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

December 1 - 31
Roanoke Island Festival Park Events
Roanoke Island Festival Park is an interactive family attraction that celebrates the first English settlement in America. The centerpiece of the 25-acre island park adjacent to Manteo, North Carolina, is Elizabeth II, a representation of one of the seven English ships from the Roanoke Voyage of 1585. Costumed Elizabethan sailors greet visitors and help them experience sixteenth century seafaring life. Also visit the Settlement site, Roanoke Adventure Museum and see the Legend of Two-Path film. Events are scheduled throughout the year in our indoor Film Theatre and our Outdoor Pavilion. Admission is charged. The on-site Art Gallery, fossil pit, Museum Store, Outer Banks History Center and marsh-side boardwalks are free and open to all. Hours vary seasonally. For additional information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit us online at roanokeisland.com

December 1 - 31
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. Visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and learn the history of the screw-pile lights. Times and dates vary seasonally. Visit obxmaritime.org or call (252) 475-1750 for current programming schedules.

December 5
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. Join us for live music, magic, artisans, actors in period dress, a rockclimbing wall and more. For more information visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

December 5
Oakwood Waits & Santa Claus
6 to 9 pm. Museum Store and Mall. Santa will be on hand to visit with the children, following the tree lighting in Downtown Manteo. The event is in partnership with the Town of Manteo. (252) 475-1500.

December 5
Happy Howl-idaze
For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

December 5
First Friday Pet Parties
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Costume contests, games, treats and fun for pets and their people. Call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com for party theme.

December 5 - 6
Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. For additional information call (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com

December 6
Oakwood Waits Christmas Concert
8-10 pm. Film Theatre. The Oakwood Waits was founded in 1984 when a quartet of friends went out to sing carols in the historic Oakwood district of Raleigh, NC. Their name was derived from this historic district where they first performed, and from an old English term “wait,” meaning street musician or town watchman. Through the past twenty-one years, the Waits have evolved into a professional a cappella vocal ensemble of 17 singers, clothed in Victorian costume (Charles Dickens era-1840s), that perform from a collection of more than 120 songs and carols of the holiday season. This collection includes both traditional and lesser-known songs of ancient to modern times with origins from many different countries. They are a versatile group who have mastered many styles, and have a wide appeal for audiences as they present a variety of music. In any given performance audiences are treated to music ranging from traditional, classical, shape note, jazz, Appalachian, and children’s favorites. The cost of admission is $10.00. (252) 475-1500.

December 8 - 29
Billy Brown: Local Color
Billy Brown is a long time Outer Banks waterman who has a passion for NC history. He is a former teacher who loves to paint scenes from the area to include Oregon Inlet vistas he’s seen while fishing. His acrylics feature seasonal shots of sunrises and sunsets and landscapes of the area including Bodie Island. He paints underwater fish scenes and anglers. An opening reception will be held on December 7 from 4-6 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The show can be viewed Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

December 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Shoreline Entertainment Christmas Show
8 p.m. This local production company will be presenting a musical. Call (252) 475-1500 for more information.

December 13
Pet Photos with Santa
Noon - 3 p.m. Held at Puparazzi and benefits the Outer Banks SPCA. Have your pets photo taken with our Santa. Fee $5 donation to Outer Banks SPCA per pet, you get one 4x6 print; files emailed to you at no extra cost. Please call for appointment to reduce wait time. For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

December 13
Town of Manteo Christmas Parade
11 a.m. Downtown Manteo. Join us for the annual Christmas parade that attracts more than 4,000 people! For more information call the Town of Manteo at (252) 473-2133.

December 13
Whalehead Club 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
5 p.m. on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.

December 13
Whalehead Club Holiday Piano Concert
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the library of the Whalehead Club. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.

December 14
Holiday Tour of Homes
2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Historic Manteo. Come to the historic town of Manteo for this great event including a tour of homes, the Elizabethan Gardens and the Island Farm. The tour is sponsored by the Manteo Preservation Trust. For more information call (252) 473-5548.

December 27
Elizabethan Christmas
Noon - 5 p.m. Don’t let the holiday spirit fade! On Saturday, December 27, come join in the fun as Roanoke Island Festival Park celebrates the third day of Christmas. Visitors to the Park can get a taste of 16th century holiday traditions from 12:00 to 5:00 as they make decorations, learn special dances, sing songs, discover food and drink of the season, and indulge in merriment with members of the Guild of St. Andrew. Many events will be held inside and the celebration will go on, rain or shine. In the Settlement Site visitors can join with the interpreters as they “recreate” their celebration in the American wilderness, with simple decorations and a roast over the open fire. There may even be a few more surprises of the season. We’ll see you there and wish you Merry Yuletide! For more information call (252) 475-1500.

December 28
Oakwood Waits Elizabethan Christmas Concert
4 pm. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The Raleigh group will return to perform Elizabethan Christmas Music. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

December 29
Whalehead Club Winter Piano Concert
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the library of the Whalehead Club. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.