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  • Stand Up for Strays

    Pirate's Cove Marina 2000 Sailfish Dr, Manteo, NC, United States

    Join the Outer Banks SPCA for the 3rd annual Stand-Up for Strays, a comedy-filled fundraiser that helps find loving homes for shelter animals. Enjoy a catered dinner by Chef Johanna, drinks, a silent auction, and plenty of laughs — all for a great cause.

    Tickets are available now at the website link, with proceeds supporting the SPCA’s lifesaving work. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals who want to make an even bigger impact.

    $150

  • 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.​​​​​

  • Alligator River Refuge Tram Tour

    Creef Cut Wildlife Trail Creef Cut Trail, Manns Harbor, N C

    Alligator River Refuge Tram Tour $10 per adult. Children 12 and under free with one or more paying adults. Reservation required. Tram seating is limited. Join us for a trip around the refuge and learn about the wild lands and wildlife. Bring your binoculars and camera! Drinking water and insect repellent are also recommended. The program will occur except with lightning, heavy wind or rain, or impassable road conditions. Dress for the weather! 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.

  • Secotan Market in Wanchese

    Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese, NC, United States

    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.

  • Fly Fishing Workshop

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

    Jockey’s Ridge State Park and the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department are partnering to offer a fly fishing workshop this fall! Join staff for a fun and informative day of learning about the art of fly fishing. This introductory course will include an overview of the sport’s history, equipment, targeted species, habitat, bait, and reading of the water. Participants will also be introduced to basic fly tying. An afternoon session of casting will take place along Jockey's Ridge's soundside shoreline. All equipment will be provided. This is a free program and is made possible by the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is required in advance.

  • Manteo First Friday: Halloween Island

    Manteo Halloween Island

    Downtown Manteo Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, United States

    On First Friday, October 3, Halloween Island kicks off with 13 Nefarious Nights of 13 Halloween Bars, each uniquely themed with its own unique Halloween name and theme. Pick up a HALLOWEEN ISLAND PASSPORT at any of the 13 Halloween Bars and creep your way through Manteo for an exclusive Passport Completion Reward!

    Along the way, check out the zombie-themed food & drink menus at GORTEGA’Z, a Zombie Apocalypse Bar by Ortega'z Southwestern Grill!
    Halloween Island runs every Thursday through Saturday throughout the month of October, and is brought to you by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau along with support from our many other local sponsors. Bus services are available through Outer Banks Adventures, the Official Transportation Partner of HALLOWEEN ISLAND!

  • Willow Rea Temple Exhibit: Little Worlds and Ephemeral Life

    Willow Rea Temple Exhibit: Little Worlds and Ephemeral Life

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

    In October our Vault Gallery will feature paintings by Willow Rea Temple. The month-long exhibit, "Little Worlds and Ephemeral Life", is a nod to the bittersweet notes of nostalgia. This series of paintings was inspired by vintage photos of local life with many photo references being sourced from the Outer Banks History Center and others found in friends and family photo albums.

    Willow uses a variety of mediums and bold colors to weave new tales into past life, making each image a timeless reminder of the brevity of youth. As you look at each character depicted, imagine all the different “little worlds” they live in. Many of our life experiences are unique, but most of them are shared, connecting us all to each other.

    There will be an opening reception on Friday, October 3 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Willow and view her work. The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities, and is free and open to the public.

    Little Worlds and Ephemeral Life will be on display in the Vault Gallery October 3 - November 1, 2025.

  • The Great Art Heist: A Benefit Art Auction

    The Great Art Heist: A Benefit Art Auction

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

    Dare Arts cordially invites you to participate in The Great Art Heist. Bidding will begin at 6:00pm on Friday, October 3 in Dare Arts’ Courtroom Gallery and online on the button below.

    The Great Art Heist will showcase pieces by local and regional visual artists plus experiences by performing artists. This special event will serve as Dare Arts' annual fundraiser.

    Registration to bid will be open in October on the button below. Advance registration is encouraged, so that you can get straight to bidding once the auction is open. Please note that even if you visit The Great Art Heist in-person, you still have to bid online.

    If you can't make it to opening night, plan a private viewing of The Great Art Heist with a group of friends during the month. To schedule a private viewing, please email Dare Arts Executive Director Jessica Sands at DareArtsInfo@gmail.com. 

    The auction will be open for bidding until 8:00pm on Thursday, October 23.

  • Traveler’s Moon Vendor Market

    Traveler’s Moon Vendor Market

    Traveler's Moon East Gallery Row 210, Nags Head, NC, United States

    Artisans bring forth a delightful array of trinkets and treasures that whisper stories of love and creativity. From soothing teas and enchanting candles to captivating home decor, handbags, and accessories, there is something to inspire every heart.  Delight in the whimsical world of kids' toys and explore charming figurines that add character to any space. Adorn yourself with exquisite jewelry, or find the perfect keychain to keep your keys grounded in positivity. Each handcrafted item radiates unique energy, fostering connection and joy.

    Each market, offers craft sessions inside the shop that cater to all ages! Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and connection as you explore various projects designed to spark your imagination and nurture your spirit.
    Celebrate the spirit of community the second Saturday of every month.

  • First Annual Autumn Ale Faire

    Elizabethan Gardens 1411 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC, United States

    The Elizabethan Gardens proudly presents the first annual “Autumn Ale Faire,” a fun, family-friendly event that captures the spirit of a fall harvest celebration. Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, coinciding with the final day of Oktoberfest in Germany, to celebrate regional breweries, delicious food, and live music within our breathtaking garden setting. The 10-acre waterfront garden will be serving beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverage presentations along with a variety of food offerings and rotating live musical performances. In the Kid’s Zone (11am-3:00pm) there will be crafts for kids, yard games, a bounce house and dry slide. Games and contests will be held earlier in the day.

    So come sip, savor, and celebrate: Uli, Autumn, and Ale, the start of a brand-new tradition at The Elizabethan Gardens!

    Ticket Prices:

    21 and up – $25 – Includes wristband and one beverage token which can be exchanged for a beverage of your choice (ID Check Required)

    Non-Drinking – $20 

    Kids 12 and under – Free

    Dog – Woof! – $6

  • Powells Point Baptist Church Fall Festival 2025

    Currituck County Rural Center 184 Milburn Sawyer Road, Powells Point, NC, United States

    Powells Point Baptist Church Fall Festival at the Currituck County Rural Center. Make plans to come and enjoy great music, good food, many games, lots of fun, and the Gospel message at this FREE event presented by Creative Ministries.

    Schedule of Events:
    2 pm: Steadfast Quartet
    2:30 pm: Harvest Time Gospel Band
    3 pm: Creative Ministries Puppeteers
    3:40 pm: Steadfast Quartet
    4:20 pm: Harvest Time Gospel Band

  • Halloween International Film Festival

    Halloween International Film Festival

    The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

    The Halloween International Film Festival is happening October 2-4, 2025 at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It will showcase shorts and feature works from around the world that celebrate the strange, the unusual, and the horror of the most hallowed of seasons, taking place on the historic and haunted Outer Banks, North Carolina, home of America’s first unsolved mystery, the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island, at a legendary theater that dates back over a century.

    The festival features three days of independent horror and Halloween-themed films from around the world, as well as networking opportunities and extensive media exposure, all taking place as the kickoff event for the town of Manteo’s Halloween Island festivities, during which area restaurants, bars, and businesses transform into Halloween pop-ups for October. See the event website for a full event schedule and to purchase tickets in advance.

    $20