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National Aviation Day 2024

Wright Brothers National Memorial 1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC, United States

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. 

Hooked on Books Club (Kindergarten – 7th Graders)

Dare County Library 700 US-64, Manteo, United States

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

Bodie Island Lighthouse 8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Rd, Nags Head, NC, United States

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.

What’s the Catch? Aquarium Program

North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island 374 Airport Rd, Manteo, NC, United States

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).

$15

Surface and Undercurrents: Influences from Iceland, the Arctic & the Anthropocene

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

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.

Pamela Lassiter Exhibit: Sea and Sand

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

In August the Vault Gallery will feature porcelain pieces by Pamela Lassiter. Pamela's work is inspired by the natural environment of her home on Hatteras Island. The body of work in this exhibition is a reflection of the life and patterns that she sees on the island. The various organic forms and processes develop from studying the oceans movements. Pamela is fascinated by the tide as it ebbs and flows creating dynamic patterns in the sand. These patterns are interpreted through a process of carving and adding coils to wheel thrown and altered or hand built forms.

Sea and Sand will be on display in the Vault Gallery August 2-31, 2024.

​There will be an opening reception on Friday, August 2 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Pamela and view her work.The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities and is free and open to the public.​ 

Decoy Forensics at Currituck Maritime Museum

Currituck Maritime Museum Village Lane, Corolla, North Carolina, United States

Come to the Currituck Maritime Museum for a 30 minute presentation on decoy forensics. Do you have questions about your decoys? Museum experts can assist in finding answers. Admission if free to both the Currituck Maritime Museum and presentation. However, seating is limited to first come, first serve availability with room for about 25 people. After the presentation, enjoy the museum exhibits and static displays. This program repeats weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30am - 11:00 am until Sept 10.

Salty Dawgs Lecture Series

Graveyard of The Atlantic Museum 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras, NC, United States

These weekly program are part of the museum’s Salty Dawgs Lecture Series, which features a different presentation on North Carolina maritime history and culture each week. These programs are scheduled at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays from June 4 through Aug. 27 in the museum. Admission to the museum and lecture are free. See the event details for all program topics.

Historic Corolla in Photos Presentation at Currituck Maritime Museum

Currituck Maritime Museum Village Lane, Corolla, North Carolina, United States

Come to the Currituck Maritime Museum for an hour long presentation as we journey back in time to explore the history of Corolla and Whalehead through vintage photos. Admission if free to both the Currituck Maritime Museum and presentation. However, seating is limited to first come, first serve availability with room for about 25 people. After the presentation, enjoy the museum exhibits and static displays. This program repeats weekly on Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm until Sept 10.

Movies at the Pioneer Theater in Manteo

The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

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

$10
Event Series Community Room Curiosity

Community Room Curiosity

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

Stop by the community room at Jockey's Ridge State Park for a quick presentation about Jockey’s Ridge state park; and explore our park from the inside with mounts, pelts, sand samples, fulgurite, games, and more. Come hang out and ask our educator questions! This event is free to the public.