Heading to the Outer Banks August 16–23? Here’s What’s Waiting for You! Get ready for an unforgettable week on the OBX! From sun-drenched beaches to exciting local events, the Outer Banks is full of summer magic this time of year. Explore lively farmers markets, enjoy live music, take part in family-friendly activities, and soak up the vibrant coastal vibe. Every day brings something new to experience — don’t miss a moment!
SATURDAY, August 16
Manteo Downtown Market | 9:00a – 1:00p
George Washington Creek Park
Downtown, Manteo, NC
Live Music | 5:30 - 8:30p
The Blue Point at The BackBar
1240 Duck Rd, Duck, NC
The Lost Colony | 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
SUNDAY, August 17
Morning Dune Hike| 8:30a
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
MONDAY, August 18
Crabbing with a Ranger | 9:30a - 11:00a
Bodie Island Lighthouse
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC
The Lost Colony | 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
TUESDAY, August 19
Yoga on the Green | 7:30a
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
Morning Dune Hike| 8:30a
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
National Aviation Day -Dare County Regional Airport| 10:00a
410 Airport Rd
Manteo, NC 27954
Wright Brothers National Memorial Fee Free Day | 9:00a – 5:00p
National Aviation Day
1000 North Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Corolla Wild Horse Fund| 10:00a
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
Sunset on the Ridge| 8:00p
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
Movies on the Green: National Treasure| 8:30p
Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, NC
The Lost Colony | 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
WEDNESDAY, August 20
OBXTreme Magic Show | 10:00a
Duck Amphitheater, Duck, NC
Nags Head Woods Guided Hike | 10:00a
Nags Head Woods Preserve
701 West Ocean Acres Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Soundside Summer Market | 9:00a - 1:00p
Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC
Live Music | 5:30p - 8:30p
The Blue Point at The BackBar
1240 Duck Rd, Duck, NC
Music at Dowdy Park | 6:30p
Performance by Ten Feet Tall
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
The Lost Colony | 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
THURSDAY, August 21
Dynamic Flow Fitness on the Green | 7:30a
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
Kayak with a Ranger | 8:30a - 10:00a
Bodie Island Lighthouse
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC
Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market| 9:00a - 1:00p
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
Story Time and Chalk Art Fun | 9:30a
Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall, Duck, NC
Concert on the Green – Blue Crab Boys | 6:30p
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
Acoustic Sunset Wine Down | 5:30p - 8:30p
Sanctuary Vineyards
7005 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC
Live Music | 5:30p - 8:30p
The Blue Point at The BackBar
1240 Duck Rd, Duck, NC
The Lost Colony| 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
FRIDAY, August 22
Nags Head Woods Preserve Open House Fridays | 10:00a – 1:00p
Nags Head Woods Preserve
701 West Ocean Acres Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NClive
Kayak with a Ranger | 8:30a - 10:00a
Bodie Island Lighthouse
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC
Live Music | 5:30 - 8:30p
The Blue Point at The BackBar
1240 Duck Rd, Duck, NC
The Lost Colony | 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
SATURDAY, August 23
Manteo Downtown Market | 9:00a – 1:00p
George Washington Creek Park
Downtown, Manteo, NC
Live Music | 5:30 - 8:30p
The Blue Point at The BackBar
1240 Duck Rd, Duck, NC
The Lost Colony | 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
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