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April 2017
Comedy Tonight!
Save the date for the 2017 Comedy Tonight Fundraiser sponsored by Wells Fargo. Comedian, Greg Hahn, will perform at The Lost Colony Soundstage Theatre. A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, he has appeared on Late Night with Conan Obrien, Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT. The event includes cocktails, entertainment, a silent auction and dinner.
Find out more »Ghosts of the Lost Colony
This project is funded in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. The history of our modern America began here…experience it in an entirely new way. The Lost Colony is thrilled to present this interactive theatrical experience! Step back in time with us as we uncover the mysteries of Roanoke Island through firsthand encounters with the ghosts of those who lived here.You will be guided by Trevor Janzen, Founder of Astral Plane Investigations, on an interactive adventure exploring paranormal activity…
Find out more »May 2017
1587 Restaurant May 2017 Customer Appreciation Gift Certificate!
Spend a minimum of $50 for dinner (not including tax or gratuity) & receive a $50 Gift Certificate* to return in June for dining with us again at 1587 Restaurant. *Must be seated by 6:00 pm. Offer only valid May 1st through May 31st and the Gift Certificate is only valid during the month of June 2017. Reservations are recommended. 1587 Restaurant is currently open Wednesday through Sunday nights 5:00 - 9:00 pm. 1587 Restaurant 405 Queen Elizabeth Avenue Manteo, North Carolina 27954 252-473-1587
Find out more »KidsFest
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County will hold its 10th Annual KidsFest on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo (Rain Date: May 19). This annual event is a FREE and fun-filled day where children, ages five and under, can enjoy face painting, bubbles, ice cream and snowballs, arts and crafts, music, large vehicles, and much more! Want to find out more? Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cypdarekids, or visit www.darekids.org. Interested in…
Find out more »August 2017
OBX Summer Send Off
Say goodbye to Summer with a rockin’ party at the historic Roanoke Island Festival Park presented by Visit The Outer Banks and benefiting the Mustang Outreach Program. The 1st annual OBX Summer Send Off will be a one day festival celebrating the final week of the traditional summer vacation season and commencement of the local's summer. The event features something for everyone: local eateries, artisan vendors, handmade art and crafts, national touring artists including JJ Grey and Mofro, and much…
Find out more »September 2017
OBX Tribute Rock Concert
The OBX Tribute Rock Concert, presented by Mosquito Solutions and It’s All Gravy and sponsored by East Carolina Radio, features 3 amazing tribute bands on stage at the Outdoor Pavilion - Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi), Trial by Fire (Journey), and Pandora’s Box (Aerosmith). Food, beer and wine will be available inside the gates - No coolers or outside food allowed. Chairs, Tarps, Blankets are welcome. No dogs, umbrellas or tents. Advance Lawn Ticket: $30 + taxes & fees VIP…
Find out more »The Lost Colony Wine Festival
Opening Night Vintner Dinner – Friday September 29, 6PM Duck Woods Country Club Features a four course dinner paired with wines from the Virginia Dare Winery - $125 per The Lost Colony Wine Festival – Saturday September 30, 12PM-5PM The Lost Colony Waterside Theatre/Sound Stage Theatre This year’s inaugural festival will feature wines from around the country, fine foods, entertainment and seminars - all with a dramatic view of the Roanoke Sound from backstage at The Lost Colony. Tickets GA - $50,…
Find out more »March 2018
Ghosts of the Lost Colony
An interactive ghost tour on the grounds of The Lost Colony. The history of our modern America began here… experience it in an entirely new way. The Lost Colony is thrilled to present this interactive theatrical experience! Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of Roanoke Island through firsthand encounters with the ghosts of those who lived here. You will be guided by Trevor Janzen, Founder of Astral Plane Investigations, on an interactive adventure exploring paranormal activity hotspots,…
Find out more »May 2018
KidsFest 2018
Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County is excited to present the 11th Annual KidsFest at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. This FREE event will be held on Friday, May 11th from 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Join us for this exciting, outreach festival for young children, parents, grandparents, and child care programs! It will be a morning of fun and games, play activities, entertainment, exploration, and art as we celebrate young children throughout Dare County! Please bring a picnic lunch to enjoy…
Find out more »June 2018
Royal Tea at The Lost Colony
A Special Invite to the Queen’s Court Join us Thursday evenings before the show for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enjoy tea and sweets with the Queen’s Master of Ceremony and Sir Walter Raleigh, while waiting to be presented to Queen Elizabeth I. Have your picture taken with Her Royal Highness! Perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Tickets are $12 and seating is limited.
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Haydini the Magician
Join us for this week's magic act in the Children's Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Haydini uses his years of experience performing for live audiences to create a spectacular magic show that is unique and truly entertaining for all ages. Haydini's illusions and sleight of hand are something you need to see to believe. There will be a new live performance each week starring talented actors, magicians and musicians as part of the series.…
Find out more »TobyMac with NewSong
Waterfront at Roanoke Island Festival Park, don’t miss NewSong with TobyMac
Find out more »July 2018
Children’s Show Summer Series: The Wizard of Oz
Join us for this week's play in the Children's Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Brightstar Theatre presents their live performance of The Wizard of Oz. Follow comic duo, Lenny and Mabel, down the yellow brick road and meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun, interactive retelling of the L.…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Charlotte’s Web
Join us for this week's play in the Children's Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. UNC Pembroke Theatre presents a live performance of Charlotte’s Web, based on the children's novel by E.B. White. It is the story of a little farm-raised pig named Wilbur who hatches a plan with a spider to ensure that he won’t end up on the dinner table. There will be a new live performance each week starring talented actors, magicians…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Rumpelstiltskin
Join us for this week's world-class puppet show in the Children's Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Columbia Marionette Theatre presents their version of Rumpelstiltskin, a fast-paced, comedic take on the original Brothers Grimm story. Gwendolyn, the daughter of a poor miller, weaves straw into gold for the greedy king with the help of a troll. She soon discovers that his help comes with a very high price. There will be a new live…
Find out more »August 2018
Children’s Show Summer Series: Beauty and the Beast
Come see this week’s play in the Children’s Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Brightstar Theatre brings literature to life with their presentation of the heart-warming fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Join comic duo, Lenny and Mabel, the self-proclaimed ”greatest actors in the world”, as they show us that beauty is what lies within. There will be a new live performance each week starring talented actors, magicians and musicians as part of the series.…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Bathtub Pirates
Come see this week’s puppet show in the Children’s Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Internationally-acclaimed puppet theatre company, Grey Seal Puppets, presents Bathtub Pirates. Follow the antics of Blackbeard and his crew as they commandeer a bathtub to carry out their daring plan. It's good clean fun for the whole family! There will be a new live performance each week starring talented actors, magicians and musicians as part of the series. Shows are held Wednesdays…
Find out more »Virginia Dare Faire
Celebrate the 431st birthday of Virginia Dare on Saturday, August 18th, with events all day at the Ft. Raleigh National Historic Site! The Virginia Dare Faire will be held outside of the Lost Colony Administration Building from 10am to 1pm. The event is offered in partnership with the National Park Service and the Roanoke Island Historical Association. Activities for Virginia Dare Faire are free of charge and open to children of all ages: • Create coil pots from clay, learn…
Find out more »October 2018
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
Grab your snorkel and your tickets for “Trick or Treat Under the Sea” at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Pirate skeletons, caped superheroes and fairy princesses once again haunt the wild attraction for two nights of ghoulish good times. The annual event creates a safe environment to enjoy Halloween fun. Games and magic shows will have the family shrieking with delight. Live animal encounters and spooky divers swimming among the sharks offer thrills and chills. From 6-8pm both…
Find out more »The Rocky Horror Show
Theatre of Dare opens its 28th year with “The Rocky Horror Show”. The cult classic musical takes the stage on October 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on October 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, and all performances will be at the Indoor Soundstage at the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island. Content is not suitable for younger audiences. Refreshments will be served before the show and at intermission to…
Find out more »Roanoke Island Maritime Haunted Museum
The Town of Manteo and the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum welcomes you to their Haunted Museum on Halloween night from 5-8 pm.
Find out more »November 2018
Santa Paws Pet Supply Drive
Help our furry friends at the Outer Banks SPCA this holiday season! This year's collection begins on Monday, November 26, and ends on Friday, January 4. Donate a bag of pet food weighing 7 pounds or more and receive one free same-day admission to the NC Aquarium! Other donations will be accepted, including blankets, peroxide, cotton balls, dog and cat toys and kitty litter.
Find out more »December 2018
14th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
Please join Manteo Preservation Trust (MPT) for the 14th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Manteo on Roanoke Island on Saturday, December 1st 2018. These locations will be festively decorated and open for tour participants to enjoy from noon until 6 p.m. Included on the tour are several of the historic island homes, a home built by the “Manteo way of life” guidelines, a renovated dual-purpose office/home building and two historic Inns…. plus, more. The Outer Banks Distillery will serve…
Find out more »Christmas Concert Featuring the 208th Army Band
The 208th United States Army Band will perform a Christmas concert on Saturday, December 1st at 6pm in the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The event is free and open to the public. Join us for an event of live music to get you in the holiday spirit.
Find out more »January 2019
NC Aquarium Winter Carnival
Come in from the cold for the Winter Carnival at the NC Aquarium on January 19th! Learn how animals prepare for the winter weather through fun activities, crafts and games around the Aquarium. Free with regular admission!
Find out more »February 2019
Black History Month Program – “Freedmen, Surfmen, Heroes”
A live presentation on the unique history of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Life-Savers. Etheridge, a slave taught to read and write, was the nation's first African American Keeper, and Station Pea Island the only black station in the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Using vivid imagery, reenactment, and interpretation, presenters teach the story of Etheridge's live, the role surfmen played along the Outer Banks, and about the station's most famous rescue. Also teaches lessons about the importance…
Find out more »A Midsummer Night’s Dream
William Shakespeare is coming to the Outer Banks! The Theatre of Dare proudly presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The play is a comedy written in 1596 portraying the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former Queen of the Amazons. Much of the play is set in the forest and follows the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur and…
Find out more »Black History Month Program – “Freedmen, Surfmen, Heroes”
A live presentation about the history of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Life-Savers. Etheridge, a slave who grew up on Roanoke Island, was the nation's first Keeper of a U.S. Life-Saving Service station, and Station Pea Island the only station in the history of the service that had an all black crew. Using vivid imagery, reenactment, and interpretation the presenters teach about the story of Richard Etheridge life and the events that led to his Freedom, the role of…
Find out more »March 2019
Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit
To commemorate the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s adventures along the North Carolina coast – the place where he was ultimately brought to justice – the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is showcasing a traveling exhibit that includes artifacts representing weaponry, nautical tools and personal items recovered from his wrecked flagship the Queen Anne’s Revenge. The public is invited to view this free exhibit in the Ticket Sales Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park from March 8 to May 31.…
Find out more »April 2019
Dare County High School Art Show
Come witness the passion, originality and talent of our local high school artists at the Dare County High School Art Show. The show will feature a wide array of artistic mediums from the classics to breaking edge computer graphic created by students from Manteo High School, First Flight High School and Cape Hatteras Secondary High School. The exhibit includes two and three dimensional including; ceramics, stained glass, wood and fiber art, mixed media, computer art, printmaking, sculpture, paintings, drawings, and…
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