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  • Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair

    Shuck Yeah! An Outer Banks Oyster Affair

    Get ready to shuck, slurp, and savor your way from Duck to Manteo! The Outer Banks Restaurant Association is hosting its first-ever Shuck Yeah!, a six-day celebration that gives 18 local restaurants a chance to show what they can do with an oyster. Look for classic coastal preparations, creative chef specials, and oyster shooters along the way.

    Pick a favorite spot or make a few stops. Then help decide who earns bragging rights by voting for Best Oyster Overall and Best Oyster Shooter. Event takes place November 9–14, 2026 at participating restaurants across the Outer Banks (Daily Schedules Vary)

  • Walk with a Doc, Kill Devil Hills

    Walk with a Doc, Kill Devil Hills
    Wright Brothers National Memorial 1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC, United States

    Walk with a Doc is a nonprofit program that brings communities together for guided walks led by local healthcare providers. Led by Outer Banks Health providers, each walk combines light physical activity with simple, practical health education in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

    This free program is open to all ages and abilities. Stay active, learn about your health and connect with others in the community. 

    Location: Please park and meet at First Flight High School for a walk at the Wright Brothers Memorial.
    Time: Please arrive a couple minutes early for checking in, as the walk will begin at 8 a.m. sharply. Beginning in September the walks will begin at 9 a.m. Walks last about 1 hour.

  • Secotan Fall Markets

    Secotan Fall Markets
    Secotan Market Secotan Market, 2868 NC-345, Wancheese, NC, United States

    Secotan Market shifts into its fall schedule beginning in October.

    The Wanchese producer-only farmers market brings together growers, food producers, makers and artisans from northeastern North Carolina. The people selling the products are the people who grew, raised or crafted them.

    Expect market offerings to vary from week to week, including:

    Fresh produce
    Pasture-raised meat and eggs
    Vegetable ferments
    Kombucha
    Pecans
    Mushroom products
    Baked goods, pies and cakes
    Jams and pickles
    Local honey
    Herbs, spices and teas
    Flowers and potted plants
    Natural skin care
    Rotating local artisans
    Fall Market Schedule

    Beginning in October, Secotan Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.–Noon through Thanksgiving.

    Upcoming dates include:

    October 3
    October 10
    October 17
    October 24
    October 31
    November 7
    November 14
    November 21

    There is also a special Wednesday-before-Thanksgiving market on November 25 from 9 a.m.–Noon.

  • Dowdy Park Holiday Market

    Dowdy Park Holiday Market
    Dowdy Park 3005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, United States

    Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local makers, artists, growers, and small businesses at the Dowdy Park Holiday Markets. Browse unique, locally made gifts and seasonal favorites from 50 local vendors. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, something special for your home, or want to enjoy a festive morning at the park, the Holiday Markets are a wonderful way to shop local and celebrate the season.

  • Facing History: Ben A. Watford Exhibit

    Facing History: Ben A. Watford Exhibit
    Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

    The Facing History Exhibit displays the work of North Carolina potter Ben A. Watford through a collection of his face jugs, functional pottery, and dragon vases. Facing History will be on display in the Vault Gallery from November 6 through December 23, 2026. The gallery is FREE and open to the public.

    Current Gallery Hours: 

    Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm

    Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm

    Sunday & Monday: Closed

  • Beyond Pea Island Exhibit

    Beyond Pea Island Exhibit
    Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

    From November to December, the Dare Arts Courtroom Gallery will feature over 30 commissioned pieces from the private collection of descendant, historian, and researcher Joan Collins.

    Each piece in the exhibit tells part of the story behind the life of Collins' father, Herbert M. Collins, who was the last surfman at the historic Pea Island station, and the Collins family's history on Roanoke Island.

    Beyond Pea Island will be on display November 7- December 19, 2026, in the Courtroom Gallery.

    Current Gallery Hours: 

    Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

    Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

    Sunday & Monday: Closed

  • Grassfed Bluegrass Music Festival

    The Soundside Event Site 6800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, United States

    Spend a fall day by the sound with lively bluegrass, delicious food, local vendors, and a crowd gathered to celebrate music and community. Returning for its second year, Grassfed brings eight acts to the Outer Banks for a full day of picking, harmonies, and waterfront festival fun.

    The announced lineup includes ShadowGrass, East Nash Grass, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Front Porch, Pickety Split, Redbud, All She Wrote, and Podunk Ramblers. Come for a favorite band or discover a new one while exploring the food and vendor offerings between sets.

    Discounted tickets are advertised for children ages 5–12, with children younger than 5 admitted free. Check the festival website for current admission options, performance times, and event updates before purchasing.

    Saturday, November 14, 2026, Begins at noon
    Location: Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head
    Admission: General-admission tickets advertised from $26.42 for children and $60 and up for adults; check current ticket options and fees

    See the event website for festival lineup, updates, and tickets.

    $26.42

  • Drums on the Pam-Pi-Co

    Frisco Native American Museum North Carolina Highway 12, Frisco, NC, United States

    Join Gray Michael Parsons (Machapunga–Mattamuskeet) and Erica Lewis (Virginia Saponi-Occoneechee) for an afternoon of interactive drumming, singing, and storytelling. Families are invited to join in as the museum celebrates its 40th anniversary. The program is part of Dare Arts’ ALL OF US series, which shares stories from communities across Dare County through art, writing, and performance.

    Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Starts at 1 p.m. · Included with museum admission
    Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center, 53536 N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
    Admission: $5 child, $8 adult, $20 household

  • In the Park After Dark

    Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

    See Jockey’s Ridge in a different light during an evening adventure with Ranger Austin. Follow the park’s newly built boardwalk to the base of the dunes, then climb to the ridge while exploring the stories behind this extraordinary coastal landscape.

    Along the way, learn about the park’s natural and cultural history, dune ecology, geology, and more. The program is listed for all ages, but participants should be comfortable walking on sand and climbing the dunes. Dress for the evening weather and wear suitable footwear.

    Preregister by emailing austin.paul@ncparks.gov. If inclement weather prevents the hike, an indoor presentation will be offered instead.

    Night hike details and registration information

  • Facing History: Ben A. Watford Exhibit

    Facing History: Ben A. Watford Exhibit
    Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

    The Facing History Exhibit displays the work of North Carolina potter Ben A. Watford through a collection of his face jugs, functional pottery, and dragon vases. Facing History will be on display in the Vault Gallery from November 6 through December 23, 2026. The gallery is FREE and open to the public.

    Current Gallery Hours: 

    Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm

    Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm

    Sunday & Monday: Closed

  • Beyond Pea Island Exhibit

    Beyond Pea Island Exhibit
    Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

    From November to December, the Dare Arts Courtroom Gallery will feature over 30 commissioned pieces from the private collection of descendant, historian, and researcher Joan Collins.

    Each piece in the exhibit tells part of the story behind the life of Collins' father, Herbert M. Collins, who was the last surfman at the historic Pea Island station, and the Collins family's history on Roanoke Island.

    Beyond Pea Island will be on display November 7- December 19, 2026, in the Courtroom Gallery.

    Current Gallery Hours: 

    Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

    Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

    Sunday & Monday: Closed

  • First Flight Holiday Market 2026

    First Flight Holiday Market 2026
    Aviation Park 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Find a little holiday cheer, and something one of a kind, at the First Flight Holiday Market in Kill Devil Hills! Browse offerings from around 50 local vendors, including sweet and savory treats, jewelry, artwork, woodworking, candles, and bath and body products. Food trucks add to the fun as you shop for gifts and a little something for yourself.

    Holiday market dates:

    Tuesday, November 17: 4–7 p.m.

    Saturday, December 5: Noon–4 p.m.

    Friday, December 18: 3–7 p.m.

    Markets take place at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive. Parking is available at the park, with overflow parking directly across the street at First Flight High School.