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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 |
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