Step back in history during this short walk to the actual site of the Wrights’ first powered flights!  Discover why the Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments and what life was like in the Outer Banks; learn about the events that led to the first powered flight on that cold December day, and the lasting impact their first flight continues to have on the world today.

This FREE program is weather-dependent and may be moved to accommodate wind/rain. Check in at the Visitor Center desk for the most updated information.  This 30 minute program recurs every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October 6, 2024 until January 2, 2025 at 11 am and 1 pm. Meet on the back patio of the Visitor Center.

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 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.

From November through December, the Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature photography by Ocracoke artist Robert Chestnut. This series of environmental portraits, named “Ocra-broke” exposes the viewer to the other side of living in paradise: the everyday people who work hard and have fun, an island that closes down during the winter months, and the weathered structures that persist through each tourist season. Along with nature filled scenes, Robert  loves to find forgotten items and help shine a light on them. To convey his ideas he uses photography, oil painting, and printmaking. Ocra-broke will be on display in the Vault Gallery November 1 through December 21, 2024. 

Delve into the history and mystery surrounding England’s first attempt to establish a colony in the new world. This easy walk follows paved sidewalks and is .25 miles in length. Discover the history and mystery of The Lost Colony on this 1 hour walking tour. This event is free and open to the public. The tour occurs daily on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from October 06, 2024 to November 02, 2024 at 11:00 am. The tour meets in the plaza outside the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh.

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. We are deeply committed to honesty and sustainability in our practices. Winter Season Markets are every first and third Saturday of the month December - April 5 from 9am -12pm.

From November through December, the Dare Arts Vault Gallery will feature photography by Ocracoke artist Robert Chestnut. This series of environmental portraits, named “Ocra-broke” exposes the viewer to the other side of living in paradise: the everyday people who work hard and have fun, an island that closes down during the winter months, and the weathered structures that persist through each tourist season. Along with nature filled scenes, Robert  loves to find forgotten items and help shine a light on them. To convey his ideas he uses photography, oil painting, and printmaking. Ocra-broke will be on display in the Vault Gallery November 1 through December 21, 2024. 

Delve into the history and mystery surrounding England’s first attempt to establish a colony in the new world. This easy walk follows paved sidewalks and is .25 miles in length. Discover the history and mystery of The Lost Colony on this 1 hour walking tour. This event is free and open to the public. The tour occurs daily on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from October 06, 2024 to November 02, 2024 at 11:00 am. The tour meets in the plaza outside the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh.

Delve into the history and mystery surrounding England’s first attempt to establish a colony in the new world. This easy walk follows paved sidewalks and is .25 miles in length. Discover the history and mystery of The Lost Colony on this 1 hour walking tour. This event is free and open to the public. The tour occurs daily on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from October 06, 2024 to November 02, 2024 at 11:00 am. The tour meets in the plaza outside the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh.

Delve into the history and mystery surrounding England’s first attempt to establish a colony in the new world. This easy walk follows paved sidewalks and is .25 miles in length. Discover the history and mystery of The Lost Colony on this 1 hour walking tour. This event is free and open to the public. The tour occurs daily on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from October 06, 2024 to November 02, 2024 at 11:00 am. The tour meets in the plaza outside the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh.

Children grades Kindergarten through 7th will enjoy the "Hooked on Books Club" in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. Join Ms. Tammy to receive a copy of the current Book Club book. There will be a Trivia Game about the book and prizes! Come Get Hooked on Books!

Delve into the history and mystery surrounding England’s first attempt to establish a colony in the new world. This easy walk follows paved sidewalks and is .25 miles in length. Discover the history and mystery of The Lost Colony on this 1 hour walking tour. This event is free and open to the public. The tour occurs daily on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from October 06, 2024 to November 02, 2024 at 11:00 am. The tour meets in the plaza outside the Lindsay Warren Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh.