May 1–2, 2026
Bear‑B‑Q Festival
E Front Street (in front of the Fishing Pier and Persimmons Restaurant), New Bern, NC • Friday 3:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
A fun, free barbecue festival offering both professional and kids’ BBQ competitions, live music, and public judging—perfect for Greenbrier/New Bern residents to enjoy local flavors, family time, and community spirit on the waterfront.
Saturdays in May 2026
New Bern/Craven County Area Farmers Market
421 S. Front Street, New Bern, NC • 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
A weekly farmers market offering local produce, baked goods, crafts, meats, flowers, honey, and more—convenient for Greenbrier locals to support local vendors and pick up fresh goods each weekend.
May 2, 2026
Third Annual Christ Church Spring Arts and Crafts Market
Downtown New Bern, NC • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
An outdoor spring arts and crafts market showcasing local artisans and makers—ideal for residents to browse handmade goods, support local artists, and enjoy a weekend outing downtown.
May 2, 2026 (and multiple nights through month)
Ghosts of New Bern
246 Middle Street, New Bern, NC • 7:30 PM
A family‑friendly ghost tour series exploring New Bern’s historic haunted tales—great for locals to learn about their town’s history in a fun, guided evening outing.
May 2, 2026
Neuse River Bridge Run & SuperKids Fun Run
Downtown New Bern (start/finish on East Front Street, Union Point Park area) • SuperKids Fun Run: 5:30 PM (check‑in 4:00–5:30 PM); 5K/10K/½ Marathon: Saturday morning
A community running event with kids’ fun run Friday evening and longer races Saturday—perfect for active families and fitness-minded residents looking to race or cheer on neighbors through scenic downtown routes.
May 16, 2026
All Corvette Car Show
Chevrolet of New Bern, 3403 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC • 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
A free, rain-or-shine car show featuring Corvettes and food trucks—great for car enthusiasts and families looking for a casual, vibrant morning outing near Greenbrier.
May 22, 2026
Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concert: Trial By Fire – Tribute to Journey
Union Point Park, 210 E. Front Street, New Bern, NC • 7:30 PM
A free outdoor tribute concert to Journey on the waterfront with food trucks and scenic river views—an ideal, relaxed evening event for music lovers and families in the Greenbrier area.
May 16, 2026
3R’s (Resources, Reentry, Recovery) Fest
Craven Community College, 800 College Court, New Bern, NC • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (breakfast at 9:00 AM)
A free community resource fair with interactive sessions on reentry, recovery, addiction support, wellness, and musical performances—valuable for residents seeking community support and informational resources.