Outer Banks Calendar of Events
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| Roanoke Island Festival Park Events | |
| 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | Call (252) 475-1506 or (252) 475-1500 |
| Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina, is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and help them experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlement site, Roanoke Adventure Museum and see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the year in our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. The on-site Art Gallery, fossil pit, Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center and marsh-side boardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit them online at roanokeisland.com | |
| The Outer Banks Music Showcase | |
| 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | Call (252) 261-7505 |
| The all new 2010 Regular Season Show plays every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:30pm! The ALL LIVE music variety show for the whole family! Everything from The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show to The Elvis Tribute Show and The Showcase Magic & Comedy Show. For more information visit www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
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| OBXtreme Magic and Mad Jack Comedy | |
| 01/02/2010 to 12/31/2010 | Call (252) 489-9219 |
| For out-of-the-ordinary entertainment, try to catch one of these amazing magic and comedy shows staged by world-renowned magicians Clive Allen & Tracy. OBXtreme Magic is the family-friendly version of the show, and you can catch it most Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, with special shows at the Outer Banks Music Showcase in Kitty Hawk and Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. The magicians also hold children’s magic camps at The Whalehead Club in Corolla on Tuesdays throughout the summer. The show goes to a new level after dark, when the Mad Jack Comedy show features R-rated comedy, magic and bizarre side-show stunts, and they caution that this show is not for the easily offended. Mad Jack Comedy shows are held at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head on Tuesdays and at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk on Wednesdays. | |
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| REAL Kite Camps | |
| 03/23/2010 to 11/21/2010 | Contact REAL Events at (866)REAL KITE |
| If you are thinking of becoming a kiteboarder or advancing your current skills, REAL Kite Camps are your ticket to accelerated, safe and progressive instruction!! | |
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| First Friday on Roanoke Island | |
| 04/02/2010 to 12/17/2010 | Contact www.firstfriday-roanokeisland.co |
| 6pm - 8pm. Every first Friday of the month, downtown historic Manteo comes alive with music, street performances, extended business hours, gallery art events and much more. Activities for all ages including arts and crafts, rock-wall climbing, folk music and much more.
Make a day of it on Roanoke Island by visiting our attractions, shops, and art galleries. Enjoy diverse recreational activities for all ages. Then, join us downtown for our First Friday celebration and finish the day with a delicious food and drink experience. Sponsored by The Roanoke Island Business Association. | |
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| Morning Exercises on the Duck Town Green | |
| 05/03/2010 to 09/30/2010 | Call 252-255-1286 |
| A Basic Yoga/Deep Stretch class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. from May 3 through September 27. This class will be led by an instructor from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel and water.
Tai Chi will be held on the Duck Town Green on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 4 through September 28. Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions and incorporates slow, graceful movements to increase strength and flexibility, and improves balance and circulation. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates is the instructor. Participants should bring water. Thursdays – “Fit and Flexible,” a beginning Pilates class, will be held from April 2 through October 15 and will be taught by Patti Waller of Turning Point Fitness. Fit and Flexible” a beginning Pilates class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 6 through September 30. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel for the class. Patti Waller of Turning Point Fitness is the instructor. For more info visit http://www.townofduck.com. | |
| OBX Daredevils Baseball | |
| 05/26/2010 to 08/10/2010 | Call 252-441-0600 |
| Last week in May - First 2 weeks in August. Games start at 7pm.
OBX Daredevils Baseball For more info visit www.obxdaredevils.com | |
| The Lost Colony | |
| 05/28/2010 to 08/20/2010 | Call For tickets: (252) 473-3414 |
| America’s #1 outdoor drama is the perfect pinnacle to your Outer Banks experience! See this compelling unsolved mystery of America’s beginnings and other productions at Waterside Theatre in Manteo. The production features music, dance, drama, riveting action, and special effects with lavish costumes and sets performed nightly, Mon.-Sat. at 8 p.m. Meet the cast for autographs and photos after the production. Children 11 and under are free on Mon. & Fri. and half price on Sat. with a paying adult.
More than just a play, The Lost Colony brings you eight different productions of the same high-quality that brings folks back again and again to Waterside Theatre. www.thelostcolony.org | |
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| Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum | |
| 06/01/2010 to 08/31/2010 | Call 252-987-1552 |
| SUMMER (June, July & August) PROGRAMS
All Programs FREE with Regular Site Admission Fee. All Begin 2:00 PM All Programs are Outdoors thus Weather Dependent MONDAYS: NIGHTS IN RODANTHE MOVIE — BEHIND THE SCENES TUESDAYS: AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN HEROES WEDNESDAYS: THE REAL TAFFY OF TORPEDO JUNCTION THURSDAYS: BEACH APPARATUS DRILL FRIDAYS: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE “LOST COLONY”? 23645 NC Highway 12, or Milepost 39 ½ , village of Rodanthe on Hatteras Island (30 min. south from Nags Head or north from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse) | |
| 2010 Red Wolf Howling | |
| 06/09/2010 to 12/11/2010 | Contact www.redwolves.com at 252.796.5600 |
| Join the Red Wolf Coalition and staff from Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for an evening of howling good fun! Come join us for the chance to hear the howl of a red wolf and learn more about this endangered species. Registration is required. Visit www.redwolves.com or call 252.796.5600.
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| Summer Children’s Performance Series at Roanoke Island Festival | |
| 06/23/2010 to 07/31/2010 | Call (252)475-1500 |
| The Summer Children’s Performance Series features world-class entertainment for all ages, but it’s especially geared to children. The performers delight and excite young audiences, and the series is very popular so arrive early to ensure a seat. The series is held in the Film Theatre at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday from June 24 through July 31. Admission is included in the Park’s general admission ticket price and is free for Friends of the Elizabeth II.
June 23-26 Tarradiddle Players present The Comedia Alladin June 30-July 3 Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band July 7-10 Kinobe Soul Beat Africa July 14-17 Magic Show July 21-24 Cello Man July 28-31 Rumragger Pirate Show with Molasses Creek | |
| Town of Duck Summer Music Series | |
| 06/29/2010 to 08/05/2010 | Contact www.townofduck.com/events |
| This popular evening concert series returns for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5. The current schedule of performances is:
Tuesday, June 29– Aquarium (Rock) Thursday, July 1– Old Enough to Know Better (Dance/Rock) Tuesday, July 6–Watson and Calhoun (Acoustic Rock) Thursday, July 8– Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass) Tuesday, July 13– Connected (Jazz) Thursday, July 15– Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock) Tuesday, July 20– The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues) Thursday, July 22–Laura Martier (Jazz) Tuesday, July 27– Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana) Thursday, July 29– The Crowd (Rock/Pop) Tuesday, August 3– The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll) Thursday, August 5–The Rajun Cajuns (New Orleans Style Dance/Rock) | |
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| Backstage Tours - The Lost Colony | |
| 07/01/2010 to 07/31/2010 | Call For tickets: (252) 473-3414 |
| Attend this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how theatrical magic is created at Waterside Theatre. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed into several scenes right before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held nightly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required. | |
| Summer Concert Series on the Lawn | |
| 07/01/2010 to 08/31/2010 | Call (252)453-9040 |
| Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy local musicians performing on the historic Whalehead Club front porch. Bring your beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! No alcohol permitted to be brought into the park. Wine and snack concessions available. Leashed pets welcome. Admission and parking are free. | |
| Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals | |
| 07/01/2010 to 09/30/2010 | Call (252)453-9040 |
| Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of the Whalehead Club. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and around the world; keep your souvenir glass; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children are also welcome at no charge. Bring your pets on a leash. Parking is free. | |
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| Virginia Dare Faire | |
| 08/18/2010 to 08/18/2010 | Contact The Lost Colony at (252) 473-2127 |
| Celebrate Virginia Dare’s 423rd birthday at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Attend a full day of free activities for the family that include make and take crafts; games; entertainment; activities; free cake and ice cream.
Reserve your seats early for the evening performance of The Lost Colony that cameos infant actors as baby Virginia—ticket charges apply. For tickets: 252-473-3414 or thelostcolony.org | |
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| Whalehead Club “Arts in the Park” | |
| 09/01/2010 to 09/02/2010 | |
| Wednesday from 10 am to 7 pm / Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm
Enjoy this outdoor art and gift show on the banks of the Currituck Sound. This festival features the talents of artists showcasing a variety of media and quality gifts. Plus musical entertainment, local food concessions, art auction, and children's activities! Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested. Visit http://www.whaleheadclub.org/eve for more info. | |
| Blackbeard - 55 miles of adventure racing | |
| 09/18/2010 to 09/18/2010 | |
| USARA Points Series Race. The 5th running of the Black Beard will consist of
•25 miles of mountain biking, •8 miles of coasteering (non technical running along the coast), to following the coastline by running on shore, swimming (less than 100 meters) or wading as needed •7-8 miles of orienteering, •8-10 mile ocean kayak (on the sound), •80' rappel off of the hotel roof (optional with time penalty) http://americanadventuresports.com/blackbeard.htm | |
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| Currituck Heritage Day | |
| 10/03/2010 to 10/03/2010 | |
| Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm
You are invited to a huge lawn party on the grounds of the Whalehead Club to experience the best of Currituck County’s cultural heritage with food and fun for all. Show off your talents on the main stage in “Currituck Idol!” Enjoy the award-winning CCHS Marching Knights, antique cars, kite flying demos, children’s activities, and local arts & crafts booths - call to reserve your booth space now! This is a family friendly event. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Admission and Parking are free. For more information visit http://www.whaleheadclub.org/events.php | |
| 4rd Annual Duck Jazz Festival | |
| 10/10/2010 to 10/10/2010 | Call (252) 255-1286 |
| Duck’s Fourth Annual Jazz Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to dusk on the Duck Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event!
The event is free and open to the public. http://www.townofduck.com/jazzfestival.htm for more information | |
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| 14th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival | |
| 11/09/2010 to 11/14/2010 | Contact WOW@fws.gov at 252-216-WING(9464) |
| Annually in November, all the stops are pulled out for folks who come from across the country to participate in the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival. The six day event celebrates the natural wonders of the area and offers many opportunities to explore and discover the richness of the region’s environment. | |
| 15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot | |
| 11/25/2010 to 11/25/2010 | |
| Duck's favorite footrace is a non-sanctioned 5K Run/Walk open to participants of all ages and abilities! Winner gets a pumpkin pie!
Registration opens September 7th on ACTIVE.COM. Event capacity limited to 600 (sold out in 6 days in 2009). | |
| Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show | |
| 11/26/2010 to 11/27/2010 | Contact Sue at (252) 995-4673 |
| Cape Hatteras Elementary School. 10am - 4pm each day. Free admission, food, and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. | |
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| 13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo | |
| 12/03/2010 to 12/04/2010 | Contact Manteo Rotary Club at (252) 473-6644 |
| Outdoor Pavilion, Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com
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