Start your morning off right! Come to Dowdy Park every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am for FREE yoga. Visit the event website for additional details and for a list of this year's 2024 Yoga Instructors.

The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to present the First Flight Farmers Markets. Featuring around 50 vendors offering a wide variety of goods from produce, sweet & savory treats, woodworking, photography, paintings, jewelry, candles, bath and body items and so much more. You’re sure to find one-of-a kind items for yourself and the entire family! The markets will be located at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive. Parking is available at the park and overflow parking is available at the First Flight High School.
The First Flight Markets are held each Tuesday from June 18 through August 13 from 9 am – 1 pm.

These weekly program are part of the museum’s Salty Dawgs Lecture Series, which features a different presentation on North Carolina maritime history and culture each week. These programs are scheduled at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays from June 4 through Aug. 27 in the museum. Admission to the museum and lecture are free. See the event details for all program topics.

Barrier Island Group (B.I.G,) is pleased to announce their first Hatteras Island event - “4 for the 4th.” - a 4-mile run/walk to kick off the 4th July weekend. The event will take place on July 3rd in order to cooperate with County EMS service. This change will ensure the safety of all our participants and lessen the burden on County services for the 4th.

The run/walk will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:00 am at the beautiful Kinnakeet Shores development in Avon. This event (which is sure to become a new holiday tradition) is a family-friendly 4 mile run or walk through the neighborhood with tree lined streets and beautiful lakeside vistas.  There will also be an “1776” (foot) fun run for children too young for the 4 mile event. Registration required.

Explore the vibrant spirit of the coastal community at Soundside Market in Nags Head. Dive into a world of food, farm, and unique handmade treasures, lovingly crafted by local artisans. By shopping here, you not only acquire one-of-a-kind pieces but also lend a helping hand to small businesses at the heart of our community. Join us in celebrating local creativity and craftsmanship at the Soundside Market.

Come shop the Tri Villages Market, Highway 12, on the soundside and inside the conference center rain or Shine. The market takes place every Wednesday June 12 - September 25 from 9 am - 1 pm. Enjoy food and goods from local artisans.

Toddlers ages 2-3 years old will enjoy Storytime with Ms. Tammy in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. It's never too early to get hooked on books! All August dates have been canceled. Story time will resume in September after Labor Day.

Children ages 3 - 5 years old will enjoy Storytime with Ms. Tammy in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. Come Get Hooked on Books! All August dates have been canceled. Story time will resume in September after Labor Day.

This is an all American family and community event in the spirit of American Independence! This event occurs on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. The Freedom 5k/1 Mile begins at 7:30 AM. The Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:10 AM. Runner meet at 102 Town Hall Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. See the event website for details. Registration is required. Maximum capacity is 500.

Widely known for its rich history of saving souls in peril from the sea, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station has, for many years, provided a re-enactment of the beach apparatus rescue drill, recognized as an integral part of the Life-Saving Service. Meet on the porch promptly at 2 and hear an introduction to the history of Ocean rescues from the early 1800’s to present before proceeding out to the drill field where Chicamacomico’s Drill team will explain the equipment, and conduct the drill culminating with the rescue of a lucky kid from the audience. This event is free.

Join the Town of Manteo for the Fourth of July Celebrations! The streets downtown are full of children and their families, neighbors and visitors alike joining in the festivities celebrating Independence Day. Festivities begin at 3:00 PM and with fireworks! The event kicks off with the singing of the National Anthem. Enjoy a free summer concert, kid's games and activities, decorated bike contest and parade (trike, scooter, and wagons welcome too), apple pie contest, food, and summer treats are more than enough reason to come on out and spend time with family, friends, and neighbors.  All those coming out to the festivities are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets or whatever seating scenario you find most comfy for a great afternoon and evening of music and yes – it all ends with FIREWORKS over the sound!  

Celebrating its 11th year in 2024, the Hatteras Village Golf Cart Parade is quickly becoming a favorite Independence Day celebration for Hatteras Island visitors and locals alike. Launched in 2013 as a fundraiser for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation with less than a dozen golf cart participants, today the event features more than 50 or 60  golf carts of all styles, decked out in purely fun and patriotic themes. The parade begins at Teach’s Lair Marina on N.C. Highway 12, and cruises through the heart of Hatteras village towards Eagle Pass Road. There is also a free, village cookout at the Village Center to coincide with the annual parade so visitors can come out, get a burger or hot dog, and watch the parade from the cookout’s central location