Announcements & News

Athletic Field Status Update

8/26/26 All Carteret County Parks & Recreation fields & facilities are open.

 
For daily updates on field status call 252-728-8484

Carteret Cruisers Sylvan Heights Bird Park and Ol' Front Porch Festival Trip

Fall is just around the corner and it's time to hit the road again! With all the festivals and other fall activities we hope you can join us for another adventure!
September 25th we will visit Sylvan Heights Bird Park with breakfast at Yoder's in Grifton! We will then travel to the bird park, take your time and enjoy the sights. A cafe is on sight for lunch! This trip will leave at 7am and stop in Grifton for breakfast and then proceed to Scotland Neck to visit the bird park.
Registration is $25 per person and covers transportation and entry to the park.
Register Here

For questions please call Darlene at 252-515-3290
 
 
 Ol Porch Logo
On October 2, we will journey to Oriental for the Ol’ Front Porch Festival where we will enjoy a wide variety of music as well as various craft and other vendors and a food market to satisfy your cravings! The bus leaves at 10am from Fort Benjamin and we will take the Cherry Branch Ferry ferry for this trip. Lunch is on your own.  There will be lots of food varieties at the Food Park and lots of music! Don't forget the Vendor Market as well with numerous vendor to choose from!  There will be a wide variety of music so bring a chair and find your favorite front porch and enjoy! Festival information can be found at this link
https://olfrontporch.org/schedule#collapseFri1b

Registration is $20 per person.
Register Here

For questions please call Darlene at 252-515-3290

2026 Core Sound Cornhole League

 
Core Sound Cornhole League will meet at the Marshallberg Picnic Area on Thursdays from September 3rd to October 15th at 6:00 PM. Playoffs will be held at the end of the regular season. During the regular season each team will play 2 matches each Thursday at 6:00 PM & 6:45 PM. Each match will be best out of 3 games. Games are to 21. Plaques will be awarded to the regular season champions. A special Core Sound trophy will be given to the tournament champions. Team Fees are $50, which includes a t-shirt for both team members. Must be 15 years old by September 3rd to play. For a complete list of rules or questions contact Josh Lewis josh.lewis@carteretcountync.gov or (252)808-3301.

Youth Beach Volleyball

Carteret County Parks and Recreation Department and Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department are partnering up to offer youth beach volleyball. All practices and games will be held at the Atlantic Beach Circle Volleyball Courts.
 
Practices are projected to begin the week of 9/7/2026.
Games projected to begin 9/21/2026.
 
Registration opens 8/3/2026
 

The Adventure Club

This program is designed to serve our special population participants in the county, and will offer some traveling opportunities in Carteret County and surrounding areas.
This is the outline for our September day trip providing some great experiences in Beaufort County!
Meet us at Fort Benjamin on September 11th for a Field Trip to the Aurora Fossil Museum and fossil dig where you con come across some amazing finds in the fossil pits. Sifters and shovels will be provided .
We will take the ferry from Cherry Branch to our destination.
Lunch will be in Grantsboro,.
We will travel back through New Bern with a short stop at the NC History Center before returning to Fort Benjamin.
We will leave at 9am sharp with return by 4pm.
Cost is $20 per person.
Register Here
For more information call 252-222-5858

Boots and Bling/ Mommy and Me Dance

Enjoy an evening of activities, dancing and much much more offering a pre Mothers Day celebration for moms, aunts, and other mother figures and children of all ages.
DJ, line dancing, games, smores, light refreshments and more with a little competition as well.
Competition categories, Best Dressed in;
Most Bling, Best Boots and Overall Western Royalty
Saturday October 3rd
6-8 pm at Fort Benjamin Recreation Center, 100 McQueen Avenue, Newport
Registration is available at ccpr.recdesk.com and is $30 per couple with a $5 fee for each additional child.

Dress? Glitter and western wear encouraged!

Explore Archery Youth Freedom Park

Join us this Fall at Freedom Park in Beaufort for our Explore Archery youth classes!
 
September 14-30, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays
Ages 8-15
1st Session   4:30PM-5:15PM
2nd Session  5:30PM-6:15PM
 
$65/participant 

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Program

GrandMaster Dong's Martial Arts Beginner Karate Program
Beginner Karate classes for children and adults

Mondays and Wednesdays
 
4:00-4:40PM (Children)   
5:00-5:45PM (Family)
$89.00 per participant
To register call 252-222-0444 or enroll online at CapeCarteretKarate.com
Lessons held at Western Park Community Center / 275 Old Highway 58
Cedar Point, NC 28584
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Sol Vida Fitness-Sunrise Strength and Flow

Start your Saturday feeling strong, Mobile and Ready for the Weekend! Join us every Saturday morning for an energizing outdoor fitness experience on the beach that combines functional strength training with restorative mobility. Whether you are a local resident or visiting the Crystal Coast, this class is designed for adult of all fitness levels who want to move better, build strength, and enjoy the outdoors.
Details: 
Saturdays(starting July 18th) 
8-9am
Salter Path Beach Access
1025 Salter Path Rd.
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
$15/class
(252)629-6683

Yoga for All

Yoga is for everybody and every body! This is yoga for all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, open to all adults. Continuous classes are held on Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am, in the exercise room at Fort Benjamin Recreation Center. 
For more information or to register today, contact instructor Pat Sorrell at pat2sorrell@gmail.com or 919-740-7535.
If you’re ready to become the happiest, healthiest version of you, get your spot now!

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For a complete list of programs, exercise classes, activities and more, visit our Programs tab located at the top of the page. From there you will find a detailed schedule of each program we are currently offering. You can also create an online account to make future registration fast and convenient!

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