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ONGOING EVENTS
74th Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
May 27-August 20
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island
Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Paul Green, The Lost Colony tells the story of 117 men, women and children who vanished without a trace more than 400 years ago, Monday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Children 12 and under $10.00, Group rates for 10 or more. Complete the experience with a Waterside Sunset Picnic and pre-show Backstage Tour at 7 p.m. Reservations required. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
June 1-August 31
158 Surf & Skate’s Shred Camp
Local and visiting kids can spend 3 days in a competitive yet fun atmosphere with advanced tricks. Learn and take full advantage of an experienced skim and skate instructor! Beginners are always welcome and will learn in a controlled and safe environment with others campeez ready to vocal tons of support and encouragement. Each campee gets a tee and other various 158 shop items. Special Awards are present to “most improved” and “best attitude.” (252) 255-1581.
shop@158surfandskate.com www.surf&skate.com
June through Labor Day Week
Yappy Hours at Outer Barks
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30. For spring and fall schedule, please call for details. Outer Barks is located at Scarborough Lane Shoppes, Duck, NC.
(252) 261-6279. www.outerbarks.com
June 6-September 30
Elizabethan Gardens’ Behind the Scenes Tour
Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.This is a 45-minute walking tour to see how we make our gardens grow! (252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
December, Tuesdays through Saturdays
WinterLights at the Elizabethan Gardens
Check the website for Schedule and Details.
(252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
JUNE
June 23-August 11
Duck Summer Music Series
Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early evening concert on the town green. The concerts are free. (252) 255-1286 or www.townofduck.com
June 29-July 1
Outer Banks Sandsculpture Festival
Fun events, raffles, and entertainment all day long at Kitty Hawk Surf Company at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing shopping center across from Jockey’s Ridge MP 12 1/2 in Nags Head, (252) 441-6800. This is a benefit for the prevention of skin cancer. 1-877-FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or
email events@kittyhawk.com.
JULY
June 6-September 30
Elizabethan Gardens’ Behind the Scenes Tour
See “Ongoing Events” for more information.
AUGUST
June 6-September 30
Elizabethan Gardens’ Behind the Scenes Tour
See “Ongoing Events” for more information.
August 1-31
Boxes, Furniture and Paintings by Russel Turner
Reception: Aug 7, 2-4 p.m. Art Gallery. Russel Turner appreciates found objects and puts them together in boxes to create personal stories about music, people, philosophy and more. He also paints symbolic works that speak to his unique vision of life. Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. (252) 475-1500 or
www.roanokeisland.com
August 1-31
158 Surf & Skate’s Shred Camp
See ongoing events for more info or contact us at: (252) 255-1581. shop@158surfandskate.com. www.surf&skate.com.
August 3-4
The Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild
At the Cape Hatteras Secondary School on Route 12 in Buxton, NC.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Food and a scholarship raffle.
For more information call Charlotte at (252) 441-1850.
August 3-4, 10-11
Pirates! A Boy at Sea
Jim is mad at his parents and has locked himself in his room. The next thing you know a pirate captain has magically appeared and kidnaps him! Join us for an hour of family fun performed at the indoor, air-conditioned Gazebo Theatre. The Lost Colony, (252) 473-3414 or visit www.thelostcolony.org.
August 11
Kitty Hawk Kites Watermelon Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites (MP 12.5), Nags Head. Summer bash with a homegrown, backyard feel. Family entertainment, seed spitting contests, a dunk tank, huge inflatables (moon bounces, obstacle course, and others), and, of course, watermelons! All proceeds to the local Wright Flight Foundation 1-877-FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com.
August 13-14
22nd Alice Kelly Billfish Tournament
Registration is Aug. 13 and fishing is Aug. 14. www.fishpiratescove.com.
August 15-19
28th Annual Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament
Registration is Aug. 15 and fishing is Aug. 16-19.
www.fishpiratescove.com.
August 17
Scratch & Sniff Garden—
Gardening Workshop for Children
At the Elizabethan Gardens. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Children 6-12 years old will delight in this 2-hour weekly mini-camp held every Wednesday in June and July, from 10 am-12 noon. Little gardeners will enjoy an exploration walk where campers sniff a 16th-century herb garden, take a stroll along the fragrance walk and scratch and feel such plants as lambs ear and lemon verbena. (252) 473-3234.
www.elizabethangardens.org
August 17-18
New World Festival of the Arts
On the waterfront in downtown Manteo. Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A juried exhibition featuring 80 selected artists from Vermont to Florida exhibiting and selling their works of fine art and fine crafts on the Manteo Waterfront.
(252) 473-2838 or edward@outerbankschristmas.com
August 18
Virginia Dare Faire
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Celebrate Virginia Dare’s 424th birthday at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. For tickets and information: (252) 473-3414 or www.thelostcolony.org
August 18
The Lost Colony Virginia Dare Anniversary Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8:30 p.m. This traditional anniversary performance is held on the birthday of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. Tickets and event info: (252) 473-3414 or
www.thelostcolony.org
August 19
Virginia Dare’s Birthday & Plant Sale
At the Elizabethan Gardens. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This day we will honor Virginia Dare with a special discounted rate to The Gardens. We will also be hosting a plant sale with 25% off on selected plants.
(252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
August 25-28
10th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic “Old Station” public bath house in Kitty Hawk. www.outerbanksrelieffoundation.com
August 27
12th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Ocean Games &
Surf Kayak Competition
Ramada Plaza (Mile Post 9.5), Kill Devil Hills. Spectators can enjoy a surf kayak competition and participate in sandcastle competition. Kite and toy demonstrations, and trial runs in the newest kayaks and paddleboards offered! Try kayaks and paddleboards for free at this great event! 1-877-FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com.
SEPTEMBER
June 6-September 30
Elizabethan Gardens’ Behind the Scenes Tour
See “Ongoing Events” for more information.
September 3-29
The Art of David Eichenberger
Reception: Sept. 4, 2-4 p.m. Art Gallery. David Eichenberger is a Raleigh artist who paints highly unusual fantasy works that blend nature and figures. His illustrative work has a storytelling feel that’s driven by excellent drafting skills. Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. (252) 475-1500 or www.roanokeisland.com
September 10-11
Outer Banks Triathlon
Event features half, olympic and sprint distance races through a unique coastal setting. obxmarathon.com.
September 15-18
Outer Banks Pirate Festival
A four day event with community events happening all over the Outer Banks. Enjoy spending time with pirates at local restaurants including Pamlico Jack’s . On Saturday at the Kitty Hawk Kites Store, MP 12.5, Nags Head, you’ll see that the Pirates have set up an encampment! Become a real pirate by learning how to master pirate games, use pirate weapons, talk like a pirate and more. 1-877-FLY-THIS,
(252) 441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com.
September 17
Host the Perfect Garden Party
Workshop for Adults. Noon-2 p.m. Join us at the Elizabethan Gardens to learn how to design, host and survive the perfect garden party without spending a fortune. Workshop includes delicious recipes using The Elizabethan Gardens herbs and a dessert tasting. Tasting includes chocolate mint cake, lemon balm tea and other surprises.
(252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
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OCTOBER
October 1-2
Artrageous Art Extravaganza
Celebration of the arts, and largest fundraising event for the Dare
County Arts Council. Join us for an Artrageous Day, Saturday, Oct. 1st,
10 a.m.-3 p.m. with lots of arts related activities for kids and adults.
For more information, please call (252) 473-5558 or see Dare County
Arts Council’s website at darearts.org.
October 2-31
Art of the Costume—Joan Brumbach, Nancy Harvey, Genna Miles
Reception: Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m. Art Gallery. Joan Brumbach has designed
costumes for the Lost Colony, Elizabeth R and the Virginia Lottery. Her
work has brought to life history-based stories and fantasies. Nancy
Harvey is a skilled designer and innovator who appreciates the art of
the mask. Genna Miles crochets art hats that are graced with found
objects. Each hat tells a story about anything from food to music.
Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sat.
(252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
October 8-9
25th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Wright Brothers Memorial (MP 8), Kill Devil Hills, presented by Kitty
Hawk Kites. This competitive fly is on the Eastern League Circuit for
sport kite flying and is also sanctioned by the American Kiting
Association. Workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids.
Graceful kite ballet competitions set to music, and fast paced team
flying that blends both kite control and speed. 1-877-FLY-THIS,
252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com.
October 8-9
Our Big Fall Clearance Sale at the Elizabethan Gardens
9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day! 30-50% discounts on many varieties of perennials, shrubs, ornamentals, grasses and trees.
(252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
October 9
5th Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Park. 11 a.m. Rain or shine. Attendees are welcome to bring
chairs, coolers, blankets and pets. The festival is free. duckjazz.com.
October 12
Teacup Quilters Trunk Show
Art Gallery. The Teacup Quilters join regional quilters in exhibiting
and discussing their quilt creations. Roanoke Island Festival Park.
(252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com
October 21-24
Soaring 100
The international centennial celebration of Orville Wright’s 1911 world
record glider flight that gave birth to modern soaring. soaring100.com
October 22
Autumn Finale with Brent Health
Workshop for Adults. 12 noon-2 p.m. at the Elizabethan Gardens. Autumn
Finale with Fall Flowering Bulbs—We’ll guide you through the process of
adding interesting, new colors to your garden that will change it from a
“waning garden” to a colorful, end of the season gala! For more
information: (252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org.
October 27
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Crazy
costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and
yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are
limited. (800) 832-3474, (252) 473-3494 or www.ncaquariums.com
October 29
Harvest HayDay at the Elizabethan Gardens
Family and Educational Event. This festive, fall event combines all the
colors, flavors and fun of fall. Fun, food and festivities await you.
Meet your old neighbors and meet new friends on The Great Lawn. Stuff a
scarecrow and learn at our educational stations. Hot cider, pumpkin pie
and bonfires are sure to warm your heart. We will also crown Miss Mum
and The Chrysanthemum King this year (for children 6 and under. For more
information: (252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
October 29
Harvest Hoedown! Diamonds and Denim at the Elizabeth Gardens
Fall Evening Adult Fund Raising Event for The Elizabethan Gardens. Enjoy
the flavor and fun of fall with Harvest Hoedown. Wear your blue jeans
with your diamonds and have a good old fashion hoedown with dancing,
food and seasonal harvest fun like hay rides and dancing. Enjoy the
harvest moon as well as a silent and live auction. (252) 473-3234.
www.elizabethangardens.org
NOVEMBER
November 4-29
Art, Automata and Christmas Clocks by Michael Davis
Reception: Nov. 6, 2-4 p.m. Art Gallery. Michael Davis handcrafts
three-dimensional fantasy scenes from illustration board. These
compositions combining architectural detail, people and objects are ripe
for imaginative journeys. He also handcrafts one-of-a-kind Christmas
clocks and Automata. Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon.-Fri.,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. (252) 475-1500 or
www.roanokeisland.com
November 12
Outer Banks Jewelry Expo
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art Gallery. Local and regional designers showcase a
wide variety of their jewelry and metal work in this expo.
Demonstrations included. Roanoke Island Festival Park.
(252) 475-1500
or www.roanokeisland.com
November 13
Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon
www.obxmarathon.com.
November 19
14th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament
sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com
November 19
Shady Lady’s Bulb Garden by Brent Health
At the Elizabethan Gardens. Noon-2 p.m. If you are enjoying the myriad
benefits of lovely trees that help to keep your house cool in
the
summer and warmer in the winter, but long for some color,
do not
despair. (252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
November 25-26
Hangin’ With Santa
Kitty Hawk Kites (MP12.5), Nags Head. Children can have their free photo
taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider Friday and Saturday,
set up at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head. This event is free! Friday 10
a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat 1 p.m.-6 p.m. 1-877-FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or
email events@kittyhawk.com.
November 25-26
Craft Show—The Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild
Cape Hatteras Secondary School on Route 12 in Buxton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. For more information call
Charlotte at (252) 441-1850.
November 26
Kites with Lights
Jockey’s Ridge State Park (MP 12.5), Nags Head. Watch the night sky
magically transform as kites with lights glow in the sky atop Jockey’s
Ridge State Park. Join us for hot apple cider and cookies beginning 4
p.m. 1-877-FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com.
DECEMBER
Tues.-Sat. through December
WinterLights at the Elizabethan Gardens.
Check the website for Schedule and Details.
(252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
December 3
The Elizabethan Garden’s Illuminations
WinterLights Kickoff Event
6 p.m. VIP Event. (252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
December 3-22
Art and Spirit: Sacred Works by Sixty Artists
Reception: Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. Art Gallery. Local and regional artists
present two- and three-dimensional work that tells the story of their
personal sense of spirituality. Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. (252) 475-1500 or
roanokeisland.com
December 5
Pictures with Santa Paws
Fundraiser for Friends of Pooh Canine and Feline Cancer Foundation. Call
Outer Barks to register at (252) 261-6279. Photos by
appointment only.
December 16
Dinner with Santa at the Elizabethan Gardens
Family Event. (252) 473-3234. www.elizabethangardens.org
December 17
108th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight
Wright Brothers National Memorial. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gather at the exact
site at the exact time as the historic flight to remember, reflect and
celebrate this milestone. The daylong anniversary tribute will be held
at the site of Wright’s first flight. For more information:
outerbanks.org.
December 21
Children’s Craft Day at the Elizabethan Gardens
Children’s Craft Workshop. (252) 473-3234.
www.elizabethangardens.orgc
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