‘The Lost Colony’ 2020 Season Canceled

The Lost Colony has canceled what was to be the country’s longest running outdoor symphonic drama’s 83rd season of performances in 2020 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Roanoke Island Historical Association’s...

Visitor Access to Outer Banks Restricted Due to Coronavirus (UPDATED)

UPDATE 4/12/20: Dare County has reported 15 positive test results for COVID-19. Of the 15 individuals who have tested positive, eight have recovered/or are asymptomatically cleared (meaning they are seven days post testing with no...

Get Buzzed at St. Baldrick’s Cancer Fundraiser on March 15th

UPDATE: St. Baldrick’s Cancer Fundraiser Postponed

OBX Shaveriders’ second annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser in March, to benefit the fight against cancer in children has been postponed, with a new date to be announced at a later time. The St. Baldrick’s...

Halfway to Halloween Outer Banks Spring Scare Fair - April 18, 2020 - Mako's in Kill Devil Hills

UPDATE: 2020 Spring Scare Fair Postponed

UPDATE (3/20/20): In compliance with CDC’s recommendations regarding crowd gathering during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Spring Scare Fair will be POSTPONED to a later date to be announced soon. Please keep watching this...

OBX Women’s Winter Expo set for March 2020

The 7th Annual OBX Women’s Winter Expo returns to Kill Devil Hills this March, featuring more than 50 local artists, business professionals, crafters, direct salespersons, and service providers who will be on hand showcasing...

UPDATE: 2020 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Canceled

The 31st Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade will return to Nags Head this March has been canceled due to concerns over Covid-19 (aka the Coronavirus). Billed as the largest St. Patrick’s celebration in North...

2020 OBX Halloween Film Festival Seeking Sponsors

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 1-3, 2020, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment, and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, with additional sponsorship opportunities...

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Artz Music & Photography Wins 2020 Couples’ Choice Award for OBX Weddings

Artz Music & Photography, the Outer Banks-based husband-wife team of Matt and Sue Artz, has won the 2020 Couples’ Choice Award from WeddingWire.com for the 11th year in a row! This is the 11th...

2020 Halloween Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions! (copy)

2020 Halloween Film Festival Early Deadline is Jan. 31st

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 1-3, 2020, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment. We are currently accepting original independent film submissions for consideration for the...

2020 Halloween Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions!

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 1-3, 2020, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment. We are currently accepting original independent film submissions for consideration for the...

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Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosting Free Christmas Concert

The First Flight High School Honors Jazz Band will perform a free Christmas concert on Saturday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. Kick off...

Halloween International Film Festival 2019 Winners Announced (copy)

2020 Halloween International Film Festival Announced

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 1-3, 2020, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment. Featuring independent horror and Halloween-themed films from around the world, all screenings...

Wright Brothers Memorial Celebrating 116th First Flight Anniversary December 17

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the First Flight Society and the National Park Service (NPS) will continue the tradition of honoring the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright at the 116th anniversary celebration of...

Wright Brothers National Memorial Announces 2020 Fee-Free Days

As Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills prepares for this year’s first flight anniversary celebration event on December 17, 2019, a number of upcoming entrance fee-free days have been announced at the...

Halloween International Film Festival 2019 Winners Announced

The 4th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returned to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 3-5, 2019 with over 40 independent films from around the world, including many premieres and over a dozen special...

2019 OBX Halloween Parade Online Registration Now Open!

OBX Entertainment presents the 6th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. The free, family friendly event will begin at 2:00 p.m....

Trick or Treat Night Returns to First Flight Elementary, Oct. 26th

Halloween kicks into high gear at the annual Trick or Treat Night fundraiser event at First Flight Elementary School in Kill Devil Hills on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Trick or Treat Night is a...

Outer Banks Halloween Crafts & Masks Show Comes to Kitty Hawk

OBX Entertainment presents the Outer Banks Halloween Crafts & Masks Show this Saturday, Oct. 12, at Paparazzi OBX in Kitty Hawk. The family friendly event will feature a wide assortment of sweets, treats, and...

Indie Filmmakers Attending OBX Halloween Film Festival

Indie Filmmakers Attending OBX Halloween Film Festival

The 4th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, October 3-5, 2019, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment, featuring over 40 horror films from around the world, including many...

Halloween Film Festival 2019 Lineup Unveiled

Halloween Film Festival 2019 Lineup Unveiled

The 4th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills, October 3-5, 2019, presented by Halloween Daily News and OBX Entertainment, featuring over 40 horror films from around the world, including many...