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Events for October 2010

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

October 1
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

October 1 - 3
Outer Banks Bike Fest™. Fall Motorcycle Rally
harleybay.com

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 3 - 29
Duane Raver - Wildlife Illustrator
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). Raver has done more than two hundred Wildlife in North Carolina cover illustrations. Free. (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 10
Fourth Annual Duck Jazz Festival
Duck Town Stage. 11 a.m. to dusk. A combination of national, regional and local jazz musicians. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Chairs will also be available to rent. Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com

October 16 - 17
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 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


For current information, contact the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau at (877) 629-4386.



The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, a public authority, is the lead marketing and promotional agency for The Outer Banks of North Carolina® and is funded by 1% occupancy and 1% prepared meals tax, collected in Dare County.

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