Episodes

  • Spring Weekends in ENC: BBQ Road Trips, Baseball Nights & Hidden Local Gems

    Spring Weekends in ENC: BBQ Road Trips, Baseball Nights & Hidden Local Gems
    Mar 29 2026
    This week in Eastern North Carolina, we’re mixing classic local flavor with high-energy events and easy weekend plans. From a BBQ road trip to Wilson’s iconic whirligig park, to a family-friendly history loop in Kinston and Ayden, plus ECU baseball, anime fest, and a full-on food festival vibe—there’s something for every kind of weekend. If you’re looking for affordable, local ways to get out of the house and actually enjoy spring, this episode has you covered.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Mini Golf Nights, River Views & What’s Happening Around Greenville This Week

    Mini Golf Nights, River Views & What’s Happening Around Greenville This Week
    Mar 24 2026
    This week in ENC, we’re keeping things simple, local, and budget-friendly. Start with a laid-back date night in Uptown Greenville—coffee at Blackbeard followed by late-night mini golf—then plan a short drive to Washington for one of the most underrated family outings in the region, the NC Estuarium. We’re also breaking down what’s happening around town this week, from live music and spring events to a few lesser-known options if you want something different. Whether you’re planning a date, a fa
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    6 mins
  • Pontoon Boats & BBQ: Two Easy ENC Day Trips Under $25

    Pontoon Boats & BBQ: Two Easy ENC Day Trips Under $25
    Mar 18 2026
    This week on ENC Explorer, we’re sending you east and west for two of the best low-cost outings within an hour of Greenville. Start with a hidden gem in Washington, NC—a waterfront estuarium experience that includes a real pontoon boat ride on the Pamlico River. Then head to Wilson for a classic Eastern North Carolina barbecue spot that’s been serving whole-hog since 1946, followed by a walk through one of the most unique parks in the state. We also cover the best time to beat peak pollen, a pea
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    4 mins
  • Kinston History & Craft Beer, Greenville Murals, and Early Spring Events in ENC

    Kinston History & Craft Beer, Greenville Murals, and Early Spring Events in ENC
    Mar 11 2026
    Spring is starting to show up across Eastern North Carolina, and this week’s ENC Explorer episode highlights two simple outings that make the most of it. First, take a short drive to Kinston to visit the historic CSS Neuse ironclad gunboat before grabbing a craft beer at Mother Earth Brewing. Then stay closer to home with a relaxed Greenville morning at Awaken Coffee, a nonprofit café on Dickinson Avenue, followed by a walk through the city’s vibrant mural corridor and a stop at the Pitt County
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  • Trivia Night, Moonlight Hayrides & March Plans in Greenville NC

    Trivia Night, Moonlight Hayrides & March Plans in Greenville NC
    Mar 3 2026
    March is here — and Greenville is picking up energy. This week on ENC Explorer: • Golden-hour Riverwalk + Trivia Night at Pitt Street Brewing • Greenville Museum of Art + Town Common family outing • Moonlight Hayride at River Park North • Ice Age Adventure for kids • ECU Nonprofit Summit • A mini road trip to Wilson’s Whirligig Park • Community Spotlight: FROGS If you’re looking for affordable, under-$25 ways to enjoy Greenville and Eastern NC this week, we’ve mapped it out for you — no scroll
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  • Paranormal Cirque, Pirate Basketball & Sweet Date Ideas in Greenville

    Paranormal Cirque, Pirate Basketball & Sweet Date Ideas in Greenville
    Feb 25 2026
    The last week of February is bringing bigger energy to Greenville. This week on ENC Explorer: • Paranormal Cirque at the Pitt County Fairgrounds • ECU Women’s Basketball vs. Charlotte • PT the Pirate 5K at Town Common • A playful Uptown dessert crawl date idea • A Farmville Parks & Rec family mini adventure • And a short road trip to New Bern Battlefield Park If you’re looking for affordable, local plans before March picks up, this episode maps it out in minutes — no endless scrolling required
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  • Golden Hour in Greenville: Luna Pizza, Wildwood Park & a New Bern Waterfront Escape

    Golden Hour in Greenville: Luna Pizza, Wildwood Park & a New Bern Waterfront Escape
    Feb 18 2026
    Mid-February in Greenville brings a little more daylight and just enough warmth to make simple plans feel worth it. This week on ENC Explorer: • A golden-hour Riverwalk + Luna Pizza date night • A Wildwood Park family reset • Downtown Dickinson Avenue Giveaway Night • Twelfth Night at ECU • A hands-on cake decorating workshop • And a waterfront road trip to New Bern No overplanning. No endless scrolling. Just easy, local ideas that fit real life in Eastern North Carolina. Just hit play.
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  • Cozy, budget-friendly February outings around Greenville, NC

    Cozy, budget-friendly February outings around Greenville, NC
    Feb 4 2026
    Early February can feel slow — and that’s exactly why this week’s picks lean into cozy wins. In this episode of ENC Explorer, we share a creative under-$25 date idea that turns one night out into something you can enjoy again later, a warm and welcoming family outing built around classic games, and a few local events that make winter nights feel easier to say yes to. Press play for simple, local ideas that fit real schedules and real winter energy.
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