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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

Enjoy this comedy movie based on Barbara Robinson's book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas. This movie is rated PG.

$10

The Forgotten Colony: The Civil War on Roanoke

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC, United States

Come to the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site for a program about the Civil War on Roanoke Island, During the American Civil War, Roanoke Island became a haven for formerly enslaved people. Discover the successes and failures of the Freedmen’s Colony and the Civil War battle that shaped it. This is a FREE 20-minute program at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Participants will meet in front of the visitor center. 

Hooked on Books Club (Kindergarten – 7th Graders)

Dare County Library 700 US-64, Manteo, United States

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!

Sandy Run Park Nature Hike

Sandy Run Park The Woods Road 4343, Kitty Hawk, NC, United States

Come to the parking lot of Sandy Run Park November 25 at 3:00 pm for a 30 minute to 1 hour long nature hike through the Kitty Hawk Woods. The hike duration will depend on the group pace. The nature hike is on an accessible path. Enjoy the wildlife and awesome fall foliage.

Event Series Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

Robert Chestnut Exhibit Ocra-broke

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

From November through December, the Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature photography by Ocracoke artist Robert Chestnut. This series of environmental portraits, named “Ocra-broke” exposes the viewer to the other side of living in paradise: the everyday people who work hard and have fun, an island that closes down during the winter months, and the weathered structures that persist through each tourist season. Along with nature filled scenes, Robert  loves to find forgotten items and help shine a light on them. To convey his ideas he uses photography, oil painting, and printmaking. Ocra-broke will be on display in the Vault Gallery November 1 through December 21, 2024. 

Event Series Wind and Sand

Wind and Sand

Wright Brothers National Memorial 1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC, United States

Step back in history during this short walk to the actual site of the Wrights’ first powered flights!  Discover why the Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments and what life was like in the Outer Banks; learn about the events that led to the first powered flight on that cold December day, and the lasting impact their first flight continues to have on the world today.

This FREE program is weather-dependent and may be moved to accommodate wind/rain. Check in at the Visitor Center desk for the most updated information.  This 30 minute program recurs every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October 6, 2024 until January 2, 2025 at 11 am and 1 pm. Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Center.

Event Series Wind and Sand

Wind and Sand

Wright Brothers National Memorial 1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC, United States

Step back in history during this short walk to the actual site of the Wrights’ first powered flights!  Discover why the Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments and what life was like in the Outer Banks; learn about the events that led to the first powered flight on that cold December day, and the lasting impact their first flight continues to have on the world today.

This FREE program is weather-dependent and may be moved to accommodate wind/rain. Check in at the Visitor Center desk for the most updated information.  This 30 minute program recurs every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October 6, 2024 until January 2, 2025 at 11 am and 1 pm. Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Center.

Event Series First Flight Holiday Market 2024

First Flight Holiday Market 2024

Aviation Park 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, United States

The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to support our small business community by hosting the First Flight Holiday Markets. There are typically about 50 local vendors that participate in the markets, food trucks, and sometimes live music. Vendors offer a wide variety of goods from sweet & savory treats, woodworking, photography, paintings, jewelry, candles, bath and body items and so much more - you’re sure to find tons of one-of-a kind items for yourself and others!

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

Come to the Pioneer Theater and enjoy the classic movie The Nightmere Before Christmas. The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.

Rated PG

$10

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

Enjoy this comedy movie based on Barbara Robinson's book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas. This movie is rated PG.

$10
Event Series Secotan Market Wanchese

Secotan Market Wanchese

Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese, NC, United States

Secotan Market in Wanchese is a producer-only market featuring fresh produce, vegetable ferments, kombucha, pasture-raised meat & eggs, pecans, mushroom products, pastries, pies, cakes, jams, pickles, honey, medicinal products, flowers, herbs, spices, teas, potted plants, natural skin care, 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. We are deeply committed to honesty and sustainability in our practices. Fall Season Markets are every Saturday October - Thanksgiving from 9am -12pm and the Wednesday Before Thanksgiving from 9am - 12pm. 

Thanksgiving Pie & Bake Sale

Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building 23646 NC-12, Waves, NC, United States

Come to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center on November 27 from 10 am - 12 pm for a community bake sale. Get all your Thanksgiving baked goods at this fundraiser, benefiting the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association Scholarship Fund. This event is FREE and open to the public.