Events

Enjoy a true Hatteras Island tradition at the weekly Hatteras Village Community Fish Fry! A summertime staple for decades, the Fish Fry brings locals and visitors together for fresh fried fish and all the fixings while raising money for organizations that serve the Hatteras community.

Choose a small plate with one piece of fresh fried fish or a large plate with two pieces, both served with coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies and iced tea with free refills. Be sure to save room for something sweet from the dessert table!

Even better, your dinner helps support the community. Proceeds from the season benefit the Hatteras Fire Department, Ladies Fire Auxiliary, Civic Association and Hatteras United Methodist Church, which in turn support numerous local programs and charitable causes.

Dates: Saturdays through September 5, 2026
Upcoming Dates: August 15, 22 & 29 and September 5
Time: 5:00 PM until sold out
Location: Hatteras Village Volunteer Fire Department, Hatteras Village, NC

Cost:
Small Plate – $13: One piece of fresh fried fish, coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies and iced tea
Large Plate – $18: Two pieces of fresh fried fish with all the fixings
Free iced tea refills are included. Desserts are also available.

Give a little back to the beach this Labor Day weekend by joining the Surfrider Foundation Outer Banks Chapter for its Labor Day Beach Cleanups, September 5–8. Locals and visitors are invited to help remove litter and debris from Outer Banks beaches while enjoying some time outdoors and helping protect the coastline we all love.

The cleanup effort runs throughout the holiday weekend, with volunteers able to choose from available cleanup opportunities through Surfrider’s online registration. It’s a simple, family-friendly way to make a difference, whether you live on the Outer Banks or are spending the weekend here. Surfrider’s Outer Banks Chapter works year-round to protect local beaches, ocean access and coastal environments through cleanups, conservation programs and community involvement.

The WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico returns to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head for four days of world-class surfing action along the Outer Banks coastline.

The World Surf League North America Qualifying Series event features Men's and Women's QS 2,000 competitions, bringing talented professional surfers to the Outer Banks to battle for points and showcase high-performance surfing. WRV has hosted this popular qualifying-series event for years, with its history on the Outer Banks stretching back to the early 2000s.

In addition to the competition, WRV and Pacifico will host family-friendly activities at the event throughout Labor Day weekend. Once competition is called on, fans who can't make it to the beach can also watch the action live through the World Surf League.

Dates: September 3–6, 2026
Location: Jennette's Pier, Milepost 16.5, Nags Head, NC
Competition: Men's & Women's WSL QS 2,000
Admission: Free for spectators
Good to Know: Surf competition times are dependent on wave and weather conditions. Once competition is called on, the event will be streamed live online through the World Surf League, WRV OBX Pro and the WSL app.

Around Town Events

The fun continues off the beach with parties and fundraisers throughout the Outer Banks:

Wednesday, Sept. 2: Pacifico Kick-Off Party & Corona Cares Cancer Fundraiser at Fish Heads, 5 p.m.–until

Thursday, Sept. 3: Backyard Party at Jack Brown's, 5–7 p.m.; Pizza & Brews at Lucky 12 Tavern, 7–9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4: Tiki Time Party at Mimi's Tiki Bar at Bluewater Grill, 5–7 p.m.; Pacifico Party on the outside deck at Mulligan's, 7 p.m.–until

Saturday, Sept. 5: Corona Cares Cancer Fundraiser & Pacifico Surf Party at Avalon Fishing Pier, 5–7 p.m.; Pacifico Backyard Party at Bonzer Shack, 7 p.m.–until

From Sept. 2–4, Artists will take to the outdoors across the Outer Banks during Dare Arts’ Fresh — A Plein Air Event, celebrating the tradition of painting en plein air — or “in the open air.” Participating artists will create works inspired by Outer Banks landscapes, waterways, and coastal scenery.

The finished pieces will be featured in a September exhibit at the Dare Arts Gallery. A free public opening reception will be held during First Friday on Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m., offering visitors a chance to see the freshly created artwork and meet participating artists.

Location: Dare Arts, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo
Event dates: Sept. 2–4
Public opening reception: Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.
Exhibit: Sept. 5–25, Tues-Fri (10am - 5pm), Sat (10 am - 4 pm), Sun (10 am - 3 pm)
Opening reception admission: Free

Step into an immersive outdoor art experience at Dare Arts' Courtyard this summer with Weather the Storm, a captivating mixed-media installation by artist Lara E. Parks. Blending light, shadow, sound, movement, and fabric, the installation transforms with changing weather and natural light, inviting visitors to return throughout the season to experience it in new ways.

Celebrate the opening during First Friday on Friday, July 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., where you can meet the artist and enjoy live music by The Blue Crab Boys in the Courtyard. The installation will remain on display through the fall, offering a unique outdoor art experience in the heart of downtown Manteo. Be sure to walk through and enjoy the art!

Give a little back to the beach this Labor Day weekend by joining the Surfrider Foundation Outer Banks Chapter for its Labor Day Beach Cleanups, September 5–8. Locals and visitors are invited to help remove litter and debris from Outer Banks beaches while enjoying some time outdoors and helping protect the coastline we all love.

The cleanup effort runs throughout the holiday weekend, with volunteers able to choose from available cleanup opportunities through Surfrider’s online registration. It’s a simple, family-friendly way to make a difference, whether you live on the Outer Banks or are spending the weekend here. Surfrider’s Outer Banks Chapter works year-round to protect local beaches, ocean access and coastal environments through cleanups, conservation programs and community involvement.

Step into an immersive outdoor art experience at Dare Arts' Courtyard this summer with Weather the Storm, a captivating mixed-media installation by artist Lara E. Parks. Blending light, shadow, sound, movement, and fabric, the installation transforms with changing weather and natural light, inviting visitors to return throughout the season to experience it in new ways.

Celebrate the opening during First Friday on Friday, July 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., where you can meet the artist and enjoy live music by The Blue Crab Boys in the Courtyard. The installation will remain on display through the fall, offering a unique outdoor art experience in the heart of downtown Manteo. Be sure to walk through and enjoy the art!

Give a little back to the beach this Labor Day weekend by joining the Surfrider Foundation Outer Banks Chapter for its Labor Day Beach Cleanups, September 5–8. Locals and visitors are invited to help remove litter and debris from Outer Banks beaches while enjoying some time outdoors and helping protect the coastline we all love.

The cleanup effort runs throughout the holiday weekend, with volunteers able to choose from available cleanup opportunities through Surfrider’s online registration. It’s a simple, family-friendly way to make a difference, whether you live on the Outer Banks or are spending the weekend here. Surfrider’s Outer Banks Chapter works year-round to protect local beaches, ocean access and coastal environments through cleanups, conservation programs and community involvement.

From Sept. 2–4, Artists will take to the outdoors across the Outer Banks during Dare Arts’ Fresh — A Plein Air Event, celebrating the tradition of painting en plein air — or “in the open air.” Participating artists will create works inspired by Outer Banks landscapes, waterways, and coastal scenery.

The finished pieces will be featured in a September exhibit at the Dare Arts Gallery. A free public opening reception will be held during First Friday on Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m., offering visitors a chance to see the freshly created artwork and meet participating artists.

Location: Dare Arts, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo
Event dates: Sept. 2–4
Public opening reception: Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.
Exhibit: Sept. 5–25, Tues-Fri (10am - 5pm), Sat (10 am - 4 pm), Sun (10 am - 3 pm)
Opening reception admission: Free