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Crystal Coast Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Crystal Coast Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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 Museums

Considering that the Crystal Coast has centuries of history as well as one of the most unique environments along the North Carolina coastline, it should come as no surprise that the region is home to an array of fascinating and thoroughly engaging...

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Island Express Ferry Service

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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...