October
> Elizabeth City
Arts of the Albemarle Exhibits & Gallery
Visit the Gallery where you will find exhibitions, original artwork, unique handcrafted items and photography.
The resident Encore Theatre Company produces three shows per year with about
twenty performance nights.
Arts of the Albemarle
October > Camden County
Hiking, biking, birding, boating, fishing the Great Dismal Swamp
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Trails are open everyday from sunrise to sunset. The refuge headquarters is located at 3100 Desert Road in Suffolk, Virginia. The headquarters is closed on federal holidays; the hiking and biking trails remain open. Fishing and boating are permitted year-round on Lake Drummond. A Virginia fishing license is required. Access is via the Feeder Ditch, which connects Lake Drummond with the Dismal Swamp Canal. A public boat ramp is located north of the Feeder Ditch on the Dismal Swamp Canal. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
October > Windsor
Small Game Hunting on Roanoke River NWR
Hunt administered by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Columbia
Small Game Hunting on Pocosin Lakes NWR
Refuge permit required. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
October > Wilmington
Cameron Art Museum
The Cameron Art Museum presents 6-8 special exhibitions annually; monthly family and children's programs (Kids @ CAM); weekly interdisciplinary, public programs (lectures, music, films, literature, dance); and ongoing workshops and classes in ceramics... more info: Cameron Art Museum
October > Wilmington
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall
October > Wilmington
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
There are permanent and featured exhibits along with special programs too numerous to list in this calendar. Be sure to check out their exhibits and events calendar when planning your to-do list. Admission charged. Cape Fear Museum
October > Beaufort
Down East FolkArts Society Contra Dance
The Down East FolkArts Society sponsors contra dances once a month at Duke Marine Lab. Dances include live music (jigs, reels and old time tunes) and a caller who teaches and prompts every dance. www.downeastfolkarts.org
October > Beaufort and Morehead City
American Music Festival
This multi-concert chamber music series is performed at the NC Maritime Museum and other venues around the Crystal Coast. www.americanmusicfestival.org
October > Hatteras Island
Guided Bird Walks on Pea Island NWR
http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/spec.html#schedule Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
October > Nags Head
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Jockey's Ridge State Park. Learn more about the natural, cultural and historical history of Jockey's Ridge State Park and the Outer Banks at the park's exhibit hall. Find out what dunes are made of, how they are created and how they are shaped. Contact the park office or check online: http://207.4.179.50/dprcoe/coe_pub.html Jockey's Ridge State Park
October > Kitty Hawk
Outer Banks Music Showcase
Musical Variety Show. Reservations recommended, but not required. www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com
October > Manteo
Small Game Hunting on Alligator River NWR
Refuge permit required. - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Roanoke Island
The Art Gallery at Roanoke Island
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Hosts monthly changing exhibits featuring renowned artists. Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm. roanokeisland.com
October > Roanoke Island
North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island
The NC Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island will offer a variety of maritime skills, boatbuilding, sailing programs and workshops throughout the year in the Creef Boathouse. Junior Sailing will be offered mid-June through early August ( each is a five-day session). Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Visit obxmaritime.org for current schedules.
mid-February thru late Dec > Manteo
History, Arts and Fun - All Rolled Into One!
Enjoy daily programs about the Elizabeth II, in the Settlement Site and in the interactive Roanoke Adventure Museum. A docudrama in The Film Theatre entitled The Legend of Two-Path, art shows monthly in The Art Gallery, gifts at The Museum Store, picnic areas, marsh-side boardwalks, a fossil pit, and more. Roanoke Island Festival Park
October > Hyde County
Mattamuskeet Lake open to fishing and boating.
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
October > Wilmington
Jazz at Airlie
Enjoy First Friday Jazz Series at Airlie Gardens on the first Friday night of each month - April-October. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society. Airlie Gardens
October > Manteo
Red Wolf Howling Safaris
Learn more about red wolves and to experience a howling! Meet at the designated time at Creef Cut Wildlife Trailhead. Pre-registration is required. We recommend you bring flashlights and insect repellent. PLEASE-- do NOT bring pets and dress for the weather. Creef Cut Wildlife Trail is about a 15 minute drive from Manteo. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/ To pre-register for a howling, visit www.redwolves.com
More about the Red Wolf at ARNWR
Mid-April thru Late November > Rodanthe, Hatteras Island
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Programs
Storytelling, crafts, children's programs, special events, knot-tying and tours are offered. Visit chicamacomico.net for details.
mid-April thru mid-December > Wilmington
Farmers' Market
The City of Wilmington, in cooperation with the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension, announces the opening of the Farmers' Market at Halyburton Park. Regional produce, plants, herbs, cut flowers, seafood and more will be featured weekly, with special events and promotions to be held throughout the year. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com
October > Hatteras Island
Guided Canoe Tours on Pea Island NWR
Guided Canoe Tours (fee program) on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/spec.html#schedule Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
October > Manteo
Guided Canoe Tours
Guided Canoe Tours (fee program) on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/spec.html#schedule Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Gates County
Merchants Millpond State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Merchants Millpond State Park, one of North Carolina's rarest ecological communities. Massive cypress & gum trees covered with Spanish moss form a canopy for the dark waters of the 750-acre cypress millpond ~ a wilderness sanctuary for wetland wildlife. Contact the park office or check online: Merchants Millpond
October > Currituck County
Open Roads Day on Mackay Island NWR
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
September - December > Windsor
Deer Hunting on Roanoke River NWR
Hunt administered by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Columbia
Deer Hunting on Pocosin Lakes NWR
Refuge permit required. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
October > Manteo
Deer Hunting on Alligator River NWR
Refuge permit required. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Camden County
Deer Hunting on the Great Dismal Swamp NWR
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
October 01-03 > Southport
U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is one of North Carolina's oldest and most prestigious fishing tournaments offering over $100,000 in guaranteed CASH prizes. No minimum number of boats required. Entertainment, fish fry and more. For info: usopenkmt.com
October 02-04 > Wilmington
Riverfest
Wilmington's Annual Riverfront celebration in historic downtown. Features live music, arts, crafts, food booths, ship tours, river events, and children's carnival. Downtown Wilmington’s streets host a family fun festival that winds its way along the Cape Fear River. Continuous live entertainment is featured on outdoor stages during this festival that celebrates the area's rich heritage with music, arts and crafts, exhibits, dance performances, contests, children's activities, food, river events, friendly competitions, fireworks and more. www.wilmingtonriverfest.com
October 03-04 > Kill Devil Hills
Artrageous Art Extravaganza
Features Artist Live Demonstrations, kids hands-on activity booths, Professional Artist Show and Sell, Artist Quick Draws, music, children's auction, and delicious food by many of your favorite Outer Banks restaurants, and fun for the whole family. Next night is adult art auction at Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern with food, drink, music and art to take home! www.darearts.org
October 07-10 > Morehead City
The Wahoo Challenge
The annual Wahoo Challenge fishing tournament held on the Morehead City waterfront. Participants will fish 2 out of 3 days and enjoy the events festivities each night. For more info: calcuttawahoo.com
October 08-11 > Manteo to Corolla
Parade of Homes
Self guided tour of selected homes from Manteo to Corolla by some of the area's finest builders. www.obhomebuilders.org
October 10-11 > Carolina Beach
Pleasure Island Beach Music Festival
Two day event brimming with live music, arts and crafts, delicious seafood, fine arts gallery and much, much more. Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area Pleasure Island Tourism
October 10-11 > Manteo
Elizabethan Tymes: A Country Faire
M'Lord and M'Lady are invited to step back 400 years to the Renaissance era. An exciting variety of demonstrations, kids games, hands-on activities, dancing, fencing, and Elizabethan music will be presented. Programs about Elizabethan history, weaponry and more. Roanoke Island Festival Park
October 11 > Duck
Town of Duck Jazz Festival
On the green in the Duck Town Park. www.townofduck.com
October 11 > Nags Head
Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Kayak Fishing Tournament
Kitty Hawk Kites
October 16-18> Wilmington
Halloween Festival
Poplar Grove Plantation's Halloween Festival has elements of fun and ultimate horror for people of all ages. Come and get totally scared from the haunted barn and haunted hayride that goes deep into the dark woods plus carnival games and rides. For the little ones, a not-so-scary hayride available. Poplar Grove Plantation
October 17-18 > Nags Head
Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
This competitive fly is on the Eastern League Circuit for sport kite flying and is also sanctioned by the American Kiting Association. Throughout the weekend non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music, and faced paced team flying that blend a both kite control and speed. Kitty Hawk Kites
October 17 > Grantsboro
Annual Pamlico Paddle
Join paddlers from North Carolina and surrounding states on an all-day and (weather permitting) sunset paddle to explore the creeks and rivers of of beautiful Pamlico County. Each group will have an experienced guide. In addition to regular accommodations, camping will be available. www.pamlicochamber.com
October 22-24 > Hatteras Village
Frank & Fran's Annual Red Drum Tournament
A three day individual surf fishing tournament with 300 paid anglers competing to catch and release the largest and most red drum. Prizes total over $12,000 to multiple winners. For more information please visit www.hatteras-island.com
October 23-25 > Wilmington
Halloween Festival
Poplar Grove Plantation's Halloween Festival has elements of fun and ultimate horror for people of all ages. Come and get totally scared from the haunted barn and haunted hayride that goes deep into the dark woods plus carnival games and rides. For the little ones, a not-so-scary hayride available. Poplar Grove Plantation
October 24 > Wilmington
Ghost Ship
You've seen the Battleship on paranormal programs, now come see for yourself! Battleship staff and volunteers will lead you through the bowels of the ship to hear true Battleship tales. ''Haunted North Carolina's'' members reveal ghostly details and provide you with a unique opportunity to learn how ghost hunters track spirits. Battleship North Carolina
October 26 - 31 > Wilmington
Halloween Ghost Trolley
Listen to ghost stories tailored for young children,on the way to the "Ghost barn". Short halloween skit performed in the barn. Free treats for children. Admission charge. Wilmington Carriage Tours
October 30 > Manteo
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
Treat you and your family to a fun, safe Halloween event at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island in Manteo, NC. Crazy costume contests, spine-tingling scream contests and spooktacular crafts and activities are just a few things to howl about. Lots of treats for all ages. Tickets are sold in advance. For more information, please contact the aquarium. www.ncaquariums.com
October 30 > Corolla
Annual Haunted Corolla Village
The Haunted Corolla Village hayride tours begin at the Wildlife Education Center at Currituck Heritage Park. The haunted tours begin with a traditional hayride to the old Corolla Schoolhouse where spirits entertain with stories from the past. Then on to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse where ghouls and ghosts lure the curious. The tour ends at the Whalehead Club where you are invited inside the basement and the past comes alive! For more information about any Whalehead Club event email events@whaleheadclub.com, www.whaleheadclub.com
October > Nags Head
Theatre of Dare Show Season
Your Community Theatre of the Outer Banks! Founded in 1991, the Theatre of Dare is a non-profit, volunteer group of your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers who share a love of theatre, and a dedication to volunteer and benefit our community. We're so proud of the shows that we put on, and we have a lot of great stuff coming up! Come out and join us, won't you? www.theatreofdare.org
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