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"The Friendly City by the Sea"
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Founded in 1783, the “Friendly City by the Sea” offers a historic downtown district overlooking the water, numerous opportunities for coastal recreation, and a progressive town government that works to balance high quality community growth with conservation of the community’s natural and historic resources.

11/08/2026

🚤🎄 Boats wanted! 🎄🚤

Do you have a boat? We want YOU to be part of one of Swansboro’s most beloved holiday traditions! ✨

The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is looking for boats to light up the water and help make this year's celebration bigger and brighter than ever! Whether you go all out with an incredible holiday display or keep it simple with some festive lights, we want you in the lineup!

🎅 Why participate?

💰 Cash prizes are up for grabs!
🏆 Compete for bragging rights and special Captains Awards!
🥐 Join us for our Captains Awards Breakfast at Il Cigno on Sunday following the Flotilla!
🎄 Be part of a cherished Swansboro community tradition and help create holiday memories for families throughout our community!

📅 Friday, November 27th
📍 Historic Downtown Swansboro

This is your chance to show off your holiday spirit, get creative, and be part of something special! Gather your crew, deck out your boat, and join the celebration!

🚤 Let's light up the water, Swansboro! 🎄✨

Register today at swansboro.recdesk.com and be part of the magic! ❤️

11/07/2026

🎄✨ Holly Jolly Sprouts is coming to Swansboro! ✨🎄

Join us on Friday, December 11th, for a festive morning of fun at the Swansboro Recreation Center! ❤️

Our little sprouts will enjoy holiday-themed sensory bins, fun crafts, and a tasty snack while learning, exploring, and making new friends!

🎅 Ages: 1–2 years
🎄 Session Times: 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Swansboro Recreation Center

Spots are limited, so be sure to grab yours today!

Register online at swansboro.recdesk.com

We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with our little sprouts! ❤️🌟

11/07/2026

🎄☕ Get into the holiday spirit with our Frost & Foam Christmas Mug Craft Class! ✨

Join us for a fun and festive evening of creativity as you design your very own Christmas mug! Decorate with your favorite foam, glitter, and charms to create a one-of-a-kind mug that's perfect to gift to someone special or keep for yourself! 🎁

📅 December 3rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Swansboro Recreation Center
💲 $15 per person

Whether you're making a little something for yourself or creating a handmade holiday gift, this is the perfect way to get creative and celebrate the season!

🎅 Spots are limited, so grab yours today!

Register at swansboro.recdesk.com. We can't wait to get crafty with you! ❤️

11/06/2026

🎄✨ Our Christmas Flotilla is ALMOST HERE! ✨🎄
One of Swansboro’s favorite holiday traditions is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us on Friday, November 27th, from 5–8 PM in historic downtown Swansboro for the Team Chevrolet of Swansboro Christmas Flotilla! 🎅
🚤 Here’s what’s happening:
✨ Watch beautifully decorated, illuminated boats cruise through the harbor! Boats will enter abd circle the harbor for approximately 20–30 minutes.
🎅 Bring the kiddos to visit with Santa!
☕ Enjoy hot c***r, cocoa, and festive treats while taking in the holiday atmosphere.
🅿️ Parking & Transportation:
• General parking is available at Ward Farm fields behind the Hampton Inn, with shuttle service to Town Hall. From there, it's a short walk downtown.
• Handicap parking is available at Town Hall, with golf cart transportation to the waterfront.
🎄 Grab your family and friends and come enjoy an evening filled with holiday lights, festive fun, and community spirit!
A HUGE thank you to Team Chevrolet of Swansboro and all of our wonderful sponsors for helping make this special tradition possible! ❤️
We can't wait to see you there! ✨

11/06/2026

🦃🍂 Tiny Trekkers is back in November with Tiny Turkeys! Join us on Friday, November 20th at 10 AM at the Swansboro Recreation Center for a fun-filled morning!

🍁 Little ones ages 3–6 will enjoy festive crafts, fun games, and a tasty snack! At just $5 per child, this is a great opportunity for toddlers to learn, explore, get creative, and engage with other children in a fun, welcoming environment. 🎨🧡

We can't wait to see all our little turkeys! 🦃 Register today at swansboro.recdesk.com! 🌻

11/04/2026

🐟 MISSED THE MULLET FESTIVAL? YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR OFFICIAL FESTIVAL T-SHIRT! 👕🎣

Whether the weather kept you away or you just couldn't make it to this year's Mullet Festival, we've got you covered!

Thanks to What the Fin, official Mullet Festival T-shirts are now available for purchase right here at the Swansboro Recreation Center! They have supplied shirts for us to sell so you can still get your festival gear.
A few things to know:
💙 Shirts are available for purchase at the Recreation Center.
💙 Payment is accepted through What the Fin's Venmo account only. We are unable to accept cash, checks, or other forms of payment.
💙 You can also shop their performance shirts directly online at:
https://whatthefin.com/collections/mullet-festival
📍 Swansboro Recreation Center
830 Main Street Extension, Swansboro

Stop by and grab yours today while supplies last!

A big thank-you to What the Fin for helping us make these shirts available to our community! 🐟

11/04/2026

News Release - November 4, 2026
Yard Waste Collection Suspended Week of November 11th

Yard waste collection for Swansboro residents will not occur during the week of November 11, 2026, due to the observance of Veterans Day.

Town offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, and as a result, yard waste collection services scheduled for that week will be suspended.

Residents are encouraged to hold yard waste materials until the next regularly scheduled collection date of November 18th, when normal yard waste collection services will resume.

11/04/2026

🌱🍂 Just a few spots left in our 11:30 AM Thankful Sprouts session this Friday, November 6th, at the Swansboro Recreation Center! 🍁

🧡 Join us for a fun morning of hands-on sensory play designed for little ones ages 1–2! We’ll explore themed sensory activities, enjoy creative crafts, and finish with a tasty snack! 🎨🖐️🍎

At just $5 per child, it’s a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to explore, learn, and play in a fun, family-friendly environment! 🥰

⏰ Spots are limited, so grab yours today at swansboro.recdesk.com! We hope to see you there! 🌻

11/03/2026

News Release November 3, 2026
Veterans Day Closures

The Administrative Offices at Town Hall, Visitor's Center and Recreation Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to observe Veterans Day. We will re-open for normal business hours on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Address

601 W Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC
28584

Telephone

+19103264428

Website

http://swansboro-nc.org/, http://swansboro.recdesk.com/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X9wZMzcOX8vQaAt1tU8JQ

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