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Event Series Pea Island Bird Walk

Pea Island Bird Walk

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 14500 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe

Pea Island Bird Walk is a FREE event. Pea Island is ACTUALLY for the birds! This National Wildlife Refuge has close to 400 species of birds that live here or pass through. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy this casual stroll beside North Pond. Field guides, binoculars, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended. Some field guides and binoculars will be available for loan.

Pea Island Bird Walks are held year-round except during the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival in October and December. Meet at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, located on NC Highway 12 approximately 4 miles south of Oregon Inlet and 9 miles north of Rodanthe.

Event Series Explore to Learn Playgroup

Explore to Learn Playgroup

Center for CYP Ananias Dare Street 534, Manteo

Explore to Learn is an organized, interactive playgroup that allows children and caregivers to participate in coordinated group activities to prepare children for success in school and life.Playgroup facilitators use the Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Curriculum to provide hands-on activities during each playgroup. 

Young children (0-5) and family, friends and neighbors who take care of them will meet weekly on Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am in the Play & Learn Library at the Center for CYP in Manteo, 534 Ananias Dare Street.

Explore and learn is FREE. However, due to space limitations, registration is required for each playgroup in order to attend. Registration for each playgroup will be posted on CYP's Facebook page here at 9:30 a.m. on the Monday morning of the week of each playgroup.

Event Series Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo

From November through December, the Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature photography by Ocracoke artist Robert Chestnut. This series of environmental portraits, named “Ocra-broke” exposes the viewer to the other side of living in paradise: the everyday people who work hard and have fun, an island that closes down during the winter months, and the weathered structures that persist through each tourist season. Along with nature filled scenes, Robert  loves to find forgotten items and help shine a light on them. To convey his ideas he uses photography, oil painting, and printmaking. Ocra-broke will be on display in the Vault Gallery November 1 through December 21, 2024. 

Holiday Star Party Food Drive

Jockey's Ridge State Park Visitor Center 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head

Jockey’s Ridge State Park will be hosting an evening under the stars on Friday November 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Telescopes will be set up for public viewing. Staff and volunteers will guide you across the universe. Be a SHINNING STAR and support the event by dropping off a canned good. Donations will be provided to individuals in need within our community over the holiday season by our wonderful friends at Beach Food Pantry. This event is made possible with the support of the OBX Astronomy Club, Dare County Library, and Beach Food Pantry. This event will take place at the park’s visitor center parking area.  All are welcome to bring their own equipment.

WinterLights at the Elizabethan Gardens

Elizabethan Gardens 1411 National Park Dr, Manteo

A holiday tradition not to be missed! Stroll along illuminated garden walks and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights that transform the ten-acre gardens into an enchanted wonderland. The radiant glow, holiday décor, and a crackling open-air fire, add to the festive atmosphere. Seasonal plants and holiday gifts will be available in the Gift Shop and Nursery. Enjoy s'mores and hot chocolate (while supplies last.) Check schedule for designated nights of live entertainment. November 22, 23, 29, 30 and December 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 from 6 - 9 pm.

$14 – $22

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo

Come to the Pioneer Theater and enjoy the classic movie The Nightmere Before Christmas. The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.

Rated PG

$10

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo

Enjoy this comedy movie based on Barbara Robinson's book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas. This movie is rated PG.

$10