This Week on the Outer Banks
Monday, August 16 – Friday, August 20
Monday, August 16
Sunset on the Ridge at Jockey’s Ridge State Park 8 p.m. For more information call (252) 441-7132.
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla –All events are free. Dragon Hunters at 9:30 a.m Fish Stories at 11 a.m. Maritime Forest at 3 p.m. Register in advance, for more information call (252) 453-0221.
Behind the Scenes of “Nights in Rodanthe” 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site Free with paid site admission. For more information call (252) 987-1552.
Yoga on Duck Towne Green at 7:30 a.m. For more information call (252) 255-1286.
The Lost Colony – The compelling reenactment of events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here more than 400 years ago. 8 p.m. at the Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island. Tickets $12-$24. For more information call (252) 473-3424.
Tuesday, August 17
Event at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island – Pier Fishing at 1 p.m. $16 Register in advance. For more information call (252) 473-3494.
Sunset on the Ridge at Jockey’s Ridge State Park 8 p.m. For more information call (252) 441-7132.
Tai Chi at Duck Towne Green 7:30 a.m. For more information call (252) 255-1286.
“The Oldest-Known Shipwreck in N.C.” at 2 p.m. Free. For more information call (252) 986-2995.
Turtle Talk. Learn why sea turtles are endangered and what you can do to help. 2:30 p.m. at Pea Island Visitor Center. Free. (252) 987-2394.
The Lost Colony – The compelling reenactment of events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here more than 400 years ago. 8 p.m. at the Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island. Tickets $12-$24. For more information call (252) 473-3424.
Taps and Tapas Crawl – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Experience the culinary delights and a wide range of tap selections at 4 of downtown Manteo’s great restaurants. $15 at each restaurant (per person) gets you a plate of tapas and a glass of wine or beer. The Full Moon Café, Ortegaz, Magnolia Grille and Steam Bar and Adrianna’s on the Waterfront are all participating. For more information call (252) 202-MOON.
Wednesday, August 18
Virginia Dare’s 423RD Birthday Celebration – Face Painting, rock climbing wall, music, games, cabaret-style performances and more. Concessions will be available. 9 a.m. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Free admission to The Elizabethan Gardens. For more information call (252) 473-2127.
Pet a gentle mustang between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Corolla Wild Horse Museum in the old schoolhouse in Corolla Village. Free. For more information call (252) 453-8002.
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla –All events are free. Fishing the Sound at 8 a.m. Fish Sticks at 9:30 a.m. Bass Class for Largemouths at 11 a.m. Crabbing at 3:30 p.m. Register in advance, for more information call (252) 453-0221.
Free Skate at Island Revolution Surf Co. & Skatepark in Corolla. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call (252) 453-9484.
Kids Day at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face painting, water balloons, kite making and toy demos. For more information call (252) 441-4124.
Whalehead Club Wine Festival in Corolla 3-7 p.m. Taste local wines and wines from around the world, live music and free tours of the Whalehead Club. $20 includes souvenir wine glass.
The Lost Colony – The compelling reenactment of events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here more than 400 years ago. 8 p.m. at the Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island. Tickets $12-$24. For more information call (252) 473-3424.
Thursday, August 19
Manteo Waterfront Wine Festival 3-7 p.m. $20 includes souvenir wine glass. Local wines and wines from around the world are available for tasting as well as live entertainment and plenty of food. Located at the Waterfront Shops in downtown Manteo. For more information call (252) 796-4727.
Pilates Class at 7:30 a.m. in Duck Towne Green. Bring a mat or towel. For more information call (252) 255-1286.
Children’s Nautical Crafts at 10:30 a.m. Canvasback Decoys at noon. Free. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. For more information call (252) 986-2995.
The Lost Colony – The compelling reenactment of events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here more than 400 years ago. 8 p.m. at the Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island. Tickets $12-$24. For more information call (252) 473-3424.
Friday, August 20
Interpreter Fridays at the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve from 10 a.m. to noon Learn about turtles, birds, snakes, mammals, plants, tress and minerals found in the woods. For more information call (252) 441-252.
The Lost Colony – The compelling reenactment of events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here more than 400 years ago. 8 p.m. at the Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island. Tickets $12-$24. For more information call (252) 473-3424.
Sunset on the Ridge at Jockey’s Ridge State Park 8 p.m. For more information call (252) 441-7132.
Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest Walk – Join a staff member from the Nature Conservancy and learn about the plants, animals, and mineral items found in Nags Head Woods. 10 a.m. at Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve. Free. For more information (252) 441-2525.