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2011 Outer Banks Calendar of Events

January

January 8-9
13th Annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills obxwa.com

February

February 12
Sweetheart 8K
Nags Head, 9am
outerbanksrunningclub.org

March

March 2
Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party
Rodanthe village on Hatteras Island
outerbankschamber.com/events/ocracoke.cfm

March 17 - 20
Taste of the Beach
Presented by the Dare County Restaurant Association.
Four days of food, drinks and fun! A variety of restaurants will host exclusive dinners with special menu offerings, many with wine pairings or feature guest chefs. Come and experience local cuisine from Outer Banks restaurants.
obxtasteofthebeach.com

March 19
Kelly's 3rd Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8K
Nags Head. 9 a.m. Runners and walkers embark on a 8K/5 mile point to point course including road and trail (through part of the Nags Head Woods Conservancy) for a share of Kelly’s “pot of gold”, Green Glory and fun! Awards and post race celebration and hospitality is held immediately following the race at Kelly’s Tavern.
kellysrestaurant.com

March 20
Kelly's 22nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
This is the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in North Carolina. Virginia Dare Trail/The Beach Road, MP 11.5 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1 p.m. Rain or Shine.
kellysrestaurant.com

March 26
DEMO Daze and Party Nights
Real Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

April

April 9 - 10
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
OBX Half Marathoners, here's your chance to see the first half of the Outer Banks Marathon course!
obxmarathon.com

April 15
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse opens for the 2011 season!

April 15 - 16
REAL Summer Swap Meet
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet, you will find tons of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store.
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

April 19 - 21
REAL Kids Camp -Spring Break Schedule
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island.
Get your son or daughter into the water in a safe and positive instructional environment with the REAL Kids Camp! Let the coaches at REAL show your kids the ropes in and around the water. Surfing, Kiteboarding, Standup Paddleboarding and more. Ages 7-12.
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

April 20
Waterfront Concert
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

April 22 - 33
Easter Eggstravaganza & Fly Into Spring
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Kitty Hawk Kites kicks off spring the with annual "Fly Into Spring and Easter Eggstravaganza" event! This annual spring event will be held during National Kite Month, April, on the 22nd and 23rd, from 10am to 4pm. The egg hunt is ONLY on Saturday the 23rd, and is from 11am to 1pm.. Jockey's Ridge State Park, home to the largest living sand dune on the east coast, will host the kite festival, and the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head will host the Easter Egg Hunt! With fresh spring air and the famous Outer Banks wind, participants won't want to miss the first event of 2011!(877) FLY-THIS or (252) 441-4124  kittyhawkkites.com

April 26 - 28
REAL Kids Camp -Spring Break Schedule
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island.
Get your son or daughter into the water in a safe and positive instructional environment with the REAL Kids Camp! Let the coaches at REAL show your kids the ropes in and around the water. Surfing, Kiteboarding, Standup Paddleboarding and more. Ages 7-12.
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

April 30
Dancing Moccasins
Frisco village, Hatteras Island
Individuals will have an opportunity to spend two days immersed in Native American culture as the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center presents Dancing Moccasins, A Celebration of Native American Cultures - Past and Present.
For more information call (252) 995-4440 or email admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org

May

May 1
The Virginia Symphony
Listen to the spectacular music of The Virginia Symphony, conducted by a nationally acclaimed conductor. Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras, this exceptional program will highlight classical music.First Flight High School Auditorium. 2:30 p.m.
outerbanksforum.org

May 7
28th Annual Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K Run
Not your typical walk down the beach, the dirt trails of the preserve weave through one of the best remaining examples of mid-Atlantic maritime forest and deciduous hardwoods.
tsaporito@aol.com or active.com

May 13-15 & 20-22
Theatre of Dare's 20th Anniversary Show
Relive the best of the last 20 years with TOD! This show pulls together all the fantastic musical numbers and comedic scenes from our past seasons, and will have you tapping your feet and rolling in the aisles. Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus. Tickets: $13 in advance, $15 at the door. $8 for students with valid school/college identification.
(252) 261-4064 theatreofdare.org

May 20 - 23
39th Hang Gliding Spectacular
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head.
The Hang Gliding Spectacular and Air Games is a true example of what hang gliding is all about - fun! Originally named the 1st Annual Tactile Meet, the Spectacular has endured over 30 years of continuous years of fun flying, good times and the creation of life long friends. Call the Hang Gliding School (the world's largest) at 252.441.2426 for more information on the event!
(877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or  kittyhawkkites.com

May 21
Jennette's Pier Grand Opening
The new state-of-the-art, LEED certified, wind-powered, 1,000-foot concrete pier and 16,000 square-foot pier house will be christened and reopened to the public. Originally built in 1939, Jennette’s is the oldest fishing pier on the Outer Banks. Battered by storms and rebuilt many times throughout its seventy-year life, Jennette’s was knocked down by Hurricane Isabel in 2003, just after the pier and its five-acre tract were purchased by the NC Aquarium Society. The Aquarium-operated complex will feature educational classrooms and programs, alternative energy demonstrations, live animal exhibits, meeting facilities, a snack bar and tackle shop, and a host of other displays and features for good family fun….with great fishing too! The website has updates on grand opening events, fees and hours, activity calendars and other pier news.
jennettespier.net

May 27 - 30
Endless Summer Weekend with Robert August
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island.
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

May 27-August 20
74th Anniversary Season of the Lost Colony Waterside Theater in Manteo. Monday-Saturday at 8 p.m. (No performances on Sundays or July 4, 29, 30; August 5, 6, 13). Compelling unsolved mystery of America’s beginnings. Featuring music, dance, drama, riveting action, and special effects with lavish costumes and sets.
(252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

May 29-31
Kiteboarding Demo Days
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort, Waves village on Hatteras Island.  Industry representatives will be on hand from the top three manufacturers to show you the hottest new kiteboarding equipment. Get your hands on one of the new kites and find out how the most advanced kites on the market can propel beginners to another level of kiteboarding in 2011! As always, try before you buy!
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com  kittyhawkkites.com

Last week in May - First 2 weeks in August
Outer Banks Daredevils Baseball
View schedule online at  obxdaredevils.com

June

Saturdays in June (June 4, 11, 18, 25)
Hatteras Village Fish Fry. 5-7pm
Hatteras Fire Station, 57689 NC 12
Enjoy locally caught fried fish along with hushpuppies, cole slaw and potato salad. For almost six decades, the folks in Hatteras Village have hosted this fish fry. Sponsoring the fish fry is the Ladies Auxiliary at the fire department. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary, the Hatteras United Methodist Church and the Hatteras Village Civic Association.

Kinnakeet Fish Fry. 5-7pm
Avon Fire Station, 40159 Harbor Rd.
Enjoy fried fish, locally caught by Kinnakeet watermen. The fish fries fund civic association programs.

Tuesdays in June (June 7, 14, 21 & 28)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kid's Day -Hatteras & Avon villages, Hatteras Island
Join us every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Climb our rock wall, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games.  Hatteras: 10am -12pm at the Hatteras Kitty Hawk Kites Store, Hatteras Landing -next to the ferry.
Avon: 4pm -6pm at the Avon Kitty Hawk Kites Store. kittyhawk.com

Wednesdays in June (June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kid's Day -Rodanthe village, Hatteras Island
Join us every Wednesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Climb our rock wall, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games. 
Rodanthe: 4pm -7pm at the Kitty Hawk Kites store at Waves Village. kittyhawk.com


June 1 - 30
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer Programs
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times.

June 4
Dare Days
Downtown Manteo Waterfront.
An annual celebration of the people and history of Dare County. Food vendors, entertainment and more.
townofmanteo.com

June 4-10
2011 Triple-S Invitational
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island.
The Triple-S Invitational is the international free ride world championships of kiteboarding. Plus - enjoy nightly entertainment for the entire family with the Sunset Party -food, drinks and live music.Widely acclaimed as one of the top 3 kiteboarding destinations in the world, the Triple-S crown is the most sought after victory on the professional kiteboarding circuit. This professional event attracts the top 24 men and women kiteboarders from around the world to compete in surf, slicks and slider disciplines.The Triple-S is free and open to the public with a family friendly atmosphere.
(866)REAL-548, (252)987-6000 or REALwatersports.com

June 11 - 12
29th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head.
Honoring Francis M. Rogallo, NASA scientist and inventor of the Flexible Wing, this two-day festival will feature our signature kite flying on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions and demonstrations, including stunt and power kite lessons. Free children's games and kite making, as well as large show kites on display.
(877) FLY-THIS or (252) 441-4124  kittyhawkkites.com

June 17 - 19
Triple-S Camp
REAL Watersports in Waves village, Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000 REALwatersports.com

June 28 - 30
REAL Kids Camp -Summer Schedule Begins
REAL Watersports in Waves village, Hatteras Island.
Get your son or daughter into the water in a safe and positive instructional environment with the REAL Kids Camp! Let the coaches at REAL show your kids the ropes in and around the water. Surfing, Kiteboarding, Standup Paddleboarding and more. Ages 7-12.
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

June 28 - August 4
Duck’s Summer Music Series Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early evening concert on the town green. Free admission.
(252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com

June 29 - July 1
Kitty Hawk Kites Outer Banks Sand Sculpture Festival
A professional sandsculpture company will be on hand to sculpture a huge sand creation.  There will be fun events, raffles, and entertainment all day long at Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey's Ridge Crossing shopping center across from Jockey's Ridge MP 12 1/2 in Nags Head. This is a benefit for the prevention of skin cancer.
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com. kittyhawk.com

July

Saturdays in July (July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Hatteras Village Fish Fry. 5-7pm
Hatteras Fire Station, 57689 NC 12
Enjoy locally caught fried fish along with hushpuppies, cole slaw and potato salad. For almost six decades, the folks in Hatteras Village have hosted this fish fry. Sponsoring the fish fry is the Ladies Auxiliary at the fire department. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary, the Hatteras United Methodist Church and the Hatteras Village Civic Association.

Kinnakeet Fish Fry. 5-7pm
Avon Fire Station, 40159 Harbor Rd.
Enjoy fried fish, locally caught by Kinnakeet watermen. The fish fries fund civic association programs.

Tuesdays in July (July 5, 12, 19 & 26)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kid's Day -Hatteras & Avon villages, Hatteras Island
Join us every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Climb our rock wall, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games. 
Hatteras: 10am -12pm at the Hatteras Kitty Hawk Kites Store, Hatteras Landing -next to the ferry.
Avon: 4pm -6pm at the Avon Kitty Hawk Kites Store. kittyhawk.com

Wednesdays in July (July 6, 13, 20, 27)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kid's Day -Rodanthe village, Hatteras Island
Join us every Wednesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Climb our rock wall, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games. 
Rodanthe: 4pm -7pm at the Kitty Hawk Kites store at Waves Village. kittyhawk.com


July 1 - 31
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer programs
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times.

July 1 - 28
The Lost Colony
This compelling drama has been a highlight of Outer Banks vacations for 74 years. It has something the entire family can enjoy: lavish costumes, daring action, special effects, delightful comedy, music and dance. This is an absolute must-do event that can only be seen here on the Outer Banks. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the events leading to the mysterious disappearance of the English colonists who settled right here over 400 years ago. The breathtaking beauty of open-air Waterside Theatre sets the stage for an unforgettable night. Performed May 27 - August 20, (No performances on Sundays or July 4, 29, 30). Monday - Saturday at 8 pm.
(252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org 

July 1 - 28
Underwater Photography by Chris Hannant
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Chris Hannant recently graduated from Savanna College of Art and Design. He grew up on the Outer Banks and has a passion for underwater photography. His images reveal a secret life unfolding under the surface.
(252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

July 1
Kitty Hawk Kites Outer Banks Sand Sculpture Festival
A professional sandsculpture company will be on hand to sculpture a huge sand creation.  There will be fun events, raffles, and entertainment all day long at Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey's Ridge Crossing shopping center across from Jockey's Ridge MP 12 1/2 in Nags Head. This is a benefit for the prevention of skin cancer.
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com. kittyhawk.com

July 4
Independence Day Celebration on Hatteras Island
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building
The 8th Annual Celebration, sponsored by the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association, features patriotic music, community singing and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy a watermelon feast aftewards. Free and open to the public.
(252)987-1303 rwscivic.org  

July 4
America Celebrates/July 4th Fireworks with the Town of Manteo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. Free admission.
(252)475-1500  roanokeisland.com

July 7-9
Hatteras Grand Slam Billfish Tournament
Hatteras village on Hatteras Island
hatterasgrandslam.com

July 16 -17
Kitty Hawk Kites Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brother’s Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills. This festival is enjoyed by all ages with a spectacular kite show put on by Larger than Life Kites and members of Wings Over Washington. Come see a large sea animal kites and our deltas and parafoils dance in the air during this jaw dropping event. There will also be stunt kite demos, games, kids kite making and contests. Kids can make and fly kites where flight began! Events begin at 10am and continue through the afternoon.
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com. kittyhawk.com

July 22 - 23
REAL Summer Swap Meet
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet, you will find tons of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store.
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

July 29-30
Kiss Me, Kate - The Musical
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. This is one of Cole Porter’s most enduring contributions to the American musical. This lively twist on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is a clever comedy and features Porter’s witty rhymes and rhythms. The Lost Colony company brings this classic musical to life for four nights only at 8 p.m. July 29, 30 and August 5 & 6.
252-473-3414   thelostcolony.org

August

Saturdays in August (August 6, 13, 20, 27)
Hatteras Village Fish Fry. 5-7pm
Hatteras Fire Station, 57689 NC 12
Enjoy locally caught fried fish along with hushpuppies, cole slaw and potato salad. For almost six decades, the folks in Hatteras Village have hosted this fish fry. Sponsoring the fish fry is the Ladies Auxiliary at the fire department. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary, the Hatteras United Methodist Church and the Hatteras Village Civic Association.

Kinnakeet Fish Fry. 5-7pm
Avon Fire Station, 40159 Harbor Rd.
Enjoy fried fish, locally caught by Kinnakeet watermen. The fish fries fund civic association programs.

Tuesdays in August (August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kid's Day -Hatteras & Avon villages, Hatteras Island
Join us every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Climb our rock wall, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games. 
Hatteras: 10am -12pm at the Hatteras Kitty Hawk Kites Store, Hatteras Landing -next to the ferry.
Avon: 4pm -6pm at the Avon Kitty Hawk Kites Store. kittyhawk.com

Wednesdays in August (August 3, 10, 17, 24)
Kitty Hawk Kites Kid's Day -Rodanthe village, Hatteras Island
Join us every Wednesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Climb our rock wall, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games. 
Rodanthe: 4pm -7pm at the Kitty Hawk Kites store at Waves Village. kittyhawk.com


August 1 - 31
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer programs on Hatteras Island.
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times. 

August 1 - 20
The Lost Colony. Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. This compelling drama has been a highlight of Outer Banks vacations for 74 years. It has something the entire family can enjoy: lavish costumes, daring action, special effects, delightful comedy, music and dance. This is an absolute must-do event that can only be seen here on the Outer Banks. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the events leading to the mysterious disappearance of the English colonists who settled right here over 400 years ago. The breathtaking beauty of open-air Waterside Theatre sets the stage for an unforgettable night. Performed May 27 - August 20 (No performances on Sundays or August 5, 6, 13), Mon. - Sat. at 8 pm.
(252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 4
American Heroes Day
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. Rodanthe village, Hatteras Island. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See the personnel, equipment and vehicles of area Coast Guard, law enforcement, fire fighters, water rescue, EMS and more. Demos include Coast Guard Honor Guard and Color Guard, Coast Guard Search and Rescue helo and motor lifeboat demo, military flyover, jet ski ocean rescue demo, Beach Apparatus Drill. $5 per person.
chicamacomico.net

August 5 - 6
Kiss Me, Kate - The Musical
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. This is one of Cole Porter’s most enduring contributions to the American musical. This lively twist on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is a clever comedy and features Porter’s witty rhymes and rhythms.
252-473-3414   thelostcolony.org

August 11
Watermelon Festival at Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head.
Family entertainment, dozens of spirited games, activities and watermelons galore. All festival proceeds go to charity and non-profit organizations.
(877) FLY-THIS or (252) 441-4124  kittyhawkkites.com

August 18
Virginia Dare Faire. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island.
Attend a full day of free activities for the family that include make and take crafts; games; entertainment; activities; free cake and ice cream. Reserve your seats early for the evening performance of The Lost Colony that cameos infant actors as baby Virginia—ticket charges apply.
(252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org

August 25 - 28
10th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic ‘Old Station’ public bath house in Kitty Hawk. 
outerbanksrelieffoundation.com

August 25 - 28
FLAGS OVER HATTERAS -150th Civil War Anniversary
Come to a fun filled week at the beach and hear three nationally known authors and historians: James McPherson, Ed Bearss and Craig Symonds. Each evening one of them will give their talk following dinner (included in registration fee) at theaters Building in Hatteras. Attendance is limited. Living History programs are scheduled to be held at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse grounds August 27 - August 28. These programs will feature reenactors of the regiments involved in the action at Hatteras Inlet in August of 1861. These re-enactors will present artillery demonstrations, encampments, drills and period music. In addition, acicular era Ladies Fashion show will be presented as well as acicular era Battery forge. These programs are free of charge and are open to the public. A schedule of programs will be provided.
flagsoverhatteras.com

September

September 3
DEMO Daze and Party Nights
Real Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

September 8
Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
(252) 986-2579 or hatterasonmymind.com

September 15 - 28
Outer Banks Pirate Festival
This four day event kicks off on Thursday, with community events happening all over the Outer Banks. Enjoy spending time with pirates at local restaurants including Pamlico Jack's on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday! On Saturday at the Kitty Hawk Kites Store, MP 12.5, Nags Head, you'll see that the Pirates have set up an encampment! Become a real pirate by going through the Scallywag School for Young Scoundrels and learning how to master pirate games, use pirate weapons, talk like a pirate and more. Enjoy entertainment, reenactments and get your picture taken with a Pirate.
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com. kittyhawk.com

September 17
Day at the Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen
Hatteras Village. 10am to 5pm. The commercial and chaterter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats will also be onsite. Musical entertainment throughout the day. Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30pm.
dayatthedocks.org

September 18 -24
ESA Surfing Championships - Grand Finals
The ESA (Eastern Surfing Championships) returns to Hatteras Island with the East Coast's best surfers.
(757)233-1790 or surfesa.org 

September 18
ESA Easterns Welcome Party
Real Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

September 22
ESA Easterns ERGO Party
Real Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

October 6 - 9
Outer Banks Home Builders Association Annual Parade of Homes
10am to 6pm daily. A select offering of new homes covering the coastal Outer Banks. Tickets are $10 and good for all four days.
(252)449-8232  or obhomebuilders.org 

October 7 - 8
REAL Fall Sawp Meet
REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet, you will find tons of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store.
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

October 8 - 9
25th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Wright Brothers Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills, presented by Kitty Hawk Kites. This competitive fly is on the Eastern League Circuit for sport kite flying and is also sanctioned by the American Kiting Association. Throughout the weekend non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music, and fast paced team flying that blends both kite control and speed.
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com.  kittyhawk.com

October 9
5th Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Park. 11 a.m. Rain or shine. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs, coolers, blankets and pets. The festival is free.
duckjazz.com 

October 21 - 23
Triple-S Kite Camp
REAL Watersports in Waves village, Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000 REALwatersports.com

October 21 - 24
SOARING 100
The international centennial celebration of Orville Wright's 1911 world record glider flight that gave birth to modern soaring. A sailplane fly-in, vintage and modern gliders display, educational symposium, and special demonstrations are planned at Wright Brothers National Memorial. Three replica 1911 gliders, built especially for the occasion, are expected to fly at Jockey's Ridge State Park.
soaring100.com

October 27
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6pm to 8:30pm. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this "spooktacular" event. Hosting the event is Count Sharkula who always scares up lots of ghoulish fun. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, sping-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (800)832-3474 or (252)473-3794   ncaquariums.com

October 29
Halloween Parade and Party
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community building, Hatteras Island
This event marks the spooky season in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo from 2 to 3:30pm. Children are invited to wear costumes for the parade.
Call (252)987-1303 for more information. rwscivic.org

October 31
Halloween Costume Contest
Hosted by REAL Watersports in Waves village on Hatteras Island
(866)REAL-548 or (252)987-6000  REALwatersports.com

November 2 - 5
Annual Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament. Buxton village on Hatteras Island
Cape Hatteras Angler's Club. Registration: Wednesday, November 2nd; Tackle Show: Thursday, November 3; Team Fishing: Thursday, November 3 & 4; Bob Bernard Individual Tournament: Saturday November 5. For more information, visit  capehatterasanglersclub.org

November 8 - 13
Wings over Water Wildlife Festival
Offering over 85 programs in themes ranging from paddling and wildlife photography to birding, natural history and more.
(252) 216-9464 or wingsoverwater.org

November 12
Outer Banks Jewelry Expo
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Local and regional designers showcase a wide variety of their jewelry and metal work in this expo. Demonstrations included.
(252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

November 13
Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon
The marathon starts in Kitty Hawk, the half marathon will begin in Nags Head, near the largest sand dune on the East Coast at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and both cross the beautiful Washington-Baum Bridge and finish on Roanoke Island.
obxmarathon.com 

November 19
Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary.
(252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com

November 25 - 26
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show
Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton village. 10am to 4pm each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Featuring local artists. (252)441-1850.

November 25 - 26
Hangin' with Santa
Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider Friday and Saturday, set up at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head. This event is free, so bring your cameras!! Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 1pm-6pm.
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com. kittyhawk.com

November 25
Kites with Lights
Jockey's Ridge State Park (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Watch the night sky magically transform as kites with lights glow in the sky atop Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us for hot apple cider and cookies beginning 4pm across the street at the Kitty Hawk Kites store. Kites go up around 3pm and will be in the sky until 6pm. This is a very well attended event so get there early to get your parking spot!
1-877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124 or email events@kittyhawk.com. kittyhawk.com

December

December 1
Christmas Sights and Sounds
Fort Raleigh, Roanoke Island. 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with The Lost Colony. This seasonal celebration is complete with horse and carriage rides, Santa Claus, holiday music performances, hot chocolate and other Christmas-tide events. Visit the upside down Christmas tree at the Lost Colony Office building for hors d'oeuvres and more fun. (252)473-3414  or visit thelostcolony.org

December 2 - 3
Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Tree Lighting and Santa visiting with the children afterwards at the Maritime Museum at the Creef Davis Boathouse.
manteo.govoffice.com 

December 10
Annual Hatteras Village Christmas Parade

December 17
108th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight
Wright Brothers National Memorial. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gather at the exact site at the exact time as the historic flight to remember, reflect and celebrate this milestone. The daylong anniversary tribute will be held at the site of Wright’s first flight. Visitors to the site experience a replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1903 encampment and majestic, 60-foot tall granite monument perched atop a 90-foot hill that serves a striking and lasting reminder of the important historical achievement that happened on this site a century ago.
outerbanks.org