OBX Running and Village Realty present the 12th annual running of the Village Realty Village of Nags Head 5k/1 Mile Road Race Series. This event will occur at 8AM during the Summer 2024 on June 20 , July 18, and  August 15 in The Village of West Nags Head. Registration is required. (Please note Event location rotates each date in 2024 year. check the event website and location for event location and directions).

The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge will host a series of beach cleanups along the beaches of the refuge throughout the summer, and volunteers from the community are invited to attend! Those who would like to participate are asked to meet at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center—which is located at 14500 N.C. Highway 12 in Rodanthe, N.C.

These beach cleanups will be held as scheduled weather permitting, and participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves. For more information, please contact the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center at 252-987-2394. 

Living Proof: Artistic Visions of Hope & Healing will be on display in The Courtroom Gallery July 5-27, 2024. This exhibit is sponsored by Visionary Artists Group, an organization of local artists, who are cancer survivors and/or caregivers. Their goal is to give all those whose lives have been impacted by cancer an opportunity to share their experiences through creative expression. 

Nothing Is Ordinary; Everything Is Beautiful will be on display in the Vault Gallery July 5-27, 2024. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Tammy and view her work. This exhibit will feature original, small oil paintings by Tammy Goodrich. The paintings in this exhibition will capture ordinary, yet beautiful, moments in our natural surroundings. Full of lush color and vibrant light, the paintings will resonate with anyone that enjoys still life and local landscape.

Come to the Archaeology Jamboree at Hatteras Library on Thursday, July 18th from 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.! Hatteras Library will be rocking an Archaeology Jamboree with Serena Diaz from Ft Raleigh National Park. Come identify and create your own artifact.
For more awesome Summer Reading Program events visit: DareNC.gov/SummerReading

Come learn about the US Life-saving Service. Hear true and amazing stories of daring shipwreck rescues from the Graveyard of the Atlantic by “America's Forgotten Heroes." Did you know the most highly awarded maritime rescue in US history occurred right here on the Outer Banks, August 16, 1918? Local historian, Keeper James Charlet, will give a 15 minute presentation full of facts at the Hatteras Lighthouse Pavillon. This will be the last set of presentations for the season (3:30 pm and 4:00 pm).

Enjoy a walk on the hallowed grounds where Wilbur and Orville took their historic first flight in 1903, then come join us for some fun flight of your own. Large 30 – 100 foot kites will be flying high on display. We invite you to come fly kites of your own, take FREE stunt and power kite flying lessons, and bring the kiddos on over to our kite-making station. Admission to the park is $10 for ages 16+, but participation in the kite festival is totally FREE! The Wright Brothers National Memorial grounds are open daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Living Proof: Artistic Visions of Hope & Healing will be on display in The Courtroom Gallery July 5-27, 2024. This exhibit is sponsored by Visionary Artists Group, an organization of local artists, who are cancer survivors and/or caregivers. Their goal is to give all those whose lives have been impacted by cancer an opportunity to share their experiences through creative expression. 

Nothing Is Ordinary; Everything Is Beautiful will be on display in the Vault Gallery July 5-27, 2024. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Tammy and view her work. This exhibit will feature original, small oil paintings by Tammy Goodrich. The paintings in this exhibition will capture ordinary, yet beautiful, moments in our natural surroundings. Full of lush color and vibrant light, the paintings will resonate with anyone that enjoys still life and local landscape.

Meet talented painter, carver, bead and digital artist, Amber Roth. Join her workshop to learn how a simple feather can become a work of art. You'll learn about feather "wrapping" and how to paint your own design on a feather. The cost for this experience is $10 per person. Registration is required and tickets can be purchased online at the event website.

Grab a chair and bring your family and friends. There will be a silent auction, food, and more! (4WD vehicle required) Admission is free and includes a chance to win a 3 night Carova Beach vacation rental.

Where: 2169 Ocean Pearl Rd, Corolla - 4WD Required

When: July 19, 2024 - 3 to 6pm Rain or Shine

Why: All proceeds benefit the local Fire Department

The Dare County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to host this inaugural Family Fun in the Park Block Party! This is a FREE event you won’t want to miss!

Cookout: Enjoy grilled hotdogs and hamburgers!*
Games: Fun activities for all ages including a water slide!
Scavenger Hunts: Adventure and prizes await!
Work Vehicle Displays: Get up close with emergency services vehicles!

*While the food is free, donations will be graciously accepted to the Tim White Memorial Fund or the F.C. Minton Fund. These funds provide local children with the opportunity to attend recreational programs, free of charge.