Events

Join Amy for a relaxing, all-levels yoga class on the beach, sponsored by Outer Banks Health. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursdays
June 4 – August 27, 2026

🕢 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

📍 North Beach at Jennette's Pier
7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC

💲 FREE

✔ Open to all skill levels
✔ No RSVP required
✔ Weather permitting

Bring:
• Yoga mat or beach towel
• Water bottle
• Positive vibes

📞 Questions? Call 252-449-4529

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.

Celebrate 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!

Paddle deep into the heart of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on this guided canoe adventure through scenic blackwater canals. Along the way, participants will learn about the area's natural and cultural history while watching for birds, turtles, alligators, and other wildlife. Canoes, paddles, life jackets, and guides are provided. When: Thursdays, June 3 – […]

The Dowdy Park Summer Market runs from mid-June through mid-August. To maintain a positive experience for vendors and visitors, the market is intentionally capped at approximately 50 vendors per event, with limited date overlap. Market dates and capacity are driven by the local school calendar, as the market has grown to a size that requires the use of the school parking lot for vendor and visitor parking.

The first market day will be Thursday, June 11th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Shop local and experience the flavors of the Outer Banks at the Dowdy Park Farmers Market in Nags Head. Held every Thursday throughout the summer, this popular community market features fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, artisan products, and more from a variety of local farmers, makers, and small businesses. Whether you're looking for […]

Event Series: Rotating Art Show, “Between Tides,” by Kate Leal is the next exhibit in the 2026 Rotating Art Show series. The exhibit will be on display in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall and open from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from May 1 – July 29, 2026.

Why choose between story time and creative play when you can enjoy both? The Town of Duck's Story Time and Chalk the Walk combines engaging children's stories with a colorful outdoor art activity, making it a perfect summer morning for young readers and budding artists.

The event begins on the steps of the Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall, where local partners from Island Bookstore and Duck's Cottage Coffee & Books share entertaining stories for children and families. After story time, participants head over to Duck Town Hall to create colorful sidewalk masterpieces during Chalk the Walk. Sidewalk chalk is provided—just bring your imagination! Be sure to bring water and dress for warm weather. Please note: Dates, times, locations, and program details are subject to change. Check the Town of Duck event calendar for the latest information.

Experience the magic of butterflies taking flight during the Butterfly Release at The Elizabethan Gardens. Held Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM (April through September), this interactive program allows visitors to watch newly emerged butterflies take their first flight while learning about butterfly life cycles and the plants that attract them to your own garden. Guests can add the experience to their garden admission and enjoy a close-up look at these beautiful pollinators as they are released into the gardens’ butterfly habitat.

Experience art that changes the way you see the world at The Perception Project, a solo exhibition by artist, educator, and design strategist Emily Holmes at Dare Arts' Vault Gallery in downtown Manteo. Exhibit Dates: July 4 – August 1, 2026, T-F 10 am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4 pm, Sun 11am - 3 pm

Opening Reception: Friday, July 3,  6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Dare Arts – Vault Gallery, Manteo
Admission: Free

Discover the heart of rural North Carolina through the lens of ten talented photographers in Southern is Feeling: A Visual Telling of Rural NC at Dare Arts' Courtroom Gallery in Manteo. This compelling photography exhibition explores themes of community, heritage, landscape, and identity, capturing the people and places that define rural life across the state. The exhibit invites visitors to experience North Carolina beyond its destinations, revealing the stories, traditions, and emotional connections woven into its small towns and landscapes.

The exhibition opens with a free public reception on Friday, July 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. during Manteo's First Friday celebration, where guests can meet the photographers and explore the collection. The exhibit remains on display July 4 through August 29, T-F 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 11 am - 3 pm.

Celebrate the beauty of the sea by creating your own Sailor's Valentine at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum! During this free, hands-on craft program, participants will design a keepsake inspired by the intricate shell mosaics that sailors once brought home as treasured gifts for loved ones after long voyages at sea.
This family-friendly activity is designed for elementary school-aged children and older. All supplies are provided, no registration is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Most projects take about 30 minutes to complete.

Step back in time and experience one of the Outer Banks' most fascinating living history demonstrations. Each Thursday during the summer, volunteers at the historic Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station recreate the famous Beach Apparatus Drill, showcasing how members of the U.S. Life-Saving Service rescued shipwreck victims long before helicopters, rescue boats, and modern technology. The demonstration […]