Lifestyle OBX

Rotating Art Show: Golden Hour by Robyn Scott
2026-03-06 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-05 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-03 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-02 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-27 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-26 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Duck Town Hall, 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, 27949, United States
Rotating Art Show: Golden Hour by Robyn Scott
Exhibit Dates:
January 30 – April 23, 2026
On Display: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate coastal-inspired art!
Location:
Duck Town Hall – First Floor Conference Room
1200 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
Golden Hour is a love letter to the Carolina coast, where the light hits Mother Earth with a gentle glow leading into the peaceful night sky. This collection is meant to celebrate the warm hug offered by our beautiful ocean as we drive up and down the coastal roads, exploring the many beaches and seaside shops. Many of the works feature scenes from Corolla, in particular some of my favorite hidden soundside spots and stretches of the beach in the offseason.
Robyn Scott is a former K-8 art teacher and visual artist. She loves exploring how paint can express joy, imagination, and the beauty of natural spaces while working with bright color palettes that amplify the radiant hues of the Carolinas. She paints using acrylics on canvas, focusing on layering and color blocking techniques to achieve a vibrant effect, adding a touch of glitter here and there. She also works in fibers, mixed media, and pen and ink. Robyn has shown her work at venues such as the Imperial Centre for Arts & Science in Rocky Mount.

MacBeth
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ocracoke School, Ocracoke, NC, 27960, United States
Ocracoke Alive is excited to welcome Mending Wing Theatre Company to the island for a week of Shakespeare workshops for students and adults, culminating in a free community performance of Macbeth on Thursday, March 5th at 7 PM – 9 PM at Ocracoke School.

KDDB New Skater Night
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Aviation skatepark, 109 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948, United States
New to roller skating or curious about roller derby? The Kill Devil Derby Brigade hosts New Skater Night on the first Tuesday of every month, offering a fun, welcoming introduction to skating basics in a non-contact setting. Sessions run from 6–8 p.m. at Aviation Skate Park in Kill Devil Hills. Full safety gear is required, and loaner gear may be available. No experience needed, just a positive, resilient attitude and a willingness to learn.

OBX Waterways: A Virtual Tour from the Boater's Perspective
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | NC
This 2-hour Zoom seminar offers new and less-experienced boaters a guided virtual tour of the Outer Banks waterways from a boater’s perspective. Using OpenCPN navigation software and Google Earth, participants will “fly over” the OBX from north to south, exploring sounds, rivers, channels, marinas, and key points of interest including important navigation hazards.
The seminar covers practical questions such as where to launch, fuel up, dock, swim, shop, eat, sightsee, and fish, helping boaters gain confidence and familiarity before heading out on the water.
Register online at event website.

Heidi Peelen Brooks Exhibit: Venus in Polyester
2026-02-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Dare Arts Center, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, 27954, United States
The opening of Heidi Peelen Brooks’ exhibit, don’t worry! Her amazing paintings are up in our Vault Gallery through Saturday, February 6 – 28. Venus in Polyester reimagines the goddess of love within a world of synthetic fabrics, broken appliances, and carefully curated vacations. Through saturated ballpoint-and-acrylic scenes, the series follows middle-class women from girlhood to old age as they lounge, pose, and persevere with humor and grace—doing farm chores in lipstick and house shoes, wrapped in polyester that feels both like armor and aspiration. Blending playful yet pointed commentary on femininity and leisure, the works incorporate rhinestones, buttons, and glitter, blurring the line between fine art and craft while celebrating—and gently critiquing—the beauty and absurdity of domestic life.

48th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
2026-02-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Dare Arts Center, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, 27954, United States
The 48th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show will open in our Courtroom Gallery on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The opening reception is free and open to everyone. After the opening, the show will be open for viewing during normal gallery hours, February 7-28, 2026. This event is FREE and open to the public.
About The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
The annual show is held in memory of Outer Banks preservationist and artist Frank Stick, who was instrumental in having miles of the Cape Hatteras Seashore designated as the first National Seashore. The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is the longest-running visual arts exhibit in Dare County. The exhibit goes on display every winter at Dare Arts. In 2017, the show was held at the Dare Arts Gallery for the first time since its inception.
Artists are encouraged to enter their most innovative work for the possibility of winning the distinctive Eure Best in Show Award, which is an ode to Glenn and Pat Eure for their many years of hosting the Frank Stick Memorial Art Show at Ghost Fleet Gallery.
The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is open to Dare Arts members and residents of Dare County age 18 and over. Artists wishing to participate in the show can find the prospectus and sign up for a specific time to drop off their work online at DareArts.org/frankstickshow.

Animals in Art Show 2026
2026-02-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Seaside Art Gallery, South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948, United States
Come to the Animals in Art opening reception at Seaside Art Gallery on February 5 from 5–7 p.m. Sip, stroll, and enjoy incredible artwork created in support of needy animals. A portion (10%) of each sale benefits the OBX Coastal Humane Society. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Every purchase helps support working artists in the community.

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 5, from 5–7 pm
Exhibition Dates: February 2–28, Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm

Seaside Art Gallery
2716 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC

The Animals in Art show runs February 2–28, at Seaside Art Gallery, giving you plenty of time to explore the collection and find a piece that speaks to you. Ten percent of all art sales benefit Coastal Humane Society, supporting programs that help pets stay healthy, safe, and with the families who love them
Come for the reception, stay for the art, and help make a difference one beautiful piece of art at a time!

OBX Polar Plunge 2026
2026-02-28 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Jennette’s Pier, 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC, 27959, United States
Dare County Special Olympics invites residents and visitors throughout the community to take part in the annual OBX Polar Plunge—a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses in support of local Special Olympics athletes, which will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. You can participate individually ($75) or as a team/group ($375). See the event website to register.
Why participate in the Polar Plunge? Individuals with intellectual disabilities encounter adversities daily, and they consistently demonstrate the courage it takes to succeed at many things that don’t come easily. Dare County Special Olympics athletes bravely face challenges on the field, in the pool and on the court, and they are the inspiration for this unique event. The funds raised from the Polar Plunge will provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities and health services to Special Olympics athletes in our community. Be “brrrr-ave” and register to take the Polar Plunge to show your support!
The schedule of events for the 2026 Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 28, 2026 will be as follows:
9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Check-in & Registration
(All participants must sign a waiver and attain a wristband to plunge, regardless of pre-registration status. Participants may also opt to check in the evening before the event, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head).
11 a.m. — Opening Ceremony & Awards
11:30 a.m. — Polar Plunge Begins!
(Due to the large number of registrants, the plunge will take place in three 10-minute rounds.)
All registered plungers will receive a local “I Plunged at Jennette’s Pier” t-shirt and wristband at check-in. Awards will also be presented to Polar Plunge participants in the following categories:
Best Individual Costume
Best Team Costume
Cool Schools Top Team Fundraising Prize
Largest Plunge Team Award
Top Individual Fundraiser
Top Team Fundraiser

Soundside Nature Trail Hike
2026-02-27 10:00 - 10:45 | Jockey’s Ridge Soundside Access, 330 W Soundside Rd, Nags Head, 27959, United States
Head to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for a ranger-led one-mile loop hike along the scenic Soundside Nature Trail. This easy walk takes you through maritime thickets, wetlands, and sandy shoreline habitats, offering an up-close look at the plants and wildlife that thrive at the base of the towering dunes. Along the way, the ranger will share insights into the delicate ecosystems that connect the dunes to the Roanoke Sound and why they are so vital to the Outer Banks. This free, family-friendly program is open to the public. Bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for a refreshing and educational outdoor experience.

Pea Island Bird Walk
2026-02-27 08:00 - 21:30 | Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 14500 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC, 27968, United States
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to nearly 400 species of birds that reside here or migrate through. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll enjoy this casual stroll beside North Pond. Field guides, binoculars, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended. Some field guides and binoculars will be available for loan. Pea Island Bird Walks are held year-round except during the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival in October and December. Meet at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, located on NC Highway 12 approximately 4 miles south of Oregon Inlet and 9 miles north of Rodanthe. The Pea Island Bird Walk is FREE.

Dare County Extension Master Gardeners Winter Gardening Series
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Dare County Library, 700 US-64, Manteo, 27954, United States
Calling all garden enthusiasts! This winter, the Dare County Extension Master Gardeners are hosting a seasonal series of informative talks. Each presentation runs about an hour and offers practical tips to help your garden thrive on the Outer Banks. This is a FREE event, however registration is required. Register on the event website.

Master Gardeners Library Series Schedule:

January 28, 2026: “Gardening on the Outer Banks in a Changing Climate”
February 11, 2026: “Using Native Plants to Attract Birds”
February 25, 2026: “Weeds: Love Them, Leave Them or Kick Them Out!”
March 11, 2026: “Shade Gardening on the Outer Banks”
March 25, 2026: “Talkin’ Tomatoes”
