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November 2016
Oyster Roast
Join us for our annual Outer Roast starting at 1pm with live music by Bird Dog from 2-6.
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Duck Yuletide Celebration 2016
The 6th Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration takes place on the Duck Town Green (1200 Duck Road) from 3 PM to 5 PM. Enjoy live holiday tunes by Just Playn' Dixieland, carolers from First Flight High School choir, Santa's arrival on the Duck Fire truck and the lighting of the Town Crab Pot Tree. Donations will be accepted for the Outer Banks SPCA and Food for Thought in exchange for light treats donated by Duck businesses.
Find out more »April 2017
Outer Banks Wedding Vendor Meet & Greet
Each spring, Sanderling Resort located in Duck, North Carolina invites couples interested in having a destination wedding on the Outer Banks to mix and mingle with many talented OBX Wedding professionals. This year's event will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 and will be a Meet and Greet allowing quality time with over 30 vendors representing all aspects of your wedding needs from 5pm - 7pm in the Soundside Pavilion followed by a more informal gathering at the Event…
Find out more »3rd Annual Hope Floats Benefit
This 3rd annual event will be a family-friendly, fun-filled day of local food from many local vendors from the best Outer Banks restaurants, complimentary wine & beer, live music by the local bands, silent auction, bounce house, face painting and much more! This benefit is held in celebration & loving memory of Maddie Hall who died as a toddler in an accidental drowning in 2009. In her honor, we plan to raise funds for Swim Safe Forever to help provide…
Find out more »May 2017
Mother’s Day Brunch on the Waterfront
Celebrate Mom with a meal on the waterfront at AQUA with Mother’s Day Brunch, featuring a special menu just for Mom. Exquisite culinary offerings with waterfront views will make any mom feel appreciated for all of the sacrifices she makes and dedication she shows doing, by far, the most important job imaginable. Menu Includes: Starters: • Sweet Corn & Crab Soup • Grilled Asparagus • Farm House Salad • Basic Mix Salad • Citrus Shrimp Ceviche • Bangin’ Shrimp •…
Find out more »Shakedown Saturday
The Tap Shack at Coastal Cravings and Bearded Face Productions present an all tribute to everything Grateful Dead! Food, Craft Beer, Vendors and More! This is another FREE event featuring: Last Fair Deal (2 sets) 7:00-10:00pm Aquarium 4:30-6:30pm Kyle Folsom 2:30-4:00pm Marc Murray 12:30-2:00pm
Find out more »June 2017
Fixture
The Tap Shack at Coastal Cravings and Bearded Face Productions presents another FREE concert with Fixture! Fixture is an Outer Banks based Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Prog Rock group that is ready to jam!
Find out more »Faire Days Summer Festival Series 2017
Come out to Scarborough Faire Shopping Village in Duck every Wednesday from June 7 – August 30, 2017 from 1-5pm for the Faire Days Summer Festival Series! Discover Food, Art, Imagination, Recreation, & Entertainment for the entire family in the magnificent tree-lined Courtyard at this FREE event. • Live Music Performers from 2-5 pm • Sound System Music • Bouncing Off the Walls • Magician – Impossible Chris • Face Painting with Bonnie • Glitter Tattoo Table • Author Book…
Find out more »Steve Hauser, Mondays at Aqua
A favorite of both locals and tourists alike, Steve Hauser plays a diverse acoustic mix including classic rock, alternative, and modern rock with a little bit of country, reggae, blues, and even some kid’s tunes. You can see him every Monday this summer on the deck overlooking the sound at Aqua Restaurant in Duck from 7-10. For a tasty dinner, live music featuring Steve Hauser, a beautiful sunset and good times with friends and family, Aqua is the place to…
Find out more »July 2017
Anne Poarch Poetry Signing in Duck
Join poet Anne Poarch for a signing of her new book of poetry, “Flight: of butterflies and robins and other winged dreams” on Tuesday, July 11th starting at 1pm at Island Bookstore in Duck, NC (1177 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949). Anne will be appearing with her brother and illustrator, Sander Gibson. “Flight: of butterflies and robins and other winged dreams” is a very personal collection of forty-eight poems. This thoughtful work chronicles the voice of a maturing young woman…
Find out more »October 2017
Ducktoberfest
From 2-7 pm, join Sweet T for fun, music and the year’s best selection of beer. 23 TAPS! Celebrate the end of summer, the Duck Jazz Festival Weekend and Columbus Day. $25 for a Sweet T’s glass that gets you unlimited tastings from the 23 draft beers and a cool memento from the always-memorable event.
Find out more »November 2017
Duck Pottery OPEN STUDIO
OPEN STUDIO - DUCK POTTERY - 102 Flight Dr in Duck - Thankgiving Weekend - FRI., SAT., AND SUN. 24th, 25th and 26th, Fred Vallade will have his studio/workshop/gallery open to the public to view his contemporary one of a kind pottery and mixed media paintings on view. Demos will be given throughout the day.
Find out more »August 2018
Free Kids Concert in Duck Amphitheater
Nature Out Loud is a kids band specializing in original songs about animals and nature that are interactive and adult friendly! Come learn while you have some fun in the shady amphitheater in Duck. The music will take place at 10:30 just after "Storytime in Duck" (which is a fun mellow activity taking place just next door on the Paul F. Keller Memorial building back steps).
Find out more »November 2018
Steak Out for Charity
Come to Aqua Restaurant in Duck on Mondays and enjoy an 8 ounce Flat Iron Steak grilled to perfection with Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and iced tea or soft drink for only $14. Delicious add-ons will also be available. $2 from each plate will be donated to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation to benefit people in need in our community.
Find out more »April 2019
Duck & Wine Festival
The board of directors of the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation announces the return of the Duck & Wine Festival, its annual fundraiser hosted in partnership with Coastal Cantina. The Festival will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 12-3pm at the Duck Waterfront Shops. The Duck & Wine Festival is a one-day restaurant cook-off judged by both a panel and event participants. Each chef creates a dish prepared from duck and pairs it with a wine selected by Coastal Cantina. The…
Find out more »May 2019
Mojo Collins & Triple Vision at Tap Shack
Mojo Collins, a recipient of a prestigious NC Arts Council Fellowship in Songwriting, is a fourth generation North Carolinian songwriter, singer and guitarist. As a NC Blues and folk legend he performs extraordinary guitar mastery, in original folk, blues, r&b, ballads, jazz and classical/inspirational songs. Come see Mojo Collins & Triple Vision perform live at Tap Shack located at Cravings Steaks & Seafood in Duck starting at 6:30pm.
Find out more »June 2019
Movies on the Green
Grab your blankets and chairs and bring the kids to the Duck Town Green for a movie night under the stars on select Tuesday & Saturday evenings this summer. Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome. Concessions will be available for purchase from OBX Popcorn Shoppe. In the event of inclement weather, the performances will be moved inside the Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall. Saturday, May 4 - Star Wars: A New Hope Tuesday, June 11 - The Sword in…
Find out more »Concerts on the Green
This weekly evening concert series, brought to you by the Duck Merchants Association and the Sanderling Resort, features a wide variety of live music acts that are sure to entertain. Bands perform on the Duck Town Green on Thursday evenings from June 13th through August 29th from 6:30-8 p.m. Coolers, picnics, children and pets are welcome! Chairs and blankets are encouraged. In the event of inclement weather, the performances will be moved inside the Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall. 2019…
Find out more »Family Magic Show
On Wednesdays, the Duck Amphitheater will be packed with excitement as families witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic, comedy, and audience participation on and off the stage that the entire family will love — all live on stage by OBXtreme Magic starring world-renowned illusionist Clive Allen. Although Free, tickets are required for entry. Seating in the Amphitheater is limited. Tickets are available at Kellogg’s Supply Co. in Duck (1201 Duck Rd across from the Town Park) beginning at 7:00 am on…
Find out more »Children’s Interactive Theater
Select Tuesday mornings feature a variety of family-oriented shows. Enjoy interactive shows presented by the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island that includes live animal interactions, and a performance by characters from The Lost Colony that provides opportunities to participate on stage. Performances start at 10:00 a.m. at the Duck Amphitheater, with gates set to open at 9:45 a.m. All shows are free and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and not guaranteed if the venue is full. June 25…
Find out more »July 2019
Town of Duck 4th of July Parade & Community Celebration
Make plans for the Town of Duck 4th of July Parade and Community Celebration! Experience why the Town of Duck’s event is one of the country’s top 10 best small-town 4th of July celebrations. The 15th Annual 4th of July Parade will be held on Thursday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane. The route follows Scarborough Lane towards the ocean, turns left…
Find out more »Yoga on the Green
Start your day in Duck with a yoga class for students of all levels led by Duck Village Yoga. Classes are held on the Town Green on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. from June 11 through September 3. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat or a beach towel and water.
Find out more »August 2019
Meet a Mustang at The Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin and CWHF team up for family fun with “Meet a Mustang” events throughout the summer. Come by and learn the history of this legendary breed, only found on the Outer Banks. This event series is family fun and vacation memories for all! This event is subject to change due to weather and other factors when dealing with horses and their care. Check our website or Facebook for update info on this event.
Find out more »September 2019
Potty Party – Mustang Outreach Program Fundraiser
Join us at Roadside Bar & Grill in Duck for this family-friendly fundraiser featuring live music from Mustang Outreach Program teachers, students and other performers with Mark's famous pork BBQ and a silent auction with all proceeds going to the program. The MOP music school for Dare County youth has been fortunate enough to secure a permanent space for the program. BUT they need an ADA compliant bathroom and have no budget for that. SO let’s raise some money for…
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Parade of Homes
The Outer Banks Home Builder’s Association welcomes you to the 27th Annual Parade of Homes. Held over Columbus Day weekend, this year’s tour runs Thursday, October 10th through Sunday, 13th. Homes are open 10 am - 6 pm Thursday through Saturday, and 10 am - 3 pm Sunday. 17 homes stretched across a compact 35 miles will open their doors this year, ranging in size from 800 square feet to over 6,000. There are 14 new homes and 3 large…
Find out more »Duck Jazz Festival
The Town of Duck brings jazz to the Duck Town Park annually on Columbus Day weekend. This event is non-ticketed and free to the public. Food and drinks are available to purchase from town eateries and chairs are available for rent. Attendees may also bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets and well-behaved dogs. No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event. The Duck Jazz Festival is held rain or shine. Each year we hope visitors extend their Outer Banks…
Find out more »November 2019
24th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot
On Thanksgiving morning in Duck, the Annual ADVICE 5K Turkey Trot is as traditional as Pumpkin Pie! Our family and community tradition is for all ages and abilities... a non-sanctioned 5K loop, beginning on Scarborough Lane and finishing up with some BIG FUN! All participants, whether running or walking, should be physically able to finish and be off the course within 60 minutes. Everyone receives the same amenities that include a long-sleeve event tee along with a Goody Bag full of…
Find out more »December 2019
The Great Yuletide Elf Hunt
The Duck Merchants Association invites you to come out for our Annual Great Yuletide Elf Hunt - all about the Town! To participate, simply pick up a passport at select Duck Merchant locations, then shop & stroll through the Village hunting for elves and being eligible for gift drawings at Duck's Yuletide Celebration featuring music, holiday fun, and Santa's arrival courtesy of Duck Fire Department. Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 7th - the Annual Elf Hunt takes will take…
Find out more »Duck Yuletide Celebration
Gather at the Duck Town Park from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. for holiday music by Just Playing Dixieland, tasty treats from local Duck Businesses, the lighting of the Crab Pot tree donated by Station Bay Marina and assembled by Bluewater Seafood Market , and carols by First Flight High School students in preparation for Santa’s arrival on the Duck Fire Engine. Participants will enjoy coffee, hot chocolate provided by Ships Watch Realty, coffee and tasty treats from Treehouse Coffee and Rope Ladder Kitchen & Biscuits,…
Find out more »January 2020
Good Wine Club: South Africa
The Blue Point Restaurant's Good Wine Club tasting is featuring South Africa. Join us for a wine walk about in the other down under. Everyone welcome, limited availability. Tickets are $25 per guest + tax + a RESY Booking Fee. Reservations must be pre-paid and may be made on-line at thebluepoint.com
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