All Hallows’ Fall Market Kicks Off the Season Sept. 20 in Nags Head

The Outer Banks’ first All Hallows’ Fall Market will kick off the season this month in Nags Head. Hosted by Traveler’s Moon collectibles shop, this magical event welcomes witches, wizards, and all seekers of...

11th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade Returns to Kill Devil Hills Oct. 27, 2024

The 11th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes returns to Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The free, family friendly Halloween party is open to all ages, starting at...

2022 Outer Banks Halloween Parade Online Registration Now Open

The 9th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes returns to Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills on Sunday, October 30, 2022. After being held as a virtual online-only event for the past two years,...

9th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade Returns to Kill Devil Hills Oct. 30th, 2022

The 9th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes returns to Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills on Sunday, October 30, 2022. After being held as a virtual online-only event for the past two years,...

Celebrate July 4th, 2022 on the Outer Banks

ere are the latest updates regarding fireworks on the Outer Banks and what else is happening to celebrate the holiday on Independence Day, Monday, July 4th, 2022. KILL DEVIL HILLS Kill Devil Hills will...

2021 OBX Halloween Parade Goes Virtual on Facebook Oct. 24th

The 8th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes once again goes VIRTUAL on Sunday, October 24, 2021, with all registered participants to be showcased online on Facebook starting at 2:00 p.m., presented by OBX Entertainment....

32nd Artrageous Festival Returns to Dowdy Park, Nags Head in September

The 32nd Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival returns to Dowdy Park in Nags Head this September. Presented by PNC Bank, Artrageous is a free, family-friendly event that includes art activities, live music, dance performances,...

Reminder: Fireworks are Illegal on National Park Service Land on Hatteras and Ocracoke

Cape Hatteras National Seashore reminds visitors and adjacent homeowners that it is illegal to detonate fireworks, or have fireworks in your possession, on all land managed by the National Park Service, including all beaches...

Celebrate July 4th, 2021 on the Outer Banks

Here are the latest updates regarding fireworks on the Outer Banks and what else is happening to celebrate the holiday on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4th, 2021. KILL DEVIL HILLS Kill Devil Hills will...

Soundside Fun Fair Carnival 2016 (photo by OBX Entertainment)

OBX Fun Fair Carnival Returns to Nags Head June 10-13

The carnival is coming back to town, as the OBX Fun Fair returns to the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head this week. Featuring at least a dozen rides, plus midway games and traditional...

Dare County Seeking Vendors for Fun in the Park Event in July

The Dare County Parks & Recreation Department is searching for local vendors to participate in an upcoming “Fun in the Park” event that is designed to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month. The event—which...

North Carolina Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions for Vaccinated Individuals

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today (5/14/21) that many of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted for fully vaccinated individuals, following yesterday’s updated guidance from the CDC regarding face masks. Read on...

Tourism Initiative ‘Wright Route’ to Unite N.C. and Ohio in Aviation History

Orville and Wilbur Wright changed the course of human history when their flying machine lifted off the ground and connected us to the rest of the world. Their scientific exploration of manned flight made...

North Carolina Eases Outdoor Mask Mandate, Mass Gathering Limits

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today (4/28/21) that masks will no longer be required outdoors and mass gathering limits will increase to 100 people indoors and 200 outdoors starting this Friday. Face masks...

Outer Banks Bike Week 2021 Schedule of Events Announced

The 19th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week roars back to life, with events happening throughout the area April 17-25, 2021. The complete lineup of events happening all week was officially announced this week. Bike...

Recovery & Resilience Virtual Town Hall Events Set for May

The Saving Lives Task Force has teamed up with The Breaking Through Task Force, Be Resilient OBX, Children & Youth Partnership, SMART Recovery, and the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services to...

Dare County Announces New Animal Shelter Virtual Ribbon-Cutting [UPDATED]

Dare County, in partnership with the Outer Banks SPCA, will host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the brand new Dare County Animal Shelter on Friday, March 19 Wednesday, March 31. Due...

Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Postponed Until March 20, 2022

The official decision has been made to not hold the Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade in Nags Head this year, as parade founder Mike Kelly has announced plans to postpone the popular event until March...

43rd Frank Stick Memorial Art Show Winners Announced

The 43rd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show opened on January 30 and will be on display at Dare County Arts Council in Manteo until February 27. The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is...

Outer Banks NPS Facilities Implement Federal Mask Requirement

Face masks are now required to be worn at all times by all persons at any of the National Park Service’s facilities located on the Outer Banks, as part of President Joe Biden’s recent...