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 Happenings on the Outer Banks: A Spooktacular Lineup for All Ages

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, October 22, 2025
October is a busy month on the Outer Banks, packed with festivals and events to take advantage of the perfect fall temperatures. Like everywhere these days, it's also a month-long celebration of pumpkins, costumes, spookiness and Halloween spirit. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, a scenic road race... Read More

Celebrating Outer Banks Seafood Heritage in Nags Head and Ocracoke

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, October 16, 2025
Can you imagine the Outer Banks without seafood? Crabs, shrimp, oysters, fish, clams, scallops — they’re part of who we are and a big reason the Outer Banks is so attractive to visitors. Seafood isn’t just a staple on our plates, it’s the backbone of our local economy and a living link to generations of Outer Bankers... Read More

Shellabration & BBQ: A New Fall Feast & Fundraiser for The Lost Colony

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The team behind The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival, a favorite springtime food and drink event, is back for the fall – and they’re bringing something brand new to the table. On Sunday, November 2, Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) debuts its inaugural Shellabration & BBQ, a lively afternoon of... Read More

13 Nights of Fun & Fright: The Return of Halloween Island

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, September 30, 2025
For as long as anyone can remember, Manteo has been Halloween central for the kids, with family-friendly trick-or-treating, costumes, candy and games in Downtown Manteo on Halloween night. And while that tradition is still in place, the times have certainly changed. Halloween in Manteo is now a month-long... Read More

Live Music Is Better: Two Can’t-Miss Fall Music Festivals on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, September 24, 2025
There’s something magical about music in the crisp fall air, especially when it’s paired with salty breezes, luscious lawns, a cold drink and your favorite people. Live music and fall weather go hand in hand — and the Outer Banks delivers in a big way. This October, get ready for two incredible music festivals, both... Read More