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!

Theatre of Dare: A Community Success Story 35 Years in the Making

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, October 22, 2026
What began as a small community theatre in 1991 has grown into a performing arts success story on the Outer Banks. In the more than 30 years since its founding, Theatre of Dare has reached two major milestones: opening its own permanent home in Kitty Hawk and hiring its first executive director. Theatre of Dare was... Read More

October on the Outer Banks: Events for Everyone

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, October 14, 2026
* Note: Due to weather conditions, some events schedule for the October 17 - 18 weekend have been cancelled. See below. Fall fun is in full swing on the Outer Banks. From pumpkin patches and seafood festivals to wildlife adventures, live music and Halloween thrills, October is packed with reasons to get out and... Read More

All of Us: Experiencing History through the Arts

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, October 8, 2026
Whether it's the history we learned in school, the stories our families have passed down, the information we gather on TV and social media, or simply the places and people we've come to know over the years, we all have our own ways of learning history. But the stories of a place are wildly diverse, full of differing... Read More

Your Guide to Outer Banks Halloween Fun

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, September 30, 2026
October on the Outer Banks means cooler days, pumpkin patches, costumes, haunted happenings and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy fall. Around here, Halloween definitely isn’t limited to one night. The festivities start early in October and build throughout the month, with everything from pumpkin painting and... Read More

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