Join our environmental educator for an exciting and educational Sunday morning Dune Hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, wear sunscreen, and bring water!

In honor of the birthday of the first English child born here on Roanoke Island in 1587, Virginia Dare, the Elizabethan Gardens will offer a celebratory admission discount. No other discounts available this day. Admission for children 2 years and younger is free. Admission for children 3-5 years old is $2.60. Admission for children ages 6-17 is$6.60. Admission for adults ages 17+ is $10.60.

There will be many planned activities throughout the day. Activities will be posted at the Gardens. 

There are some great movies coming to The Pioneer Theater in August. Movie titles, dates, and times are listed below. The perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. See the event webpage for details and to purchase tickets ahead.

Point Break (2015 version) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1 at 7:30 pm

Los Frikis (2024) on Aug 2 at 8pm, Aug 3 &4 at 7:30 pm

Dirty Dancing (1987) on Aug 2, 3, & 4 at 2 pm and Aug 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm

Frozen (2013) on Aug 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 pm

Cars (2006) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 2 pm

Skyfall (2012) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 pm

Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aug 24, 25, 27, 28, & 29 at 7:30 pm

There are some great movies coming to The Pioneer Theater in August. Movie titles, dates, and times are listed below. The perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. See the event webpage for details and to purchase tickets ahead.

Point Break (2015 version) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1 at 7:30 pm

Los Frikis (2024) on Aug 2 at 8pm, Aug 3 &4 at 7:30 pm

Dirty Dancing (1987) on Aug 2, 3, & 4 at 2 pm and Aug 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm

Frozen (2013) on Aug 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 pm

Cars (2006) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 2 pm

Skyfall (2012) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 pm

Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aug 24, 25, 27, 28, & 29 at 7:30 pm