Courtney Wisecarver
One of the most common questions we receive is “what’s happening this week on the Outer Banks?” Not to worry, there’s a lot going on! And Edward is here to help you plan your vacation to-do’s in our summer video series This Week on the Outer Banks. Each week, Edward will highlight one of our favorite local businesses and let y’all know what’s going on around town. For a list of recurring events and live music venues, take a look at our guide below!
Watch This Week’s Episode
Check Out These Recurring Events
The Lost Colony
WHERE Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island
WHEN Mon – Sat | 8:40pm | May 27th – Aug 20th
The Lost Colony is a must-see production that celebrates the history of the first English colony on Roanoke Island and is the longest-running outdoor symphonic drama in the nation. Last season, we joined Director Jeff Whiting for a behind-the-scenes look at The Lost Colony.
Full Moon Lighthouse Climb
WHERE Bodie Island Lighthouse in Nags Head
WHEN Every Full Moon | April 27th – Early Fall
Bodie Island Lighthouse Full Moon Tours are an incredible opportunity to experience the lighthouse like never before. Climb to the top with the light of the moon guiding your way. Tickets go on sale the day of the full moon at 7am. For more information OBX’s lighthouses, visit our Guide to OBX Lighthouses: Know Where and When to Go.
Yoga on the Green
WHERE Duck Town Green
WHEN Tuesdays | 7:30am – 8am | Summer
Begin the day with Yoga on the Green. Every week, Duck Village Yoga will lead a free all levels gentle morning yoga practice. If you can’t make it, check out the town of Duck’s Facebook, where the session will be streamed live and available to watch for 48 hours.
Movies on the Green
WHERE Duck Town Green
WHEN July 12th and 19th, Aug 16th, 23rd, and 30th | 8:45pm – 10:15pm
Back for the 2022 summer season, the town of Duck is once again hosting Movies on the Green! Bring the family, lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and picnics for a free family movie night under the stars.
Mustang Mornings
WHERE Betsy Dowdy Equine Center in Grandy
WHEN Wednesdays | 10am – 2pm | Summer
Join the Corolla Wild Horse Fund at their “off-island” sanctuary every week to meet the rescued Corolla horses currently in their care. There is a suggested donation of $10 per car at the gate. Every donation goes towards preserving and rescuing Corolla’s horses.
Cork and Craft
WHERE Historic Corolla Park at Whalehead
WHEN Every Wednesday | 3pm – 7pm | June 15th – Sept 14th
Join the Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism every Wednesday for local wine & beer tastings, live music, and curated crafts in the beautiful Historic Corolla Park. Interested in wine-ding down on a Wednesday? See our blog: Corolla’s Cork & Craft.
Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market
WHERE Dowdy Park in Nags Head
WHEN Every Thursday | 9am – 1pm | June 16th – Aug 18th
A weekly summer market specializing in NC produce and locally produced goods. The Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market is a one-stop-shop for NC produce and products as well as goods created by local artisans on the Outer Banks. For more produce markets, check out our blog: Local OBX Farmer’s Markets.
Looking for More Things to Do During Your Visit?
Our “This Week on the Outer Banks” videos are just some of the many fun activities and places that you can go during your vacation. Follow Twiddy on Facebook and Instagram for more information on where the locals go on the OBX. Twiddy’s blog is also a wealth of information for all things Outer Banks!