Lifestyle OBX

Traveler's Moon Vendor Market
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

First Annual Autumn Ale Faire
2025-10-04 11:00 - 20:00 | Elizabethan Gardens, 1411 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC, 27954, 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
2025-10-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Road, Powells Point, NC, 27966, 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.

October 4 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Currituck County Rural Center
184 Milburn Sawyer Rd., Powells Point

Free Event
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
2025-10-04 15:00 - 21:00 | The Pioneer Theater, 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, 27954, 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.
Films selected for the festival are shown on the big screen at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo, NC, including Q&A sessions with attending filmmakers, nightly meet and greets, photo ops on our Orange Carpet, an outdoor Halloween vendor market, and numerous Halloween Island festivities happening each day in easy walking distance throughout Downtown Manteo. Our iconic host venue dates back to 1918, originally showing silent films in the earliest days of moviemaking.

Empty Bowls Fundraiser
2025-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Andrews By the Sea, 4212 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, 27959, United States
Empty Bowls Fundraiser to fight hunger event at Saint Andrews By The Sea
Fundraiser To Fight Hunger On The Outer Banks Proceeds to Benefit: Beach Food Pantry • Food For Thought Currituck Food Pantry • OBX Room in the Inn
St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church
4212 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head
Tickets: $20 (Includes a Soup Bowl to Take Home)
Bowl of Soup: $5
Featuring Delicious Soups Prepared By:
Dirty Dicks • Jolly Roger • Saltbox • Tortugas Lie
Live Music by MaryAnn & Bruce
Silent Auction • Activities for Kids
Tickets available at Sunday services OR cash or check at the door.
Please note, seating is limited! Buy your tickets early!
Call the church for more information at (252) 441-5382.

OBX Silent Disco Night
2025-10-04 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
2025-10-05 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-06 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-07 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-08 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-09 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.

Manteo Halloween Island
2025-10-05 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-06 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-07 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-09 09:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Manteo, Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, 27954, 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!

Todd Hale Mixed Media Rotating Art Show
2025-10-06 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-07 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-09 09:00 - 16:30 | Duck Town Hall, 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, 27949, United States
Todd Hale; Mixed Media is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. August 1 – October 29 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Thursday, August 6 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about his work.

Willow Rea Temple Exhibit: Little Worlds and Ephemeral Life
2025-10-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Dare Arts Center, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, 27954, 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.
For more information about this exhibit, visit https://www.darearts.org/willowreatempleexhibit.

The Great Art Heist: A Benefit Art Auction
2025-10-07 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 20:00 | Dare Arts Center, 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, 27954, 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.

Kill Devil Hills Station 14 Open House
2025-10-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Kill Devil Hills Fire Station 14, 1630 N Croatan Hwy, KDH, NC, 27948
Join the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department at Fire Station 14 (1630 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM to tour the Fire Station. Meet your local firefighters, check out the fire trucks, and see firsthand how they serve and protect our community.

Dune Hike
2025-10-08 09:00 - 09:45 | Jockey’s Ridge State Park Visitor Center, 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, 27959, United States
Join a park ranger at Jockey’s Ridge State Park for a guided hike to the top of the tallest living sand dune on the East Coast. Along the way, you’ll discover the fascinating plants and animals that thrive in this ever-changing landscape and learn what makes this park such a natural treasure. Once at the summit, enjoy sweeping views of the Roanoke Sound and Atlantic Ocean that you won’t soon forget. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public. Just be sure to wear sunscreen, bring water, and wear comfortable shoes. The group will meet at the park’s pavilion beside the visitor center.

Kayak the Sound
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Jockey’s Ridge Soundside Access, 330 W Soundside Rd, Nags Head, 27959, United States
Join our staff for a paddle on the Roanoke Sound. We’ll learn about the sound and estuary portions of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. No experience necessary, but children under 13 must paddle with an adult 18 years or older. All equipment is provided to include boats, paddles, and life vests. This event is FREE.
Registration is required. Email jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov for details and to sign up. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early prior to the start of the program.
Meet at 330 W Soundside Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959.

Old Trent Market 2025
2025-10-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Frisco Woods Campground, 53124 North Carolina Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, 27936, United States
Returning for its fourth season in 2025, the Old Trent Market is coming once again every Thursday with artists and vendors from all over the Outer Banks region. Continuing well into the fall months, the Old Trent Market features a distinctive collection of gifts, artworks, apparel, local crafts and goodies, and much more. It begins May 15 and runs until October 30 every Thursday from 9 am – 2 pm.
