Kites with lights, Outer Banks marathon and celebrating veterans: Top 11 November events on the Outer Banks
Fair: First Friday | Nov. 4
Monthly, family-friendly street fair in downtown Manteo. Art, vendors, displays, galleries. Live music at several spots. 6-8 p.m., but many shops, galleries, restaurants remain open later. Free.
www.darearts.org/firstfriday; 252-473-5558
Celebration: Veterans Week | Nov. 4-13
Annual celebration of military veterans from Dare County and beyond. Events held from Corolla to Hatteras. Country/rock band Carolina Brothers kicks off week with performance at Dare Arts Council stage Nov. 4 at 6 p.m., part of First Friday. Events include free concert at Jack Brown’s in KDH with Trick Fly on Nov. 11, Veterans Writing Workshop Nov. 12 and 13 at Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, led by vet and writer Byron Reiger from New Orleans.
www.darearts.org/veterans; 252-473-5558
Music: Lone Cedar Café | Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
The expansive seafood joint on the causeway has local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays. Check website for who’s playing. 6 p.m.-ish start. Free admission. 7623 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head.
www.lonecedarcafe.com/events; 252-441-5405
Outdoors: Nature Tour | Nov. 5
Guided open-air tram tour of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Departs from Creef Cut Trail parking lot off Route 64. Visitors taken to some of best wildlife and bird-watching spots in park. Visitors encouraged to bring camera, binoculars, seat cushion or towel for seating, water, drinks, snacks, bug spray, comfortable shoes. 9-11 a.m. Tickets $10 adults, free for kids under 12 accompanied by adult. Milltail Road at Route 64, west of Manns Harbor.
www.fws.gov/refuge/alligator-river; 252-473-1131
Sports: Pickleball | Nov. 5-6
OBX Pickleball tournament first weekend of November, indoors at Dare County Recreation Center in Kill Devil Hills. Men’s and women’s doubles Saturday, mixed doubles Sunday. Registration fee $35 per person, $10 for second bracket. Register online at www.pickleballbrackets.com. Start times TBA, depending on size of brackets. 602 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills.
www.darenc.com/department/parks-recreation; 252-475-5920
Sports: Outer Banks Marathon | Nov. 11-13
Outer Banks Marathon weekend brings dozens of runners from all over the region. Marathon and half-marathon will be held Sunday. 5K, 8K and Fun Run held Saturday. Marathon and half-marathon courses begin at Nags Head Outlets and include stretches along Jockey’s Ridge, the Nature Conservancy, Albemarle Sound and eventually finish at Wright Brothers Memorial. Friday 1-7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. packet pick-up, late registration and expo at Ramada Inn in Kill Devil Hills. Races begin 7:30 a.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. Sunday.
Outdoor fair: Farmer’s Market | Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 1, 10
Dowdy Park in Nags Head will host Holiday Farmer’s Market with food, arts, crafts, gifts and assorted goodies. Also has fitness trail, playground equipment, sports courts, amphitheater. Nov. 12 and 26, Dec. 10, 9 a.m-Noon. Dec. 1, 4-7 p.m. Free admission. 3005 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head.
www.facebook.com/DowdyPark/; 252-441-5508 (Nags Head Town Hall)
Local art: Art Fair | Nov. 12
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks will have locally-made art items for sale at church. Paintings, pottery, woodwork, greeting cards, other items. Also baked goods and chili bowls for sale. Rosemary Rawlins contact. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 831 Herbert Perry Road, Kitty Hawk.
rorawlins@gmail.com; 804-651-3554
Outdoors: Chicamacomico Life Saving Station | Nov. 22, 25
Historic life-saving station Surf team will perform Breeches Buoy Reenactment Drill on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Regular admission required. The day after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus will come to the station on a local fire engine at 1 p.m. and see children until 3 p.m. Cider and cookies provided, and kids will be given gift bag with T-shirt. Entry fee is a donation to local food pantry. 23645 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe.
www.chicamacomico.org; 252-987-1552
Holiday decorations: Christmas Lights | Nov. 25-Dec. 30
Elizabethan Gardens annual lighted grounds is family-friendly and a traditional marvel. Dozens of displays and approximately a gazillion lights. Seasonal plants and gifts available at gift shop. No lights on Mondays or Dec. 24 and 25. Gardens open Nov. 25, 26, 29, 30, Dec. 1-4. Timed entry tickets sold online only. Weather dependent. Ticket holders receive notice that day if weather or other issue prevents showing. 6-9 p.m. Tickets $16 adults, $12 age 6-17, $8 age 2-5, $5 dogs. 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo.
www.elizabethangardens.org; 252-473-3234
Holiday decorations: Kites With Lights | Nov. 26
Celebrate start of Christmas season with Kitty Hawk Kites crew at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Featured are 19- to 30-foot kites decorated and lit for holiday season. 4-7 p.m. Free admission. 300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head.
www.kittyhawk.com; 252-449-2210
