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Come to the community room at the Jockey's Ridge Visitor Center for a rotation of educational, hands-on activities. Learn more about Jockey's Ridge State Park through hands on activities, species stations, games, pelts, and a presentation about Jockeys Ridge. Stay for as long or little as you want to. Hang out and ask our educator questions!
There are some great movies coming to The Pioneer Theater in August. Movie titles, dates, and times are listed below. The perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. See the event webpage for details and to purchase tickets ahead.
Point Break (2015 version) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1 at 7:30 pm
Los Frikis (2024) on Aug 2 at 8pm, Aug 3 &4 at 7:30 pm
Dirty Dancing (1987) on Aug 2, 3, & 4 at 2 pm and Aug 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm
Frozen (2013) on Aug 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 pm
Cars (2006) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 2 pm
Skyfall (2012) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 pm
Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aug 24, 25, 27, 28, & 29 at 7:30 pm
There are some great movies coming to The Pioneer Theater in August. Movie titles, dates, and times are listed below. The perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. See the event webpage for details and to purchase tickets ahead.
Point Break (2015 version) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1 at 7:30 pm
Los Frikis (2024) on Aug 2 at 8pm, Aug 3 &4 at 7:30 pm
Dirty Dancing (1987) on Aug 2, 3, & 4 at 2 pm and Aug 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm
Frozen (2013) on Aug 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 pm
Cars (2006) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 2 pm
Skyfall (2012) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 pm
Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aug 24, 25, 27, 28, & 29 at 7:30 pm
In honor of the birthday of the first English child born here on Roanoke Island in 1587, Virginia Dare, the Elizabethan Gardens will offer a celebratory admission discount. No other discounts available this day. Admission for children 2 years and younger is free. Admission for children 3-5 years old is $2.60. Admission for children ages 6-17 is$6.60. Admission for adults ages 17+ is $10.60.
There will be many planned activities throughout the day. Activities will be posted at the Gardens.
There are some great movies coming to The Pioneer Theater in August. Movie titles, dates, and times are listed below. The perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. See the event webpage for details and to purchase tickets ahead.
Point Break (2015 version) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1 at 7:30 pm
Los Frikis (2024) on Aug 2 at 8pm, Aug 3 &4 at 7:30 pm
Dirty Dancing (1987) on Aug 2, 3, & 4 at 2 pm and Aug 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm
Frozen (2013) on Aug 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 pm
Cars (2006) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 2 pm
Skyfall (2012) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 pm
Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aug 24, 25, 27, 28, & 29 at 7:30 pm
There are some great movies coming to The Pioneer Theater in August. Movie titles, dates, and times are listed below. The perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. See the event webpage for details and to purchase tickets ahead.
Point Break (2015 version) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1 at 7:30 pm
Los Frikis (2024) on Aug 2 at 8pm, Aug 3 &4 at 7:30 pm
Dirty Dancing (1987) on Aug 2, 3, & 4 at 2 pm and Aug 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm
Frozen (2013) on Aug 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, & 15 at 7:30 pm
Cars (2006) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 2 pm
Skyfall (2012) on Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, & 22 at 7:30 pm
Beauty and the Beast (1991) Aug 24, 25, 27, 28, & 29 at 7:30 pm
Join our environmental educator for an exciting and educational morning Dune Hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. 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, wear sunscreen, and bring water! The event is free to the public.
Come celebrate National Aviation Day at the Wright Brothers National Memorial and Dare County Regional Airport from 10 am to 10 pm. The mornings activities will take place at Dare County Regional airport with afternoon and evening activities at the Wright Brother's Memorial Park. The day will be capped off with a free outdoor movie. Admission and parking are free at the airport and at the Memorial all day. This event is for all ages. The morning activities include airplane displays, exhibitors, and food trucks. The afternoon’s highlights will include guest speakers as well as Ranger talks inside the Visitor Center and around the park. The evening’s outdoor movie will start around 8:00 PM. Bring your own blankets and chairs to watch the movie under the stars.
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!
Bodie Island Lighthouse Climbing will be on Monday, August 19 at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
and on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Tickets can only be purchased for the full moon climb starting at 7 a.m. on the day of intended climb. (Aug 19 and Sept 17). The cost is $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for senior citizens and children 11 years and younger.
Come cast your line and learn the basics needed to catch your first fish! Learn how to assemble tackle, bait your hook, identify fish species, and practice catch-and-release techniques. Bring your patience as we try our luck fishing from our Soundside Pier. Closed toe shoes required. This program is for those ages 5 & up. Children ages 5-13 must be accompanied by a paying paid participating adult. (Program Duration 1.5 Hours) The program cost is $15.00 per person plus the cost of regular aquarium admission ($12.95 per adult ages 13 - 61, $10.95 per child ages 3-12, free for children 2 and under. $11.95 military and senior rates, or $13.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members).
Surface and Undercurrents: Influences from Iceland, the Arctic & the Anthropocene is a collaborative group exhibition that explores environmental themes. Ideas for this exhibit were developed during the artists' retreat in Iceland during the summer of 2023. The exhibition features work by North Carolina artists Lisa LeMair, Christina Weisner, Chistopher Proto, Emily Holmes, Wendy Allen, Scott Solter and Ashley Paskov. Surface and Undercurrents: Influences from Iceland, the Arctic & the Anthropocene will be on display in the Courtroom Gallery August 2-31, 2024.
There will be an opening reception on Friday, August 2 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Lisa LeMair, Christina Weisner, Chistopher Proto, Emily Holmes, Wendy Allen, Scott Solter and Ashley Paskov and view their work.
The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities, and is free and open to the public.
