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!

Halloween Island Takes Over Manteo in October

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Halloween in Manteo lasts a whole lot longer than one night. Around here, Halloween is a whole month-long party. From October 1 through Halloween night, Roanoke Island transforms into Halloween Island, a month-long town-wide charity bar crawl that turns Manteo into the epicenter of spooky season on the Outer Banks.... Read More

From Jazz to Bluegrass, Fall Sounds Fabulous on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, September 16, 2026
If you love live music, fall is a very good time to be on the Outer Banks. In mid-October, hundreds of musicians from across the country descend on the Outer Banks as two longtime music festivals bring national touring acts, rising artists and local performers to stages from Duck to Manteo. The 16th annual Duck Jazz... Read More

Oktoberfest, Seafood Fests & Barbecue Feasts: 10 Fall Food & Drink Events on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Fall on the Outer Banks tastes delicious. As summer winds down and the weather starts to cool, the local event calendar fills up with some of the tastiest festivals of the year. Think German food and cold beer, chowder competitions, fresh local seafood, barbecue, oysters, wine and plenty of live music to go along... Read More

Cheers to 75 Years at The Elizabethan Gardens' 2nd Annual Autumn Ale Faire

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Autumn Ale Faire brings brews, bites and live music to The Elizabethan Gardens while raising funds to preserve its historic treasures. The Elizabethan Gardens is giving everyone a particularly good reason to raise a glass this September. The Elizabethan Gardens’ second annual Autumn Ale Faire returns Saturday,... Read More
Book Your Outer Banks Stay Right Here

Now You Can Book Your Outer Banks Stay Right Here

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, August 27, 2026
Outer Banks This Week has exciting news to share. Now you can book your Outer Banks stay directly through Outer Banks This Week.  For years, Outer Banks This Week has helped visitors discover where to eat, what to do, where to shop and what's happening across the Outer Banks. We are the trusted source for everything... Read More