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!

Winter on the Outer Banks is Not Boring

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Winter is for nesting and resting, but if you're getting tired of nights at home watching Netflix, there’s plenty of nightlife on the Outer Banks in the colder months. From trivia nights – lots of trivia nights – to live music to film and theater performances, you can find something social to do nearly every night of... Read More

A New Chapter in Summer Live Music: Live From OBX

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, January 9, 2025
Big news for live music lovers on the Outer Banks! Building upon VusicOBX’s legacy of bringing unforgettable live music shows to Roanoke Island Festival Park, a new production company, Live From OBX, has committed to a minimum of three more years of big-name shows on the Outer Banks — with hopes of stretching into... Read More

5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, January 2, 2025
Short days, cold biting winds, no sunshine on your skin – ugh! Winter has arrived. While there are many joys to winter on the Outer Banks (less traffic, fewer crowds, beaches all to yourself, cozy days inside, an abundance of mosquito-free natural areas and spurts of milder temperatures), this season is a far cry from... Read More

An Outer Banks New Year’s Eve

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, December 26, 2024
Whether you want your New Year’s Eve to be family-friendly, cozy and romantic or an all-night party, there is a celebration for you on the Outer Banks. The last day of the year holds great potential for fun. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on. Photo: The Town of Manteo presents a full-on fireworks display on New... Read More

Let These Outer Banks Bakeries Do Your Holiday Baking

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, December 19, 2024
The holiday season brings a long list of to-dos. And if there's anything I've learned in my many, many years on the planet, it's that you can't do it all – and you don't have to. There are people who will do things for you and make your life easier. The bakers below are some of those people. If you need breakfast... Read More