Dates are subject to change. Telephone area code is (252) unless otherwise specified.
Every Tuesday Starting March 24 – November 24
REAL Night School
A FREE EVENT for kiteboarders of all abilities. Each week features a new topic for our group lecture as well as a question and answer session for those in the audience. Many industry team riders and designers participate as guest speakers during REAL Night School. Celebs and icons like Stan Radev, Jason Slezak, Lou Wainman, Andre Phillip, Julien Fillion, Aaron Sales, Robby Naish, Jimmy Redmond, John Bryja, Pat Rawson, Bill “Stretch” Reidel and more are people you will meet, learn from and get to ask questions to during REAL Night School. This FREE event is held every Tuesday Night at 6pm. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events.
November 2 - 27
Jewelry Exposition
Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. Exposition: Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring demonstrations, educational displays and a chance to talk with artists as well as purchase handcrafted jewelry in time for the holidays. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
November 3 - 8
Wings Over Water
The festival offers a variety of events, including paddling trips, bird sighting trips, history trips, and nature trails at locations all along the Outer Banks. wingsoverwater.org
November 6
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. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com
November 6
Barksgiving
5-7 p.m. Giving thanks is the theme of this party. Costume contest & fun activities for dogs, plus refreshments for pets & people. (252) 473-2094 or obxpuparazzi.com
November 7
4th Annual Outer Banks Fun Run
A family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it. obxmarathon.org
November 7 - 15
REAL Camp Reunion Tour
Rock’on REAL Alumni!
This is a week to put on your calendar and look forward to every time you hit the water! One of our campers recommended we do a “reunion” week at the end of every year where everyone could gather again, hit the water, catch up on the season’s happenings, participate in group on water events and party like rock stars! We said, “You’re right, we should!”
Last year was such a great success we are making this Camp Reunion Tour Bigger and Better. Special Priced Camps, Daily and Nightly Events, Parties and Exclusive Sale Pricing. You have to be in Cape Hatteras to enjoy the fun.... If you have taken a lesson or camp with REAL since 2001, you are on the INVITE list! For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events. Not a REAL Alumni? Graduate with a REAL…
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November 8
4th Annual Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon
The marathon starts in Kitty Hawk, the half marathon starts at Jockeys Ridge and both cross the beautiful Washington-Baum Bridge; and finish on Roanoke Island. obxmarathon.org
November 21 & 28
3rd Annual Pet Photos with Santa
1-4 p.m. This is a fund raiser for the Outer Banks SPCA. For $5 donation per pet, he or she gets a photo session in Santa's lap. You receive one 4X6 print, and can have the photo emailed to you. 100% of the requested donation goes to the SPCA. Appointments suggested.(252) 473-2094 or obxpuparazzi.com
November 22
Dig Up Shakespeare
Art Gallery, Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. World-class storyteller, Jon Spellman and multi-instrumentalist, Tina Chancey, create a rich vein of Shakespearean wisdom and whimsy in this duo program of sonnets, stories and songs spotlighting the best of the Bard. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com
November 26
14th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot
Duck. A great warm up for your Thanksgiving Feast! Starting on Scarborough Lane in Duck with a finish line full of post race festivities. Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are welcome. active.com
November 27 - 28
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show
10am-4pm. Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Buxton. Free admission, food, and scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850.
November 27 - 28
Kitty Hawk Kites Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider. Watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey’s Ridge State Park. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com