See what else is going on in the area! Visitors, take a long weekend, visit the Outer Banks and don't forget to enjoy a day in historic, cozy, waterfront Manteo. Locals, Manteo is closer than you think! Grab a friend, go to Festival Park, get a bite to eat and visit Theraroma to top off a wonderful day!
May 28 - August 20
73rd Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Monday - Saturday at 8 p.m. (except July 30, 31 and August 6, 7 and 14). Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the exciting events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here over 400 years ago. Lavish costumes, daring action, special effects, delightful comedy, music and dance. Children 11 and under are free on Monday and Friday and half price on Sat. with a paying adult. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
May 28 - August 20
Backstage Tours of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attend this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how theatrical magic is created at Waterside Theatre. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed into several scenes right before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held nightly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
May 28 - Labor Day
National Park Service Summer Programs
New programs for this summer include: Civil War on the Outer Banks – offered at Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and The Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island offered at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. As a prelude to the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Civil War (2011-2015), these programs detail pivotal Outer Banks battles that helped secure Union victory. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is also offering a new program, Voice through the Air, on the early wireless radio experiments of Reginald Fessenden that took place on Roanoke Island in 1901.
Three special tours will be offered this summer: Coast Guard Station Tour will provide an up-close look at Coast Guard operations and vessels at Oregon Inlet and Hatteras stations; Old Days at the Hatteras Weather Station relays the history of this recently restored building and U.S. Weather Bureau operations on Hatteras Island; and Night Climb – a guided night tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse offered twice every Thursday evening (a pre-registration program – see the park website for details).
Evening Campfire programs are offered at the Seashore on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A special Seashore evening program, Night Lights, will include an exploration of star gazing and tide-line bioluminescent plankton along with a discussion of why dark nights are valuable to both people and wildlife.
The summer program schedules also include many other history talks, nature walks, and recreational programs such as surf fishing, cast netting, crabbing, seining, and snorkeling.
Program schedules are available on-line at each park’s website: Fort Raleigh NHS, nps.gov/fora; Wright Brothers NMEM, nps.gov/wrbr; and Cape Hatteras NS, nps.gov/caha. Program schedules are also listed in In the Park, the National Park Service Outer Banks summer newspaper, available at any park visitor center and Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Welcome Center starting May 28.
The Full Moon Tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will also return this year on June 26, July 26, Aug. 24, and Sept. 23 – watch for details to be announced!
This year’s summer program schedule will start more than two weeks earlier than it has in previous years due to the National Park Service Centennial Initiative funding received by the parks for additional seasonal interpretive ranger positions. With this funding, the parks will be providing 290 programs per week to Outer Banks visitors. Centennial Initiative funding was provided to national park sites this year to help restore natural and cultural landscapes, provide outstanding educational and recreational opportunities for park visitors and prepare the parks for the upcoming centennial of the National Park Service in 2016.
May 29 - September 4
Hatteras Village Fish Fry
Hatteras Fire Station, 57689 NC 12, Hatteras. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. 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. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season. For more information on Hatteras village, visit hatterasonmymind.com
May 29 - September 4
Kinnakeet Fish Fry
Avon Fire Station, 40159 Harbor Rd., Avon. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Kinnakeet Civic Association. Enjoy fried fish, locally caught by Kinnakeet watermen. The fish fries fund civic association programs. For additional information, call (252) 995-5651. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season.
June
Friday Night Live Outdoors
Join us every Friday night starting Memorial Day weekend for a free outdoors acoustic open-mike and local art display under the tent at our store . Hours will be from 5-8pm. Bring your guitar, bongo, flute, violin, whatever you play or bring your own photography, paintings, jewelry, whatever you design and show it off or sell it. No alcohol or drugs. We'll supply free hot dogs and lemonade. For more information call (252) 473-1356 or visit theoutdoorsoutfitters.com
June
Looking for Adventure? Head South On NC 12 to Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Summer on the Outer Banks brings many opportunities for visitors and local residents to explore the natural world. Toss in the word “Free”, and the adventures sound even more inviting! Regular weekly programs on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge begin the first week in June. If you are interested in learning about turtles of the sea and land, stop by the Visitor Center porch on Tuesdays for our Turtle Talk program. Not only will you learn about how you can help the sea turtles, you will also be able to make a craft to take home. On Wednesdays, learn about the adaptations birds need in order to survive in various habitats during our Bird Adaptations program. After the program, which is also held on the Visitor Center porch, try your hand at building your own bird using various bird parts and see who can build the bird with the best survival skills. Our perennial favorite, Soundside Adventure, is offered on Thursdays at New Inlet. Try your hand at pulling a seine net to see what juvenile critters call Pamlico Sound home. Get your feet wet! See the difference between a Channel Whelk and a Lightening Whelk. See what kinds of shells many of your favorite seafood delicacies live in. The above programs run from 2:30 to 3:30. In addition, we offer Bird Walks on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, beginning at 8:00. These walks are appropriate for beginning birders, as well as more experienced. Meet at the Pea Island Visitor Center; the programs last approximately 1.5 hours.
For a reasonable fee, our guided canoe tours offer another way to get off the highway and uncover many mysteries of the area. Family canoe tours are offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to noon. This short tour of the canals and islands off New Inlet is a great way for families and others to get their feet wet while exploring the habitat. Step outside the canoe into the shallow waters near one of the islands and learn about the islands and the critters that live there. Taste the Sea Oxeye Daisy and Saltwort to understand how early Americans may have seasoned their seafood. Watch as the stingrays and skates float underneath your canoe. As you paddle through the waters, you will often be entertained by a variety of birds and other critters. General canoe tours are offered on Thursdays from 9:00 to noon. Although similar to the Family Canoe Tour, the extended time on the water is more suited for adults. Depending on the wind and tide, the General Canoe Tour may be considered moderate to strenuous. All canoe tours require reservations. Cost for the Family Canoe Tour is $25 per adult and $15 per child 11 and younger. The General Canoe Tour is $35 per adult and $20 per child 11 and younger. For canoe tour reservations or general program information, call Cindy Heffley at 252-475-4180 or visit our website at fws.gov/peaisland
June 1 - 30
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer Programs
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times.
June 1 - 30
Shirley Ruff: “Reflections from Silver Lake”
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org
June 1 - 4, 8 - 11, 15 - 18, 22 - 25, June 29 - July 2
Kinnakeet Sound Safari
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 4-12. A fun trailer ride to our own secret beach on the Pamlico Sound. Children will get to catch and release blue crabs in this unique marine environment that is part of the largest estuary system. Lunch and drinks provided. $25 per child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
South of the Border Kids’ Night Out
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tuesday nights, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ages 4 - 12. Our South of the Border summer crew brings traditional activities from Mexico plus fun games and prizes! Taco dinner and drinks are provided. $25 per child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
June 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30
OBXtreme Magic Show
Outer Banks Music Showcase. Experience the Outer Banks most incredible live show, OBXtreme Magic. Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy audience participation the entire family will love live on stage! OBXtreme Magic features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy! See people appear, vanish and float in the air right in front of your eyes! Don't miss the most amazing family experience in The Outer Banks! Clive Allen & Tracy take their audience through a roller coaster ride of emotions with their incredible talent and sincere performing style. They have entertained audiences around the world and have been seen on both U.S. and international television. They have appeared at The Emmy Awards, Caesar's Resorts international, Resorts USA, and were selected as one of the top ten magicians from the U.S. and Canada to perform at Magicfest 2000 in Singapore, the largest magic production ever staged in that country! Clive Allen & Tracy are proud to make The Outer Banks their home! Please visit, OBXtrememagic.com or call (252) 261-7505.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Carolina Coastal Cooking
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Combining the new trends from the culinary arts with the tried and true traditions of Outer Banks cooks. Plenty of opportunities to sample these delicious dishes. Reservations required. $10 per person. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com June 3, 10, 17, 24. Hatteras Heroes: History & Mystery. Hatteras Realty Avon office. Thursday nights, 7 p.m. Enjoy the storytelling style of historian Danny Couch and his multi-media presentation on everything from island history to legendary pirate tales! Free. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
June 6 - 28
Mark Peyton - Artist
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat). Glass art portraits of historic figures from the 16th century and one-of-a-kind beach glass chandeliers. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
June 9, 16, 23, 30
Kid's Day
Nags Head & Rodanthe Kitty Hawk Kites. We'll have FREE Kid's Day events every Wednesday during the summer from 10am - 2pm at Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites (mile post 12.5) and from 4pm - 7pm at Waves Village Kitty Hawk Kites in Rodanthe (mile post 40)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or kittyhawk.com
June 12
2nd Annual Family FUN Field Day
2 -6 p.m. at the Outer Banks Brewing Station Backyard. Join us for the Fun! Games, relays, inflatables, face painting, exhibit previews, raffles, McGruff the crime dog, Crossfit Gym, Food and more! Support the Children's Museum coming to Kitty Hawk. Admission is $5 per child. All proceeds benefit Children at Play, Inc. Rain date is June 26 from 2 - 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.childrenatplayobx.com
June 12
Hands on History
Outer Banks History Center. Historical documents, photos, and materials chronicling men of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station will be on view from 3-5 p.m. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com
June 12
U.S. Coast Guard Day
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Honoring the history and close relationship between the community and these brave guardians. All art mediums will be considered. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com
June 12
Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers
2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Join us for 2nd Saturday’s June 12, July 10 and August 14th for the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers. The film will be shown on those dates at 2:00 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. In addition, the June 12 showing will also be at 7 p.m. The showings are part of the Department of Cultural Resources state-wide 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun events. The event is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500.
June 12 - 13
28th 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, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
June 15, 22, 29
Kid's Day
Corolla, Hatteras, & Avon Kitty Hawk Kites Join us at 3 locations every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Come to Hatteras Landing from 10am - 12pm, Corolla from 2pm - 4pm, and Avon from 4pm - 6pm. Climb our rock walls, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or kittyhawk.com
June 16 - August 11
Waterside Art Wednesdays
Waterside Theatre Costume Shop, Roanoke Island. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Create your own watercolor drawings inspired by John White’s 1585 Roanoke watercolors. Activities include a brief video presentation, instruction, and time to paint. Beginner’s set of watercolor paints and snack included. $10 per person. Recommended for ages 7-12. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
June 17, 22, 24, 29
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. A delightful journey of a frog-turned prince and how he found his true friends along the way. Face painting, balloon sculpting, and games entertain the children thirty minutes prior to the performance. $7 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
June 20
9th Annual Evening Under The Stars with The North Carolina Symphony
Enjoy a symphonic evening under the stars at Roanoke Island Festival Park's Outdoor Pavilion. Parking available at Roanoke Island Festival Park and in the Town of Manteo. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets as seating is on the lawn. Picnics welcome. Symphony begins at 8:15 p.m. Visit outerbanks.org for more information. Free admission.
June 21 - August 6
Dare County Arts Council Presents Creative Kids Summer Art Camp
Are you looking for fun and creative activities for your children during the summer? Dare County Arts Council is hosting the 2010 Creative Kids Summer Art Camp, taught by experienced local artists, including Sharon Schreyer, Tara Stockdale, Joshua Martier, Katie Fuller, and Michele Bless. Children will have a great time using their hands and artistic ability to create unique projects. Each week-long camp will have two sessions per day providing all age groups with a summer’s worth of art enrichment. The only requirement is an imagination!
Camp themes for 2010 include Parade Camp, where kids used found objects to make puppets, masks, giant heads and hands, then show off their creations in a parade during the First Friday celebration in downtown Manteo; 1000 Words, a visual and audio adventure camp where students learn basic documentary photography and radio skills to create a multimedia mosaic of their explorations of downtown Manteo; Imagination in Art, where campers investigate a variety of fine art mediums as they put on their creative thinking caps and get wild with their imaginations; Making Spring and Summer Glitter Globes and “Good Dog” Cookies in a Doggie-dog Treat Container, two projects in one camp utilizing craft skills with baking and math; and Textile Mosaics and Glass Mosaics, with campers using hand dyed fabrics and stained glass to create beautiful mosaics; Dance! Dance! Dance! A Summer Dance Intensive will expose campers to different dance styles including jazz, ballet, tap, modern dance and improve culminating in a performance at the end of the week, with all levels of dance experience welcome.
Camps begin June 21st and will end on August 6th, with a different camp held each week. Camps run Monday through Friday, and ages vary by camp. The cost of each camp is $125 plus a $15 registration fee per child. Through the generous support of the Outer Banks Kiwanis Club, we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships. Camps are limited to 10 participants, with a minimum 5 participants.
For more information about specific camps or scholarships, or to register for a camp, please contact the Dare County Arts Council at 252-473-5558 or email at gallery@darearts.org.
June 22 - 24
First REAL Kids Camp
Get your son or daughter into the water in a safe and positive instructional environment with the First Kids Camp of the year! 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, (252)987-6000 or REALwatersports.com
June 23 - 24
REAL Summer Swap Meet
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. Can't make it to the swap but want to sell your gear? Drop it off with us or ship it here and we'll sell it for you! The REAL Swap Meet is Friday and Saturday, July 23-24, 10am to 4pm daily at REAL Watersports in the Village of Waves. (866)REAL-548, (252)987-6000 or REALwatersports.com
June 24
The Queen’s Fairy Quest
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Queen Elizabeth and her royal court as she learns about an expedition to discover the fairy queen. Includes complimentary souvenir program, theatre backstage tour and a feast of delicious royal treats. 48-hour advance reservations required. For the full experience, allow approximately two hours - actual run-times may vary. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for youth (4-14 years). (252) 473-3414 or or thelostcolony.org
June 24
Simon’s Pirate Adventure
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your bawdy crew to this swashbuckling young-pirate adventure to be dressed like a pirate, talk like a pirate and act like a pirate. Includes the short play, a backstage theatre tour, a keepsake photo of you with a pirate and a delicious pirate’s feast. 48-hour advance reservations required. $22 for Adults and $11 for Youth (4-14 years). (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
June 28 - July 2
The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session I
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teaches students voice, dance and acting skills, gives them performance experience, ignites their creative spirit, builds a sense of accomplishment and community and encourages them to have fun! All skill levels are welcome. Lunch and snacks are provided. $150 per week, plus $10 registration fee (non refundable). Camp is for ages 6 - 15. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
June 28 - July 2
Team Green Summer Camp
For children 7 8 & 9 years old. July 5th – July 9th for children 10 and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Team Green Summer Camp. Explore the Outer Banks and learn how to keep it Green through activities and field trips based on the preservation of our local environment. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com
June 29 - August 5
Duck’s Summer Music Series
Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. This popular evening concert series returns for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5.
The current schedule of performances is:
Tuesday, June 29- Aquarium (Rock)
Thursday, July 1- Old Enough to Know Better (Dance/Rock)
Tuesday, July 6- Watson & Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 8- Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, July 13- Connected (Jazz)
Thursday, July 15- Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 20- The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)
Thursday, July 22- Laura Martier (Jazz)
Tuesday, July 27-Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 29- The Crowd (Rock/Pop)
Tuesday, August 3- The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)
Thursday, August 5- The Rajun Cajuns (New Orleans Style Dance/Rock)
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner and enjoy an early evening concert on the town green. Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com
June 30 - July 2
Outer Banks Sand Sculpture Festival
A professional sandsculpture company will be on had to sculpture a huge sand creation! Kitty Hawk Kites, Kitty Hawk Sports, Peace Frogs, Brew Thru, Panama Jack Suncreen, OBX, and Outer Banks Hospital are sponsors. There will be fun events, raffles, sand sculpting contests, and entertainment all day long at Kitty Hawk Sports and Kitty Hawk Kites at Jockey's Ridge Crossing shopping center across from Jockey's Ridge MP 12 1/2 in Nags Head, 252-441-6800. This is a benefit for the prevention of skin cancer. For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com
July 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29 and 30
OBXtreme Magic Show
Outer Banks Music Showcase. Experience the Outer Banks most incredible live show, OBXtreme Magic. Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy audience participation the entire family will love live on stage! OBXtreme Magic features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy! See people appear, vanish and float in the air right in front of your eyes! Don't miss the most amazing family experience in The Outer Banks! Clive Allen & Tracy take their audience through a roller coaster ride of emotions with their incredible talent and sincere performing style. They have entertained audiences around the world and have been seen on both U.S. and international television. They have appeared at The Emmy Awards, Caesar's Resorts international, Resorts USA, and were selected as one of the top ten magicians from the U.S. and Canada to perform at Magicfest 2000 in Singapore, the largest magic production ever staged in that country! Clive Allen & Tracy are proud to make The Outer Banks their home! Please visit, OBXtrememagic.com or call (252) 261-7505.
July 1 - 31
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer programs
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times.
July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. Hop over to see this delightful journey of a frog-turned prince and how he found his true friends along the way. Face painting, balloon sculpting and games entertain the children thirty minutes prior to the performance. $7 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Hatteras Heroes: History & Mystery
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Thursday nights, 7 p.m. Have a fun night of exciting and interesting storytelling with historian Danny Couch. The whole family will enjoy his storytelling style and multi-media presentation on everything from island history to legendary pirate tales! Free. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Simon’s Pirate Adventure
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your bawdy crew to this swashbuckling young pirate adventure to be dressed like a pirate, talk like a pirate and act like a pirate. Includes the short play, keepsake photo with frame of you and a pirate, delicious pirate’s feast and theatre backstage tour. 48-hour advance reservations required. Allow approximately two hours - actual run-times may vary. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
The Queen’s Fairy Quest
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Queen Elizabeth and her royal court as she learns about an expedition to discover the fairy queen. Event includes a royal audience with the Queen, complimentary souvenir program, theatre backstage tour and a feast of delicious royal treats. 48-hour advance reservations required. For the full experience, allow approximately two hours - actual run-times may vary. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for youth (4-14 years). (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
July 1 - 3
Third Annual Outer Banks Sandsculpture Festival
Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Shopping Center, Nags Head. See professional sand sculptures create a 50 ton artistic masterpiece out of sand as well as a sand carving contest for kids. kittyhawksports.com
July 2
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 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
July 2
The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session I Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 10 a.m. Attend this performance by the young talents of The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp participants and members of The Lost Colony Company. Tickets are $5 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
July 2 - 30
Stephanie Kiker
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. Works in colored pencil and soft pastel. darearts.org
July 3 - 27
Steve Alterman - Nature Photography
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). Alterman is an award-winning artist and published photographer. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
July 4
America Celebrates/July 4th Fireworks with the Town of Manteo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 8 p.m. Enjoy music and fireworks. Bring a picnic and celebrate America! Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe. 3:30 p.m. The seventh annual Independence Day 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 afterwards. Visit rwscivic.org Call (252) 987-1303 for information. Free.
July 5
Town of Duck’s 6th Annual Independence Day Parade
9:00 a.m. with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. PLEASE NOTE that the parade is being held on Monday, July 5, 2010 so as not to conflict with weekend summer traffic. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. For registration information, contact the Town at (252) 255-1234 or at info@townofduck.com
July 5
5th Annual OBX Killer Dunes 2 mile run/walk
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head. The event is a benefit for Easter Seals UCP of North Carolina & Virginia, a non-profit that helps people with disabilities lead fuller lives. All skill levels are welcome. Advanced runners can challenge themselves to complete the course without stopping. Or simply stroll through the course and take in the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Roanoke Sound, and the rest of the Outer Banks. There is even a kids fun run where 12 and unders can run up a dune and back in only 1/4 mile. To register visit fsseries.com/obxkillerdunes
June 5 - July 9
Team Green Summer Camp
For children 10 and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Team Green Summer Camp. Explore the Outer Banks and learn how to keep it Green through activities and field trips based on the preservation of our local environment. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com
July 6, 7, 8
RIFP Performance Series - Western Carolina Presents Charlie Brown
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com
July 6 - 9, 13 - 16, 20 - 23, 27 - 30
Kinnakeet Sound Safari
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 4-12. This program begins with a fun trailer ride to our own secret beach on the Pamlico Sound. Children will get to catch and release blue crabs in this unique marine environment that is part of the largest estuary system. Lunch and drinks provided. $25 per child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Kid's Day
Corolla, Hatteras, & Avon Kitty Hawk Kites. Join us at 3 locations every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Come to Hatteras Landing from 10am - 12pm, Corolla from 2pm - 4pm, and Avon from 4pm - 6pm. Climb our rock walls, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Kid's Day
Nags Head & Rodanthe Kitty Hawk Kites We'll have FREE Kid's Day events every Wednesday during the summer from 10am - 2pm at Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites (mile post 12.5) and from 4pm - 7pm at Waves Village Kitty Hawk Kites in Rodanthe (mile post 40)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Carolina Coastal Cooking
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Combining the new trends from the culinary arts with the tried and true traditions of Outer Banks cooks. Plenty of opportunities to sample these delicious dishes. Reservations required. $10 per person. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
July 7 - 8
The OBX Summer Arts Festival
Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and feature local artists. For more information call Charlotte at (252) 441-1850.
July 10
Hands on History
Outer Banks History Center. Historical documents, photos, and materials chronicling men of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station will be on view from 3-5 p.m. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com
July 10
Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers
2 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Join us for 2nd Saturday’s July 10 and August 14th for the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers. The film will be shown on those dates at 2:00 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park.The showings are part of the Department of Cultural Resources state-wide 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun events. The event is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com
July 10
Ahoy! Pyrates!
Learn of some of the notorious pirates and their history with seafaring along the Carolina Coast. All art mediums will be considered. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com
July 10 - 11
31st Annual Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brother’s Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see a 100 ft. octopus, 50 ft. scuba diver and many other kites dance in the air during this jaw dropping event. Stunt kite demos, games, kids kite making and contests. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
July 13, 14, 15
RIFP Performance Series - Western Carolina Presents I Love a Piano (Irving Berlin Review)
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com
July 26
The Lost Colony Sponsors Night
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attendees to this evening’s Lost Colony production can enjoy The Lost Colony’s 2010 sponsors who will meet and greet guests with special give-a-ways before the show. Sponsors include Pizza Hut, Kelly’s Restaurant Group, Sunny Day Guide and Kitty Hawk Kites. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
July 26 - 30
The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session II
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teaches students voice, dance and acting skills, gives them performance experience, ignites their creative spirit, builds a sense of accomplishment and community and encourages them to have fun! All skill levels are welcome. Lunch and snacks are provided. $150 per week, plus $10 registration fee (non refundable). Camp is for ages 6-15. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
July 26 - 30
Cape Hatteras Culture Camp
Fessenden Center, Buxton. Cape Hatteras Culture Camp Fessenden Center, Buxton. Two one-week multi-arts camps for kids (ages 8-12) and adults (high school and up). Includes group instruction in Suzuki violin, watercolor painting/crafts, music and motion and musical theater/drama. Intermediate and advanced Band daily classes. Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty and Department of Theater faculty, as well as Linda Browning, artist in residence, will teach the classes. Violins and art supplies will be provided. (618) 536-8742 or commusic@siu.edu
July 26 - 30
Jr. Mercenary Summer Camp
For ages 7, 8 and 9. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A military history camp for those too young for Camp Smolkin. Learn about Smolkin’s favorite moments in history and a week long experience of games and activities. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com
July 27 - 29
Children’s Performance Series - Flow Circus
10:30 a.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. July 27 and 28 - 7 p.m. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
July 30
The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp, Session II Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 10 a.m. Attend this performance by the young talents of The Lost Colony’s Theatre Arts Camp participates and members of The Lost Colony Company. Tickets are $5 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
July 30 - 31
The Wizard of Oz (the musical)
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. One of the most beloved family musicals comes over the rainbow and to Waterside Theatre’s stage as The Lost Colony company brings the classic characters of Oz to life with song and dance. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 1 - 30
Weather and Sky Photography by Michael Halminski, Eve Turek and Ray Matthews
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). The three are well-known Outer Banks photographers with a passion for weather, sky and its moods. Exhibition: Reception: August 1, 2-4 p.m. During 2010 the gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
August 1 - 31
Chicamacomico U.S. Lifesaving Station Daily Summer programs
Visit chicamacomico.net for dates and times.
August 2 - 6
Cape Hatteras Culture Camp
Fessenden Center, Buxton. Two one-week multi-arts camps for kids (ages 8-12) and adults (high school and up). Includes group instruction in Suzuki violin, watercolor painting/crafts, music and motion and musical theater/drama. Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty and Department of Theater faculty, as well as Linda Browning, artist in residence, will teach the classes. Violins and art supplies will be provided. (618) 536-8742 or commusic@siu.edu
August 2 - 31
The Man Show - Men Behind the Lens Photography
Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org
August 3, 5, 10, 12
The Tale of the Frog Prince
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30 a.m. Hop over to see this delightful journey of a frog-turned prince and how he found his true friends along the way. Face painting, balloon sculpting and games entertain the children thirty minutes prior to the performance. $7 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 3 - 6, 10 - 13, 17 - 20, 24 - 27
Kinnakeet Sound Safari
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tues - Fri, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 4-12. A fun trailer ride to our own secret beach on the Pamlico Sound. Catch and release blue crabs in this unique marine environment that is part of the largest estuary system. Lunch and drinks provided. $25/child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
South of the Border Kids’ Night Out
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Tuesday nights, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ages 4-12. Our South of the Border summer crew brings traditional activities from Mexico plus fun games and prizes! Taco dinner and drinks are provided. $25 per child. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Kid's Day
Corolla, Hatteras, & Avon Kitty Hawk Kites. Join us at 3 locations every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Come to Hatteras Landing from 10am - 12pm, Corolla from 2pm - 4pm, and Avon from 4pm - 6pm. Climb our rock walls, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com
August 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26
OBXtreme Magic Show
Outer Banks Music Showcase. Experience the Outer Banks most incredible live show, OBXtreme Magic. Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy audience participation the entire family will love live on stage! OBXtreme Magic features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy! See people appear, vanish and float in the air right in front of your eyes! Don't miss the most amazing family experience in The Outer Banks! Clive Allen & Tracy take their audience through a roller coaster ride of emotions with their incredible talent and sincere performing style. They have entertained audiences around the world and have been seen on both U.S. and international television. They have appeared at The Emmy Awards, Caesar's Resorts international, Resorts USA, and were selected as one of the top ten magicians from the U.S. and Canada to perform at Magicfest 2000 in Singapore, the largest magic production ever staged in that country! Clive Allen & Tracy are proud to make The Outer Banks their home! Please visit, OBXtrememagic.com or call (252) 261-7505.
August 4 - 5
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show
Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Carolina Coastal Cooking
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Combining the new trends from the culinary arts with the tried and true traditions of Outer Banks cooks. Opportunities to sample these delicious dishes. Reservations required. $10 per person. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Kid's Day
Nags Head & Rodanthe Kitty Hawk Kites. We'll have FREE Kid's Day events every Wednesday during the summer from 10am - 2pm at Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites (mile post 12.5) and from 4pm - 7pm at Waves Village Kitty Hawk Kites in Rodanthe (mile post 40)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com
August 5
American Heroes Day
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, Rodanthe. 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, 12
Simon’s Pirate Adventure
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your bawdy crew to this swashbuckling young pirate adventure to be dressed like a pirate, talk like a pirate and act like a pirate. Includes the short play, keepsake photo with frame of you and a pirate, delicious pirate’s feast and theatre backstage tour. 48-hour advance reservations required. Allow approximately two hours - actual run-times may vary. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 5, 12
The Queen’s Fairy Quest
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet Queen Elizabeth and her royal court as she learns about an expedition to discover the fairy queen. Event includes complimentary souvenir program, theatre backstage tour and a feast of delicious royal treats. 48-hour advance reservations required. Allow approximately 2 hours - actual run-times may vary. Tickets: $22 for adults, $11 for youth (4-14 years). (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 5, 12, 19, 26
Hatteras Heroes: History & Mystery
Hatteras Realty Avon office. Thursday nights, 7 p.m. Have a fun night of exciting and interesting storytelling with historian Danny Couch. The whole family will enjoy his storytelling style and multi-media presentation on everything from island history to legendary pirate tales! Free. (252) 995-5466, (800) 428-8372 or hatterasrealty.com
August 6
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 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
August 6 - 7
The Wizard of Oz (the musical)
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. One of the most beloved family musicals comes over the rainbow to Waterside Theatre as The Lost Colony Company brings the characters of Oz to life with song and dance. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 8
9th Annual OBX Sandbar 5K
Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic ‘Old Station’ public bath house in Kitty Hawk. outerbanksrelieffoundation
August 9 - 13
Camp Smolkin Summer Camp
Ages 10 and up. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel through time with our favorite mercenary soldier, Smolkin’. Luckily, Smolkin’s been around for over 400 years so there are many more experiences to share. Some topics will be Pirates, Women in the Military and specific battle that Smolkin enjoyed personally. (252) 475-1500 Ext 232 or email tracy.haerther@ncdcr.gov or visit roanokeisland.com
August 10 - 12
Children’s Performance Series Wild West Show
August 10 - 12 at 10:30 a.m. August 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com
August 12
Watermelon Festival
Don't miss this big outdoor summer bash with a homegrown backyard feel. Come to Kitty Hawk Kites & Kitty Hawk Sports at Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags Head from 10am - 4pm for tons of fun that benefits a great cause! We'll have inflatables like a moon bounce and obstacle course, watermelon seed spitting contests, potato sack races, pie eating contests, rock wall climbing, t-shirt dying, face painting, beach 104 on site, tons of watermelon, and more! All proceeds benefit Wright Flight Foundation, which helps local 5th graders improve their grades by rewarding them with flight! For more information call (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or visit kittyhawkkites.com
August 13 - 15
Waterside Theatre Festival
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Attend three unique theatrical events. Festival price includes a premium seat for performances of The Lost Colony (8 p.m., August 13), Reaching for the Stars (8 p.m., August 14) and the Hurrah Player’s performance of Disney’s High School Musical (7:30 p.m., August 15). Tickets are $40 per person. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 14
Reaching for the Stars - A Spectacle of Song and Dance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. Enjoy a showcase of original dances and live music performed by the talented Lost Colony Company under the stars. One performance only. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 14
Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers
2 p.m. Indoor Theatre Join us for 2nd Saturday’s on August 14th for the documentary film Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Life Savers. The film will be shown at 2:00 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The showings are part of the Department of Cultural Resources state-wide 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun events. The event is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com
August 14
Heritage and Art
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Visitors can see a free showing of the new documentary “Rescue Men: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station.” 7 p.m. Artwork during the day will feature Michael Halminski, Ray Matthews, Eve Turek; they will exhibit weather and sky photography. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com
August 14
Been Heres, Come Heres and Wash Ups: Outer Banks Families, Communities, Folklore
Understanding the communities of Hatteras Island and the folklore associated with how they came to reside on the island. All art mediums will be considered. 2nd Saturdays will bring together North Carolina arts, history, and culture at all 37 of the Department of Cultural Resources’ museums and Historic Sites on June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2010. For more information, visit ncculture.com
August 15
Disney’s High School Musical 2
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Virginia’s talented Hurrah Players present this action-packed summer extravaganza with Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats who finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 18
Virginia Dare Faire
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island. Celebrate Virginia Dare’s 422nd birthday. Attend a full day of free activities for the family that include make and take crafts, games, entertainment, activities, free cake and ice cream. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 18
The Lost Colony Virginia Dare Anniversary Performance
Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 8 p.m. See a special performance of The Lost Colony that features infant actors in the role of baby Virginia. This traditional anniversary performance is held on the birthday of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org
August 21
Brew Thru's Bluez'N Brewz Festival
5 p.m. - 10 p.m. The Promenade, Kitty Hawk. We have combined both a Beer Festival and a Blues Festival into one great experience! 80 different beers with unlimited 4 oz. pours and 3 great Blues bands. Located at the foot of the Wright Brothers Memorial Bridge. For more information call (252) 384-3494 or visit bluezandbrewz.com
August 22
The Ravel Trio
4 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
August 28
Ocean Games
Ocean games is the best day at the beach all summer! Come to the beach behind the Ramada Plaza (mile post 9) in Kill Devil Hills from 10am - 4pm. We'll have kayak and paddleboard races all day long. Anyone who wants to rent a kayak or paddleboard can do so for free all day long. We have our biggest selection ever of used and new Kayaks this year--as well as new lines of paddleboards, skimboards, and body boards. Check out pictures from last year's sand castle building contest on our facebook page! Don't miss the best FREE day on the beach! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com
