Current Events on Hatteras Island & the Outer Banks!
Summer Events on Hatteras Island
June - August Club Hatteras Kids & Family Programs exclusively at Hatteras Realty!
Kid Tested and Parent Approved! Kids' Programs include The Kinnakeet Sound Safari & South of the Border Kids' Night Out! Or bring the whole family for a Hatteras Heroes: History and Mystery show about pirate legends on the island. Also enjoy a night of Carolina Coastal Cooking with Chef Bob! For more information, check out our Club Hatteras page or email kids@hatterasrealty.com
April - August Dance Classes at Spa Koru!
Learn to Salsa, Swing and Hip Hop dance at Spa Koru with professional dance instructor Kristi Davidson! For more information, please call Spa Koru at 252.995.3125 or visit their website at SpaKoru.com
Tuesday: Swing Classes 7pm - 7:45pm / Wednesday: Hip Hop Classes 7pm - 7:45pm / Thursday: Salsa Classes 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MAY Events on Hatteras Island / OBX
May 14-17 Hatteras Village Offshore Open
World Class Sport fishing in the Outer Banks! For more information please call (252) 986-2579.
May 16-19 Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see the best sport hang gliders from around the world compete on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park. During this competition there will also be activities for the whole family taking place across the street from Jockey's Ridge State Park at Kitty Hawk Kites. Activities include: climbing wall, face painting, kite making, etc. For more information call 1-888-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com
May 17 March of Dimes - Walk America 2008
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The March of Dimes will sponsor this event. Registration at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. There will be music, team photos, food, and face-painting - a fun-filled family day! The five-mile walk takes participants through historic Manteo, followed by a picnic. For additional information call (757) 361-0000 or (800) 732-7097.
May 17 6th Annual Coastal Gardening Festival
The Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden, Kill Devil Hills. Vendors, speakers, educational booths, plant sales and much more! For more information please call (252) 473-4290.
May 22-23 Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center Demo Days
MP 15.5, Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center, Nags Head. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out all the newest kiteboarding gear for 2008! Kitty Hawk Kites professionals will be on hand as well as industry reps and professional kite boarders to answer all your questions. This is a great opportunity to compare new equipment side-by-side. As always, Kitty Hawk Kites professionals will be doing power kite demos. For more information visit kittyhawk.com or call 1-877-FLY-THIS.
May 25 Outer Banks Beach Music Festival
11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Ready for some fun in the sun? Our annual festival celebrating beach music and the coming summer season. Big crowds gather on the spacious lawn of the pavilion. The best beach music bands take the stage and play all day long. This year we have performing: The Band of Oz, The Craig Woolard Band, The Coastline Band and Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. Kick off your shoes and dance on the lawn. Bring plenty of sunscreen and blankets or folding chairs. Food and beverages, including beer, are available. Tickets can be purchased in advance or the day of the event, held on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. For more event information and to Save money on your tickets, visit outerbanksbeachmusicfestival.com
May 29 The Lost Colony Preview Night
Waterside Theatre. Witness this final dress rehearsal before the opening night of the production. Tickets sold at a special price for this pre-season opening event. For tickets or information, call (252) 473-3414 or visit thelostcolony.org
May 31 Golden Dragon Acrobats from China Present CIRQUE D'OR
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.
JUNE Events on Hatteras Island / OBX
June 3, 10, 17 Elizabeth R
3 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Miss Barbara Hird's particular blend of talent, technique, and intelligence and her commitment to authenticity in the interpretation of the character of Queen Elizabeth I hits close to the mark of re-creating Queen Elizabeth's charisma, persona, and style in this outstanding production. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre. roanokeisland.com
June 4, 11, 18 Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
3 p.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre or visit roanokeisland.com
June 5 Annual Evening Under the Stars with the North Carolina Symphony
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The North Carolina Symphony will return for its 7th annual performance at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park on Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and the Dare County Tourism Board. It is free and open to the public. Parking will be available throughout the town of Manteo and on a first-come, first -serve basis at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Handicap parking will also be available at the Park. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Call (877) 629-4386 or visit outerbanks.org
June 5, 12, 19 Shepherd of the Ocean
3 p.m. The Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Shepherd of the Ocean is a whimsical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh’s execution. He has been sentenced to be beheaded by King James I of England on a charge of treason. King James I succeeded Queen Elizabeth to the English throne. At the time of his death, Sir Walter Raleigh was in his 60’s and Queen Elizabeth had been dead for 15 years. The show is produced by Elizabeth R and Company. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252)-475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre or visit roanokeisland.com
June 9 Summer Youth Learn to Sail Program
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. – morning and afternoon sessions available. Open to youth 8 and older. Basic and intermediate instruction. Students sail Optimist and 420 sail boats. For more information and application contact the museum at 252-475-1750 or e-mail obxmaritime@earthlink.net. Instructors are US Sailing instructors.
June 11 Kitty Hawk Kites Wil-Bear Wright's Festival of Fun
MP 12.5, Nags Head. Come kick-off Kitty Hawk Kites summer-long Kids Day every Wednesday! Wil-Bear Wright will be on hand, as well as a live radio remote with Beach 104.1 to celebrate Kids Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitty Hawk Kites across from Jockey's Ridge State Park. Activities include: rock wall, face painting, kite making. For more information call 1-877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com
June 14 Fishing and Crabbing Rodeo
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The only day of the year North Pond is open to fishing and crabbing! A free prize drawing is open to all children 12 and under. Call (252) 987-1118.
June 14-15 Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
MP 12. 5, Nags Head. Honoring Francis Rogallo, inventor of the flexible wing and resident of the Outer Banks. The festival takes place atop Jockey's Ridge State Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Across the street at the Kitty Hawk Kites store there will be kids activities including face painting, kite making, etc. For more information call 1-877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com
June 17 Summer Open Sail
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. Beginning June 17 - every Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. Open to sailor that have completed our learn to sail programs. Weather permitting. For more information call (252) 475-1750.
June 19, 24, 26 The Lost Colony Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty
Fort Raleigh Historic Site. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. A must-see for children! The whole family will enjoy a classic children's story brought to life with music and dance. Face-painting and balloon-sculpting will also entertain the children. For tickets (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
June 28 Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Competition
MP 15.5, Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center, Nags Head. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see the best kite boarders in the world compete for prizes. Free demonstrations and competitions will be available as well. Think you got what it takes? Register for this event and show us what you've got. For more information call 1-877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com
June 29 Into the Woods
Waterside Theatre. 8:15 p.m. See this enduring Broadway show performed by members of The Lost Colony Company. Advance tickets $15 for Producer's Circle, $10 for General Admission. Performance day tickets: $20 for Producer's Circle, $15 for General Admission. For tickets call (252) 473-3414 or visit thelostcolony.org
JULY Events on Hatteras Island / OBX
July 4 Look forward to food, fun and fireworks on Hatteras Island! More information to follow!
July 4 Manteo First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. Join us for live music, magic, artisans, actors in period dress, a rockclimbing wall and more. For more information visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com
July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
The Lost Colony Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty
Fort Raleigh Historic Site. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. A must-see for children! The whole family will enjoy a classic children's story brought to life with music and dance. Face-painting and balloon-sculpting will also entertain the children. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
July 12 - 13 Kitty Hawk Kites Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brothers National Memorial. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This kite festival celebrates 105 years of flight with professional kite fliers from all over the world. Spectators can see a large kite including a 75ft. octopus and 40ft. mantaray's, fly in the air at the base of the Wright Brothers Monument. Stunt kite demos, games, kid's kite making, etc. will all be highlights of this event. For more information call 1-877-FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com
July 15 - 18 Summer Children’s Performance Series - The Nightingale with the Tarradiddle Players
10:30 a.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Adapted from the elegant fable by Hans Christian Andersen, this beautiful tale from the orient invites the audience to become part of a wonderful journey of discovery.
Call (252) 475-1500 to reserve tickets.
July 17 Build a Boat in a Day
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams. For more information call (252) 475-1750.
July 22 - 25 Summer Children’s Performance Series - Wild West
10:30 a.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Chris McDaniel and his One-man Wild West Show mixes trick roping and bullwhip artistry with classic Western songs like Rawhide, and a little magic thrown in. He began singing professionally in 1974. He has performed on the Grand Ole Opry with Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl and acted in many musicals including Oklahoma and Annie Get Your Gun.
Call (252) 475-1500 to reserve tickets.
July 24 Simple Rigging
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. 10 a.m. to noon Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, students can bring dock lines to splice in this workshop Cost: $25 members / $50 non-members. Workshop limit is 10. Instructor is museum staff. For more information call (252) 475-1750 or visit obxmaritime.org
July 26 Tea with the Queen
Waterside Theatre. Treat yourself to royal-tea! Meet Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court for a special presentation of sumptuous desserts, refreshing iced tea and delightful antics. Includes a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre. Advance reservations are required. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. For tickets or information call (252) 473-3414 or visit thelostcolony.org
July 26 5th Annual One Design Regatta
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. Optimist, 420, Sunfish – adult and youth and Laser. Notice of race and application can be found on our web site at obxmaritime.org. Call the museum at 252-475-1750 for more information.
July 29 - August 1 Summer Children's Performance Series - Open Dream Ensemble Presents The Red Planet
10:30 a.m. Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The year is 2158 and Earth’s first community on Mars is three years old. Comprised of people from around the world, it is starting to thrive. And now the new "global community" is about to make history. Studio Broadcast Mars is bustling with excitement. Built into the side of the volcano Olympus Mons, this studio chronicles Mars' scientific and artistic culture. Today, for the very first time, the studio will offer Earth a chance to see what life is like on the Red Planet.
Call (252) 475-1500 to reserve tickets.
July 31 Drumstick for Kids
2 pm, Thursday, FREE! Film Theater, Roanoke Island Festival Park. North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival. Hit it, shake it, rub it or scrape it – it’s got to be percussion! Feel the beat and participate during a wonderful hour of kid-focused percussion music. 252.475.1506. NCSASummerFest.org
AUGUST Events on Hatteras Island / OBX
August 1 Drumming! by the NCSA Percussion Ensemble
2 pm, Tuesday & Friday, FREE! Film Theater, Roanoke Island Festival Park. North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival. Electrifying and energetic! Drumsticks everywhere! Year after year, the NCSA Percussion Ensemble is one of the summer festival’s most popular groups. 252.475.1506. NCSASummerFest.org
August 1 - 2 North Carolina School of The Arts Summer Performance Festival
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Students from the NC School of the Arts will perform a musical selection August 1 in the Film Theatre at 2 p.m. In addition, a performance will be held on August 1 at 8 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion. Saturday, August 2, at 8 p.m., a film will be shown in the Film Theatre. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
August 1 - 11 History Garden Programs
History Garden at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday - Early Exploration and the Roanoke Voyages. Wednesday - Pirate Day. Thursday - Nature and Cultural History. Friday - Performing Arts. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com
August 2 Saturday Night at the Movies!
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. Enjoy one of the finest movies available for family entertainment. Free. Please visit NCSASummerFest.org for more information.
August 2 Finding Neverland
On the big outdoor screen. 8 pm, Saturday, FREE! Outdoor Pavilion (Film Theater in case of rain), Roanoke Island Festival Park. North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival. Starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, Finding Neverland is an Oscar-winning tale of magic and fantasy based on the life of James Barrie, the author of Peter Pan. 252.475.1506. NCSASummerFest.org
August 3, 10 A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to The Forum
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8:15 p.m. See this classic Broadway show performed by members of The Lost Colony Company. Advance tickets: $15 for Producer's Circle, $10 for General Admission. Performance day tickets: $20 for Producer's Circle, $15 for General Admission. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 4 - 28 Rob Snyder: Paintings of Pier, Surf and Sea life
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Robbie Snyder of Kill Devil Hills creates a fascinating show that speaks to his love of the marine environment. A painter and a sculptor, Snyder has a rich portfolio that includes huge acrylic paintings featuring a combination of airbrush and regular brushwork. Think ocean, waves, piers, dolphins, turtles, surfers and more. He also paints marine themes in oils of big surf and lots of light from places he’s traveled in the Caribbean with his wife Debbie. People passionate about the coast will be thrilled with this exhibition. An opening reception will be held on August 3 from 4 - 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
August 5, 7, 12, 14
The Lost Colony Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty
Fort Raleigh Historic Site, Roanoke Island. 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a classic children's story brought to life with music and dance. Face-painting and balloon-sculpting. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 6, 13, 20 Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 3 p.m. This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another and yet are buried in the same tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252) 475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.
August 7 Basic Rigging North Carolina Maritime Museum
Manteo. 10 a.m. to noon. Learn basic rigging techniques, including whipping and splicing, three strand line, and students can bring dock lines to splice in this class. Cost: $25 members / $50 non-members. Workshop limit is 10. For more information call (252) 475-1750.
August 7, 14 Tea with the Queen
Elizabethan Gardens, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court for a special presentation of sumptuous desserts, refreshing iced tea and delightful antics. Includes a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre. Advance reservations are required. For tickets or information call (252) 473-3414 or visit thelostcolony.org
August 7, 14, 21 Shepherd of The Ocean
Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 3 p.m. Shepherd of the Ocean is a whimsical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh’s execution. He has been sentenced to be beheaded by King James I of England on a charge of treason.
Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. All guests must have a ticket for admission. They can be ordered in advance by reserving tickets at (252) 475-1500 or one hour prior to each performance at the theatre.
August 9 9th Annual Kitty Kawk Kites / Carolina Outdoors Ocean Games
Ramada Plaza, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family beach fun day starts with a 5K kayak race on the Atlantic. Kayak demos, and stunt kite lessons will be available all day as well. The Sandcastle building contest will begin at 1 p.m. with the best sandcastle builders competing for prizes! (877) FLY-THIS or visit kittyhawk.com
August 9 Concert by Radio Media Productions
6 p.m. ( gates open at 4 p.m.) Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Country music will be featured. For more information please visit roanokeisland.com
August 9 - 10 Annual Roanoke Island American Indian Culture Festival & Powwow
Come and enjoy this wonderful native experience as tribes gather on ancestral grounds to celebrate and share our culture on the west side of Roanoke Island along the tranquil waters of the Croatan Sound. This event will feature a gathering of American Indian tribes from across the nation dressed in tribal regalia, traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance, visual arts, storytelling, crafts and health screenings while learning about various dances and the regalia worn.
The ground opens to the public at 10:30 a.m. for educational displays and the sale of American Indian crafts. Grand Entry on Saturday will begin at 12:00 Noon and at 1PM on Sunday. Location: Airport Pavilion Lawn located on Airport Road across from the NC Aquarium, Manteo. Admission: Adults: $5 (Ages 13 and above) Children: $3 (Ages 3 -12) FREE: Ages 2 and under. (Due to the nature of this event, no pets or alcohol allowed in the event area). For more information contact: Marilyn Berry Morrison (757) 477-3589 and visit ncalgonquians.com
August 10 7th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Kitty Hawk. The Outer Banks only 5K Beach Run/Walk is set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic 'Old Station' public bath house in Kitty Hawk. Visit outerbanksrelieffoundation.com for additional details.
August 13 - 14 New World Festival of The Arts
Waterfront, Manteo. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 13th and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the 14th. The New World Festival of the Arts is a juried exhibition of fine arts and fine crafts featuring 80 selected artists from Vermont to Florida exhibiting and selling their works on the Manteo Waterfront. For more information please call (252) 473-2838.
August 14 One Day Watercolor Workshop
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Manteo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend a day painting the boats on Shallowbag Bay with local artist George Cheeseman. This workshop will begin with a watercolor demonstration and will conclude with a critique. Students will need to bring all supplies for this workshop. Cost: $65 members / $95 non-members. Workshop limit is 10. Instructor is George Cheeseman. Call (252) 475-1750 for more information.
August 18 Virginia Dare Fair
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island. Celebrate Virginia Dare's 421st birthday. Attend a day of free activities with music, games and fun for the family. Reserve your seats early for the evening performance of The Lost Colony that cameos infant actors as baby Virginia. For tickets: (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 19 National Aviation Day
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established August 19th, Orville Wright's birthday, as National Aviation Day to honor the Wright Brothers and all flying pioneers and heroes. Special aviation related activities. For more information visit nps.gov/wrbr or call (252) 441-7430.
August 21 Build a Boat in a Day
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Manteo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams. Call (252) 475-1750 for more information.
August 31 Labor Day Concert
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Noon to 7 p.m. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com
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