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Kick or Treat Costume Kickball at Dare County Parks & Recreation

Lions Westcott Park 1000 Westcott Park Road, Manteo, United States

Join Dare County Parks & Recreation on Monday, October 28 from 5:30-7:00pm for Kick or Treat Costume Kickball. This event is free to the public however, registration at Park & Recreation is required. This event is for children ages 6-10 years old. It will take place at Lions Westcott Park Softball field. Remember to wear your best Halloween costume!

Event Series OBX Wind 2024

OBX Wind 2024

Ocean Air Sports 39450 NC-12, Avon, NC, United States

Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

Event Series Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

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.

13 Nights of Halloween Island 2024

Downtown Manteo Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, United States

THE SECRET IS OUT!! The 13 Nights of Halloween Island event running from October 19th - October 31st in the Downtown Manteo Social District! Enjoy 13 nights of spooky fun around the Walking Waterfront. This TRICK-OR-TREATING…FOR ADULTS!

Enjoy Halloween treats and drinks at local businesses including That Art Place, Lost Colony Tavern, Olives, Poor Richard's, 1587 Lounge, Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NouVines, Old Tom's, The Pioneer Theater, Kiiind Cocktails, Ortega'z, and Outer Banks Distilling as you stroll around the Social District enjoying the Manteo Waterfront Marina decorated for the Halloween season.

Event Series Dauntless Devotion to Duty Program

Dauntless Devotion to Duty Program

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station 23645 NC-12, Rodanthe, NC, United States

Meet on the porch at the Chicamacomico Historic Site and Museum and take a walk back to the 1874 Station which housed Surfboat 1046. Hear the amazing story of how that very boat was used in the WWI rescue of the crew of the torpedoed British Oil Tanker Mirlo by the surfmen of Chicamacomico Life Saving Station. This hour long presentation is a family friendly program, free to the public.

Outer Banks Film Society Screening of Lisa Frankenstein

Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

Join the Dare Arts Film Society for a screening of the 2024 film Lisa Frankenstein. To attend you must have a membership to the Outer Banks Film Society. Outer Banks Film Society Memberships are not refundable and are only available to adults 18 and up. Membership costs $60.

Lisa Frankenstein. 2024 (101 mins) synopsis:If you can't meet your perfect boyfriend... make him! A comedy/horror/romance for Halloween that is the directorial debut of Zelda Williams, daughter of the late great comedian Robin Williams. It features a campy flair that causes some comparison to Beetlejuice. Members are invited to come in Halloween costume!

$60
Event Series OBX Wind 2024

OBX Wind 2024

Ocean Air Sports 39450 NC-12, Avon, NC, United States

Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

Event Series Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

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.

13 Nights of Halloween Island 2024

Downtown Manteo Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, United States

THE SECRET IS OUT!! The 13 Nights of Halloween Island event running from October 19th - October 31st in the Downtown Manteo Social District! Enjoy 13 nights of spooky fun around the Walking Waterfront. This TRICK-OR-TREATING…FOR ADULTS!

Enjoy Halloween treats and drinks at local businesses including That Art Place, Lost Colony Tavern, Olives, Poor Richard's, 1587 Lounge, Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NouVines, Old Tom's, The Pioneer Theater, Kiiind Cocktails, Ortega'z, and Outer Banks Distilling as you stroll around the Social District enjoying the Manteo Waterfront Marina decorated for the Halloween season.

Event Series Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you on a one mile loop hike along the Soundside Nature Trail.  Learn more about the environment found at the base of the dunes, including the Roanoke Sound and the unique ecosystem at Jockeys Ridge. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water! This is free and open to the public.

Toddler Story time at Manteo Library (ages 2-3)

Manteo Library 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo, United States

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.

Midget House Tour Chicamacomico Historic Site

Miget House North Carolina Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC, United States

Come to the Chicamacomico Historic Site and tour the 1907 Midgett House on the Life Saving Station grounds. A Chicamacomico docent will lead the tour. During the tour you will learn how the life-savers and their families lived long ago. This family friendly tour last about an hour and free and open to the public. Enjoy the rich history of the Outer Banks!