Nothing Is Ordinary; Everything Is Beautiful will be on display in the Vault Gallery July 5-27, 2024. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Tammy and view her work. This exhibit will feature original, small oil paintings by Tammy Goodrich. The paintings in this exhibition will capture ordinary, yet beautiful, moments in our natural surroundings. Full of lush color and vibrant light, the paintings will resonate with anyone that enjoys still life and local landscape.

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.

On Tuesday, July 9, from 12pm - 2pm, Keeper James Charlet will be signing and personalizing copies of his book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. It has been a national best seller and popular at local book signing events held at the Island Convenience Store in Rodanthe. 

Join the staff from NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for a beach clean up at Gulf Stream Beach access in Nags Head from 8:00am to 9:00am! Supplies will be provided.

8:00am-9:00am
Gulf Stream Beach Access, Nags Head
Supplies will be provided!

Explore the vibrant spirit of the coastal community at Soundside Market in Nags Head. Dive into a world of food, farm, and unique handmade treasures, lovingly crafted by local artisans. By shopping here, you not only acquire one-of-a-kind pieces but also lend a helping hand to small businesses at the heart of our community. Join us in celebrating local creativity and craftsmanship at the Soundside Market.

Come shop the Tri Villages Market, Highway 12, on the soundside and inside the conference center rain or Shine. The market takes place every Wednesday June 12 - September 25 from 9 am - 1 pm. Enjoy food and goods from local artisans.

Living Proof: Artistic Visions of Hope & Healing will be on display in The Courtroom Gallery July 5-27, 2024. This exhibit is sponsored by Visionary Artists Group, an organization of local artists, who are cancer survivors and/or caregivers. Their goal is to give all those whose lives have been impacted by cancer an opportunity to share their experiences through creative expression. 

Nothing Is Ordinary; Everything Is Beautiful will be on display in the Vault Gallery July 5-27, 2024. There will be an opening reception on Friday, July 5 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Tammy and view her work. This exhibit will feature original, small oil paintings by Tammy Goodrich. The paintings in this exhibition will capture ordinary, yet beautiful, moments in our natural surroundings. Full of lush color and vibrant light, the paintings will resonate with anyone that enjoys still life and local landscape.

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.

Children ages 3 - 5 years old will enjoy Storytime with Ms. Tammy in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. Come Get Hooked on Books! All August dates have been canceled. Story time will resume in September after Labor Day.

Summer Reading Event at the Manteo Library. Big, Loud Drums! Tampa Taiko Drums with Sensei Ron Collins at Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 2-3 pm. This free, fun event is for all ages!

Join the OBX Running Company for the 2024 13th Annual running of The Outer Banks Sunrise 5k / 1 Mile Beach race series. This is a family fun event on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks featuring the new expansive shores of Nags Head. Sunrise Appreciation post-race and crawl, features breakfast refreshments, and, of course, the most beautiful sunrise on the East Coast. Participants receive a finisher medal and event Summer Series T-shirt.