The Outer Banks has a variety of events going on throughout the year. No matter when you visit, something interesting will be happening. Listed below is a calendar of significant events taking place on the Outer Banks.
Evening Lantern Tours: Draped in Black; Victorian Death Rituals
11/2/2018 - 11/10/2018
A lantern-lit tour to visit a grieving widow in the 19th-century. Visitors will witness this time period's peculiar customs for grieving the deceased. Tickets $10. Ages 5 and under free. Fri. & Sat. 7-9:30pm. Island Farm, Manteo. 252-473-6500
www.theislandfarm.com
Painting Canvas-Backed Decoys
11/2/2018 - 11/16/2018
On Fridays from noon 'til 4pm, watch local expert Sam Green demonstrate how he paints the canvas on traditional duck decoys. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras. 252-986-2995
www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com
People's Choice Art Exhibit: Daniel Pullen Photography
On-Going Event: 11/2/2018 - 11/30/2018
This award-winning, local photographer was nominated by the community to present a selection of his works. Free admission. Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm. & Sat. 10am-4pm. Dare County Arts Council, Manteo. 252-473-5558
www.darearts.org
9th Annual Outer Banks Shrimp Cookoff
11/4/2018
An appetizing competition among local restaurants, whipping up their best shrimp platters to try for Top Choice prizes. This benefit for the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research includes drink specials, a raffle and lots of door prizes.12-3pm. Ocean Boulevard Restaurant, Kitty Hawk. 252-261-2546
www.obshrimp.com