Watermelon seed spitting at Kitty Hawk Kites Watermelon Festival.Wow! There is so much to do in August we can't even list it all. Here's a good start to all the great things there are to do but by all means, check locally for even more.
One of the great things about the Outer Banks is there seems to be something to do for just about everyone.
Some great music is coming to the area with John Michael Montgomery on August 4 at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park (RIFP). There is probably no better outdoor venue anywhere, so that gets a five out of five star recommendation.
For the outdoors people, check out the events at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Fun and educational, they are sure to be experiences that will be remembered.
And . . . there's lots for kids to do with the 10th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head and a puppet show at RIFP.
Alligator River Refuge Van Tour
August 2, 16 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Creef Cut Trail Parking Lot, 5.5 miles west of Roanoke Island, Hwy 64 & Milltail Rd.
Join us for a personal tour through popular areas for viewing and photographing wildlife. Our two photographer leaders know the refuge. $30 per adult. $20 children 6-12. Limited to 5 participants. Reservation required. 252-216-9464 for reservations and details.
43rd Annual Senior Arts and Crafts Show
August 3, 4 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Baum Center, 300 Mustian St., Kill Devil Hills
Sponsored by The Outer Banks Woman's Club. Admission is $1.00- children 12 and under free. Proceeds from the show benefit scholarships and community projects.
10th Annual OBX Watermelon Festival
Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags Head
August 4 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy games, food, face painting, tie-dye shirt making, arts and crafts activities, an inflatable waterslide, TONS of watermelon fun and more. Compete in classic competitions like seed spiting and watermelon eating. Benefits Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition.
Movies On The Sound
Dusk, Weekly on Tuesdays
Town of Duck, Town Green
Although FREE, donations are appreciated to benefit Children @ Play, the films' presenter. Blankets and chairs are encouraged.
August 2 - Maleficent
August 9 - Tangled
August 16 - E.T.
Lighthouse 5K
The Whalehead Club, Corolla
Wednesday, 8:00 am
Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light.
August 3rd
August 10th
August 17th
August 24th
August 31
Rainbow Puppets Children's Show Really Big Dinosaur Show
August 3 - 5, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Roanoke Island Festival Park- Indoor Theatre
It's not called "The Really Big Dinosaur Show" for nothing... there's a long-necked dinosaur that stretches out over 16 feet from nose to tail, there's a nine foot tall T-Rex, and there's a mountain that comes to life and begins singing a song. Tickets are $5/ ages 2 and younger-free.
John Michael Montgomery
August 4, 6:00 pm
Roanoke Island festival Park- Outdoor Pavilion
One of the best voices in country music comes to the Outer Banks.
Red Wolf Howling-Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Date: August 10, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Creef Cut Trail parking lot, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, Hwy 64 & Milltail Road
Refuge staff/Red Wolf Caretaker offer you the experience of a lifetime! Come and learn about the endangered red wolf during a short presentation. Then journey to the heart of the refuge for an adventurous attempt to hear our captive red wolves produce their haunting sounds. Call 252-216-9464 with questions.
OBX Pirate Festival
August 10 - 11
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head
Ahoy Mateys! Get ready for a swashbuckling good time as pirates and their friends invade Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags Head. Kids are invited to participate in a free Scalawag School to see if they have what it takes to be part of Blackbeard's Crew!
Donavon Frankenreiter
August 22
Kelly's Outer Banks Tavern, Nags Head
Singer/songwriter and professional surfer, rforming from his catalog and latest album, The Heart.
2016 BIC SUP One Design Series
August 25
Kitty Hawk Kites, Duck
BIC SUP is a series of stand up paddleboard races featuring BIC's One Design race style SUP. This event is a fun and friendly competition. Brief clinics will be held prior to each competition. Registration and clinics start at 9:00a.m., Races begin at 10:00a.m. for most events.
