Outer Banks, NC

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the Outer Banks

St. Patrick's Day weekend is a thing on the Outer Banks – a long weekend of celebrations, an excuse for people to come to town, a reason for people to get together. It's more than just the borrowing of Ireland's holiday honoring St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who died on March 17, and a celebration of all things Irish. Here, it also marks the unofficial return of spring, getting everyone back out into the social scene after a winter of hibernating and traveling. ... Read More

Show the Outer Banks National Parks Some Love...

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Dive into Outer Banks History at These Museum...

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Explore the Important History of the Pea Isla...

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Take the OBX Polar Plunge for a Good Cause an...

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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McGrath's Burger Shack
Nags Head
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 6:00 pm
McGrath's Burger Shack, Trivia Night
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Trivia Wednesday
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Whalehead Brewery, Trivia Night
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
Kitty Hawk
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill, Live Music
NouVines
Manteo
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6:30 pm
NouVines, Trivia Night
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Trivia Night
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Manteo
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar, Friday Night Flights
Wanchese Marina
Wanchese
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 6:00 pm
Wanchese Marina, Trivia Night
Buffalo City Distillery
Point Harbor
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Buffalo City Distillery, Live Music with Phil Watson
Soundside Market
Nags Head
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Soundside Market, Soundside Spring Markets
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Duck Town Park
Duck
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Duck Town Park
Duck
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Duck Town Park
Duck
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Ocracoke Alive
Ocracoke
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Ocracoke Alive, Ukulele & Guitar with Lou Castro
Duck Town Park
Duck
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Explore to Learn Playgroup (Manteo)
The Northern Outer Banks | Outer Banks
Corolla
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 5:00 am
The Northern Outer Banks | Outer Banks, Blackbeard's Revenge 100
Soundside Market
Nags Head
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Soundside Market, Soundside Spring Markets
Duck Town Park
Duck
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Duck Town Park, Rotating Art Show: Gretchen Hargis
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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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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