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  • Eco EXPLORE Fun with Fungi

    Coastal North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges Gateway Visitor Center 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC

    This is a FREE event; however, reservations required. Learn all about mycology from refuge staff, then join us for a nature walk to explore mushrooms, lichen, and other fungi in their natural habitats. ecoEXPLORE is an incentive-based community science program for children in grades K-8, but all are welcome to attend.

    Meet at the Coastal North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges Gateway Visitor Center, 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, 27954. Call 252-216-9464 for reservations.

  • Fall 2025 Courtyard Installation: Souvenir

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

    Fall 2025 Installation: Souvenir by artist Todd Hale will be on display in The Courtyard Fall of 2025. The mixed media installation will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, September 5 and remain on display through mid-November. More information on this installation below.​​​​​

  • Build a Kite and Take Flight

    Jockey's Ridge State Park Visitor Center 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

    Complimentary paper kite kits will be available upon pre-registration. Stop by the visitor center and receive step-by-step instructions on how to construct the kit.  Make it your own special kite by adding colorful designs with crayons and colored pencils.  Finally, climb the ridge and enjoy one of our most fun pastimes in the park!  Kits provided courtesy of Kitty Hawk Kites.

    To register, please email austin.paul@ncparks.gov.

  • Fall 2025 Courtyard Installation: Souvenir

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

    Fall 2025 Installation: Souvenir by artist Todd Hale will be on display in The Courtyard Fall of 2025. The mixed media installation will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, September 5 and remain on display through mid-November. More information on this installation below.​​​​​

  • Meet the Banker Ponies

    Meet the Banker Ponies

    Pony Pens NC-12, Ocracoke, NC

    Come to the Ocracoke Pony Pens to meet the ponies who once roamed as a wild herd and learn about their living history on Ocracoke Island. 

  • Todd Hale Mixed Media Rotating Art Show

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Todd Hale; Mixed Media is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. August 1 – October 29 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Thursday, August 6 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about his work. 

  • Fall 2025 Courtyard Installation: Souvenir

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

    Fall 2025 Installation: Souvenir by artist Todd Hale will be on display in The Courtyard Fall of 2025. The mixed media installation will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, September 5 and remain on display through mid-November. More information on this installation below.​​​​​

  • Todd Hale Mixed Media Rotating Art Show

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Todd Hale; Mixed Media is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. August 1 – October 29 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Thursday, August 6 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about his work. 

  • Fall 2025 Courtyard Installation: Souvenir

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

    Fall 2025 Installation: Souvenir by artist Todd Hale will be on display in The Courtyard Fall of 2025. The mixed media installation will open at 6:00 pm on Friday, September 5 and remain on display through mid-November. More information on this installation below.​​​​​

  • Meet the Banker Ponies

    Meet the Banker Ponies

    Pony Pens NC-12, Ocracoke, NC

    Come to the Ocracoke Pony Pens to meet the ponies who once roamed as a wild herd and learn about their living history on Ocracoke Island. 

  • Todd Hale Mixed Media Rotating Art Show

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Todd Hale; Mixed Media is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. August 1 – October 29 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Thursday, August 6 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about his work. 

  • Kayak the Sound

    Jockey's Ridge Soundside Access 330 W Soundside Rd, Nags Head, United States

    Join our staff for a paddle on the Roanoke Sound.  We'll learn about the sound and estuary portions of Jockey's Ridge State Park. No experience necessary, but children under 13 must paddle with an adult 18 years or older.  All equipment is provided to include boats, paddles, and life vests.  

    Registration is required. Email jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov  for details and to sign up.  Please arrive at least 10 minutes early prior to the start of the program.  

    Meet at 330 W Soundside Rd,  Nags Head, NC 27959.