Outer Banks, NC

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Take the OBX Polar Plunge for a Good Cause and Your Health

It's time to take the plunge! On Saturday, February 15, hundreds of people will gather for the OBX Polar Plunge, part of a huge statewide effort to cold plunge to benefit Special Olympics NC. The Polar Plunge is a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics NC by jumping or running into a cold body of water in the middle of winter. The funds raised provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership... Read More

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We're Excited About Two Big Author Event...

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Hooray! An Outer Banks Snow Day!

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Winter on the Outer Banks is Not Boring

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A New Chapter in Summer Live Music: Live From...

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Top Picks
Top Picks: Nightlife

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Happy Otter Hour
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Whalehead Brewery, Trivia Night
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill, Live Music
NouVines
Manteo
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 6:30 pm
NouVines, Trivia Night
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Karaoke Night
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Trivia Night
Children and Youth Partnership
Nags Head
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Block Play Extravaganza 2025
Dare County Arts Council
Manteo
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dare County Arts Council, 47th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
Children and Youth Partnership
Nags Head
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Block Play Extravaganza 2025
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Manteo
Friday, February 21, 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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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Happy Otter Hour
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm
Elizabethan Gardens, Camellia Tours
Artsy Octopus
Nags Head
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Artsy Octopus, Resin Art Class
Duck Town Park
Duck
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Children and Youth Partnership
Nags Head
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Block Play Extravaganza 2025
Dare County Arts Council
Manteo
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dare County Arts Council, 47th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
Children and Youth Partnership
Nags Head
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 10:45 am to 11:45 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Block Play Extravaganza 2025
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Behind the Scenes: Shark Feeding
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 3:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Shark Exhibit Tour
Children and Youth Partnership
Nags Head
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Block Play Extravaganza 2025
Top Picks: Great Plates

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TRiO Restaurant & Market
Kitty Hawk
Tito’s vodka, house made pumpkin spice syrup, fresh espresso, Kahlua More info - TRiO Restaurant & Market
TRiO Restaurant & Market, Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
The SaltBox Cafe
Kill Devil Hills
roasted baby potatoes/crispy brussel sprouts/candied bacon cream More info - The SaltBox Cafe
The SaltBox Cafe, Pan Seared Crab Cake
Oceanas Bistro
Avon
8oz burger patty served with grilled onions, fried egg, bacon, and American cheese More info - Oceanas Bistro
Oceanas Bistro, The Avon Burger
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
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Duck
Half roasted crispy duck served with jasmine rice, Chef's veg, and finished with a chili spiked orange marmalade More info - Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails, Duck in Duck
White's Shopping Center
Manns Harbor
Fresh biscuits served daily! More info - White's Shopping Center
White's Shopping Center, Breakfast Biscuits
The Captain's Table
Kill Devil Hills
Three Belgian-style pearl sugar waffles coated with powdered sugar, whipped cream and topped with choice of fruit More info - The Captain's Table
The Captain's Table, Waffles
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
A soft-boiled egg wrapped in Cheshire sausage & panko breed crumbs, deep fried to perfection & served with pepper jelly. More info - Lost Colony Tavern
Lost Colony Tavern, Scotch Egg
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Manteo
Small pies filled with delicious apple chunks and fried to perfection! More info - Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company, Fried Apple Pie
Sorella's Pizza & Pasta
Ocracoke
parmesan-encrusted chicken breast, lightly fried and topped with their homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh parmesan,... More info - Sorella's Pizza & Pasta
Sorella's Pizza & Pasta, Chicken Parmesan
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
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Hatteras
Laser cut wood layered wall art, prints, and wood panels. More info - Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn, Wall Art
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
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Click and Grow Smart Gardens are the prefect way for You to eat fresh, healthy food every day! Just plug the machine in, add some water,... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Click-n-Grow
Gulf Stream Gifts
Nags Head
Christmas family gnomes. Measures approx. 5-1/4” wide by 3-1/2” deep and 6” high. More info - Gulf Stream Gifts
Gulf Stream Gifts, Jim Shore - Together for Christmas
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
From camping supplies to coolers and rod racks, we have everything you need to help you have a good time More info - TW’s Bait & Tackle
TW’s Bait & Tackle, Coolers & Gear
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
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