Outer Banks, NC

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Time to Get Tickets: See Live From OBX's Lineup of 8 Live Music Shows

If you haven’t heard, there’s a new live music production company in town, and they have announced their lineup of summer concerts at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Building upon VusicOBX’s legacy of bringing unforgettable live music shows to Roanoke Island Festival Park, Live From OBX has lined up eight national touring acts to play at the waterfront venue in Manteo. Live From OBX Director Aaron Flahardy worked with VusicOBX as marketing director for the last three years... Read More

Kick Off June with a Summer Festival

School's out, and the fun is ramping up for the 2025 summer season on the Outer Banks. This week a ton of... Read More

The Lost Colony Returns for Its 88th Season

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Top Picks
Top Picks: Nightlife

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The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub
Avon
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm
The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Monthly Wine Dinner
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Tuesday Ocean Effects Resin Workshop
Mike Dianna's Grill Room
Corolla
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Mike Dianna's Grill Room, Live Music with Paul Brion
Kitty Hawk Kites
Rodanthe
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Kitty Hawk Kites, Waterfront Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites
Nags Head
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Kitty Hawk Kites, Sunset Festival
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Corolla
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill, Saunders, Kelley, and the Other Guy
The Lost Colony
Manteo
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 8:30 pm
The Lost Colony, The Lost Colony Show Night
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 10:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Pepper
Soundside Market
Nags Head
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Soundside Market, Soundside Summer Markets
Camp Hatteras Resort
Rodanthe
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Camp Hatteras Resort, Tri Villages Market
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Absolutely Outer Banks, Thursday Night Suncatcher Resin Workshop
Outer Banks Running Company
Avon
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 8:00 am
Outer Banks Running Company, ​Run Hatteras Summer 5k
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Explore to Learn Playgroup (Manteo)
Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 9:00 am
Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament, Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, TV 3 (Tom Vinick)
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
Corolla, Duck, Hatteras, Nags Head, Rodanthe
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 8:00 am
Kitty Hawk Surf Co., Season-Long Kayak Fishing Tournament
Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 9:00 am
Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament, Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament
H2OBX Waterpark
Powells Point
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
H2OBX Waterpark, Mermaid Monday
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Hatteras
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Maritime Crafts for Kids
Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 9:00 am
Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament, Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament
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
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
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
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
Mirro's Cafe
Waves
fresh blackened mahi topped with melted Swiss cheese and a slice of juicy grilled pineapple, lettuce and tomato on a toasted Kaiser roll. More info - Mirro's Cafe
Mirro's Cafe, The Islander
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
The chef’s daily selection of hand-picked locally sourced produce prepared to reflect the current harvest and the changing of the seasons,... More info - Lost Colony Tavern
Lost Colony Tavern, English Garden Salad
3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano
Kill Devil Hills
Mexican deep-fried doughnut-like pastry dough with pineapple filling. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with vanilla ice cream. More info - 3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano
3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano, Churros
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
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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