Heading to the Outer Banks August 2–9? You're in for a fun-filled and relaxing week! Beyond the beautiful beaches, the OBX comes alive with charming farmers markets, festive local events, live music, engaging activities, and family-friendly entertainment every week. Summer is shining bright on the OBX—don’t miss a moment of the action!
SATURDAY, August 2
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 3
Morning Dune Hike| 8:30a
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
MONDAY, August 4
Wright Brothers National Memorial Fee Free Day | 9:00a – 5:00p
Great American Outdoors Act Signing Day
1000 North Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Coastal Storm All Sports Camp | 9:00a
Dare County Parks & Rec sports complex
602 Mustian St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
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 5
Yoga on the Green | 7:30a
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
Coastal Storm All Sports Camp | 9:00a
Dare County Parks & Rec sports complex:
602 Mustian St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
First Flight Market | 9:00a – 1:00p
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Morning Dune Hike| 8:30a
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
NC Aquarium Interactive Theater| 10:00a
Duck Amphitheater, Duck, NC
Sunset on the Ridge| 8:00p
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
The Lost Colony | 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
WEDNESDAY, August 6
Fitness on the Green | 7:30a
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
Coastal Storm All Sports Camp | 9:00a
Dare County Parks & Rec sports complex:
602 Mustian St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
OBXTreme Magic Show | 9:30a & 11:00a
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
Movies on the Green: Paddington | 8:20p
Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, NC
THURSDAY, August 7
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
Coastal Storm All Sports Camp | 9:00a
Dare County Parks & Rec sports complex:
602 Mustian St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market| 9:00a - 1:00p
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
Family Music Time (toddler-centric) | 9:30a
Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall, Duck, NC
Concert on the Green – Mama’s Black Sheep| 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
Live from OBX Concert | 6:30p
Muscadine Bloodline
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
The Lost Colony| 7:45p
Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC
FRIDAY, August 8
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 9
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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