Manteo Walking Tours begin Monday, March 4th. The tour runs Monday - Friday at 10am. The Manteo Walking Tour is a short, half-mile walk through downtown Manteo and along its waterfront. Join your tour guide owner and operator (and professional stand-up comedian) Greg Smrdel as he entertains and educates you on the rich history of the Outer Banks.The approximately hour-and-a-half tour is fun and informative, but not in the dry, dusty way most history is presented. Join the tour Monday through Friday at 10 am in downtown Manteo. Groups of 12 or more are also welcome with special group rates available. Flexible tour times can be arranged for groups.

During the month of April, Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature Manteo Made, a collection of woodwork by artist Owen Lauber. The month-long exhibit includes a selection of furniture and homewares, many of which are made from locally downed trees on Roanoke Island. Items on display range from furniture to smaller more delicate homewares and accessories. Some pieces pair natural forms of the wood with other more refined components, while others feature clean lines with contrasting accents. Come during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The 27th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show will open at the Dare Arts Courtroom Gallery on Sunday, May 5 with a special opening reception from 2pm to 4pm. The annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show is held in memory of Mollie A. Fearing, one of the founders of the Dare Arts, and features an eclectic mix of artwork. The Memorial Show goes on display every May at the Dare Arts Gallery. Come enjoy artwork submitted by local artists. The exhibit will will end with awards for Best in Show, Excellence, Honorable Mention, and a People's Choice Award. 

Don't miss this endearing classic movie originally released in 1970. In The Rescuers, Bernard (Bob Newhart) and Miss Bianca (Eva Gabor), two New York City mice, who are members of the Rescue Aid Society, an international team that operates beneath the United Nations and comes to the aid of those in need. After receiving word that Penny (Michelle Stacy), a young orphan, has been abducted by Madame Medusa (Geraldine Page), an evil woman seeking a precious diamond, the two set out to bring her back home, with help from other animal friends.

A producer-only farmers market in Wanchese featuring fresh produce, rotating artisans and so much more. Our family of producers join each market in person to share food and goods that they have grown or crafted themselves, here in Northeastern North Carolina.

During the month of April, Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature Manteo Made, a collection of woodwork by artist Owen Lauber. The month-long exhibit includes a selection of furniture and homewares, many of which are made from locally downed trees on Roanoke Island. Items on display range from furniture to smaller more delicate homewares and accessories. Some pieces pair natural forms of the wood with other more refined components, while others feature clean lines with contrasting accents. Come during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The 27th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show will open at the Dare Arts Courtroom Gallery on Sunday, May 5 with a special opening reception from 2pm to 4pm. The annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show is held in memory of Mollie A. Fearing, one of the founders of the Dare Arts, and features an eclectic mix of artwork. The Memorial Show goes on display every May at the Dare Arts Gallery. Come enjoy artwork submitted by local artists. The exhibit will will end with awards for Best in Show, Excellence, Honorable Mention, and a People's Choice Award. 

North Carolina State Parks’ 2024 educational theme is Year of the Bear! Join Ranger Austin for a fun-filled afternoon learning about our state’s largest fur-legged furry friend. He will share a wonderful book with you, which follows a day in the life of a bear. We will also make cool, creative critter crafts!

The program is open to children grades 1 through 5.

Registration is required; to sign up, stop by the visitor center, call (252) 573-6108 or click the Register button to email austin.paul@ncparks.gov.

Manteo Walking Tours begin Monday, March 4th. The tour runs Monday - Friday at 10am. The Manteo Walking Tour is a short, half-mile walk through downtown Manteo and along its waterfront. Join your tour guide owner and operator (and professional stand-up comedian) Greg Smrdel as he entertains and educates you on the rich history of the Outer Banks.The approximately hour-and-a-half tour is fun and informative, but not in the dry, dusty way most history is presented. Join the tour Monday through Friday at 10 am in downtown Manteo. Groups of 12 or more are also welcome with special group rates available. Flexible tour times can be arranged for groups.