Posts Tagged: Manteo

Hundreds Unite in Manteo for Protest Against Police Violence [Video]

Hundreds Unite in Manteo for Protest Against Police Violence [Video]

Hundreds of people gathered in an inspiring show of unity at the Dare Minority Coaltion‘s peaceful protest against police violence in Manteo on Tuesday (6/9/20). Various speakers, including nationally renowned singer and Dare native...

Dare Minority Coalition Holding Moments of Silence March in Manteo June 9th

Dare Minority Coalition Holding Moments of Silence March in Manteo June 9th

As protests in response to the killing of George Floyd and the larger issue of police violence against minorities rage across the country, the Outer Banks’ own Dare Minority Coalition has announced Moments of...

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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...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosts Educational Programs Through Sept. 6

Roanoke Island Festival Park invites the public to participate in its educational summer programs every Tuesday – Friday through September 6 at the park. Guests can immerse themselves in 16th century history through fun...

Celebrate July 4th, 2019 on the Outer Banks

This Independence Day there will be plenty of Outer Banks July 4th fireworks displays happening throughout the area to keep the sky alive with explosions of color in celebration of America’s birthday. In addition...

Snap Playing Free July 4th Concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park is hosting a free Independence Day concert this Fourth of July featuring Snap. You are invited to kick back and enjoy listening to classic hits and top 40 tunes on...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosts Children’s Show Summer Series

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosts Children’s Show Summer Series

Roanoke Island Festival Park is pleased to announce the upcoming performance schedule for its 2019 Children’s Show Summer Series. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the park’s Ticket Sales venue...

Gov’t Mule Returns to the Outer Banks in July

Gov’t Mule Returns to the Outer Banks in July

Rock n’ roll legends Gov’t Mule will return to the Outer Banks for a special show at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo on Sunday, July 7, presented by Bearded Face Productions. Gov’t Mule,...

Dare County Schools 2019 Art Show Returns to Festival Park

Talented art students throughout Dare County will display their artwork at the Annual Dare County Schools Art Show. The show will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting on April...

Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit Showing at Festival Park

To commemorate this year’s 300th anniversary of the pirate Blackbeard’s adventures along the North Carolina coast – the place where he was ultimately brought to justice – the North Carolina Department of Natural and...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Celebrates Black History on the Outer Banks

Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo is hosting a celebration of African American history on the Outer Banks, in honor of Black History Month in February. Bravery, innovation, and perseverance are just a few...

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2018 on the Outer Banks

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2018 on the Outer Banks

Here’s what’s happening on the Outer Banks for New Year’s Eve, ringing in 2019 on Monday night, December 31, 2018! Jolly Roger Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills has New Year’s Eve specials happening all...

Free Christmas Concert Coming to Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo will host a free Christmas concert to officially kick off the holiday season on the first Saturday in December. The 208th United States Army Band will perform a...

Roanoke Island Festival Park’s New Exhibit Celebrates Elizabeth II

On November 19, Roanoke Island Festival Park will debut its latest exhibit, All Hands on Deck: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Elizabeth II. This new exhibit will commemorate the first launch of the...

NC Watermen Photo Exhibit Showing at Roanoke Island Festival Park

On October 4, Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo will debut its latest exhibit, The Independent Watermen. Local photographer Daniel Pullen captures the heritage, lifestyle and pride of North Carolina’s fishermen in this photo documentary exhibit....

‘Bathtub Pirates’ Kids Puppet Show Playing at Festival Park

The Bathtub Pirates are coming to Roanoke Island Festival Park this week as part of their ongoing summer series of children’s shows. The show follows the antics of Blackbeard and his crew as they commandeer a...

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Kids Show Playing at Festival Park

Beauty and the Beast is coming to Roanoke Island Festival Park this week as part of their ongoing summer series of children’s shows. Bright Star Theatre will be performing this heart-warming tale that shows that beauty is...

‘Rumpelstiltskin’ Kids Show Playing at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Rumpelstiltskin is coming to Roanoke Island Festival Park this week as part of their ongoing summer series of children’s shows. Columbia Marionette Theatre will be performing their fast-paced comedic take on the original Brothers Grimm...

‘Charlotte’s Web’ Kids Show Playing at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park is getting caught in Charlotte’s Web this week as part of their ongoing summer series of children’s shows. UNC Pembroke will be performing Charlotte’s Web in the Children’s Show Summer Series at Roanoke...

‘Wizard of Oz’ Playing at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park is going to the magical land of Oz this week as part of their ongoing summer series of children’s shows. Brightstar Theatre will be performing The Wizard of Oz in the...