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Lighthouse 5k Series

Whalehead in Historic Corolla 1100 Club Rd, Corolla, NC, United States

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead Club, Corolla Light​ and the magnificent Currituck Beach Lighthouse are all along the course. Walk up and preregistration available.

Dates:
August 21
August 28
September 4
​September 11​

Cost: ADULT $39
ACTIVE DUTY/VETERAN MILITARY DISCOUNT $35
TEEN 13-17 $35
​CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $30

$30 – $39

Tri Villages Market

Camp Hatteras RV Restort and Campground North Carolina Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC, United States

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.

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.

Story Time at Manteo Library (ages 3-5)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.