Outer Banks, NC

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Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Outer Banks Family-Friendly Events

Spring events are in full swing on the Outer Banks. The weather has been just wonderful for all the fun happenings over the last few weeks, and it looks like that may continue for this weekend’s lineup of family-friendly events (despite a few rain showers). Perfect for Mother’s Day fun, these events are appropriate for all ages.   Photo: KidsFest is a free event for young children at Roanoke Island Festival Park. KidsFest Friday, May 9 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Roanoke... Read More
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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Whalehead Brewery, Trivia Night
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, Jay Decosta
Mulligan's Grille
Nags Head
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mulligan's Grille, Live Music with Jeremy Russell
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 12:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Behind the Scenes: Shark Feeding
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub
Avon
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Kim Kalman
Wanchese Marina
Wanchese
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Wanchese Marina, Trivia Night
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, DJ Night
OBX Events
Rodanthe
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
OBX Events, Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Doc Perkins
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Music Bingo
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Hatteras Harbor Marina
Hatteras Village
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 9:00 am
Hatteras Harbor Marina, 31st Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 10:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 10:00 am
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Sea Turtle Assistance & Rehabilitation (STAR) Center Tour
OBX Events
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 11:00 am
OBX Events, OBX Soft-Shell Week
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Suncatcher Resin Workshop
Hatteras Harbor Marina
Hatteras Village
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 9:00 am
Hatteras Harbor Marina, 31st Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Explore to Learn Playgroup (Manteo)
OBX Events
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 11:00 am
OBX Events, OBX Soft-Shell Week
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Manteo
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 12:00 pm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Behind the Scenes: Shark Feeding
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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