May '09 | June '09 | July '09 | October '09 | November '09 | December '09

May '09Return to Top
Jennette's Pier To Be Rebuilt
05/22/2009 to 12/31/2010 
As most of you know the North Carolina Aquariums Jennette’s Pier project is now underway.
Ground breaking for the project is scheduled for May 22.
When completed, the Pier will offer traditional pier fishing, beach access and educational programs for children and adults, similar to those currently offered at the Aquarium. This is, however, a large, complicated and complex project that will take approximately 22 months to complete; throughout the construction period there will be some noticeable effects and inconveniences in the immediate area surrounding the pier site.

We would like to make you aware of some of these inconveniences. Pier pilings will be washed down to a certain point, then driven to a final depth. There will be an increase in construction and delivery vehicle traffic around the site. Depending upon the schedule, it may be necessary for some work to be done on weekends. Public access to the beach immediately adjacent to the construction site and parking in the area will be limited. North-South traffic on the beach along the oceanfront will be restricted, and a fence will be constructed at the boundaries of the construction site to limit access. Every effort will be made to minimize these inconveniences.
The Lost Colony Season Opens
05/29/2009 to 08/20/2009Call 252-473-2127
72nd Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre. Monday - Saturday at 8 p.m. (no performance on July 4, 11, 18, or August 8, 15). Compelling unsolved mystery of America's beginnings. Featuring music, dance, drama, riveting action, and special effects with lavish costumes and sets. Children 11 and under are free on Monday and Friday and half price on Saturday with a paying adult. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
June '09Return to Top
Charlotte's Web
06/18/2009 to 08/13/2009Call 252-473-2127
The Lost Colony presents Charlotte's Web
Waterside Theatre. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. E.B. White's treasured tale of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte comes to life in this Waterside Theatre production for children. Face painting, balloon sculpting, and games entertain the children 30 minutes prior to the performance. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
Free Family Fun!
06/18/2009 to 12/31/2009Call 877-629-4386
(MANTEO, NC) June 9, 2009 – If you are looking for fun in the sun without burning your bank account, head to the Outer Banks of North Carolina this summer for a treasure of free activities and adventure that will make this year’s vacation one to remember. We’re just a tank of gas or two away from most major cities on the East Coast, and you won’t find a more pet-friendly beach in America, because we know the value of traveling in a pack! www.outerbanks.org.

Most importantly, our beaches are FREE to access with plentiful FREE parking. Spend your quarters on more important things. The Outer Banks are 130 miles long and are home to some of the most wild and natural, undeveloped beaches in the country along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Take your four wheel drive SUV off-road in select areas to access some of the best fishing and scenery on the eastern seaboard. There are literally miles and miles on Hatteras Island you can navigate in the summer that you can’t find anywhere else.

Think your kids would like to play in the largest natural sandbox in the south? Try Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, a 426 acre sand dune system that’s about 90 feet tall and mecca for kite flying, sunsets or just rolling down the giant sand hills. Incredible panoramic scenery with a bird’s eye view of the island. Visit Bodie Island Lighthouse, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for free. Want to take a boat ride but think it’s too expensive for your group? Take the FREE ferry to Ocracoke Island, a 40 minute trip where you can walk around the boat, feed the birds or just bask in the sun.

Take your friends and loved ones to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and see one of the most popular stops for birds on the Atlantic Flyway. Hundreds of species of birds have been documented here. It’s free to enter, and the kids will love the turtle pond or looking through the free binoculars at the observation platforms overlooking miles of refuge. America got its start at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, where England’s first colony settled here at Roanoke Island from 1584-1587. Their disappearance is one of our history’s most enduring mysteries. So is the price. It’s free.

Want to learn about waves and coastal dynamics? The Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility in Duck, NC offers free summer tours. See really neat vehicles, buoys and devices that scientists use to measure waves during storms, etc. and engage your kids with a family field trip. The coast of Cape Hatteras is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, because of the 2000 plus shipwrecks that line the Outer Banks. You can visit the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, NC for free and see what the sea has thrown back! Learn about the lost Civil War submarine Alligator, see a real Enigma machine recovered from a German U-boat, and learn about the ghost ship Carroll A. Deering.

Get your free Official 2009 Outer Banks Travel Guide by clicking here, or download our paper-free virtual desktop guide by going to www.outerbanks.org. Call us toll free to speak with one of our representatives at 877-629-4386.


July '09Return to Top
Summer Concert Series
07/01/2009 to 08/30/2009Call 252-453-9040
Every Thursday evening in July and August - 6:30 p.m. to sunset. Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Pets on leash welcome. Admission & parking are free. For more information call 252-453-9040.
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
07/01/2009 to 09/30/2009Call 252-453-9040
July, August and September - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking free. For more information call 252-453-9040.
Whalehead Wine Festivals
07/01/2009 to 09/30/2009 
July, August and September from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking free.
Corolla Fireworks
07/04/2009 to 07/04/2009 
Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park.
Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the best fireworks display on the Outer Banks! Admission is free.
Duck's Summer Music Series
07/07/2009 to 08/13/2009Call 252-255-1286
Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This popular evening concert series returns for its 3rd season. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and enjoy an early evening concert on the green in Duck. The concerts are free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com
Children's Knight Magic Campus
07/07/2009 to 08/25/2009 
Every Tuesday morning in July and August at 9 a.m.
Explore the history of magic and learn a few tricks to show off to your friends! $15 per child aged 5 and over opens you to the mystery of illusion by world traveled magician, Clive Allen. Tantalize your imagination and become your own performer with tricks to take home. Meet at the Picnic Shelter at the Whalehead Club grounds.
Wright Kite Festival
07/11/2009 to 07/12/2009Call 252-441-4124
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A festival for all ages with a spectacular kite show put on by Larger than Life Kites. Come see a 100 ft. octopus, 50 ft. scuba diver and many other kites which dance in the air. Stunt kites demos, games, kids kite making, and contests. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com
October '09Return to Top
6th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
10/30/2009 to 10/30/2009 
Friday, October 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (rain date October 31st)
Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time in Currituck Heritage Park! Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village and listen to ghostly stories of yesteryear! Then, if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds and be prepared to be scared...
November '09Return to Top
Black Friday Porch Sale
11/27/2009 to 11/27/2009 
Friday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for as they have everything? The Black Friday Porch Sale is the one day you can achieve it all! Select unique gifts for everyone with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks on sale for up to 50% off. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year - and this is it! Enjoy music, apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday!
December '09Return to Top
Illumination Celebration and Holiday Tour
12/12/2009 to 12/12/2009 
Saturday, December 12 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols. Before and after the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will open for holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920s etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr.