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SUMMARY:Pea Island Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to nearly 400 species of birds that reside here or migrate 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. The Pea Island Bird Walk is FREE.
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/pea-island-bird-walk/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 14500 NC Hwy 12\, Rodanthe\, NC\, 27968\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships
DESCRIPTION:Friday–Sunday\, October 2–4\, 2026\nEvent Begins: Friday at 7 a.m.\nEvent Ends: Sunday at approximately 2 p.m.\nLocation: Jennette’s Pier\, 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail\, Nags Head \nWaveski and surf kayak competitors head to Jennette’s Pier for the 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships. Hosted by the East Coast Waveski Association\, the three-day event includes multiple Waveski divisions\, a Surf Kayak Open and a Challenger Series designed to give competitors additional time in the water even after elimination from the main competition. FREE to spectators. So\, bring a beach chair and cheer them on! \nWeekend Schedule\nFriday\, October 2 \n\n7 a.m. — Event period begins\nWaveski and surf kayak competition at Jennette’s Pier\n\nSaturday\, October 3 \n\nCompetition continues beginning in the morning.\nMultiple divisions and heats take place throughout the day.\n\nSunday\, October 4 \n\nCompetition resumes in the morning.\nFinal rounds and championship competition\nEvent scheduled to conclude by approximately 2 p.m.
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/2026-u-s-open-waveski-championships/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Jennette’s Pier\, 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail\, Nags Head\, NC\, 27959\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weather the Storm: Dare Arts Summer 2026 Courtyard Installation
DESCRIPTION:Step into an immersive outdoor art experience at Dare Arts’ Courtyard this summer with Weather the Storm\, a captivating mixed-media installation by artist Lara E. Parks. Blending light\, shadow\, sound\, movement\, and fabric\, the installation transforms with changing weather and natural light\, inviting visitors to return throughout the season to experience it in new ways. \nCelebrate the opening during First Friday on Friday\, July 3\, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.\, where you can meet the artist and enjoy live music by The Blue Crab Boys in the Courtyard. The installation will remain on display through the fall\, offering a unique outdoor art experience in the heart of downtown Manteo. Be sure to walk through and enjoy the art! It will be on display through Fall 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Events In The Courtyard  \n\n\nThe Courtyard is a beautiful outdoor art space\, located in downtown Manteo. Join us for one of our upcoming events\, listed below.​​​​ ​​​​​ \n​​Friday\, July 3: We will have live music by The Blue Crab Boys in The Courtyard from 6pm to 8pm during First Friday. \n​Friday\, August 7: We will have live music by The Brian Smith Band in The Courtyard from 6pm to 8pm during First Friday. \n​​Friday\, September 4: We will have live music by Brooke & Nick in The Courtyard from 6pm to 8pm during First Friday.
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/weather-the-storm-dare-arts-summer-2026-courtyard-installation/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Dare Arts Center\, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave\, Manteo\, 27954\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween Island 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 1–31\, 2026\nLocation: Participating locations throughout Manteo and Roanoke Island\nBest Nights to Visit: Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays\nPrime Evening Hours: Approximately 6–8:30 p.m. \nOctober gets spooky on Roanoke Island when Manteo transforms into Halloween Island: Rise of the Moondog. \nThe month-long charity celebration turns more than a dozen local establishments into individually themed Halloween bars and gathering spots. Guests can make their way around town collecting passport stamps while exploring a lineup of elaborate Halloween themes. \nAmong this year’s themed stops are haunted houses\, ghost ships\, vampires\, zombies\, witches\, a mad scientist laboratory\, a Harry Potter-inspired stop and more. \nMany participating businesses operate throughout the week\, but Halloween Island organizers say Thursday through Saturday are the best nights to visit because all of the Halloween bars are open. The most active time is generally from about 6 to 8:30 p.m. \nOpening Weekend\nThursday\, October 1 \n\nHalloween Island officially begins for the month of October.\nParticipating bars and businesses begin their Halloween transformations.\n\nFriday\, October 2 \n\nHalloween Island coincides with Manteo’s monthly First Friday celebration.\nDowntown activity is concentrated during the evening.\n\nSaturday\, October 3 \n\nHalloween Island continues throughout Manteo.\nSaturday is one of the primary nights when all participating Halloween bars are expected to be open.\n\nHalloween Island continues through Halloween night\, October 31. \nProceeds from the 2026 celebration support the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/halloween-island-2026/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Manteo\, Downtown Manteo\, Manteo\, NC\, 27954\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eric Riggs Exhibit: OBX: A Dingbatter's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:October 2–31\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 2\, 6–8 p.m.\nLocation: Dare Arts Vault Gallery\, 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue\, Manteo\nAdmission: Free \nDare Arts opens its October Vault Gallery exhibition with OBX: A Dingbatter’s Perspective\, a mixed-media exhibition by Outer Banks artist Eric Riggs. \nThe month-long show combines two sides of Riggs’ work: intricate\, hand-manipulated printmaking and sculptural pieces inspired by his interest in African art. \nRiggs creates his prints using his own equipment before cutting\, layering\, fusing\, gluing and hand-working the pieces. He even constructs his own frames. His sculptures take a different path\, incorporating found objects such as bottles\, bells\, natural materials and other unexpected elements. \nOpening Night — Friday\, October 2\n6–8 p.m. \n\nOpening reception in the Vault Gallery\nMeet artist Eric Riggs\nView the full exhibition\nReception coincides with Manteo’s First Friday celebration\nFree and open to the public\n\nExhibition Dates & Gallery Hours\nOctober 2–31 \nRegular Dare Arts gallery hours: \n\nTuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nSaturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.\nSunday & Monday: Closed
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/eric-riggs-exhibit-obx-a-dingbatters-perspective/2026-10-02/
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SUMMARY:The Great Art Heist: Art Auction
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 2–Friday\, October 23\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 2 at 6 p.m.\nFinal Bids: Friday\, October 23 by 7 p.m.\nLocation: Dare Arts Gallery\, 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue\, Manteo\nAdmission to Opening Reception: Free \nThe Great Art Heist returns to Dare Arts in October with a collection of one-of-a-kind artwork from local and regional artists\, all supporting Dare Arts and its programs in the Outer Banks community. \nThe benefit silent art auction officially opens Friday\, October 2 at 6 p.m. with a free reception at the Dare Arts Gallery in downtown Manteo. The evening will feature libations\, hors d’oeuvres and live piano music by Fleck and will be held in conjunction with Manteo’s First Friday festivities. \nGuests can browse the artwork\, discover pieces created by local and regional artists and place bids either in person at the Dare Arts Gallery or online through the Dare Arts website. \nOPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY\, OCTOBER 2\n6 p.m. \n\nThe Great Art Heist officially opens\nSilent auction bidding begins\nOpening reception at Dare Arts\nHors d’oeuvres and libations\nLive piano music by Fleck\nManteo First Friday festivities happening throughout downtown\n\nThe opening reception is free and open to everyone. \nAUCTION SCHEDULE\nOctober 2–23 \n\nSilent auction bidding remains open\nView and bid on artwork in person at the Dare Arts Gallery\nOnline bidding is also available through Dare Arts\n\nFriday\, October 23 at 7 p.m. \n\nFinal bids are due\nThe Great Art Heist auction closes\n\nDARE ARTS GALLERY HOURS\nTuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nSaturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.\nSunday & Monday: Closed \nThe Great Art Heist is Dare Arts’ annual benefit art auction and its signature fundraising event\, helping support the nonprofit organization’s work to encourage and expand arts opportunities throughout Dare County. \nLocation: Dare Arts Gallery\, 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue\, Manteo\, NC 27954
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/the-great-art-heist/2026-10-02/
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SUMMARY:First Friday Vendor Market at Pioneer Theater Garden
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening under the string lights during the First Friday Vendor Market at the historic Pioneer Theater Garden in downtown Manteo. Beginning at 5:00 p.m.\, the open-air market features local artisan and craft vendors\, food trucks\, a beer and wine bar\, and live local music in a relaxed garden setting. Held every First Friday from March through December\, it’s a lively way to shop local\, grab a bite\, and enjoy music in the heart of Manteo. Attendance is free and open to the public.
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/first-friday-vendor-market-at-pioneer-theater-garden/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Pioneer Theater\, 113 Budleigh Street\, Manteo\, 27954\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Fridays in Downtown Manteo
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 6\, kicks off the 2026 First Friday season in downtown Manteo. We will have Joe Mapp playing live music on the front porch of the Gallery starting at 6:00 pm. \nThere will also be live music by The Conch Shells at Poor Richard’s\, The Bar Cats Duo at NouVines\, and DJ Night at Lost Colony Brewery. \nThe First Friday Manteo Stroll\, where restaurants and shops in downtown Manteo stay open late with specials\, live music\, sales\, and events at their locations\, will also be happening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/first-fridays-in-downtown-manteo/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Manteo\, Downtown Manteo\, Manteo\, NC\, 27954\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Eric Riggs Exhibit: OBX: A Dingbatter's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, October 2\, 6–8 p.m.\nLocation: Dare Arts Vault Gallery\, 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue\, Manteo\nAdmission: Free \nDare Arts opens its October Vault Gallery exhibition with OBX: A Dingbatter’s Perspective\, a mixed-media exhibition by Outer Banks artist Eric Riggs. \nThe month-long show combines two sides of Riggs’ work: intricate\, hand-manipulated printmaking and sculptural pieces inspired by his interest in African art. \nRiggs creates his prints using his own equipment before cutting\, layering\, fusing\, gluing and hand-working the pieces. He even constructs his own frames. His sculptures take a different path\, incorporating found objects such as bottles\, bells\, natural materials and other unexpected elements. \nOpening Night — Friday\, October 2\n6–8 p.m. \n\nOpening reception in the Vault Gallery\nMeet artist Eric Riggs\nView the full exhibition\nReception coincides with Manteo’s First Friday celebration\nFree and open to the public\n\nExhibition Dates & Gallery Hours\nOctober 2–31 \nRegular Dare Arts gallery hours: \n\nTuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nSaturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.\nSunday & Monday: Closed
URL:https://lifestyleobx.com/event/opening-reception-for-eric-riggs-exhibit-obx-a-dingbatters-perspective-2/
LOCATION:Dare Arts Center\, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave\, Manteo\, 27954\, United States
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