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December 2014
26th Festival of the Trees
Set-up begins on Wed the 10th at 5pm with a Locals Decorating party, followed by the 3-Day Public Event to raise money for Outer Banks Hotline, including a visit with Santa, children's activities and an auction of decorated Christmas trees. Join us for a worthy fundraiser and free family holiday fun on the spacious lawn of the wind powered Outer Banks Brewing Station.
Find out more »Great White Fishmas
Spend an evening with Santa and the animals during this second annual exclusive after-hours event. Children will participate in festive reindeer games and seasonal crafts with Aquarium Elves, decorate sweets with Mrs. Claus, and share their holiday wishes with Santa. Guests may even catch a glimpse of Santa scuba diving with the sharks and the fishes in our Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit! Families will be sure to get in the holiday spirit with this memorable event with a unique…
Find out more »March 2015
2015 Graveyard 100 Run
A truly scenic 100-mile Outer Banks run, the Graveyard 100 is a point-to-point course from Corolla to Hatteras via Hwy NC 12. Check-in begins at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, with race finish at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras. Runners travel the entire length of paved highway on Bodie Island and Hatteras Island viewing much of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore via historic Hwy NC 12. Runners will see beautiful landscapes including three of the famous North…
Find out more »May 2015
32nd Annual Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend on the beach on the exciting Outer Banks of North Carolina! Honor Mom … enjoy great beaches, nature and history … run a race through The Nature Conservancy’s Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve … enjoy great local restaurants — Do it all on a beautiful, Spring weekend! The race starts at 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 9th. It is an out-and-back course that covers gently rolling terrain on…
Find out more »June 2015
3rd Annual Finatic Kayak Fishing Tournament
All anglers in this 'photo catch & release tournament' benefiting OBX Project Purple are required to be in line with their photo entries by 3pm the day of June 6, 2015. A Captains meeting will be held June 5th at 6pm at Roanoke Island Outfitters in Manteo to go over tournament rules and answer any questions anyone may have. Awesome sponsors plus local and professional fishing companies donate 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Grand Slam for Red Drum,…
Find out more »October 2015
18th Annual “Inshore Slam” Fishing Tournament
October 16-17, 2015 at the Manteo Waterfront Participants compete for largest fish in four categories: stripers, flounder, puppy drum and speckle trout … plus there's a single “Grand Slam” award for the individual who weighs in fish from at least three of the four categories, with the highest total weight. Held on the first weekend in October with the expectation of more fish and warmer weather, the tournament commences on the Manteo waterfront, with docking available at the Maritime Museum,…
Find out more »Wings Over Water 2015 Wildlife Festival
Wings Over Water is one of the premier annual wildlife festivals on the east coast. With nearly 100 programs, there is something for every nature lover. Programs have limited space and fill up quickly, so sign up on-line now. Also, the National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center on Roanoke Island is open Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm & Sunday noon-4:00 pm; admission is FREE. Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges are open daylight hours year-round. Explore on your own! Or…
Find out more »November 2015
TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon & Southern Fried Half Marathon 8K | 5K | Fun Run | Southern 6
Please join us November 6, 7 and 8 Veterans Day Weekend 2015. The TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon, follows its way through the natural beauty that is North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Come run with us and cover some spectacular ground! After finishing the Outer Banks Marathon, you will have run one of the most beautiful parts of the East Coast – but don’t take our word for it – come see for yourself! The TowneBank Outer Banks…
Find out more »Kites with Lights
Celebrate the holiday season with Kitty Hawk Kites. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, visit Santa and stick around for an amazing light display. Multiple 19ft+ kites flying high over Jockey's Ridge sand, dune decked out in holiday lights. Stay warm with cocoa and cookies and enjoy other festive actives with the Jockey's Ridge Crossing crew. Hwy 158, MP 12.5
Find out more »April 2016
“Shore Stories” Documentary Screenings at Waveriders
Shore Stories is a compilation of six short documentaries that explore the impacts of offshore drilling and highlight the beauty and economic importance of North Carolina’s coastal communities. There will also be an opportunity to connect with other community members and organizations about the Obama Administration’s recent decision to remove the Atlantic coast from the next 5-year offshore drilling. We’ll plan to chat about what this good news means for the future of our coast. After the films, connect with…
Find out more »May 2016
Open House & Farewell to William
Hi, it's me, William (on the right) and my buddy Felix. We want to invite you to a farewell party for me on May 13 from 2 - 6 and May 14, from 11 - 6 at our home at 102 Young Rider Lane in Grandy, NC. I will be going to my new home in DE soon so we are going to celebrate the miracle of my recovery with: • Meet a Real Mustang • Paint a Wooden Mustang…
Find out more »Hands Across the Sand Protest Against Offshore Drilling & Seismic Testing
We do not have rain plans for either the activity or the celebration as both were planned to be outdoors. You are encouraged to keep an eye on the forecast, especially if traveling here to participate. We'll update announcements here as we get closer to the weekend. Join fellow concerned citizens "hand-in-hand" for 15 minutes displaying continued opposition to offshore drilling and seismic testing. President Obama took the Atlantic Coast off the next five-year offshore drilling plan , but this…
Find out more »Paint a Wooden Mustang in Corolla Tuesdays
Tuesdays : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, May 24 through Sept 8, 2016 Paint a wooden horse cutout. Sizes range from $5.00 to $35.00 All proceeds help Corolla Wild Horse Fund preserve and protect the wild mustangs.
Find out more »Paint a Wooden Mustang in Corolla Thursdays
Thursdays : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, May 24 through Sept 8, 2016 Paint a wooden horse cutout. Sizes range from $5.00 to $35.00 All proceeds help Corolla Wild Horse Fund preserve and protect the wild mustangs.
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