Outer Banks This Week Blog

Outer Banks information comes in many forms, but there’s no better way to learn it than through conversations with a local. The OuterBanksThisWeek.com blog is that local friend … even if you already live here! Every week, Molly Harrison gives the run down on Outer Banks activities, Outer Banks events, Outer Banks shopping – all the Outer Banks information needed to ensure that you have the best possible experience. And she does it in a conversational way that’s easy to read and entertaining. Outer Banks activities are numerous, and this blog gives you an insider’s scoop to help you plan your day. She leads you to all the Outer Banks events you won’t want to miss – sports, annual functions and holiday festivities. She gives you her input on the most exciting Outer Banks activities – the ones she loves, the ones she thinks you should love. If anything exciting or out-of-the-ordinary is happening during your visit – and there definitely will be something – this blog is your trusty guide to figuring out the whats, whens and wheres.

Nightlife, for example, is detailed here – what band is playing where, which scene is wild, which is chill. Festivals are also described – the ones that are old and loved and the ones that are new and anticipated. The amount of Outer Banks information offered here will keep you busy and in the know. You can find out what would be fun for you, your family or even your pets.

A fun touch of this blog is its conversational element. Hannah Lee always wants to hear from you! In fact, reader input can influence the basis of her next blog’s focus. So if there’s a topic or question you’re craving an answer for, let her know. Sit a spell and read through present and past OuterBanksThisWeek.com blogs. With all the Outer Banks information detailed for you, you’ll be the trusted source to all your friends!

Make Your OBX Valentine’s Day Plans

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, February 4, 2026
If you’re looking for an excuse to visit the Outer Banks this winter, Valentine’s Day is a good one. Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart, friends, family or all by yourself, you’ll find a number of ways to make the season of romance fun. Here are a few suggestions for your OBX Valentine’s weekend. Be sure... Read More

Thrive Month Invites the Outer Banks to Invest in Well-Being

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, January 27, 2026
February on the Outer Banks has a different rhythm. With the quiet of winter settling over the beach towns and the pace a little slower, there’s a collective exhale in the air. This is the perfect time to rest and reset, and that’s why ThriveOBX has declared February 2026 as Thrive Month. What’s ThriveOBX you say?... Read More

Dare County Libraries Are for Books and So Much More

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
If you haven’t stepped inside a Dare County Library lately, you might be surprised by what you find. Yes, there are books – shelves of them, lovingly curated for readers of all ages. But Dare County's three libraries are also places to borrow tools, use a computer and WiFi, print and make copies, take classes, stream... Read More

Where Does Tourism Money Go on the Outer Banks?

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, January 14, 2026
If you live here year-round, you’ve probably heard it before: “Tourism drives the Outer Banks economy.” But what does that actually mean? And where does all that visitor money really go? Visitors spent $2.1 billion on the Outer Banks in 2024. That puts Dare County fourth out of all 100 North Carolina counties for... Read More

Warm Up Your Winter at Sanctuary Vineyards

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Winter on the Outer Banks has a quieter kind of magic. The traffic thins and the landscape settles into a slower rhythm that locals know well. It’s also the best season to enjoy some of the region's top experiences. One winter must-do is to spend a cozy afternoon at Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg. Settled in the... Read More