winter events Though events may look a little different this winter, the Outer Banks is always full of fun things to do! Some of the following events were still being modified or added as of press time, so please don’t forget to check individual websites for the most current information.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS OF NORTH CAROLINA EXHIBIT October 13 – December 30
This free exhibit at Roanoke Island Festival Park celebrates the contributions of individuals and bands to regional and popular culture, and also features various musical genres highlighting African American musicians. roanokeisland.com
CHRISTMAS IN COROLLA
November 26 – December 18 (selected dates) Stroll through the winter wonderland of Historic Corolla Village, complete with thousands of lights, Christmas trees and holiday displays. visitcurrituck.com
HANGIN’ WITH SANTA & KITES WITH LIGHTS November 26 – 27
Take the kids to Kitty Hawk Kites across from Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head on Friday or Saturday for pictures with Saint Nick. While you’re there, watch the night sky light up on Saturday as enormous kites with festive lights soar above Jockey’s Ridge. kittyhawk.com
WHALEHEAD’S CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
November 26 – December 18 (selected dates) Step back in time to 1920s Corolla during this Christmas tour of the magnificent Whalehead mansion. visitcurrituck.com 14 | W I N T ER 2021
WINTERLIGHTS PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN BANK November 27 – January 16 (selected dates)
Stroll through an illuminated winter wonderland at The Elizabethan Gardens this holiday season. Check their website for dates and times. elizabethangardens.org
THE BIG CURRI-SHUCK November 27
Enjoy all-you-can eat steamed oysters, steamed crabs, barbeque, local wine and live music from 12-5 p.m. at Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg. sanctuaryvineyards.com
CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN MANTEO December 2 – 4
Santa stops in Manteo on Thursday to kick off the town’s holiday celebrations. On Friday evening, watch the Grand Illumination in front of the historic Manteo courthouse, and then enjoy the Christmas parade through downtown Manteo on Saturday. townofmanteo.com
FIRST FRIDAY December 3
Downtown Manteo comes alive on the first Friday of each month from April through December from 6-8 p.m.
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DUCK’S YULETIDE CELEBRATION December 4
The town of Duck invites everyone to “Keep the cheer here,” by shopping and celebrating in Duck this holiday season. Visit their website for current details regarding this annual Yuletide Celebration. townofduck.com
JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL December 9 – 12
The cast of Theatre of Dare takes on this familiar Christmas tale – with a twist. In this play directed by Penelope Carroll, Jacob Marley’s attempt to save Ebenezer Scrooge from a hellish fate takes the audience on an irreverent, funny and moving journey. theatreofdareobx.com
HATTERAS ISLAND CHRISTMAS PARADE December 11
This hometown parade spreads holiday cheer throughout Hatteras Village, and you can catch a glimpse of Santa as he rides through town on a fire truck.
118TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS’ FIRST FLIGHT December 17
This milestone will be celebrated at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the same place the very first flight occurred. firstflight.org
OUTER BANKS JINGLE JOG CHRISTMAS RUN December 18
Warm up on a winter morning with a Christmas-themed oceanside run through Southern Shores. theobxrunningcompany.com
MANTEO’S NEW YEAR EVE CELEBRATION December 31
Celebrate the New Year in a familyfriendly atmosphere in downtown Manteo, with festivities that include fireworks, live music and an early ball drop. manteonc.gov
STARRY NIGHTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND February 12
The Hatteras Village Civic Association sponsors this free community event featuring the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center from UNC-Chapel Hill. A mobile planetarium theater, hands-on science activities, and telescopes will be provided for children and adults alike to explore the stars and beyond. starrynightshatteras.com
2022 WEDDING WEEKEND AND EXPO March 5 – 6
Meet local wedding professionals, take a tour of venues and restaurants, and register to win wedding giveaways at this two-day expo. obxwa.com
