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

September 3
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

September 3 - 29
Ben2
Recent Paintings by Ben Morris and Ben Miller. Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org

September 5 - 27
Of Nature, Of Corsa
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). Watercolor collages of landscapes and whimsical wildlife by popular artist, E.M. Corsa. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

September 18
Day at the Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen
Hatteras Village. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats will be on site. Musical entertainment throughout the day. Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30 p.m. dayatthedocks.org