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

May 15 - October 2
Manteo Farmer's Market
George Washington Creef Park on the Manteo Waterfront. Saturdays from 8 am - 12 pm. Rain or Shine. Where all the cool cows buy their flowers, herbs and pies! For more information visit townofmanteo.com

October 1
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 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

October 1 - 3
Outer Banks Bike Fest™ - Fall Motorcycle Rally
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October 2 - 3
21st Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza
Dare County Family Recreational Park, Kill Devil Hills. Features artist live demonstrations, kids hands-on activity booths, professional artist show and sell, artist quick draws, music, children’s auction, delicious food and fun for the whole family. The following evening is Dare County Arts council’s premiere fundraising event, the Artrageous Art Auction. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

October 2 - 3
24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 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 team flying that blends both kite control and speed. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com

October 3 - November 29
Duane Raver: Wildlife illustrator, Jeff Lewis: Flora and Fauna Photography
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). Raver has done more than two hundred Wildlife in North Carolina cover illustrations. He illustrated the Fisherman's Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States by Charles S. Manooch. Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. He’s had more than 1000 photos published in books, magazines, newspapers and a variety of other media. A reception will be held on October 3 from 2-4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

October 7 - 10
Outer Banks Home Builders Association's 18th Annual Parade of Homes
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A select offering of new homes covering the coastal Outer Banks. Tickets $10. Good all four days. (252) 449-8232 or obhomebuilders.org

October 8 - 9
REAL Fall Swap Meet
Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet you will find TONS of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store. Can't make it to the swap but want to sell your gear? Drop it off with us or ship it here and we'll sell it for you! The REAL Swap Meet is Friday and Saturday, October 8-9, 10am to 4pm daily at REAL Watersports in the Village of Waves. (866)REAL-548, (252)987-6000 or REALwatersports.com

October 10
Fourth Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Stage. 11 a.m. to dusk. Joyce Cooling, a San Francisco-based Jazz guitarist and vocalist, will headline the fourth-annual Duck Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 in Duck, NC.

Best-known for her eclectic style and colorful body-moving sound, Cooling is funky, soulful, and always original, and is recognized as one of the most dynamic and popular contemporary jazz guitarists in the world.

Cooling has recorded seven albums - five of which charted on the Billboard music charts. She has to her credit two number one radio singles, six top 10, and 13 charting singles in all, and has garnered multiple music awards including the “Gibson Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year” and “Best New Talent” in the Jazziz Reader’s Poll. She was a nominee for the California Music Awards, the Oasis Awards, and the Gavin Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year.

Plan to join us for this popular event! Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com

October 24
The Conner Miller Duo
Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. The Conner Miller Duo combines the playing and singing talents of Mike Conner and John Miller. The duo performs traditional renditions of Old-Time, Brother Duets, and American Roots, but they also perform original songs. Founding director of Fiddlefest in Roanoke, Virginia, Conner’s musical experience includes working with Herschel Sizemore and The Hearts. A guitarist and mandolin player/ instructor for the Eastman Guitar Company, John Miller’s touring experience includes the Lonesome River Band and Doyle Lawson. Combining the tradition of Appalachian melody with the experiences from their bluegrass careers, the Conner Miller Duo introduces a fresh sense of “acoustic Americana” to their listeners. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com

October 28
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this "spooktacular" event. Hosting the event is Count Sharkula who always scares up lots of ghoulish fun. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. Ticket sales begin October 1st and will be sold at the Aquarium. Admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (800) 832-3474, (252) 473-3494 or ncaquariums.com

October 28 - 30
The Haunted House at The Lost Colony: QUARANTINE ISLAND
Come find out what’s been causing the dead to rise and the local population to mutate … if you dare! Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for those under 10. Blood curdling scares from 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m.; last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m. last group enters at 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person; $8 per person if purchased before Oct. 28; no refunds. Rain or shine at Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo, NC. Concessions for sale in waiting area. Proceeds benefit the Roanoke Island Historical Association and Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse. For advance tickets or information call 252-473-2127 x223 or visit thelostcolony.org

October 29 - 31
Theatre of Dare presents "Sylvia"
Directed by Don Bridge.  When Greg brings home a dog he found in the park, bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag, she is a major bone of contention between husband and wife, becoming a rival for affection to his wife, Kate.  This show is a "howlingly funny" modern romantic comedy about marriage... and a talking dog.  Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle School).  Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for students with valid school/college identification.  For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064.

October 30
Halloween Parade and Party
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe. 2 to 3:30 p.m. A Halloween parade and party marks the spooky season in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children are invited to wear costumes for the parade which starts at North Beach Campground in Rodanthe and processes along N.C. 12 to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. At the Community Building, treats abound as children run Halloween races, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and break piñatas. A costume fashion show kicks off the fun. Call (252) 987-1303 for information. Visit rwscivic.org. The event is sponsored by the villages’ civic association.

October 30
RIFP Performance Series A& T Presents Dancing & Drumming of Africa & the Caribbean
2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Dance to the Beat of Africa and the Caribbean: The E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will transport you to the exciting world of African and Caribbean dance. These energetic and skilled performers dance with authority, enriching audiences as they entertain. The driving rhythms of the drums, vibrant costumes and emotional performances allow audiences to truly connect with another culture. The E. Gwynn Dancers have studied, taught and performed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com