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!

Who's Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band LIVE at Waterside Theatre

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Friday, July 15, 2016
Are you bad? And by that, I mean really, really bad, like Michael Jackson, who announces it 22 times in his hit song. If you are, then you’d best plan on making your way to the Lost Colony’s Waterside Theatre on the evening of August 7. That’s where you and all of the “baddest” music lovers the Outer Banks can get... Read More

Forget Just Lying in the Sun ... This Week is for Taking Flight and Time Traveling

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, July 12, 2016
I have a particular memory of going to the Wright Brothers National Memorial as a little girl. I hiked up the hill, growing tired with each step (it’s a big hill when you have a 7-year-old's legs!), and when I reached the top, expecting to find a calm place to catch my breath, it was all I could do to keep the strong... Read More

Finding Entertainment Beyond the Surf and Sand

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Did everyone have a festive Fourth of July? Did you grill hot dogs? Get sticky with watermelon juice? Ooo and ahh at the hundreds of fireworks bursting over the Atlantic Ocean? If you did any of these, I’d say your week is already off to a great start, and it’s only going to get better. The upcoming events this week... Read More

Fireworks and Fanfare: An Outer Banks Fourth of July

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, June 28, 2016
As June swings into July, summertime culture settles over the North Carolina coast. No more early summer days with highs of 75 degrees. I keep a tube of sunscreen in my car because I know I'll need it at some point during the day. Produce stands on the side of the road finally stock local sweet corn, fresh watermelons... Read More

Dawes! Live at the Waterside Theatre!

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Thursday, June 23, 2016
Independence Day is fast approaching, and we’re busy prepping our grills, flying our flags and selecting fireworks to mark the birth of our nation. The final thing we need to complete the party are some true Americana rock tunes. Fortunately, the nationally acclaimed band Dawes is here to help with that. They’re... Read More