Outer Banks, NC

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Celebrate N.C. Oyster Month at These OBX Events

Oysters are a favorite local seafood, and if you love these briny bivalve mollusks, you’re going to have plenty of chances to eat them this month! In addition to all the usual ways to enjoy oysters – at local restaurants or buying them from local seafood vendors and enjoying them in your own backyard – there are several oyster-themed events coming up this month. Not only do oysters taste great, but also they are hugely important to the water quality of our estuaries.... Read More

13 Fall 5Ks and Fun Runs on the OBX

Whether you want to walk, run, jog or stroll, if you want to exercise with a group while raising money for a... Read More

Get Ready for the Duck Jazz Festival on Octob...

The Town of Duck's Duck Jazz Festival presented by PNC is coming up on October 12 and 13. The free festival,... Read More

Sweet September on the Outer Banks

September has got to be the sweetest month of all on the Outer Banks. At least I think so, anyway. The... Read More

Where Wine Lovers Gather on the Outer Banks

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Summer’s Not Over Yet on the Outer Banks

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Brew & Arts Market
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Live Music in the Backyard
NouVines
Manteo
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 6:00 pm
NouVines, Live Music
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, Phil Watson
Wicked Woods Haunted Attraction
East Lake
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Wicked Woods Haunted Attraction, Wicked Woods Haunted Attraction
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Prost Colony Oktoberfest
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Live Music in the Backyard
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, TV 3 (Tom Vinick)
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant
Nags Head
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Outer Banks Seafood Restaurant, The Jazzmen
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Live Music in the Backyard
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Oink & Oyster Roast
Kitty Hawk
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Oink & Oyster Roast, 23rd Annual Oink & Oyster Roast
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Prost Colony Oktoberfest
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, TV 3 (Tom Vinick)
OBX On The Fly
Manteo
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
OBX On The Fly, Custom Rod Building Class
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Children and Youth Partnership, Diaper Pick-Up (Manteo)
OBX Events
Nags Head
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 7:30 am
OBX Events, Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament
Island Farm
Manteo
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Island Farm, Pumpkin Patch Saturdays
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Children and Youth Partnership, Diaper Pick-Up (Manteo)
OBX Events
Nags Head
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 7:30 am
OBX Events, Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament
OBX Events
Nags Head
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 7:30 am
OBX Events, Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament
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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