This Week on the Outer Banks
Saturday, July 31 – Friday, August 5
Saturday, July 31
Sunset on the Ridge at Jockey’s Ridge State Park 8 p.m. For more information call (252) 441-7132.
Actors from “The Lost Colony” present “The Wizard of Oz” at 8 p.m. at the Waterside Theatre at Fort Raleigh
National Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Tickets at $10 to $20 each. For more information call (252) 473-3414.
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla –All events are free. Beach Exploration at 9:30 a.m. Smallmouth Bass class at 11 a.m. Tracks and Traces at 3 p.m. Register in advance, for more information call (252) 453-0221.
Sunday, August 1
Art Opening – Meet photographers Michael Halminski, Eve Turek and Ray Matthews at the opening of their show highlighting the weather and the sky. 2 to 4 p.m. in the Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. For more information call (252) 475-1500.
Monday, August 2
Yoga on Duck Towne Green at 7:30 a.m. For more information call (252) 255-1286.
Event at North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island – Snack with the Sharks at 1 p.m. $15 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.
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.
Tuesday, August 3
The Tale of the Frog Prince at Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island at 9:30 a.m. Hop over to see this delightful journey of a frog turned prince and how he found his true friends along the way. Face painting, balloon sculpting and games entertain the children thirty minutes prior to performance. $7 per person. Call (252) 473-3414 for more information.
Submarines of North Carolina, the U-85, U-352, U-701 at 2 p.m. at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Free. For more information call (252) 986-2995.
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.
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.
Duck Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m. at Duck Towne Green. The Little Kings, a dance, rock and soul band will be playing. For more information call (252) 255-1286.
Wednesday, August 4
Morning Theater and Music Series at 10 a.m. Duck Towne Green. The Wizard of Oz preview show – the cast from the Lost Colony Musical Theater presents a preview of the famous show.
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.
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show at Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists galore. For more information call (252) 441-1850
Thursday, August 5
The Tale of the Frog Prince at Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island at 9:30 a.m. Hop over to see this delightful journey of a frog turned prince and how he found his true friends along the way. Face painting, balloon sculpting and games entertain the children thirty minutes prior to performance. $7 per person. Call (252) 473-3414 for more information.
“American Heroes Day” at Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe. Witness a search and rescue demonstration involving a helicopter and lifeboat, view fire trucks and ambulance up close! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (252) 987-1552 for more information.
Children’s Story Time 10 a.m. at Duck Towne Green. Best for children between the ages of 3-7. Sponsored by Duck’s Cottages and Island Bookstore.
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.
Duck Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m. at Duck Towne Green. The Rajun Cajuns, a New Orleans style dance and rock band will be playing. For more information call (252) 255-1286.
Pilates Class at 7:30 a.m. in Duck Towne Green. Bring a mat or towel. For more information call (252) 255-1286.
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Summer Show at Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists galore. For more information call (252) 441-1850
Friday, August 6
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.
Author Discussion Series at 10 a.m Duck Towne Green. “Outer Banks Edge: A Photographic Portfolio by Steve Alterman