January 2025 Events on the Crystal Coast

2025 New year’s Eve Activities on the Crystal Coast

The Crystal Coast is the place to be this New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re a local or visiting, there’s no shortage of exciting events to help you ring in 2025 in style. From unique midnight countdowns, live music, delicious food, and so much more, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate. Why not make it even better by staying in a Bluewater Vacation Home? It’s the perfect spot to relax, enjoy all the festivities, and start your new year the right way!

Beaufort: Buccaneers’ New Year’s Eve – Captain Shack Walks the Plank

Ring in the New Year with a splash at Beaufort’s Buccaneers’ New Year’s Eve – Captain Shack Walks the Plank event. Starting at 5 pm, gather with family and friends for a fun evening filled with cozy lawn chairs, delicious s’mores, and hot cocoa. Then, at 7 pm, watch as the infamous Captain Shack takes a daring leap off the Beaufort Dock, plunging into the icy waters of Taylor’s Creek to mark the arrival of the new year. It’s a local tradition you won’t want to miss!

Fort Macon: Cannon Blast

Celebrate the New Year with a bang at Fort Macon State Park’s annual Cannon Blast event. The fun begins at 6 pm with live entertainment, setting the stage for an exciting evening. At 7 pm sharp, the historic cannons will roar to life, creating a thunderous start to the year. Bring your lawn chair, pack some picnic foods, and enjoy this unique tradition with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to ring in the New Year with a bang!

Then start off the new year with a ranger-led nature and bird hike on the 3.2 Elliot Coues trail at Fort Macon State Park. You can choose to hike at 9 am or 2 pm on January 1st.

Morehead City: Crab Pot Drop

Head to downtown Morehead City for the “Downtown Countdown” and New Year’s Eve festivities. Kicking off at 5:30 pm at Big Rock Landing, enjoy a family-friendly evening filled with games, music, face painting, coloring, and the exciting 6:00 pm crab pot drop. The celebration continues with shopping and dining throughout the downtown district, ending in a grand fireworks display and the iconic crab pot drop at midnight. Gather along the waterfront to watch the fireworks light up the sky as you count down to the New Year in style.

Newport: Pig Drop

Ring in the New Year with a fun twist at the annual Newport Pig Drop! Join the festivities at Newport Community Park on December 31st from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm for an evening filled with music, hot chocolate, and delicious cookies. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a cozy winter evening with family and friends as we welcome in the new year!

Bogue: New Year’s Eve Bash

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Bogue Sound Distillery. Enjoy delicious food from Pony Up Pizza, served from 6-8 pm, and sip on your favorite local spirits while getting into the festive spirit. Then, dance the night away with live music by the Dirty Blonde Band from 7-10 pm, setting the perfect soundtrack for ringing in 2025. It’s the ultimate way to kick off the new year with great food, drinks, and live tunes.

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Newport: New Year’s Eve at the Gardens

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the beautiful Carolina Home and Gardens! Beginning at 8 pm, enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and specialty drinks as you dance under the stars. The stunning ambiance of the beautifully lit gardens and Sunroom sets the perfect scene for ringing in the New Year. It’s a night of elegance, fun, and unforgettable memories.

Atlantic Beach: Penguin Plunge

Kick off the New Year with a splash at the Penguin Plunge in Atlantic Beach! This chilly tradition is a fun way to start the year, as brave participants take a dip in the icy waters while supporting local charities. Whether you’re plunging in or cheering from the shore, it’s a great way to embrace the spirit of giving and have a blast in the process. Don’t miss out on this invigorating event and the chance to make a difference in your community!