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Crystal Coast Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Crystal Coast Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Friday, August 14th 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Swansboro

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of excitement and generosity! Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity presents Casino Night, where every spin of the wheel and shuffle of the cards builds homes and hope for working families in our community. Join us at the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center on August 14th at 6:30 PM for an exciting night filled with your favorite casino games, live entertainment, and fabulous prizes. Whether you’re a blackjack pro or a roulette rookie, there’s something for everyone. Tickets are selling fast, so buy now to secure your spot at the hottest event in town. Let’s play, let’s win, and let’s make a difference together.

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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Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

The Bogue Island Fishing Pier is a legendary landmark for long time Emerald Isle vacationers. Built in the late 1950s, and operated by the same family for well over 40 years, the fishing pier is a paradise for anglers who want to take advantage of...

Salty Paws Cottage - Where Coastal Comfo...

Welcome Salty Paws Cottage, your pet‑friendly coastal escape, located in Beaufort’s friendliest, most walkable communities, Eastman Creek. This comfortable, easygoing home is designed for casual vacation living, with plenty of space to relax...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shamrock, Oceanfront House in Emerald Is...

The Luck of the Irish doesn't have to be with you in order to stay at this 8 Bedroom, Oceanfront House! Nope, you just need the Luck of Emerald Isle to stay at Shamrock! The private Hot Tub and 12 X 28 Pool (see item #19 below), which can be heated...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Isle Be Back - Soundfront with Pool - 3B...

You'll be saying "Isle Be Back" when you stay at this luxury-filled home on Emerald Isle!Soundfront 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath House with Private Pool and Sound to Ocean Vistas! The Sound is in your back yard and access to the beach is only 350 feet...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...