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Crystal Coast Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Crystal Coast Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Saturday, November 14th 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Swansboro

Swansboro by Candlelight is a cherished holiday tradition that transforms historic downtown Swansboro into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, and small-town charm. Held annually in November, the event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season on the Crystal Coast, inviting residents and visitors to gather for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community celebration in one of North Carolina’s most picturesque waterfront towns.

Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Friday, December 4th 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Harkers Island

The Core Sound Chow Down is a popular annual culinary event that celebrates the food traditions, community spirit, and coastal heritage of Down East Carteret County. Held each December at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island, the event serves as the traditional kickoff to the museum’s Waterfowl Weekend festivities, drawing residents and visitors from across eastern North Carolina.

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Crystal Coast Fishing Guide

The Crystal Coast is a well-known paradise for anglers, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and a famed distinction as the locale for some of the biggest fishing tournaments along the East Coast. From heading miles offshore to target the...

Retreat \

Retreat "Down East" to our Beaufort waterfront hideaway...and bring your boat or kayak, too! You're welcome to dock it here at our little piece of Beaufort By-The-Sea. Whether you are seeking to hunt sizable seashells, sand dollars, the wild horses...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Tickled Pink, Oceanfront Home in Emerald...

Tickled Pink is a handsome oceanfront home in Emerald Isle! This 8 bedroom, 10 full bath, 1 half bath home has its own Private Pool and Hot tub! There is also a private elevator that is available for use at the property from the Ground Level to the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Family-friendly 4-bedroom house in Atlan...

Cypress Dunes is located in a cul-de-sac off the coveted residential street - Ocean Ridge in Atlantic Beach. Ocean Ridge runs along the coastline and features some of the most impressive homes in the area. Walkers, joggers, bikers, and dog walkers...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...