Things to Do in Kinston

There is always something to look forward to in Downtown Kinston. Bookmark this page and check back often so you'll know what is happening next.

2010 Calendar of Upcoming Events...

March 2010

27: The 5th Annual Kinston 8000 Run for the River
Online registration is available.

April 2010

29: The Donald Thompson Band plays Sand in the Streets, Pearson Park.
Prelude to Sand in the Streets/Kick-off for the annual BBQ Festival on the Neuse

May 2010

1: BBQ Festival on the Neuse (April 29-May 1)

June 2010

3: Sand in the Streets - Jupiter Jones

17: Sand in the Streets - Four Knights Band

July 2010

1: Sand in the Streets - Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs

15: Sand in the Streets - The Grass Cats

29: Sand in the Streets - Carolina Bach Club

August 2010

12: Sand in the Streets - The Embers

26: Sand in the Streets - Band of Oz

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

December 2010

Ongoing Exhibits and Events

Community Council
for the Arts

Open hours from 10 am to 6:00 pm Tuesdays thru Fridays and from 10:00 am to 2:00pm on Saturdays.The Arts Center is not open on Sundays or Mondays.

2009 Christmas Parade

If you want to participate in the parade, download the appropriate application here.
• Float Application
• Pageant Application
• Miscellaneous Application
• Caswell Parade Application
Please complete and submit your application by Nov. 20, 2009.

Take Pride on Television...

Tune in to TACC 9 Thursdays at 7:30 as we highlight the businesses, people and places in downtown Kinston on "Take Pride".

Annual Events Hosted by
Pride of Kinston

The 5th Annual
Kinston 8000
Run for the River
March 27, 2010

Click for 2010 Details &
Pre-registration ...

Click here for 2009
race results...

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