Halloween Events in New Bern NC!

Halloween is celebrated by many people, old and young, and New Bern has events for everyone!

Both adults and children can enjoy one of the longest running events, New Bern Historical Society's 18th annual Ghostwalk! Entitled, Spirits of the Neuse, this years "ghoulishly" thrilling event has a maritime theme. "Spirits" from New Bern's maritime past will share their stories as your are guided through historic homes, buildings and the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Tickets are $20 the day of tour and $10 for Active military and children under 21. Event days are October 24th & 25th from 5-9pm. For more information, visit www.newbernhistorical.org or call 252-633-8558.

Adults can wear their chilling costumes and twirl the night away at the River Town Ball Room on Pollock Street. For a mere $10, costumed participants can eat, enter costume contests and take a dance lesson on October 24th from 8-11pm.

The annual Parade of Preschoolers will be held downtown on October 3oth beginning at 9:30. Children will parade through the town adorned in costume. This event is organized by New Bern Parks and Recreation, the Craven County Cooperative Extension Service and Smart Start's Parents as Teachers program. To participate in the parade, call 252-639-2902.

Even our pets can join in the fun during the 1st Annual Howl'oween Pet Parade hosted by the Colonial Capitol Humane Society. Dogs can wear their favorite costumes and enter contests, win prizes and preform "tricks for treats". You and your pet will have a "howling" good time and possibly win some great prizes. This event, MC'd by Skip Waters, has been moved to Saturday, November 1st at Lawson Creek Park. The event is free but there is a $10 charge to enter in the costume contests.