Outer Banks, NC

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A Milestone Event: 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the U.S. Life-Saving Service on the N.C. Coast

It’s a big year for the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site in Rodanthe, and the site is celebrating this weekend, October 12 and 13. Commissioned on December 4, 1874, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is not only 150 years old this year, but also holds the distinction of being the first life-saving station commissioned in North Carolina. The historic site is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Life-Saving Service’s establishment on the North... Read More

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Sweet September on the Outer Banks

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 3:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Ride The Wind Surf Shop
Ocracoke
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 5:00 pm
Ride The Wind Surf Shop, Full Moon Kayak Tours
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo
Manteo
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30 pm
Stripers Bar and Grille Manteo, Singo
The Pioneer Theater
Manteo
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 7:00 pm
The Pioneer Theater, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Cigar & Bourbon Club
NouVines
Manteo
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
NouVines, Trivia Night
The Pioneer Theater
Manteo
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 7:00 pm
The Pioneer Theater, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Trivia Night
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Little Diggers
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Jennette's Pier
Nags Head
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 8:00 am
Jennette's Pier, N.C. Lions Club VIP Fishing Tournament
Island Farm
Manteo
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Island Farm, Pumpkin Patch Saturdays
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 3:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Explore to Learn Playgroup
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Little Diggers
Bluegrass Island Festival
Manteo
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Bluegrass Island Festival, 12th Annual Bluegrass Island Festival
Visit Ocracoke
Ocracoke
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 9:00 am
Visit Ocracoke, Ocracoke Working Watermen’s Festival
Island Farm
Manteo
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Island Farm, Pumpkin Patch Saturdays
Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Nags Head
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
Outer Banks Seafood Festival, Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Top Picks: Great Plates

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Jason's Restaurant
Ocracoke
Serving the visitors of Ocracoke for 22 years and counting. More info - Jason's Restaurant
Jason's Restaurant, Best Pizza on the Outer Banks
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant
Nags Head
Sautéed shrimp, Andouille sausage, peppers, onions, scallions over stone ground cheese grits More info - Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant, Shrimp & Grits (Very Spicy)
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Tuna seared rare with black peppercorns over wasabi slaw and soy dipping sauce. More info - Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, BLACK PEPPER SEARED RARE TUNA
Jason's Restaurant
Ocracoke
Homemade meatballs with marinara and provolone More info - Jason's Restaurant
Jason's Restaurant, Meatball Sub
Fat Crabs Rib Company Corolla NC Restaurant
Corolla
Smoked beef brisket, pork BBQ & chicken BBQ More info - Fat Crabs Rib Company Corolla NC Restaurant
Fat Crabs Rib Company Corolla NC Restaurant, Southern Sampler
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Askins Creek Store — The Avon BP
Avon
Soap is one of our specialties! Nanny's Udderly Smooth is our own brand of fine soaps handmade from all natural goat milk. Our... More info - Askins Creek Store — The Avon BP
Askins Creek Store — The Avon BP, Nanny's Udderly Smooth Soap
Kitty Hawk Kites
Avon, Corolla, Duck, Hatteras, Manteo, Nags Head, Ocracoke, Rodanthe
Whirligig Wind Spinners are an easy and fun way to add color and excitement to your garden, yard or patio. More info - Kitty Hawk Kites
Kitty Hawk Kites, Whirligigs
Ocean Air Sports
Avon
The Condor was created from feedback by our Shelta family who desired a sun hat style designed more for hot conditions and sun protection,... More info - Ocean Air Sports
Ocean Air Sports, Shelta Condor Light Silver Hat
Outer Banks Boarding Company
Nags Head
Style for the beach and beyond. You can get away with sandals at that classy dinner spot if they're the right sandals. These men'... More info - Outer Banks Boarding Company
Outer Banks Boarding Company, Reef Draftsmen Sandal Bronze Brown
Village Craftsmen
Ocracoke
Available in different designs and colors. More info - Village Craftsmen
Village Craftsmen, Ocracoke Shirts
TW’s Bait & Tackle
Kitty Hawk, Nags Head
Grab your next set of shades here. We carry brands like Oakley, Costa Del Mar, Maui Jim, and more! More info - TW’s Bait & Tackle
TW’s Bait & Tackle, Eyewear
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Hand-tied individual tea leaves with dried flowers forming a tea ball, which when placed in boiling water blooms into a floral display with... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Flora Tea
Nora's Wish
Rodanthe
Liven up your yard with some nautical or animal themed decorations! More info - Nora's Wish
Nora's Wish, Lawn Décor
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
Corolla, Duck, Nags Head, Rodanthe
Classic designs fused with modern Oakley technology. More info - Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
Kitty Hawk Surf Co., Oakley Sunglasses
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Have your morning coffee in style with this mug featuring the Elizabethan Garden logo. More info - Elizabethan Gardens
Elizabethan Gardens, Elizabethan Gardens Ceramic Coffee Cup
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