This Week on the Outer Banks
Monday, August 30 – Friday, September 3
Monday, August 30
Sunset on the Ridge at Jockey’s Ridge State Park 8 p.m. For more information call (252) 441-7132.
The Wilder Brothers (classic rock and roll, blues) at Aqua S Restaurant in Duck 7-10:30 p.m.
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.
Tuesday, August 31
The Civil War on Hatteras Island at 2 p.m. Free at The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. For more information, call (252) 986-2995.
Event at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island – Aqua Tales for Tots at 11 a.m. $6 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.
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.
Banker Ponies – 3 p.m. on N.C. 12 at the Pony Pens (7 miles from the Ocracoke to Hatteras ferry dock) Meet the ponies on Ocracoke Island. Park Service Rangers conduct a free 30 minute program about the Spanish Mustangs who call the island home. No registration is required. For more information, call (252) 928-4531.
Wednesday, September 1
Free Wine and Cheese Tasting 5-8 p.m. at the Wine Specialist in Kitty Hawk. 3723 North Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk
Art Show – More than 60 artists will be featured at the 9th Annual Arts in the Park at the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Music, food, art auction, children’s activities and more. Free admission; $5 parking donation requested. For more information call, (252) 453-9040.
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. Kayaking at 9:15 a.m. Fish Sticks at 9:30 a.m. Bass Class for Smallmouths at 11 a.m. Sound Discoveries at 3 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.
Thursday, September 2
Art Show – More than 60 artists will be featured at the 9th Annual Arts in the Park at the Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music, food, art auction, children’s activities and more. Free admission; $5 parking donation requested. For more information call, (252) 453-9040.
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.
Beach Apparatus Drill – See the re-enactment of the historic Breeches Buoy rescue 2 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site. Free with paid site admission. For more information call (252) 987-1552.
Banker Ponies – 3 p.m. on N.C. 12 at the Pony Pens (7 miles from the Ocracoke to Hatteras ferry dock) Meet the ponies on Ocracoke Island. Park Service Rangers conduct a free 30 minute program about the Spanish Mustangs who call the island home. No registration is required. For more information, call (252) 928-4531.
Friday, September 3
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.