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First Friday Vendor Market at Pioneer Theater Garden
2026-11-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Pioneer Theater, 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, 27954, United States
Enjoy an evening under the string lights during the First Friday Vendor Market at the historic Pioneer Theater Garden in downtown Manteo. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., the open-air market features local artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, a beer and wine bar, and live local music in a relaxed garden setting. Held every First Friday from March through December, it’s a lively way to shop local, grab a bite, and enjoy music in the heart of Manteo. Attendance is free and open to the public.

First Fridays in Downtown Manteo
2026-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Manteo, Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, 27954, United States
Friday, March 6, kicks off the 2026 First Friday season in downtown Manteo. We will have Joe Mapp playing live music on the front porch of the Gallery starting at 6:00 pm.
There will also be live music by The Conch Shells at Poor Richard’s, The Bar Cats Duo at NouVines, and DJ Night at Lost Colony Brewery.
The First Friday Manteo Stroll, where restaurants and shops in downtown Manteo stay open late with specials, live music, sales, and events at their locations, will also be happening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Alligator River Refuge Tram Tour
2026-11-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Creef Cut Wildlife Trail, Creef Cut Trail, Manns Harbor, N C, 27953
Take a trip around the Alligator River 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 proceed, except in the event of lightning, heavy wind, rain, or impassable road conditions. Dress for the weather! Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail parking lot, Hwy 64 and Milltail Road, approximately 6 miles west of Manns Harbor. Call 252-216-9464 for reservations.
Alligator River Refuge Tram Tour $10 per adult. Children 12 and under are free with one or more paying adults. Reservations required. Tram seating is limited.

KDDB New Skater Night
2026-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-29 18:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | Aviation skatepark, 109 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948, United States
New to roller skating or curious about roller derby? The Kill Devil Derby Brigade hosts New Skater Night on the first Tuesday of every month, offering a fun, welcoming introduction to skating basics in a non-contact setting. Sessions run from 6–8 p.m. at Aviation Skate Park in Kill Devil Hills. Full safety gear is required, and loaner gear may be available. No experience needed, just a positive, resilient attitude and a willingness to learn.

Butterfly House Release
2026-11-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-25 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-03 10:00 - 10:30 and 8 more dates | Elizabethan Gardens, 1411 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC, 27954, United States
Experience the magic of butterflies taking flight during the Butterfly Release at The Elizabethan Gardens. Held Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM (April through September), this interactive program allows visitors to watch newly emerged butterflies take their first flight while learning about butterfly life cycles and the plants that attract them to your own garden. Guests can add the experience to their garden admission and enjoy a close-up look at these beautiful pollinators as they are released into the gardens’ butterfly habitat.
