The Outer Banks Harley-Davidson Bike Fest will take place Sept 18-22. Bring your bike and come enjoy bands, vendors, food trucks, a bikini bike wash, The Carolinas' Full Throttle Magazine, a bike show, and more! Sunday is Family Day. This event is FREE and family friendly. All bikes welcome! See event website for details.

Event Dates: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024, 10 am -5 pm daily

Event Location: Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC 27941-9771

No registration or fees – meet up and enjoy the ride! Please bring a new unwrapped toy and receive a raffle ticket for the drawing at the end of the ride!

10:30 – Meet at Bodie Island Lighthouse
11:00 – Group photo and departure
12:30 – Arrive at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
12:45 – Group photo and raffle prizes!

An hour and a half scenic drive on the North Carolina coast, from Bodie Island Light Station to Cape Hatteras Light Station! This scenic drive begins at Bodie Island Lighthouse and follows NC12 (pavement only, no beach driving) across Oregon Inlet, through the coastal towns of Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, and Buxton, ending at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with stunning views of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore the entire route.

itty Hawk Kites is partnering with Surfrider Foundation Outer Banks Chapter to host a series of beach cleanups this season. Participants will meet at the Soundside Rd. public sound access. Once volunteers have checked in, they will receive gloves and cleanup bags, and will be free to clean up a stretch of beach of their own choosing. All participants will be encouraged to use the Marine Debris Tracker app to log the trash they have picked up.

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.

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.

Children grades Kindergarten through 7th will enjoy the "Hooked on Books Club" in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. Join Ms. Tammy to receive a copy of the current Book Club book. There will be a Trivia Game about the book and prizes! Come Get Hooked on Books!

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.

In September, the Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature Taylor Williams’ latest collection of oil paintings titled, Hideaway. Hideaway highlights the serene moments of coastal North Carolina and beyond. Taylor's use of soothing, low contrast colors accentuates feelings of tranquility. Her work goes beyond merely capturing the visual beauty of the coast, offering glimpses into the sense of sanctuary that these landscapes provide. It's not just about what you see, but about how you feel—a reminder that amidst the chaos of the world, there are places of quiet refuge waiting to be discovered.

Hideaway will be on display in the Vault Gallery September 6-28, 2024.

In September, Dare Arts Courtroom Gallery will feature photography by Theresa Scott. The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:” A Veterans History Project is a documentary series that encapsulates the struggles of serving in the military before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was repealed. Scott draws on skills as a photographer and a Marine who served under DADT. She invited service members to collaborate on amplifying their voices. Through transcribed interviews and photography, Scott supports participants in unpacking their struggles under policies like DADT and the unique path toward healing. In this exhibit, Scott offers insight into the lives of LGBTQIA+ service members that served before and after the repel of DADT, and she reveals the impact of such discriminatory policies on families and communities today. 

This exhibit will be on display in the Courtroom Gallery from September 6-28, 2024.

Ever wanted to try your hand at surf fishing? Here's your change. Park Ranger(s) will bring the poles, you bring the bait! Reservations required to participate. However, this activity is free and open to the public.

Please call (252) 475-9603 to pre-register beginning the Saturday prior to the program date.

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.

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.