Outer Banks, NC

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It's Time to Buy Tickets for OBX Spring and Summer Events

Spring has finally arrived, and that means we're all ready to get out of the house and do things. And things are coming up. If you're excited about getting out and socializing, there's plenty to do on the Outer Banks this spring.  Some events require tickets are so popular that purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. Here are some of the events that should be on your ticket-buying radar. Photo: Tickets for food and wine events at OBX Taste of the Beach are... Read More

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the Outer...

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Show the Outer Banks National Parks Some Love...

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Dive into Outer Banks History at These Museum...

Beyond the beaches, watersports and great outdoors, the Outer Banks is well known for its history. From... Read More

Explore the Important History of the Pea Isla...

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Take the OBX Polar Plunge for a Good Cause an...

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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NouVines
Manteo
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
NouVines, Saunders, Kelly & the Other Guy
The Pioneer Theater
Manteo
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 7:00 pm
The Pioneer Theater, Cash Unchained: Ultimate Johnny Cash Experience
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Acoustic Sunday with Jonas Heard
McGrath's Burger Shack
Nags Head
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
McGrath's Burger Shack, Open Mic Night
McGrath's Burger Shack
Nags Head
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 6:00 pm
McGrath's Burger Shack, Trivia Night
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Trivia Wednesday
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub
Avon
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 6:00 pm
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Monthly Wine Dinner
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill, Live Music
NouVines
Manteo
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 6:30 pm
NouVines, Trivia Night
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Manteo
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar, Friday Night Flights
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Duck Town Park
Duck
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Duck Town Park
Duck
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Duck Town Park
Duck
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Duck Town Park
Duck
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Ocracoke Alive
Ocracoke
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Ocracoke Alive, Ukulele & Guitar with Lou Castro
Duck Town Park
Duck
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Explore to Learn Playgroup (Manteo)
Top Picks: Great Plates

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Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Duck
Old Bay spiked crab stock laced with sherry, jumbo lump crab & cream finished with fried saltines. More info - Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails, Creamy Crab Soup
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Kitty Hawk
Fresh herb panko crusted Scottish salmon flat iron grilled served on garam masala chole (chickpeas & potato) finished with a yogurt... More info - NC Coast Grill & Bar
NC Coast Grill & Bar, Punjabi Salmon
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Manteo
Multigrain toast, avocado smash, easy eggs, lemon arugula salad, chili oil More info - Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar, Firetender Avocado Toast
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Change it up and try up to four of our different beers or seltzers. More info - Whalehead Brewery
Whalehead Brewery, Beer Flights
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
Oceanas Bistro
Avon
Sautee in a white wine creamy garlic sauce served with grilled bread More info - Oceanas Bistro
Oceanas Bistro, Pei Mussels
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Corolla
Slow Roasted NC Style Pork with House Baked Mac & Cheese Topped with Fried Pickled Red Onions, Scallions and Garlic Bread Crumbs More info - Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill, Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Outer Banks Boil Company
Avon, Corolla, Kitty Hawk
Our ‘CRAB POT” includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, authentic andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered... More info - Outer Banks Boil Company
Outer Banks Boil Company, The Crab Pot
Outland Seafood
Manns Harbor
Salty goodness from North Carolina and Virginia. By the dozen, half bushel, full bushel, or pint. Seasonal availability. More info - Outland Seafood
Outland Seafood, Oysters
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Nags Head
All Lucious Lump, Broiled. No filler. Your choice of 2 sides. More info - Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering, Kelly’s World Famous Crab Cakes
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Outer Banks Boarding Company
Nags Head
COTTON JACQUARD 400GSM. 100% COTTON. Zipper closure. Woven. H:420mm W:570mm D:180mm. 40L. Cotton webbing. Large main section. Woven flag... More info - Outer Banks Boarding Company
Outer Banks Boarding Company, Rip Curl Mixed Jacquard 40L Tote
TRiO Restaurant & Market
Kitty Hawk
You can always add some color to your dinner with our world market selections. More info - TRiO Restaurant & Market
TRiO Restaurant & Market, Organic Pasta
Cotton Gin
Corolla, Duck, Nags Head
Xtratuf boots are the best way to prepare for any outdoor adventure. Find them at The Cotton Gin! More info - Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin, Xtratuf Boots
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Hatteras
Local and hand crafted pottery in matching sets or individual pieces. More info - Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn, Pottery
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 Tops
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Create your own custom license plate signs. More info - Absolutely Outer Banks
Absolutely Outer Banks, Custom License Plate Date
Ocracoke Variety Store
Ocracoke
Ocracoke Variety Store, Ocracoke Stickers
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
Corolla
What's vacation without a souvenir tee? Get your ultra comfy OBX Bait & Tackle t-shirt here. More info - OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks, Souvenir T-Shirts
Breeze Thru Avon
Avon
Choose from our large selection of beers and keg sizes. Reserve yours today! More info - Breeze Thru Avon
Breeze Thru Avon, Kegs
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