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  • Alligator River Refuge Tram Tour

    Creef Cut Wildlife Trail Creef Cut Trail, Manns Harbor, N C

    Take a trip around the Alligator River Refuge and learn about the wild lands and wildlife. Bring your binoculars and camera! Drinking water and insect repellent are also recommended. The program will proceed, except in the event of lightning, heavy wind, rain, or impassable road conditions. Dress for the weather! Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail parking lot, Hwy 64 and Milltail Road, approximately 6 miles west of Manns Harbor. Call 252-216-9464 for reservations.

    Alligator River Refuge Tram Tour $10 per adult. Children 12 and under are free with one or more paying adults. Reservations required. Tram seating is limited.

    $10
  • Soundside Nature Trail Hike

    Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access 330 W Soundside Rd, Nags Head, United States

    Head to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for a ranger-led one-mile loop hike along the scenic Soundside Nature Trail. This easy walk takes you through maritime thickets, wetlands, and sandy shoreline habitats, offering an up-close look at the plants and wildlife that thrive at the base of the towering dunes. Along the way, the ranger will share insights into the delicate ecosystems that connect the dunes to the Roanoke Sound and why they are so vital to the Outer Banks. This free, family-friendly program is open to the public. Bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for a refreshing and educational outdoor experience.

  • Arlene Fletcher Artist Reception & Talk

    UUCOB Meeting House 831 Herbert Perry Road, Kitty Hawk, NC

    Kill Devil Hills artist Arlene Fletcher opens a new three-month exhibition of her ocean-inspired oil paintings at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks (UUCOB). The reception begins with a brief artist talk at 11:45 a.m., followed by refreshments. Arlene’s work, centered on the beach, ocean, and sky, is inspired by the calming beauty and raw power of the sea. Free and open to the public.

  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • Free Film Premiere: The Outer Edge (Season 2)

    The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau invites locals and visitors to a free, three-night premiere event celebrating the people, passions, and culture that make the OBX so special. Showings kick off on January 7 at the R/C Kill Devil Hills in Theater #7 and Theater #1, followed by a Hatteras Island event on January 8 at Cape Hatteras Secondary School and a January 9 showing at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo. Doors open at 6 p.m. all three nights with a showtime of 6:15 p.m. and an approximate run time of one hour.

    This new season continues the storytelling journey with fresh faces and lesser-known history, spotlighting locals devoted to lighthouses, natural sciences, lifesaving, pier fishing, skateboarding, and more—stories that could only come from the Outer Banks. Tickets are free, but advance reservations are required. Click on the link for each theater to make a reservation.

  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • Free Film Premiere: The Outer Edge (Season 2)

    The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau invites locals and visitors to a free, three-night premiere event celebrating the people, passions, and culture that make the OBX so special. Showings kick off on January 7 at the R/C Kill Devil Hills in Theater #7 and Theater #1, followed by a Hatteras Island event on January 8 at Cape Hatteras Secondary School and a January 9 showing at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo. Doors open at 6 p.m. all three nights with a showtime of 6:15 p.m. and an approximate run time of one hour.

    This new season continues the storytelling journey with fresh faces and lesser-known history, spotlighting locals devoted to lighthouses, natural sciences, lifesaving, pier fishing, skateboarding, and more—stories that could only come from the Outer Banks. Tickets are free, but advance reservations are required. Click on the link for each theater to make a reservation.

  • Pea Island Bird Walk

    Pea Island Bird Walk

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

    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. 

  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • Free Film Premiere: The Outer Edge (Season 2)

    The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau invites locals and visitors to a free, three-night premiere event celebrating the people, passions, and culture that make the OBX so special. Showings kick off on January 7 at the R/C Kill Devil Hills in Theater #7 and Theater #1, followed by a Hatteras Island event on January 8 at Cape Hatteras Secondary School and a January 9 showing at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo. Doors open at 6 p.m. all three nights with a showtime of 6:15 p.m. and an approximate run time of one hour.

    This new season continues the storytelling journey with fresh faces and lesser-known history, spotlighting locals devoted to lighthouses, natural sciences, lifesaving, pier fishing, skateboarding, and more—stories that could only come from the Outer Banks. Tickets are free, but advance reservations are required. Click on the link for each theater to make a reservation.