The Outer Banks has a variety of events going on throughout the year. No matter when you visit, something interesting will be happening. Listed below is a calendar of significant events taking place on the Outer Banks.
Family Nature Programs
On-Going Event: 7/1/2017 - 7/31/2017
Educational talks and hikes, exploring coastal creatures and their habitats. Schedule varies. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Corolla. 252-453-0221
www.ncwildlife.org
Family Summer Programs
On-Going Event: 7/1/2017 - 7/31/2017
Weekly rotating programs including front porch chats with a retired USCG Commander, and performances by the J.R. Shanty Co. Call for times and schedule. Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site, Rodanthe. 252-987-1552
www.chicamacomico.net
Guided Interpretive Programs
On-Going Event: 7/1/2017 - 7/31/2017
A variety of free?educational activities for all ages, ranging from Red Wolf Howlings to adventures for Preschool Young Naturalists. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, Dare County Mainland. 252-216-9424
www.fws.gov/alligatorriver
The Lost Colony Performance
On-Going Event: 7/1/2017 - 7/31/2017
America's first outdoor drama, depicting the fate of colonists who vanished in 1587. Showtime is 7:45pm., Mon.-Sat. With a reservation, add a backstage tour and/or character dinner. Admission $20-35. Kids free on Mon. Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 252-473-6000
www.thelostcolony.org
Garden Discovery Programs: Backyard Birds
On-Going Event: 7/3/2017 - 7/31/2017
Learn about your winged neighbors while learning to draw a bird and making a treat to bring home for feathered friends. Free with admission, Mon. 11am-12pm. Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo. 252-473-3234
www.elizabethangardens.org
Hatteras 5k Race Series
7/10/2017 - 7/31/2017
Energize Monday mornings with a scenic walk or run along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. 9am. Participants receive a t-shirt, medal and breakfast. Entry $28-38. Sun Realty, Avon. 252-489-8239
www.theobxrunningcompany.com
15th Annual One-Design Regatta
7/29/2017
This exciting boat race is free for the public to watch. Or, if you have a sailboat in one of their open classes, you might choose to compete! Registration is $20, beginning at 10am. Racing starts at noon. Shallowbag Bay, Manteo. 252-473-2133
www.townofmanteo.com
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
7/29/2017
A live experience for all ages; this performance transports listeners back to the peak of classic rock. Tickets $20. Gates open at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo. 252-475-1500
www.roanokeisland.com
