Events for April 2010

Dates are subject to change. Telephone area code is (252) unless otherwise specified.

April 2
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

April 2 - 3
Fly Into Spring
Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitor’s can receive stunt and power kite lessons or watch some of the larger show kites. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com

April 3
Town of Nags Head Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Nags Head Town Park, 415 W. Health Center Drive. 1 p.m. (252) 441-5508 or townofnagshead.net

April 3
Kitty Hawk Kites Easter Eggstravaganza
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Largest Easter egg hunt on the Outer Banks! Over 2,000 candy and toy-filled eggs are waiting to be collected. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com

April 9
Children’s Fun Faire
Wright Brothers National Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Designed especially for kids, this Fun Faire offers a wide variety of entertaining, hands-on, and exciting educational activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

April 10
THE Studio Tour South
Artists living south of the Oregon Inlet Bridge will open their studio doors to the public showcasing the economic impact of the Professional Arts on the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

April 9 - April 17
Land of Beginnings Festival
Various entertaining activities throughout the festival celebrate the history, culture and people of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

April 17
THE Studio Tour North
Artists living north of the Oregon Inlet Bridge will open their studio doors to the public showcasing the economic impact of the Professional Arts on the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

April 17
Under the Sea: A Black-Tie Affair
Wright Brothers Memorial Pavilion, Kill Devil Hills. Feast on sumptuous foods; hustle to win the bid for art work, vacation packages, memorabilia and other items in a silent auction; and dance the night away. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

April 17 - 24
10th Annual Outer Banks Bike Rally
Vertigo Tattoo, Manns Harbor. We will have 8 days of bike contests, the World Famous Wall of Death Stunt Show, live music, vendors, food, beer, bike builders, tattoos, the Burnout Pit and much more. $10 at the gate. Beer proceeds to benefit The Lost Colony, Food and Beverage sales to benefit the Manns Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. (252) 475-3541, outerbanksbikerally.net or vertigotatto.comevents

April 18
Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Outer Banks Sporting Events is pleased to announce the Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon! Many of you have heard about the beauty of the first half of the Outer Banks Marathon course, and now you can run it!. Registration: active.com, obxmarathon.org

April 18 - 25
8th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week
Packed full with entertainment, great food, events and special attractions. Poker Run, bike show, live music, scenic rides, official night-time party sites. outerbanksbikeweek.com

April 24 - 25
Dancing Moccasins
Individuals will have an opportunity to spend two days immersed in Native American culture as the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center presents Dancing Moccasins, A Celebration of Native American Cultures - Past and Present. For more information call (252) 995-4440 or email admin@nativeamericanmuseum.org