Winter Events Calendar 2012
Compiled by our staff –
November
17th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot
November 22
Start your Thanksgiving off by burning the calories in the annual 5K Turkey Trot in Duck at 9AM.
Scarborough Lane, Duck
advice5.com
4th Annual Outer Banks Gobbler 5K and Little Giblet Fun Run
November 22
Take part in this Thanksgiving Day community event through Nags Head Village along the beautiful Roanoke Sound.
Nags Head Village, Nags Head
outerbanksrunningclub.org
Island Foodways
November 23 – 24
Learn how the early inhabitants of Roanoke Island prepared for the winter. Activities will include hearth cooking, candle making, food preservation, wagon rides and more. Bring in a non-perishable food item and receive $1 off admission.
Island Farm, Manteo
252-473-6500, theislandfarm.com
Hanging with Santa
November 23 – 24
Take the kids by the Kitty Hawk Kites Store across from Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head on Friday or Saturday for a visit with Saint Nick.
877-359-8477, kittyhawk.com
The Big Curri-shuck
November 24
Enjoy all-you-can eat local steamed oysters and crabs from I Got Your Crabs restaurant, local wines from Sanctuary Vineyards and live music from 12-4PM.
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
252-491-2387, sanctuaryvineyards.com
Kites with Lights
November 24
Watch the night sky over Jockey’s Ridge light up as kites with lights soar above. Warm up with free hot cider and cookies inside the store.
Jockey’s Ridge, Nags Head
877-359-8477, kittyhawk.com
Photo Shoot at Sanctuary Vineyards
November 25
Get a head start on your Christmas card pictures with this holiday-themed photoshoot by Brooke Mayo Photographers and Renee Landry Style from 2-4:30 PM. Some proceeds benefit the Children at Play Museum.
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
brooke@brookemayo.com
Redfish Saturday Fishing Tournament
November 25
Take part in this second annual tournament at Jennette’s Pier as the kids enjoy one of the educational programs taught by the pier’s staff.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
252-255-1501, jennettespier.net
Toddler Canvas and Cork
November 27 (Tuesdays throughout the winter)
Enjoy a free and fun morning of art projects and stories for the little ones, every Tuesday from 9 – 9:45 AM. Attendees must sign up ahead of time.
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
brooke@brookemayo.com
Canvas and Cork
November 29 (Thursdays throughout the winter)
Artist Candace Owens guides the class step-by-step to create beautiful paintings. The price of $45 includes all art materials, a free wine tasting, glass of wine and a complimentary glass. Attendees must sign up ahead of time.
Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg
brooke@brookemayo.com
December
24th Annual Festival of Trees
November 29 – December 1
This 3-day event includes a visit with Santa, activities for children, musical performances, and an auction of donated and decorated Christmas trees at the Gala Holiday Social. The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for Outer Banks Hotline, a local non-profit organization that aids victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
252-473-5121, obhotline.org
Duck’s Yuletide Celebration
November 30 – December 1
Friday night enjoy a Tapas Crawl through the Town of Duck as merchants keep their doors open later for shoppers. On Saturday watch Santa arrive at the Duck Town Green on a fire truck to light the Town’s Crab Pot Tree.
Duck Town Green, Duck
252-255-1286, townofduck.com
Manteo Tree Lighting
November 30
Watch the tree lighting ceremony in front of the historic courthouse on Queen Elizabeth Street.
Downtown Manteo
252-473-2133, townofmanteo.com
Outer Banks Jubilee “Christmas Show”
November 30-December 22
“Great Time’s A Comin’.” The perfect show for the whole family.
Shows Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7 p.m.
3848 North Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-7464, www.outerbanksjubilee.com
Manteo Christmas Parade
December 1
Watch local schools and businesses parade through downtown Manteo to kick off the holiday season.
Downtown Manteo
252-473-2133, townofmanteo.com
Paul Shaver Memorial Golf Tournament
December 3
The Paul Shaver Memorial Golf Tournament begins with a shotgun start at noon at Sea Scape Golf Links. Cost is $100 per player/$400 per team and includes a boxed lunch. An after party immediately following the tournament will be at The Black Pelican. All proceeds from the golf tournament are donated in Dare County.
Sea Scape Golf Links, Kitty Hawk
252-261-3171
Winterlights
December 1 – January 5
Take a stroll through the beautifully lit Elizabethan Gardens throughout the holiday season from Tuesday through Saturday.
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
252-473-3234, elizabethangardens.org
First in Flight Holiday Lights
December 1 – 31
View the 20’ Christmas tree on Frog Pond in Aviation Park.
Aviation Park, Kill Devil Hills
An Old Christmas Celebration Under the Lights
December 8
Enjoy cuisine from all over the Outer Banks and take part in the live and silent auction, all under the lights of the beautiful Elizabethan Gardens.
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
252-473-3234, elizabethangardens.org
Christmas Past at Island Farm
December 8
Ride on an ox-drawn wagon, visit with Santa, help decorate the tree, eat cookies and watch the preparation of a traditional 1850s Christmas dinner.
Island Farm, Manteo
252-473-6500, theislandfarm.com
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Winter Climb
December 8
Visitors to the lighthouse can take part in this special “winter climb” from 10AM-3PM.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Buxton
Olde Christmas at Chicamacomico: A Living History Remembrance
December 8
Tour the station and enjoy bar-b-que and s’mores while listening to stories from long-ago.
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, Rodanthe
252-987-1552, chicamacomico.net
Santa and the Train
December 12
Santa stops by the Outer Banks Brewing Station for the 4th Annual Santa and the Train festivities. Kids can do Christmas crafts, ride the train and take pictures with Santa.
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Kill Devil Hills
childrenatplayobx.com
Fishing with Santa
December 15
Join Santa at the pier for a morning of fishing and crafts.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
252-255-1501, jennettespier.net
Outer Banks Family Carols
December 16
This community Christmas carol sing-along presented in conjunction with the Eastern Carolina Concert Society is directed by Steve Blackstock, and includes musicians from the Virginia Beach Symphony, members of FFHS chorus program and more.
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kitty Hawk
109th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight
December 17
This milestone will be celebrated at the same place the very first flight occurred.
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills
252-473-2111
Doomsday and I Survived the End of the World
December 21 – 22
Outer Banks Runcations hosts these two races, the Doomsday 5K and the I Survived the End of the World 5K, on the day of and the day after the Mayan calendar predicted the end of the world.
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head
252-489-8239
Resolution (5K-15K) Beach Run and Noise Maker Fun Run
December 30
Get a head start on your resolutions with these two races.
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk
252-489-8239, outerbanksbootcamps.com
January
2013 Wedding Weekend and Expo
January 18 – 20
Meet local wedding professionals, take a tour of venues and restaurants and register to win wedding giveaways, including the chance to win a Dream Wedding.
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills
outerbanksweddingassoc.org
34th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
January 26 – February 22
Local art, ranging from conceptual to realistic, will be on display at Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery for nearly a month.
Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery, Nags Head
252-473-5558
16th Annual Priceless Pieces Quilt Show
March 1 – 23
View different styles of quilt-making and quilts, some dating back to the 19th century.
Roanoke Island Festival Park Art Gallery, Manteo
252-475-1500
Graveyard 100 Ultramarathon
March 9 – 10
The Graveyard 100 is two races: one is 100 miles, and the other is 100 kilometers. Only the strong can survive the Graveyard!
graveyard100.com
OBX Taste of the Beach
March 14 – 17
This festival sponsored by the Dare County Restaurant Association features tapas crawls, wine tastings, cooking classes, brewery tours and much more.
obxtasteofthebeach.com
