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!

6 Fun Things To Do on the Outer Banks This Week

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, November 4, 2020
It’s a dreamy week to be on the Outer Banks! With the kind of fall weather we all love – temperatures in the upper 60s/low 70s, light winds and plentiful sunshine – if ever there was a week to enjoy the great outdoors on the Outer Banks, this one is it. One might even be tempted to take a few dips in the ocean, as... Read More

Halloween Is Happening on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, October 28, 2020
If there is such a thing as a pandemic-friendly holiday, Halloween would be it. Festivities are usually held outdoors, and everyone is wearing a mask anyway, right? Halloween is a little toned down from what we’ve experienced in previous years, especially where nightlife is concerned, but there is still some fun to be... Read More

Coping with COVID on the OBX

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The pandemic has been ongoing for seven months now, and it’s starting to wear some of us down. Current numbers in Dare County and North Carolina show that the virus is not letting up, and caution is still very much needed to stop the spread (wear those masks!). The pandemic has brought many changes to people’s lives,... Read More

8 Hispanic-Owned Outer Banks Restaurants to Love

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, October 14, 2020
National Hispanic Heritage Month is coming to an end, and due to COVID-19, the month was not marked with the spirited OBX Latin Festival of days gone by. Even the Ocracoke Latin Festival, which is always held in November, is canceled this year. But recognizing and celebrating Hispanic culture on the Outer Banks is... Read More

In-Person Outer Banks Events to Look Forward To

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, October 7, 2020
When it comes to events, fall 2020 looks nothing like the falls of the Outer Banks past. Traditionally, the fall season weekends are jam-packed with events, always several on the same weekend so that we’re torn about which one to choose. As you would imagine, it’s not like that this year. Hundreds of people can’t... Read More