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Events in Beaufort

Explore Friends gatherings, Museum programs and community events throughout Beaufort and the surrounding area.

Choose the Calendar That Fits Your Plans

Find signature Friends events, educational programs offered by the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, and events taking place throughout the Beaufort community.

Find Your Next Experience

Three Ways to Explore What’s Happening

Each calendar offers something a little different. Choose where you’d like to start.

Hosted & Sponsored by the Friends

Friends Events

Find Friends signature events, member gatherings, volunteer opportunities, waterfront traditions and special fundraising activities that help support the Museum’s mission.

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Programs, Classes & Activities

Museum Events & Programs

Browse the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort’s calendar for educational programs, lectures, children’s activities, boatbuilding courses, field experiences and ticketed events.

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Around Beaufort

Community Events

Discover additional festivals, celebrations, activities and local experiences through Visit Beaufort, NC, your guide to events and happenings across the Beaufort community.

Visit Beaufort, NC

One Maritime Community

Three Calendars. One Place to Start.

The Friends, the Museum and the broader Beaufort community each maintain their own event information. This page brings those resources together so you can quickly find the activities that interest you.

Friends events may include membership gatherings, volunteer opportunities and fundraising activities. Museum programs are managed through the Museum’s calendar and may include registration requirements or program fees. Visit Beaufort, NC highlights events and experiences offered throughout the community.

Friends + Community

Supporting the Museum Through Community

The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort is the nonprofit partner supporting the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center.

Through events, memberships, charitable contributions, sponsorships and volunteer support, the Friends helps preserve maritime history, expand educational opportunities and strengthen our community’s connection to North Carolina’s coastal heritage.

Federal Tax ID: 56-1278009

Gather | Learn | Celebrate

There’s Always Something on the Horizon

Explore the calendars above and find your next opportunity to connect with Beaufort’s maritime community.