Paintings and Collages by Gretchen Hargis is the newest exhibit in the Town of Duck Rotating Art Show. The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. January 31 – April 23, 2025 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall. 

Each year the Outer Banks Restaurant Association hosts OBX Taste of The Beach to highlight local eateries. Experience all the culinary goodness that the Spring 2025 OBX Taste of the Beach has to offer! From shrimp extravaganzas to BBQ feasts to wine lessons to craft beer tastings, you’ll be in food and drink heaven! Get your tickets early; as always, this is a popular, sell-out week of food fabulousness! Your favorite Outer Banks eateries will dazzle you with a stunning array of culinary experiences, fabulous gatherings, and unforgettable entertainment. From chefs sharing secrets to marvelous meals to progressive tapas, dine-arounds, the Taste of The Beach will wow the most fickle of foodie fanatics! See the event website for participating restaurants, date, times, locations, and ticket prices (which vary).

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing each story with a classic cocktail. Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience. Sip on delicious themed cocktails that are paired with each story. Hear Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians. Tickets can be purchased on the event website for $52.57.

First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented event held the first Friday of each month, in historic downtown Manteo. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, and much more. The Manteo Stroll featuring celebrations, specials, art openings, sales and more inside Manteo galleries, shops and restaurants also happens during First Friday.

Come for First Friday each month March through November between 6pm and 8pm for First Friday in downtown Manteo. First Friday is a free, family-friendly, fun event. The First Friday Manteo Stroll features celebrations, specials, music all over town, art, and more inside other Manteo galleries, shops and restaurants also happens during First Friday.

Performances of "Significant Other" will be held at Theatre of Dare in Kitty Hawk, with tickets ranging from $10 to $15. Season tickets are also available for $75. Tickets go on sale March 7. The cast includes Evan Tillett (Jordan), Debbie Taylor (Helene), Brandy Hayes (Kiki), Adara Huls (Vanessa), Paris Murray (Laura), Logan Stem (Will/Conrad/Tony), and Matt Gabbard (Zach/Evan/Roger).

Performances: March 28, 29 and April 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., and March 30 & April 6 at 2:00 p.m.

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing each story with a classic cocktail. Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience. Sip on delicious themed cocktails that are paired with each story. Hear Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians. Tickets can be purchased on the event website for $52.57.

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. Winter Season Markets are every first and third Saturday of the month December - April 5 from 9am -12pm.

Kitty Hawk Kites and Dare Arts Council present the Outer Banks ‘Sweep the Beach’ Trash Art Contest! Submissions will be placed for viewing on the TrART Walk at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing from March 30th - April 21st. Pieces will be adjudicated and voted on for varying prize categories. Select pieces will be collected and moved to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for Earth Fair OBX, April 22nd, where winners will be announced at the Kitty Hawk Kites booth in Jockey’s Ridge State Park parking lot at 3:45 pm. Be sure to stop by and check out the original artwork. This is free and open to the public. See the event website for additional details.

Spring 2025 Installation: Aeronautical Sea Marks by artist Christina Lorena Weisner will be on display in The Dare Arts Courtyard. The installation will open at 6pm on Friday, March 7 and remain on display through May. This outdoor installation features several geometric structures made from lightweight, weather-resistant PVC pipe and deconstructed fabric from discarded beach umbrellas collected from local beaches by the artist. The cube-like structures vary in size, with some reaching up to eight feet. Their arrangement encourages viewers to move around and in between them, providing a dynamic experience of changing perspectives and spatial relationships within the courtyard. All of The Courtyard events are free, family-friendly and open to the public.

Join wildlife guides for a trip around the Alligator River Wildlife Refuge and learn about the plants and animals. Bring your binoculars and camera! Drinking water and insect repellent are also recommended. The program will not occur when there is lightning, heavy wind, heavy rain, or impassable road conditions. Dress for the weather!

The Alligator River Tram Tour is $10 per adult. Children 12 and under free with one or more paying adults. Reservation required, as tram seating is limited.

Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail parking lot, Hwy 64 and Milltail Road, app. 6 miles west of Manns Harbor. Call 252-216-9464 for reservations.