and Emerald Isle. 252-726-8148 or 800-786-6862 4 Annual July 4th Celebration Atlantic Beach. Band 8-11 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Please call 252-726-2121 for information. 4 The Glorious Fourth Tryon Palace FREE ADMISSION. Interior tours require purchase of a ticket, gardens free, free family entertainment as well. 252-514-4900. www.tryonpalace.org 4 Cannon Firing at Fort Macon State Park A cannon crew of volunteers in period attire explain the loading and firing of a typical War Between the States field piece. 252-726-3775 7-8 Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Summer Show Juried sale of arts and crafts of coastal artisans held three weekends a year. Held at the Beaufort Historic Site on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, and at another venue for a three-week show between Thanksgiving and Christmas, this is the perfect occasion to browse and buy the work of coastal artists and craftsmen. 252-728-5225. www.beauforthistoricsite.org 8-9 Kayak for Warriors Reception and silent auction from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall. On Saturday, the kayak and paddle board race begins at 10 a.m. at Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive. There is also a fun bike race at 8:30 in the morning. All proceeds support Hope for Warriors, a nonprofit organization that helps those who have sacrificed so much as well as their families. www.kayakforthewarriors.org. 11 Tryon’s Tales for Tots “To Be A Patriot” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900 www.tryonpalace.org 14 Beaufort Historic Site Summer Party 7 p.m.-11 p.m. $100. Come celebrate Beaufort Summers with a fabulous summer party at the Beaufort Historic Site. Wonderful food, live music, open bar, live auction and silent auction. 252-728-5225. www.beauforthistoricsite.org 19-21 Barta Boys & Girls Club Billfish Tournament Beaufort waterfront. 252-808-2286 www.bartabillfish.com 21-22 Civil War Reenactment Events will be performed throughout each day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. 252-726-3775 22-28 Shark Week Fun and facts about sharks to sink your teeth into all week. Programs, activities and special presentations every day, free with admission or membership. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003 www.ncaquariums.com 26-28 NC Ducks Unlimited “Band the Billfish” Tournament Morehead City, NC. 252-247-2106 www.bandthebillfish.com 28 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater July 28 and October 27. Duplin Dinner Theater Productions host an event of murderous proportions. Enjoy a three course meal, followed by an audience-infused theater performance. It would be a crime to miss this event! 800-774-9634. www.duplinwinery.com AUGUST 2012 1-2 Morehead City Marlins Home Games 252-269-9767. www.mhcmarlins.com 8 Tryon’s Tales for Tots “Weaving the Past” 10 a.m.-11 a.m. $6 per child, adults free. North Carolina History Center, Education Classroom. Tryon Palace. 252-514-4900. www.tryonpalace.org 10-11 Beaufort Pirate Invasion At the Beaufort Historic Site in the center of downtown, an authentic Pirate Encampment is active on Friday evening and all day Saturday with real Brethren of the Sea and wenches of a fascinating variety. Dinner and grog is served here Friday night by ticket. Call 252-728-3719 or 252-728-4611. www.beaufortpirateinvasion.com 14 Sea Turtle Celebration See tiny sea turtle hatchlings, learn how you can help them and enjoy programs, exhibits, crafts and activities all about sea turtles. Join in a special birthday salute to the Aquarium’s rare white loggerhead sea turtle, Nimbus, who turns two. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-247-4003. www.ncaquariums.com
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SEPTEMBER 2012 8 36th Annual Grape Stomp 20 Cool, Sweet & Pearl Oyster & Rib Roast 27-29 Photos with Santa 8 Breakfast with Santa |