Outer Banks, NC

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All for the Kids: KidsFest and Artrageous Kids Art Festival

Two of the Outer Banks’ most-loved kid-centered events are coming up this week. If you have little people in your life to entertain, make plans for KidsFest on Friday in Manteo and Artrageous on Saturday in Nags Head. KidsFest Friday, May 10 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo KidsFest, now in its 15th year, is a morning of play just for kids ages 0 to 5. Roanoke Island Festival Park’s grand lawn transforms into a playground with more than 50... Read More

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Outer Banks Lighthouse Climbing Guide 2024

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Trivia
Mulligan's Grille
Nags Head
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Mulligan's Grille, Trivia Night
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo
Manteo
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:30 pm
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo, Singo
Duck Town Park
Duck
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Duck Town Park, Nature on the Boardwalk
The Pioneer Theater
Manteo
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 7:00 pm
The Pioneer Theater, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
The Inn on Pamlico Sound | Cafe Pamlico
Buxton
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Inn on Pamlico Sound | Cafe Pamlico, Rory Kelleher Live
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Suncatcher Resin Workshop
NouVines
Manteo
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
NouVines, Trivia Night
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub
Avon
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Live Music with Kim Kalman
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sandtrap Tavern, FNF: Friday Night Fun
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Duck Town Park
Duck
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Duck Town Park, Nature on the Boardwalk
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 10:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills, Candle Pouring & Scent Mixology Workshop
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Suncatcher Resin Workshop
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Elizabethan Gardens, Volunteer Days
Oceans East Bait & Tackle Nags Head
Nags Head
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 9:00 am
Oceans East Bait & Tackle Nags Head, Oceans East Cobia Tournament
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Children and Youth Partnership, 15th Annual KidsFest
Visit Ocracoke
Ocracoke
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 11:00 am
Visit Ocracoke, British Cemetery Ceremony
OBX Events
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
OBX Events, Annual Nags Head Woods 5K
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sandtrap Tavern, FNF: Friday Night Fun
Top Picks: Great Plates

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White's Shopping Center
Manns Harbor
Make sure to check our Facebook page to see what daily desserts are being served. More info - White's Shopping Center
White's Shopping Center, Homemade Desserts
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Our bourbon, fresh squeezed lemon juice, house made honey simple syrup, finished with an edible gold dust, make this cocktail a beautiful... More info - Buffalo City Distillery
Buffalo City Distillery, Gold Rush
Owens' Restaurant
Kill Devil Hills
Two lightly poached eggs atop an English muffin finished with silky hollandaise, fresh lobster, wilted spinach and a side More info - Owens' Restaurant
Owens' Restaurant, Lobster Benny
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Kitty Hawk
Red wine glazed scallops, shrimp & lobster over shitake laced pasta with a touch of cream and ricotta cheese to finish More info - NC Coast Grill & Bar
NC Coast Grill & Bar, Seafood Trinity
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant Kitty Hawk, Ceviche
The Breeze Nightclub & Bar
Ocracoke
Our spin on the most classic of classics. More info - The Breeze Nightclub & Bar
The Breeze Nightclub & Bar, Bloody Mary
Sorella's Pizza & Pasta
Ocracoke
Olive oil base, sausage, roma tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers and mozzarella, topped with pesto swirl More info - Sorella's Pizza & Pasta
Sorella's Pizza & Pasta, Green Head
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo
Manteo
Fettuccine tossed in a homemade Alfredo sauce with tomatoes and scallions and garlic bread stick. More info - Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo, Alfredo Pasta
Dare Devil's Pizzeria
Kill Devil Hills
Includes one stuffing. More info - Dare Devil's Pizzeria
Dare Devil's Pizzeria, Create Your Own Stromboli
TRiO Restaurant & Market
Kitty Hawk
Cheesemonger's choice of rotating artisan cheeses with accompaniments More info - TRiO Restaurant & Market
TRiO Restaurant & Market, Cheese Board
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Outer Banks Boarding Company
Nags Head
Vans The Classic Slip-On has a low profile, slip-on canvas upper with all-over checker print, elastic side accents, Vans flag label and... More info - Outer Banks Boarding Company
Outer Banks Boarding Company, Vans Checkerboard Slip-Ons Black/ Off White
Cotton Gin
Corolla, Duck, Jarvisburg, Nags Head
Stay warm with this comfy Outer Banks sweater. More info - Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin, Outer Banks Sweater
Birthday Suits
Corolla, Duck, Kill Devil Hills
We always carry a wide variety of flannels in numerous brands and sizes. More info - Birthday Suits
Birthday Suits, Men's Flannel Shirts
Village Craftsmen
Ocracoke
Sizes are about 9” in diameter and 24” long. More info - Village Craftsmen
Village Craftsmen, Jellyfish Chandeliers
Buxton Village Books
Buxton
A collection of what local photographer Roy Edlund calls "mostly good". It's actually all quite good and a lovely depiction... More info - Buxton Village Books
Buxton Village Books, One Hundred Photographs
Outland Seafood
Manns Harbor
We carry heavy duty nets for the adventurous individuals who want to catch their own seafood. More info - Outland Seafood
Outland Seafood, Fishing Nets
Salty Burns
Kill Devil Hills
Show your special someone how much you love them with a laser engraved sign! More info - Salty Burns
Salty Burns, Custom Engraved Wood Art
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Basically we will get all the items together for you to have the perfect tea party at home! We have a disposable carafe that can serve... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Tea Party To Go
Kitty Hawk Kites
Avon, Corolla, Duck, Hatteras, Manteo, Nags Head, Ocracoke, Rodanthe
Great fit for any garden and pocketbook, these cute piggy Spinners are totally adorable. More info - Kitty Hawk Kites
Kitty Hawk Kites, Pig Petite Wind Spinner
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Double-lid basket with service for two, roll-up flatware pouch, coupon for 2 iced/Hot Teas, Coupon for 1 box of cookies, Blanket, and... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Stargazing Kit - Piccadilly
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