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First Friday Vendor Market at Pioneer Theater Garden
First Friday Vendor Market at Pioneer Theater Garden
Enjoy an evening under the string lights during the First Friday Vendor Market at the historic Pioneer Theater Garden in downtown Manteo. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., the open-air market features local artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, a beer and wine bar, and live loc...
Holiday Star Party & Food Drive
Holiday Star Party & Food Drive
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m. Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Visitor Center parking area and Community Room, 300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head Cost: No admission fee listed; food and hygiene donations encouraged. Spend an evening ex...
First Fridays in Downtown Manteo
First Fridays in Downtown Manteo
Friday, March 6, kicks off the 2026 First Friday season in downtown Manteo. We will have Joe Mapp playing live music on the front porch of the Gallery starting at 6:00 pm. There will also be live music by The Conch Shells at Poor Richard's, The Bar Cats Duo at NouVin...
Outer Banks Marathon Weekend
Outer Banks Marathon Weekend
Dates: Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026 Locations: Race expo at Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront; Saturday races at Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills; Sunday races at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo Cost: Race registration fees vary...
Secotan Fall Markets
Secotan Fall Markets
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...
Corolla Wild Horse Fund Fall Open House
Corolla Wild Horse Fund Fall Open House
Meet some of the Outer Banks’ most remarkable residents during a special morning at the Corolla Wild Horse Fund’s rescue farm. Take a walking tour to see rescued Banker horses, talk with their caretakers, and learn about the work that goes into protecting this treas...