Get weekly events and local deals sent directly to your inbox every week. https://lifestyleobx.com
First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented event held the first Friday of each month, in historic downtown Manteo. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, and much more. The Manteo Stroll featuring celebrations, specials, art openings, sales and more inside Manteo galleries, shops and restaurants also happens during First Friday.
There will be an opening reception on Friday, October 4 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Andy Harris and view his work. The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities and is free and open to the public.
SUN-MADE will be on display in the Vault Gallery October 4-26, 2024.
Dare Arts’ benefit art auction, The Great Art Heist, will open at the Gallery in downtown Manteo on Friday, October 4 from 6pm - 8 pm.
The opening reception will include libations, hors d'oeuvres and live jazz music by Devin Frazier and Ed Tupper. The reception is in conjunction with Manteo’s First Friday festivities and is free and open to everyone. The Great Art Heist is a silent art auction, featuring the work of local and regional artists, that guests can view and bid on at the Dare Arts Gallery and online at DareArts.org/artauction.
Come to Dowdy Park for FREE Movie Night! The feature movie is The Goonies. The movie will begin around 7:00 pm. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last. Please bring your own popcorn container. Chairs, blankets, coolers are welcome.
he U.S. Waveski Surfing Championship is an exhilarating competition that brings together the best waveski surfers from across the country & internationally to showcase their skills and compete for the prestigious titles. Come out to Jennette's Pier to watch this exciting event and cheer for the competitors. It's sure to thrill all ages. This event is free to observers.
For those who want to participate in the competition, entry fees are $125 to compete in their first division and $35 for any additional divisions.
Paid divisions are U.S. Open (Men & Women), U.S. Women’s Open, Adaptive Open, Age Categories & Surf Kayak Open
Discounted Hotel Options are available for event competitors.
Date and Time: Sep 27, 2024, 8:00 AM – Sep 29, 2024, 4:00 PM
Location: Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA
In October, the Vault Gallery will feature mixed media by Virginia artist Andy Harris. SUN-MADE is an exhibition of new, original collage works that explore the dual role of the sun, highlighting its power to nurture life through photosynthesis with simultaneously eroding the vibrancy of pigments. The process in which the paintings were created mirrors the balance between creation and destruction inherent in nature. SUN-MADE is free and open to the public. It will be on display in the Vault Gallery from October 4-26, 2024.
Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November.
There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to experience Currituck Regional Airport, Race on the Runway will deliver. Runners and walkers welcome! Race on the Runway offers:
The 1-Mile “Taxi Trot” Fun Run ($20)
The Flight Deck 5k ($30)
and The Tarmac 10k ($40)
See the event website for registration details and course maps. Showers will be available for racers at the Cooperative Extension, if you would like to rinse off.
Enjoy the free Planes and Plows Festival following the race which will host multiple vendors, games, food trucks, plane rides and more.
Join wildlife guides for a trip around the Alligator River Wildlife Refuge and learn about the plants and animals. Bring your binoculars and camera! Drinking water and insect repellent are also recommended. The program will not occur when there is lightning, heavy wind, heavy rain, or impassable road conditions. Dress for the weather!
The Alligator River Tram Tour is $10 per adult. Children 12 and under free with one or more paying adults. Reservation required, as tram seating is limited.
Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail parking lot, Hwy 64 and Milltail Road, app. 6 miles west of Manns Harbor. Call 252-216-9464 for reservations.
Join the Outer Banks Dementia Friendly Coalition on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am - 12 pm at the Outer Banks Brewing Station,
MP 8.5 on the Bypass, Kill Devil Hills for a walk to support those living with dementia (and their caregivers), to bring dementia awareness, and raise funds to support our services for those dealing with dementia. Registration is from 9am - 10 am. The walk begins at 10 am. Registration encouraged ahead of participation. Items will be available to purchase to support the Outer Banks Dementia Friendly Coalition.
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! On Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 13th annual Pumpkin Patch event. There will be no shortage of memories made while finding the perfect pumpkin in the patch to participating in fall games, making dolls and candles. In addition to the farm’s activities, there will be breakfast biscuits, as well as a variety of local art vendors and locally-grown produce for purchase on site. This event will take place on October 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 9 am until 3 pm Admission for visitors ages four and older is $10. Children 0-3 years old are admitted for free.
Dare Arts’ benefit art auction, The Great Art Heist, will open at the Gallery in downtown Manteo on Friday, October 4 from 6pm - 8 pm. The Great Art Heist is a silent art auction, featuring the work of local and regional artists, that guests can view and bid on at the Dare Arts Gallery and online at DareArts.org/artauction. Artists willing to donate a piece of artwork or a performing arts experience to The Great Art Heist can email Dare Arts Gallery Manager Tiffany Lindsey at DareArtsShows@gmail.com to coordinate details. Your support is deeply appreciated. The Great Art Heist will be open for viewing and bidding from October 4 through October 25.
Final bids must be in by 7:00pm on Friday, October 25.
