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!

Kick Off June with a Summer Festival

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, June 5, 2025
School's out, and the fun is ramping up for the 2025 summer season on the Outer Banks. This week a ton of high-energy events are happening around town, and from the looks of our summer calendar of events, the fun is not stopping anytime soon. Here's just a taste of some of the big events going on this weekend.... Read More

The Lost Colony Returns for Its 88th Season

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, May 29, 2025
The 88th season of The Lost Colony officially kicks off tonight (May 29), and there's no better time to see the show than on these cool spring nights. Plus, if you're a local or regional resident, you can go for almost free tonight and tomorrow night! In keeping with tradition, the production is offering two Dare... Read More

With Theodosia, the Outer Banks Gets a Taste of Vivian Howard's Star Power

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, May 22, 2025
Award-winning chef, restaurateur, PBS TV personality and New York Times bestselling cookbook author Vivian Howard has channeled her seemingly bottomless well of genius, inspiration and talent into a new restaurant in Duck. Based at the freshly renovated Sanderling Resort, Theodosia opens on May 22, just in time for... Read More

Celebrating 50 Years of Jockey's Ridge State Park

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, May 15, 2025
On August 15, 1973, Nags Head artist Carolista Baum famously stood in the path of a bulldozer that was removing sand from Jockey's Ridge. She had been alerted of the bulldozer activity by her three children, who had been playing on the dune, as they did every day. When Baum resolutely refused to move, the bulldozer... Read More

Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Outer Banks Family-Friendly Events

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Spring events are in full swing on the Outer Banks. The weather has been just wonderful for all the fun happenings over the last few weeks, and it looks like that may continue for this weekend’s lineup of family-friendly events (despite a few rain showers). Perfect for Mother’s Day fun, these events are appropriate... Read More