Outer Banks Posts

A Golden Anniversary for a Golden Birthday ✨
🐚 Since 1976, the North Carolina Aquariums have welcomed millions of visitors seeking a deeper connection to the state’s underwater ecosystems. This year marks a major milestone, and to honor the North Carolina Aquariums’ 50th anniversary, the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is inviting guests to take part in Golden Tides: A 50th Celebration, on 📅 Saturday, Sept. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This will be an unforgettable evening dedicated to history, community and coastal heritage. Admission includes two drink tickets, unlimited seafood and snacks, a commemorative photo and additional take-home gifts.

🌊 Golden Tides will feature sustainable, locally sourced seafood from Cousins’ Oysters. Johanna’s Catering will prepare a selection of hearty hors d’oeuvres, rounding out a menu that celebrates local ingredients and environmental responsibility. Throughout the evening, live music will fill the aquarium. Local performers Sam on Sax and Joe Mapp and the Coordinates will provide entertainment, bringing coastal-inspired sounds to the event and enhancing the overall ambiance. See you there!

✨ Plan Your Visit ✨

These incredible dishes were part of our weekly features and are subject to change, but we promise that whatever is on the menu, it will be unforgettable. Join us for dinner and experience the finest in OBX waterfront dining. Reserve your table and enjoy the view.

Dinner Service | Reservations Recommended

September might just be our favorite season at Mimi's Tiki Hut. 🌅

We’ll save you a sunset seat.

🏁 Labor Day Special Ends Tomorrow 🏁

Save 15% on your 2026 race registration — but only until Friday, September 11. Lock in your spot, grab the discount, and get ready to race. 🏃‍♂️🔥 Don’t wait. Tomorrow’s the finish line.

Valid for the Outer Banks Triathlon and Marathon. Offer valid Friday September 4th at 12:01 am through Friday September 11th at 11:59pm.

Use code: LABOR26

🍊☘️ INTRODUCING THE IRISH MARGARITA! ☘️🍹 They say the season has come to an end… but somebody forgot to tell the weather. 😂☀️
Summer doesn’t technically end until September 22nd — and around here, if it’s still 80° outside, we’re calling it summer anyway. 😎🌴
So we’re keeping those summer vibes going with our NEW Irish Margarita, featuring Jameson Orange 🍊🥃 — bright, refreshing, a little Irish, and dangerously easy to drink.
Because who says margaritas need tequila? 🇮🇪🍹
Come grab one and keep summer going as long as Mother Nature lets us! ☀️☘️

✨ Year of the Fire Horse Special: $65 Tea Leaf Readings ✨

It's the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare 60-year occurrence symbolizing intense energy, passion, ambition and transformation.🔥🐎 Immerse yourself in its spiritual significance with a tea leaf reading, currently offered at a special rate of just $65.

A few announcements!

👉🏼 We are now closing at 9 pm instead of 9:30 pm.
👉🏼 We are still accepting reservations, and soon we will open our books for the Annual Thanksgiving Buffet and Gobble To Go.
👉🏼 This Friday, the 11th, and Saturday, the 12th, we will be closed for two large catering events. (Thank you for your understanding)

We have a few surprises coming your way so stay tuned!!

🎉 Join us September 12 for our 50th Anniversary Sea-Lebration! 🎉

Celebrate 50 years of the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island with a full day of family-friendly fun, including games, crafts, photo opportunities, an inflatable slide and more—all included with admission!

Then, join us after hours for Golden Tides, a special evening anniversary celebration featuring after-hours aquarium access, live music, drinks, curated food offerings, a commemorative gift and a festive 50th anniversary atmosphere.

🎟️ Golden Tides tickets are $75 per person, with discounted member tickets available for $65.

Come celebrate 50 years with us! 🌊💙

The "I have nothing to wear" problem solved 🦩

👻 THE FRIGHTFUL 4 IS BACK FOR YEAR TWO! 🎃
The Outer Banks is getting spooky again! Join The Frightful 4 from October 1 – November 1 for a month of Halloween fun, food, drinks, decorations, and special events at four local spots:
🕷️ Black Pelican
🕸️ Hurricane Mo’s
👻 1903 Bar and Kitchen
💀 Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
Expect 4 Halloween pop-ups, themed food & drink specials, Mutiny Maps, spooky decorations, specialty T-shirts, an awesome grand prize and plenty of reasons to visit all four locations throughout the month.
And the best part? Proceeds benefit Lights of Christmas, helping make the season brighter for local families.
🎃 SAVE THE DATES:
October 17 — Fall Fest-(Events at all 4 locations)
Black Pelican’s Ghost Roast • 5–8 PM
$40 adults / Kids $25
Tickets available online or in person at Black Pelican.
October 23 & 24 — Tapas Crawl-
Come hungry and crawl your way through the Frightful 4!
Four restaurants. One spooky month. One great cause.
The Frightful 4 — October 1 through November 1.
Get ready, OBX… it’s going to be frightfully fun 👻