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This Week on The OBX
Thursday March 28th
Manteo Walking Tours
The Manteo Walking Tour is a short, half-mile walk through downtown Manteo and along its waterfront. Join your tour guide Greg Smrdel as he entertains and educates you on the rich history of the Outer Banks.The approximately hour-and-a-half tour is fun and informative, but not in the dry, dusty way most history is presented.
Kate Leal Exhibit
In March, the Vault Gallery will feature Whispers of the Outer Banks, a collection of paintings created by local artist Kate Leal. This month-long exhibit demonstrates the essence of the Outer Banks through Kate Leal’s acrylic pastel compositions. The imagery is gathered from surrounding locations including Roanoke Island, Bodie Island, Hatteras Island and Manns Harbor.
Friday March 29th
Fly into Spring Kite Festival
Celebrate National Kite Month and the start of Spring with Kitty Hawk Kites! Experience the sights of our massive 30-to-100-foot kites flying high over Jockey’s Ridge State Park on Friday, March 29th starting at 10:00 AM. Enjoy watching world-class kite pilots perform synchronized stunts to music high above the sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park! See a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish.
Ty Fleming and the Fellas
Enjoy a night of music with Ty Fleming. Ty hails from Columbia, NC, and has been playing and singing for 26 years. Playing his gig at the age of 15 with the Alpha Band, he has since played with The Great Shoal Band, Blackwater, and multiple acoustic groups. Be sure to get your tickets for Ty and the Fellas as they make their debut appearance on the stage at The Pioneer Theater.
Little Diggers at the Elizabethan Gardens
Join the Elizabethan Gardens with your preschooler at the Discovery Cottage to explore the outdoors through hands-on learning activities and nature play. Each Friday features a different theme, such as outdoor play, winter hibernation, popular pollinators, plants as food, and spring gardening. Sessions will include a story, activity or craft, and a light snack.
Keeper James Book Signing
Keeper James will be signing and personalizing copies of his book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. He will also share some teasers for the Volume II book sequel, which is scheduled for release about a year from now. To make this event even better, a wine and beer tasting will take place at the same time for adults 21 and older.
Saturday March 30th
Soundside Spring Market
The Soundside Spring Market is back! Come get a little sun, a little shine, and a little shopping on Easter weekend. The first ever Spring Market is on Saturday, March 30, from noon to 4 PM. There is a little something for everyone with over 50 local vendors, food trucks, a coffee truck, and jammin’ tunes. Plan to stop by! Plan to stop by and check it out!
Annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing
Bring the kids to the annual Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Easter Egg Hunt! Join Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head across the street from the Jockeys Ridge dunes for an outdoor egg hunt Saturday, March 30th starting at 10:30 AM. Take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Invite your friends and family to participate with special prizes included!
Eastertide in the Gardens
Hop into the Gardens! The beauty of spring at the Gardens sets the stage for this fun-filled family event. Children and families may follow a map of the Gardens’ paths to gather eggs at designated “egg stations” and enjoy contests, games and vendors on the Great Lawn. Tickets range in price depending on participant age.
Secotan Farmers Market
A producer-only farmers market in Wanchese featuring fresh produce, 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 North Carolina.
Sunday March 31st
No events.
Monday April 1st
Storytime at Manteo Library
Children ages 3 – 5 years old will enjoy Storytime with Ms. Tammy in the Manteo Library Meeting Room. Come Get Hooked on Books!
Hooked on Books Club (Kindergarten – 7th Graders)
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!
Tuesday April 2nd
2024 Dare County School Art Exhibition: Discover A World of Art
The talented students from K-12 Dare County schools will display their artwork. The show will feature an impressive variety of artistic mediums, including mixed media, paintings, graphic design, drawings, photography, and sculptures. The annual show gives students an opportunity to try new techniques and showcase what they have learned throughout the year.
Wednesday April 3rd
Toddler Storytime
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!
2024 Dare County School Art Exhibition: Discover A World of Art
Thursday April 4th
2024 Dare County School Art Exhibition: Discover A World of Art
Friday April 5th
First Friday Downtown Manteo Tradition
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.
Opening Reception for the Chicamacomico Shakes Exhibit
Local artists will display artwork made from an original 1911 Chicamacomico Cookhouse shake. All shakes are for sale at the exhibit, which honors the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Life Saving Service in North Carolina. The opening reception for the Chicamacomico Shakes Exhibit is from 6pm to 8pm. Visitors can see all of the amazing shakes and learn about the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station. The opening reception is during downtown Manteo’s First Friday festivities, and is free and open to the public.
Little Diggers at the Elizabethan Gardens
2024 Dare County School Art Exhibition: Discover A World of Art
Saturday April 6th
Chicamacomico Shakes Exhibit
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station and the Lifesaving Service on the North Carolina Coast, Dare County Arts Council and the Chicamacomico Historical Association have teamed up to host the second Chicamacomico Shakes Exhibit in April. Local artists will display artwork made from an original 1911 Chicamacomico Cookhouse shake. The Chicamacomico Shakes Exhibit will be on display in the Courtroom Gallery.
Sunday April 7th
No events.
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