Lifestyle OBX

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Theatre of Dare, 3848 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk, 27949, United States
Come to the Theatre of Dare for the 50th Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
That “Sweet Transvestite” and his motley crew are back at Theatre of Dare for the third time! Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!
October 31, November 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.November 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.

OBX Silent Disco Night
2025-11-07 21:30 - 23:30 | Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint KDH, 800 South Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948, United States
OBX Silent Disco Night – The Most Fun You’ll Have on the Outer Banks!Get ready to dance, sing, and vibe with your friends at this unique 21+ Silent Disco experience. With three channels of music, bring your wireless headphones, you can switch between 70s disco, 80s top hits, 90s guilty pleasures, old school hip-hop, EDM/remix hits, and Emo anthems all night long.
Headphone rental is $8, or just $6 with local ID.Don’t miss the Outer Banks’ most fun night out!

Fall 2025 Courtyard Installation: Souvenir
2025-11-08 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-09 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-11 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-12 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-13 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-14 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 23:00 | Dare Arts Center, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, 27954, 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.​​​​​
First Friday, September 5: Brooke & Nick in The Courtyard from 6pm to 8pm.​
First Friday, October 3: The Jazzmen in The Courtyard from 6pm to 8pm.​​​
Friday, December 5: Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting followed by The Tillett Sisters in The Courtyard.
All of The Courtyard events are free, family-friendly and open to the public.

Secotan Market in Wanchese
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Secotan Market, Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese, NC, 27981, 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.
MARKET SCHEDULE IN WANCHESE
Fall Season: Every Saturday October – Thanksgiving, 9AM -12PM
Wednesday Before Thanksgiving, 9AM – 12PM

Entrance, Exit and Parking in Wanchese: As you turn to pull onto our gravel lane, please be mindful of vehicles that may be attempting to exit at the same time. Upon entering and rounding the curve in the lane, follow the parking signs to our designated parking area. It is a large gravel lot beyond the market shelter. Do your best to pull in as close as you can to other vehicles so that we can safely accommodate as many customers as possible.

Dowdy Park Holiday Market
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Dowdy Park, 3005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959, United States
Get ready to shop, stroll, and soak up the holiday spirit at Dowdy Park! Come for the festive Holiday Markets at Dowdy Park for a celebration of local makers, coastal charm, and community cheer.
Market Dates:
November 8, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
November 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
December 13, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dowdy Park, Nags Head
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smiles of the season while supporting small businesses that make our community special. Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and let’s make this holiday season merry at Dowdy Park!

Traveler's Moon Vendor Market
2025-11-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Traveler’s Moon, East Gallery Row 210, Nags Head, NC, 27959, 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.

Native American Sports and Games
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Jockey’s Ridge State Park Visitor Center, 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, 27959, United States
This program is FREE to the public. Challenge a ranger to a round of target practice with an atlatl. This is an example of primitive technology Native Americans and early people worldwide used for thousands of years to survive. Additional games will be set up for visitors to play. This is a great activity for young explorers and big adventurers!
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Activity will take place near the end of the visitor center’s boardwalk.

Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes
2025-11-10 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-11 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-12 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-13 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Duck Town Hall, 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, 27949, United States
Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.

The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Duck Town Hall.

Veterans Day Ceremony Manteo
2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Dare County Veterans Memorial, 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo, NC
At 10 a.m., join the community at the Dare County Veterans Memorial, located at 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue in Manteo, for a heartfelt ceremony honoring those who have served our nation. Hosted by the American Legion, this gathering offers a moment of reflection, gratitude, and unity as we pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of our veterans.

Veterans Day Ceremoy Southern Shores
2025-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Southern Shores Town Hall, North Virginia Dare Trail 5375, Southern Shores, NC, 27949, United States
At 11 a.m., the Town of Southern Shores will host a Veterans Day ceremony at Town Hall, located at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail. Organized by the Knights of Columbus, this special event invites the community to come together in gratitude and remembrance, honoring the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Veterans Day Ceremony Nags Head
2025-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Nags Head Town Hall, South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, United States
Join Us in Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans on November 11 for the Veterans Day Ceremony at Nags Head’s Town Hall beginning at 11 am. The ceremony will be at the front of Nags Head Town Hall, 5401 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held in the Nags Head Board of Commissioners’ Room. This year’s event will feature Retired Navy Captain Robert Wasalaski as the guest speaker.

Veterans Day Ceremony Kill Devil Hills
2025-11-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Kill Devil Hills Veterans Memorial, Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948, United States
At 12:30 p.m., the Town of Kill Devil Hills will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at the Kill Devil Hills Veterans Memorial on Veterans Drive. Presented by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Knights of Columbus, the event honors the service and sacrifice of all who have worn the nation’s uniform, bringing the community together in tribute and gratitude.

An Evening with Joseph Bathanti: NC’s 7th Poet Laureate
2025-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | The Pioneer Theater, 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, 27954, United States
On Saturday, November 15, at 7 pm, experience a special evening of poetry with North Carolina’s 7th Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti. Join Joseph Bathanti as he shares selections from his poetry, fiction, and personal essays that span his writing life of nearly five decades. Q & A will follow. Tickets are on sale at the event website for $8 -$13.

Baxter Miller Exhibit: Inheritance
2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Dare Arts Center, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, 27954, United States
From November to December, the Vault Gallery will feature a collection of first-edition, framed original photographs by Baxter Miller. The exhibit, Inheritance, examines the liminality of sacred places. Ethereal vignettes of ancestral grounds anchor the photography exhibition by Baxter Miller, a descendant of a Hatteras Island family who arrived in the 1700s. Printed and framed oversized on Hahnemühle watercolor rag, the work stands in stark contrast to traditional depictions of landscape.​

Baxter’s photography is graphic, bold, full of transcendent color, and poppy high-key light. She often craves a vantage point from above and is keenly aware of how pattern and repetition shape a scene, a place, and us. Her work speaks to both the particular and the universal aspects of the relationship between people and the world around them.​
Inheritance will be on display in the Vault Gallery November 8 – December 20, 2025.​

First Flight Holiday Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, 27948, United States
The 2025 First Flight Holiday Markets will be held on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A third market is also scheduled for Friday, December 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. These events are hosted by the Town of Kill Devil Hills and will feature local vendors at Aviation Park.
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Location: Aviation Park, Kill Devil Hills, NC
