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Event Series OBX Arts and Crafts Festival

OBX Arts and Crafts Festival

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk 5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC, United States

The best show in town! Browse the amazing works of 24 local artisans in one great space. Three local charities are participating too – N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles), Beach Food Pantry and Coastal Humane Society. Plenty of free parking and free admission to this indoor show.

Toddler Story time at Manteo Library (ages 2-3)

Manteo Library 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo, United States

Toddlers ages 2-3 years old will enjoy Storytime with Ms. Tammy in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. It's never too early to get hooked on books! All August dates have been canceled. Story time will resume in September after Labor Day.

Event Series OBX Arts and Crafts Festival

OBX Arts and Crafts Festival

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk 5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC, United States

The best show in town! Browse the amazing works of 24 local artisans in one great space. Three local charities are participating too – N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles), Beach Food Pantry and Coastal Humane Society. Plenty of free parking and free admission to this indoor show.

Currituck Hunting Traditions 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 Currituck Hunting Traditions at the Currituck Maritime Museum. This program is highly recommended for hunting enthusiasts. 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 Thursdays from 10:30 am - 11:00 am until Sept 12.

Mystery of the Art & Architecture of Whalehead Presentation

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

Come to the Currituck Maritime Museum for a 30 minute, in-depth, presentation titled Mystery of Art and Architecture of Whalehead at the Currituck Maritime Museum. This program is highly recommended for art and architecture enthusiasts. Admission is free for 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 Thursdays from 10:30 am - 11:00 am until Sept 12.

Event Series Uncorked Wine Tasting

Uncorked Wine Tasting

The Cotton Gin Sunset Boulevard, Corolla, NC, United States

Sanctuary Vineyards specializes in family-friendly fun with year-round festivals centered on fresh local seafood, beer, and of course, wine. Every event offers the opportunity to sample the best that Currituck, NC, and The Outer Banks have to offer, plus live music, games, and more. 

Thursdays at The Cotton Gin in Corolla, 5:30-8:30 pm

Event Series Pea Island Bird Walk

Pea Island Bird Walk

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 14500 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC, United States

Pea Island Bird Walk is a FREE event. Pea Island is ACTUALLY for the birds! This National Wildlife Refuge has close to 400 species of birds that live here or pass 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.

Event Series Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

Giant Jellies: Carol Willett

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

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:” A Veterans History Exhibit

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

In September, Dare Arts Courtroom Gallery will feature photography by Theresa Scott. The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:” A Veterans History Project is a documentary series that encapsulates the struggles of serving in the military before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was repealed. Scott draws on skills as a photographer and a Marine who served under DADT. She invited service members to collaborate on amplifying their voices. Through transcribed interviews and photography, Scott supports participants in unpacking their struggles under policies like DADT and the unique path toward healing. In this exhibit, Scott offers insight into the lives of LGBTQIA+ service members that served before and after the repel of DADT, and she reveals the impact of such discriminatory policies on families and communities today. 

This exhibit will be on display in the Courtroom Gallery from September 6-28, 2024.

First Friday Downtown Manteo Tradition

Downtown Manteo Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, United States

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.

Opening Reception for Hideaway: Taylor Williams Exhibit

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

In September, the Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature Taylor Williams’ latest collection of oil paintings titled, Hideaway. Hideaway highlights the serene moments of coastal North Carolina and beyond. Taylor's use of soothing, low contrast colors accentuates feelings of tranquility. Her work goes beyond merely capturing the visual beauty of the coast, offering glimpses into the sense of sanctuary that these landscapes provide. It's not just about what you see, but about how you feel—a reminder that amidst the chaos of the world, there are places of quiet refuge waiting to be discovered.
Hideaway will be on display in the Vault Gallery September 6-28, 2024.

There will be an opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Taylor and view her work.

“Twister” (1996) Free Movie at Dowdy Park

Dowdy Park 3005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, United States

Come enjoy Free Friday Night Movies at Dowdy Park. On Sept. 6th, the park will show the original 1996 movie Twister starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Bring your blankets, beach chairs, and empty popcorn containers. The park will serve FREE popcorn while supplies last!