New Bern

Carolina Colours, New Bern Neighborhood

Carolina Colours is a vibrant, master-planned community nestled amid rolling woodlands, featuring a blend of modern and traditional homes overlooking lakes and golf fairways. With its welcoming atmosphere, scenic walking trails, and a beautifully designed golf course at the heart, Carolina Colours offers a unique blend of natural beauty and neighborly charm.

New Bern offers a peaceful and quiet environment with a slower pace that many will find appealing. This area features a variety of housing options, including a high percentage of single detached homes and a significant selection of three-bedroom residences. The general flat terrain helps make bicycling feasible despite a limited cycling network. Residents benefit from convenient parking availability and close access to a major highway, facilitating easy travel by car throughout the community. Numerous grocery stores and educational institutions, including private schools, provide ample resources. The combination of housing choices and accessible amenities makes New Bern a welcoming place to settle.

The character of New Bern is exemplified by its calm environment. New Bern is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Highlights of Carolina Colours

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

⛳ Carolina Colours Golf Club

At the heart of the neighborhood, this championship 18-hole golf course winds through rolling terrain and beautiful woodlands, offering residents a scenic, top-tier golf experience within walking or golf cart distance of home.

🏊‍♂️ Carolina Colours Pavilion & Pool

The community’s central hub on Carolina Colours Parkway, the Pavilion features a spacious event center, fitness facilities, tennis courts, and a refreshing outdoor pool—hosting regular socials, fitness classes, and neighborhood gatherings year-round.

🛒 Carolina Colours Shopping Center

Located right at the entrance on Waterscape Way, the shopping center provides essential conveniences including Harris Teeter grocery, restaurants like Craven Coffee House & Cafe, and services—making daily errands simple and accessible for residents.

🚶‍♀️ Carolina Colours Nature & Walking Trails

Stretching throughout the development, these well-maintained private walking and biking trails connect various villages, lakes, and green spaces, offering residents and their pets peaceful routes to enjoy the lush Carolina landscape.

🏫 Creekside Elementary School

Within a quick drive via Waterscape Way, Creekside Elementary is a highly-rated public school serving the neighborhood’s families, making Carolina Colours a top choice for those seeking strong K-5 educational opportunities nearby.

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This May in Carolina Colours

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

May 1–2, 2026

Bear‑B‑Q Festival

E Front Street, New Bern (in front of Fishing Pier & Persimmons Restaurant) • Friday 3:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

A fun, free BBQ festival with pro and amateur competitions, kids’ cooking contest, live music and public judging—great for families in Carolina Colours to enjoy local flavor and community atmosphere just a few miles away.

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May 2, 2026

Third Annual Christ Church Spring Arts and Crafts Market

Downtown New Bern • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

An outdoor artisan market showcasing local makers and crafters—perfect for residents to explore handmade goods and support community artists within a short drive.

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May 2, 2026

Neuse River Bridge Run (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K)

Downtown New Bern / Neuse River Bridge • 7:00 AM (Half Marathon); 7:30 AM (10K); 8:15 AM (5K)

A popular community road race that runs through historic New Bern and over local bridges—ideal for active individuals or families near Carolina Colours to participate in or cheer on runners.

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May 16, 2026

All Corvette Car Show

Chevrolet of New Bern, 3403 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd • 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

A free, family‑friendly car show featuring Corvettes and a food truck—great for auto enthusiasts or families looking for a casual, nearby outing.

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May 22, 2026

Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concert: Trial By Fire (Tribute to Journey)

Union Point Park, 210 E. Front St., New Bern • 7:30 PM

A free outdoor summer concert tribute to Journey at the waterfront—ideal for locals wanting a lively evening with music, food trucks, and river views.

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Saturdays in May 2026

New Bern / Craven County Farmers Market

421 S. Front Street, New Bern • 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

A weekly farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more—perfect for Carolina Colours residents to grab local ingredients and enjoy a Saturday morning outing just minutes away.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Carolina Colours

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Carolina Colours

Neighborhood Characteristics

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Demographics

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