Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

THE SECRET IS OUT!! The 13 Nights of Halloween Island event running from October 19th - October 31st in the Downtown Manteo Social District! Enjoy 13 nights of spooky fun around the Walking Waterfront. This TRICK-OR-TREATING…FOR ADULTS!

Enjoy Halloween treats and drinks at local businesses including That Art Place, Lost Colony Tavern, Olives, Poor Richard's, 1587 Lounge, Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NouVines, Old Tom's, The Pioneer Theater, Kiiind Cocktails, Ortega'z, and Outer Banks Distilling as you stroll around the Social District enjoying the Manteo Waterfront Marina decorated for the Halloween season.

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

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!

Join Dare County Parks & Recreation on Monday, October 28 from 5:30-7:00pm for Kick or Treat Costume Kickball. This event is free to the public however, registration at Park & Recreation is required. This event is for children ages 6-10 years old. It will take place at Lions Westcott Park Softball field. Remember to wear your best Halloween costume!

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

THE SECRET IS OUT!! The 13 Nights of Halloween Island event running from October 19th - October 31st in the Downtown Manteo Social District! Enjoy 13 nights of spooky fun around the Walking Waterfront. This TRICK-OR-TREATING…FOR ADULTS!

Enjoy Halloween treats and drinks at local businesses including That Art Place, Lost Colony Tavern, Olives, Poor Richard's, 1587 Lounge, Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NouVines, Old Tom's, The Pioneer Theater, Kiiind Cocktails, Ortega'z, and Outer Banks Distilling as you stroll around the Social District enjoying the Manteo Waterfront Marina decorated for the Halloween season.

Meet on the porch at the Chicamacomico Historic Site and Museum and take a walk back to the 1874 Station which housed Surfboat 1046. Hear the amazing story of how that very boat was used in the WWI rescue of the crew of the torpedoed British Oil Tanker Mirlo by the surfmen of Chicamacomico Life Saving Station. This hour long presentation is a family friendly program, free to the public.

Join the Dare Arts Film Society for a screening of the 2024 film Lisa Frankenstein. To attend you must have a membership to the Outer Banks Film Society. Outer Banks Film Society Memberships are not refundable and are only available to adults 18 and up. Membership costs $60.

Lisa Frankenstein. 2024 (101 mins) synopsis:If you can't meet your perfect boyfriend... make him! A comedy/horror/romance for Halloween that is the directorial debut of Zelda Williams, daughter of the late great comedian Robin Williams. It features a campy flair that causes some comparison to Beetlejuice. Members are invited to come in Halloween costume!

THE SECRET IS OUT!! The 13 Nights of Halloween Island event running from October 19th - October 31st in the Downtown Manteo Social District! Enjoy 13 nights of spooky fun around the Walking Waterfront. This TRICK-OR-TREATING…FOR ADULTS!

Enjoy Halloween treats and drinks at local businesses including That Art Place, Lost Colony Tavern, Olives, Poor Richard's, 1587 Lounge, Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NouVines, Old Tom's, The Pioneer Theater, Kiiind Cocktails, Ortega'z, and Outer Banks Distilling as you stroll around the Social District enjoying the Manteo Waterfront Marina decorated for the Halloween season.

Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you on a one mile loop hike along the Soundside Nature Trail.  Learn more about the environment found at the base of the dunes, including the Roanoke Sound and the unique ecosystem at Jockeys Ridge. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water! This is free and open to the public.

Toddlers ages 2-3 years old will enjoy Storytime with Ms. Tammy in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. It's never too early to get hooked on books! All August dates have been canceled. Story time will resume in September after Labor Day.

Come to the Chicamacomico Historic Site and tour the 1907 Midgett House on the Life Saving Station grounds. A Chicamacomico docent will lead the tour. During the tour you will learn how the life-savers and their families lived long ago. This family friendly tour last about an hour and free and open to the public. Enjoy the rich history of the Outer Banks!

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.

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024 come experience a myth filled scary ride through your favorite Hatteras Island Museums!  Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, Frisco Native American Museum, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, and The Lost Colony Museum will be sharing tales full of mystery, shivers and chills.  Each site will share their own thrilling tales at different times, beginning with Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, Rodanthe from 11-11:45 am. Next, visit the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum from 1-1:45 pm. Then, check out Frisco's Native American Museum & Natural History Center from 2-2:45 pm. Finally, enjoy the Lost Colony Museum, Buxton from 3-3:45 p.m. Shiver your timbers as Mel Poole shares unsettling and chilling tales!

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.

THE SECRET IS OUT!! The 13 Nights of Halloween Island event running from October 19th - October 31st in the Downtown Manteo Social District! Enjoy 13 nights of spooky fun around the Walking Waterfront. This TRICK-OR-TREATING…FOR ADULTS!

Enjoy Halloween treats and drinks at local businesses including That Art Place, Lost Colony Tavern, Olives, Poor Richard's, 1587 Lounge, Vineyards on the Scuppernong, NouVines, Old Tom's, The Pioneer Theater, Kiiind Cocktails, Ortega'z, and Outer Banks Distilling as you stroll around the Social District enjoying the Manteo Waterfront Marina decorated for the Halloween season.

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

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.

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

Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

November 1 - 3, Come explore environmentalism on-screen where passionate filmmakers share creativity, perspective, and environmental awareness with their community. The Environmental Film Festival takes place in Manteo, North Carolina. The festival is organized by the Peace Garden Project, a gardening and food justice initiative based on the Outer Banks. Join the mission to educate communities about the importance of caring for our environment. See the event website to purchase festival tickets and to view the festival movie schedule. See the event website to purchase tickets and view the event schedule.

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

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.

Ocracoke Island will celebrate colonial life in the 1700s with a living history encampment and the Battle of Ocracoke during Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, on the Berkley Manor grounds. The festival will focus on history, colonial life and family fun. Events will kick off Friday evening at 7:30 in the Berkley Barn with a comedy, adult-oriented game show, “The Dating Game with Blackbeard,” in which comely ladies will vie for the chance to date Blackbeard. Saturday (Nov. 2) will feature a colonial encampment on the grounds of the Berkley Manor highlighting daily life, navigation, cooking and medicine, games for kids and artisan vendor booths. The event will conclude with a memorial service honoring the fallen sailors for both Blackbeard and Lt. Robert Maynard. See the event website for a detailed schedule.

Explore to Learn is an organized, interactive playgroup that allows children and caregivers to participate in coordinated group activities to prepare children for success in school and life.Playgroup facilitators use the Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Curriculum to provide hands-on activities during each playgroup. 

Young children (0-5) and family, friends and neighbors who take care of them will meet weekly on Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am in the Play & Learn Library at the Center for CYP in Manteo, 534 Ananias Dare Street.

Explore and learn is FREE. However, due to space limitations, registration is required for each playgroup in order to attend. Registration for each playgroup will be posted on CYP's Facebook page here at 9:30 a.m. on the Monday morning of the week of each playgroup.

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. 

First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented event held the first Friday of each month, in historic downtown Manteo. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, and much more. The Manteo Stroll featuring celebrations, specials, art openings, sales and more inside Manteo galleries, shops and restaurants also happens during First Friday.

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. here will be an opening reception on Friday, November 1 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Robert and view his work. The opening reception is during downtown Manteo's First Friday festivities and is free and open to the public.​

Come to Hatteras Island from October 26 to November 2, 2024, for OBX Wind, one of the largest windsurfing competitions on the East Coast! This thrilling event brings together windsurfing enthusiasts of all skill levels to compete in various categories, from slalom racing to freestyle events, against the stunning backdrop of the Outer Banks. Whether you’re a seasoned windsurfer or a spectator, OBX Wind offers an exciting week of high-speed action, camaraderie, and unforgettable coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to experience the adrenaline and energy of this premier windsurfing competition!

November 1 - 3, Come explore environmentalism on-screen where passionate filmmakers share creativity, perspective, and environmental awareness with their community. The Environmental Film Festival takes place in Manteo, North Carolina. The festival is organized by the Peace Garden Project, a gardening and food justice initiative based on the Outer Banks. Join the mission to educate communities about the importance of caring for our environment. See the event website to purchase festival tickets and to view the festival movie schedule. See the event website to purchase tickets and view the event schedule.

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.

Join wildlife guides for a trip around the Alligator River Wildlife Refuge and learn about the plants and animals. Bring your binoculars and camera! Drinking water and insect repellent are also recommended. The program will not occur when there is lightning, heavy wind, heavy rain, or impassable road conditions. Dress for the weather!

The Alligator River Tram Tour is $10 per adult. Children 12 and under free with one or more paying adults. Reservation required, as tram seating is limited.

Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail parking lot, Hwy 64 and Milltail Road, app. 6 miles west of Manns Harbor. Call 252-216-9464 for reservations.

Ocracoke Island will celebrate colonial life in the 1700s with a living history encampment and the Battle of Ocracoke during Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, on the Berkley Manor grounds. The festival will focus on history, colonial life and family fun. Events will kick off Friday evening at 7:30 in the Berkley Barn with a comedy, adult-oriented game show, “The Dating Game with Blackbeard,” in which comely ladies will vie for the chance to date Blackbeard. Saturday (Nov. 2) will feature a colonial encampment on the grounds of the Berkley Manor highlighting daily life, navigation, cooking and medicine, games for kids and artisan vendor booths. The event will conclude with a memorial service honoring the fallen sailors for both Blackbeard and Lt. Robert Maynard. See the event website for a detailed schedule.

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. Fall Season Markets are every Saturday October - Thanksgiving from 9am -12pm and the Wednesday Before Thanksgiving 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. 

November 1 - 3, Come explore environmentalism on-screen where passionate filmmakers share creativity, perspective, and environmental awareness with their community. The Environmental Film Festival takes place in Manteo, North Carolina. The festival is organized by the Peace Garden Project, a gardening and food justice initiative based on the Outer Banks. Join the mission to educate communities about the importance of caring for our environment. See the event website to purchase festival tickets and to view the festival movie schedule. See the event website to purchase tickets and view the event schedule.

Giant Jellies, by artist Carol Willett, are sculptures on display in Dare Arts Center. This display will be in the outdoor courtyard from September 6 through mid-November. 

There is something exquisite about the simplicity of jellies. Their color, shape and size are mesmerizing. This trio of Giant Jellies were created to spark curiosity about these magical creatures. The bells were sculpted over exercise balls, then drilled, sanded, painted and sealed. The colorful tentacles are made from deconstructed bath sponges and recycled beads. The reefs and their creatures are built out of expanding foam and wet sand, plus polymer clay and up-cycled plastic bottles. Electrical conduit, bicycle wheels and plywood make up the armatures.