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!
March 1 - 29
Priceless Pieces Quilt Show
The 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). Annual show will feature approximately 80 new and old quilts and an Earth Speaks mini-quilt display. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
March 11 - 14
3rd Annual Shamrock Show and Hooters Poker Run
Presented by the First Flight Cruisers. firstflightcruisers.com
March 11 - 14
Taste of the Beach
Presented by the Dare County Restaurant Association. A variety of restaurants will host exclusive dinners with special menu offerings, many with wine pairings or feature guest chefs. Come and experience local cuisine from Outer Banks restaurants. outerbanksra.com
March 12 - 13
Pillaging and Plunder in the Galley
Pamlico Jack's Pirate Hideaway. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A 3-hour progressive cooking class including hands-on instruction/participation and eating the day's lesson. "Cooks" will learn to identify good shellfish, cooking techniques and accompaniments. Class agenda includes oysters, crabs, clams, mussels and lobster. Cost is $40 which includes instruction, materials and gift. obxtasteofthebeach.com
March 13
Kelly's 2nd Annual Running of the Leprechauns 8K
Nags Head. 9 a.m. A truly GREEN event! Runners and Walkers embark on a 8k/5 mile point to point course including road and trail (through part of the Nags Head Woods Conservancy) for a share of Kelly's "pot of gold", GREEN GLORY, and fun! Awards and post race celebration and hospitality is held immediately following the race at Kelly's Tavern. outerbanksrunningclub.org/kellysrestaurant.com
March 13
RIFP Performance Series - UNC- Pembroke Presents Steel Magnolias
2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performances will be held on Saturday, March 13, at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre as part of the RIFP Performance Series. It is free and open to the public. The University Theatre of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is part of the English and Theatre Department. A faculty of five and a staff of two support their small program of approximately 20 theatre majors at any onetime. As a small, liberal arts program, students participate in many different phases of theatre production, from costume, scenic and lighting design to technical theatre as well as acting, directing and house management. The primary theatre is the main stage of the modern Givens Performing Arts Center, a 1600 seat facility with up to date theatre technology. The department produces two plays and one musical each year as well as smaller shows which students direct. Some recent productions have included: The Laramie Project, Macbeth, You Can’t Take It with You, The Dining Room, Once upon a Mattress and Guys and Dolls. UNC Pembroke is known for its small classes and personal touch which is continued in our theatre program. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
March 13
Porkin' Ain't EZ
Pigman's Bar-B-Que, Kill Devil Hills. 1 pm - 4 pm. $30.00 per person (Adult), $15.00 per child 12 and under. Limited Availability. ALL THE BBQ YOU CAN EAT, ALL THE SWEET TEA AND BEER YOU CAN DRINK! THREE WORDS: BBQ, Beer, Blues! More specifically, a traditional North Carolina BBQ feast, hand-crafted beer from The Outer Banks Brewing Station, and blues from legendary entertainer, EZ & The Heat! That's right folks, Porkin' Ain't EZ, but we'll be sure to show you how it's done! Enjoy our famous Smoked Ribs, Chicken, and Pork with homemade sides of BBQ Baked Beans, Coleslaw, and Corn Bread. Wash it down with the best sweet tea on the Outer Banks! OR help yourself to hand-crafted local beer from The Outer Banks Brewing Station. EZ & The Heat will be sure to keep the party rolling. This is an all ages event, so bring the whole family hoggin! For more information Pigman.com or (252) 441-6803.
March 13
Priceless Pieces Quilt Show Vendor Day
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Vendors will show and sell quilting materials. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com
March 14
Kelly's 21st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Virginia Dare Trail/The Beach Road, MP 11.5 - 10.5, Nags Head. 1 p.m. Rain or Shine. The largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in North Carolina travels the GREENEST mile in the Tarheel state. Americana "Home Town Beach" parade IRISH Style. Over 1,500 participants and approximately 10,000 spectators enjoy a GREEN afternoon filled with floats, live music, marching bands, and creative marching/walking/motorized units. kellysrestaurant.com
March 20
Priceless Pieces Quilt Show Special Event Day
Details to be announced soon. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com
March 24
Priceless Pieces Quilt Show Trunk Day
Noon - 3 p.m. Small Auditorium. Regional quilters will be on hand for a show and tell. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com
March 26
Empowering Women In Business: Nourishment For The Mind, Body and Spirit
The Virginia Dare Professional and Business Women’s Club Will be hosting this Expo. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. At The College of The Albemarle Roanoke Island Campus in Manteo. Why not spend a wonderful and informative spring weekend on the Outer Banks of North Carolina? For more information please contact PAISLEY D. WESSEL,CFP,CIMC,CIMA at paisleybpw@charter.net or call (410) 788-1972.
March 27
The Coastal Cohorts Don Dixon, Bland Simpson & Jim Wann Celebrating 25 Years King Mackerel & the Blues are Running and Wild Ponies
8 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Proceeds to benefit the North Carolina Coastal Federation. For tickets visit nccoast.org or call (252) 473-1500.
April 2
First Friday
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
April 2 - 3
Fly Into Spring
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitor’s can receive stunt and power kite lessons or watch some of the larger show kites. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
April 3
Town of Nags Head Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Nags Head Town Park, 415 W. Health Center Drive. 1 p.m. (252) 441-5508 or townofnagshead.net
April 3
Kitty Hawk Kites Easter Eggstravaganza
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Largest Easter egg hunt on the Outer Banks! Over 2,000 candy and toy-filled eggs are waiting to be collected. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com
April 9
Children’s Fun Faire
Wright Brothers National Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Designed especially for kids, this Fun Faire offers a wide variety of entertaining, hands-on, and exciting educational activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
April 10
THE Studio Tour South
Artists living south of the Oregon Inlet Bridge will open their studio doors to the public showcasing the economic impact of the Professional Arts on the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org
April 9 - April 17
Land of Beginnings Festival
Various entertaining activities throughout the festival celebrate the history, culture and people of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
April 17
THE Studio Tour North
Artists living north of the Oregon Inlet Bridge will open their studio doors to the public showcasing the economic impact of the Professional Arts on the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org
April 17
Under the Sea: A Black-Tie Affair
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. Feast on sumptuous foods; hustle to win the bid for art work, vacation packages, memorabilia and other items in a silent auction; and dance the night away. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org
April 17
Third Annual "Up in Arms Against Domestic & Sexual Violence"
This armwrestling event will be held at Port O'Call Restaurant and Saloon. All proceeds go towards the support of the Outer Banks Hotline, Inc. Please call Keith Dowdy (252) 340-3987 or Ray Berry (252) 256-2476 for more information.
April 17 - 24
10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Rally
Vertigo Tattoo, Manns Harbor. We will have 8 days of bike contests, the World Famous Wall of Death Stunt Show, live music, vendors, food, beer, bike builders, tattoos, the Burnout Pit and much more. $10 at the gate. Beer proceeds to benefit The Lost Colony, Food and Beverage sales to benefit the Manns Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. (252) 475-3541, outerbanksbikerally.net or vertigotatto.comevents
April 18
Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Outer Banks Sporting Events is pleased to announce the Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon! Many of you have heard about the beauty of the first half of the Outer Banks Marathon course, and now you can run it!. Registration: active.com, obxmarathon.org
April 18 - 25
8th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Poker Run, bike show, live music, scenic rides, official night-time party sites. outerbanksbikeweek.com
April 24 - 25
Dancing Moccasins
Individuals will have an opportunity to spend two days immersed in Native American culture as the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center presents Dancing Moccasins, A Celebration of Native American Cultures - Past and Present. For more information call (252) 995-4440 or email admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org
