Jacksonville, NC (Onslow County) and Surrounding Areas
**Events are added throughout the month so be sure to come back and see if anything’s been added!**
Jacksonville’s National Night Out
Come out to the Annual National Night Out in Jacksonville to celebrate community and to promote crime prevention. Enjoy free family fun, food trucks, public safety activities, and more!
POSTPONED
When? Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Riverwalk Crossing
421 Court St., Jacksonville, NC 28540
National Night Out – New Bern
Bring the family to Union Point Park and enjoy, Bounce Houses, Additional 1st Responder agencies with displays and equipment, New Bern Fire & Rescue with a water play area, numerous community resources for services for you and your family, music with DJ Big Sam & Co., KONA Ice and Food Trucks, K-9 Demonstrations!
POSTPONED
When? Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Union Point
210 E. Front St., New Bern, NC 28560
Morehead City National Night Out
Enjoy fun, food and games at this year’s National Night Out with the Morehead City Police Department. There will be complimentary transportation provided by CCATS. Pick up and drop off locations at Rotary Park, Macon Court and Willis MHP.
POSTPONED
When? Tuesday, August 6th, from 6:00 PM – 8:000 PM
Location: Carteret Community College
3505 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557
Movies in the Park
Come out and enjoy a FREE movie at Soundside Park!
When? August 9th: Back to the Future & August 23rd: Pirates of the Caribbean from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Soundside Park
517 Roland Ave., Surf City, NC 28445
Disney Under the Stars
Bring your friends and family and watch the Jacksonville Performing Arts, Lejeune Dance Company, and Riverwalk Youth Ballet take the stage to bring your favorite Disney classics to life! Food trucks Double Dog Dare Ya, Hawaiian Kine Shaved Ice, and Kawaii Donuts will also be available!
In event of rain – show will be moved inside the Commons Rec Center
When? Friday, August 9th, at 6:30 PM
Location: Commons Amphitheater
1300 Commons Dr. S., Jacksonville, NC 28546
Ghost Crab Hunt
Join in on the search of exciting local nocturnal ghost crab! Together you will collect weather parameters as well as identify, measure, hold and release ghost crabs! Everything you need for an action filled night will be provided! Parents accompanying children are free!
When? Tuesday, August 13th, from 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Ecological Marine Adventures Center
106 N. Topsail Dr., Surf City, NC 28445
Movie in the Park: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem
Grab your chair or blanket and join an evening of family fun! Concessions will be available for purchase! Fun starts at 6:30PM and movie rolls at sunset.
When? Friday, August 16th, at 6:30 PM
Location: Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center
100 Recreation Lane Jacksonville, NC 28546
Outlander in the Palace Tour
Join historic interpreters and step into Tryon Palace to learn the facts versus fiction of Diana Gabaldon’s award-winning Outlander series. This tour covers books 4–8 and the Starz Outlander production seasons 4–7. For ticketing information, please call 252-469-9047
When? Saturday, August 17th from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Tryon Palace
1529 S. Front S., New Bern, NC 28562
Jammin’ Jacksonville
Listen to the The British Invaders band cover music from all of the great English groups. From The Beatles, to The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, and more! Sunset Slush, Double Dog Dare Ya, and beer the garden by Salty Turtle Beer Company will also be available!
When? Thursday, August 30th, at 6:00 PM
Location: Commons Amphitheater
1300 Commons Dr. S., Jacksonville, NC 28546