May '09 | April '10 | September '10 | October '10 | November '10 | December '10

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.
April '10Return to Top
Chicamacomico LifeSaving Station
04/01/2010 to 11/15/2010 
With its two stations and five outbuildings, Chicamacomico (pronounced chik a ma COM i co) is the most complete site of remaining life-saving stations in North Carolina and one of the nation’s most complete sites. This site is located on Hatteras Island in the village of Rodanthe on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Their purpose is to restore, preserve, protect, educate and interpret the rich history of these valiant men and their dedication to the U.S. Life-Saving Service, as well as interpreting the history of the buildings and artifacts. They are open to the public from mid-April through November, and provide our visitors with tours, programs, reenactments and special events. For more information on events, visit www.chicamacomico.net
First Friday in Manteo
04/02/2010 to 12/03/2010 
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com
September '10Return to Top
Of Nature, Of Corsa
09/05/2010 to 09/27/2010Call 252-475-1500
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). Watercolor collages of landscapes and whimsical wildlife by popular artist, E.M. Corsa. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
Motorcycle Cannonball Run
09/10/2010 to 09/10/2010 
The pre-1916 Motorcycle Cannonball coast-to-coast Endurance Run departs the OBX on Friday, September 10th from Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC. See scores of motorcycles from the early 1900's through 1915 on display from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before the competitors take off for a 16 day race across America! The Motorcycle Cannonball, named after the famed Erwin "Cannonball" Baker, who set 143 driving records from 1910 through the 1930's, dares contestants to live up to the endurance records set by early motorcycle pioneers. motorcyclecannonball.com
Pirates Festival
09/16/2010 to 09/19/2010 
Get your "Aarrggghh!" on during 4 days of Pirate Madness! Authentic Pirates will be pillaging local restaurants and businesses including Kellys, Pamlico Jacks, Mako Mikes, Big Al's, Jolly Roger, Outer Banks Brewing Station, and Kitty Hawk Kites! September 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day, so come give us your best "Aarrgh!" and bring the kids to the Scalliwag School For Scoundrels at the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head on September 19. kittyhawk.com
Day At the Docks
09/18/2010 to 09/18/2010 
Day At the Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen. Hatteras Village. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The commercial and charter 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 be on site. Musical entertainment throughout the day. Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30 p.m. dayatthedocks.org
Day At the Docks
09/18/2010 to 09/18/2010 
Located in Hatteras village along the waterfront marinas, charter and commercial ships captains and crews demonstrate the tools and skills working watermen use at sea. Fishermen and visitors are invited to compete in a net hanging contest, a concrete marlin competition, and a survival suit race. The commercial and charter 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 be on site. Musical entertainment. dayatthedocks.org
Outer Banks Triathalon
09/18/2010 to 09/19/2010 
Registration is open for the 2010 Outer Banks Triathlon! Three different skill levels of events over the 2 day weekend. The Half Distance Tri will be held Saturday, September 18th, and the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons will be held Sunday, September 19th. All three courses go from Roanoke Island to the NC mainland community of Manns Harbor and back, and the biking and racing portions follow smooth flat roads and trails. obxmarathon.com
Surfing Grand Finals
09/19/2010 to 09/25/2010 
Expect a week of great surfing at Cape Hatteras with the largest amateur surfing association in the world, the Eastern Surfing Association or ESA, with a current membership of over 7,000 surfers. Men, women, boys and girls of all ages. Competition headquarters will be at the Natural Art Surf Shop in Buxton, NC. The Easterns competition series is big news in the surfing world. surfesa.org
October '10Return to Top
18th Annual Parade of Homes
10/07/2010 to 10/10/2010Call 252-449-8232
Outer Banks Home Builders Association's 18th Annual Parade of Homes
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A select offering of new homes covering the coastal Outer Banks. Tickets $10. Good all four days. (252) 449-8232 or obhomebuilders.org
Duck Jazz Festival
10/10/2010 to 10/10/2010Call 252-255-1286
Fourth Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Stage. 11 a.m. to dusk. Joyce Cooling, a San Francisco-based Jazz guitarist and vocalist, will headline the fourth-annual Duck Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 in Duck, NC.

Best-known for her eclectic style and colorful body-moving sound, Cooling is funky, soulful, and always original, and is recognized as one of the most dynamic and popular contemporary jazz guitarists in the world.

Cooling has recorded seven albums - five of which charted on the Billboard music charts. She has to her credit two number one radio singles, six top 10, and 13 charting singles in all, and has garnered multiple music awards including the “Gibson Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year” and “Best New Talent” in the Jazziz Reader’s Poll. She was a nominee for the California Music Awards, the Oasis Awards, and the Gavin Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year.

Plan to join us for this popular event! Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com

Trick or Treat Under the Sea
10/28/2010 to 10/28/2010Call 252-473-3494
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 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, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. Ticket sales begin October 1st and will be sold at the Aquarium. Admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (800) 832-3474, (252) 473-3494 or ncaquariums.com
November '10Return to Top
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
11/02/2010 to 11/07/2010Call 252-216-9464
Offering over 85 programs in themes ranging from paddling and wildlife photography to birding, natural history and more! (252) 216-9464 or wingsoverwater.org
Outer Banks 8K
11/13/2010 to 11/13/2010 
Kill Devil Hills, near the First Flight Schools Campus. An out-and-back course which will start in Kill Devil Hills, continue through Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest and finish at the First Flight High School track. obxmarathon.org
Outer Banks Fun Run
11/13/2010 to 11/13/2010 
10 a.m. A family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it! Walker-friendly and strollers allowed. obxmarathon.org
Outer Banks Marathon
11/14/2010 to 11/14/2010 
The marathon starts in Kitty Hawk, the half marathon starts at Jockeys Ridge and both cross the beautiful Washington-Baum Bridge and finish on Roanoke Island. obxmarathon.org
5K Turkey Trot
11/25/2010 to 11/25/2010 
Duck. A great warm up for your Thanksgiving Feast! Starting on Scarborough Lane in Duck with a finish line full of post race festivities! Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are welcome. active.com

Hangin With Santa Lights with Kites
11/26/2010 to 11/27/2010Call 252-441-4124
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider on Friday and Saturday. November 27, watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey’s Ridge State Park. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
December '10Return to Top
Celebration of Wright Brothers' First Flight
12/17/2010 to 12/17/2010 
107th 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
New Year's 5K
12/31/2010 to 12/31/2010Call 252-441-7299
Join us for the New Year's 5K Marathon (It's Free!) beginning at 11 p.m. at Tortugas Lie, 3014 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, Milepost 11. A great way to end and begin the new year!