Outer Banks Events Calendar

Pea Island Bird Walk

Date February 27, 2026Time 8:00 am - 9:30 pmVenue Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor CenterLocation 14500 NC Hwy 12, 27968 Rodanthe, NC,

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to nearly 400 species of birds that reside here or migrate through. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy this casual stroll beside North Pond. Field guides, binoculars, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recom...

OBX Polar Plunge 2026

Date February 28, 2026Time 9:00 am - 2:00 pmVenue Jennette’s PierLocation 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, 27959 Nags Head, NC,

Dare County Special Olympics invites residents and visitors throughout the community to take part in the annual OBX Polar Plunge—a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses in support of local Special Olympics athletes, which will ta...

Animals in Art Show 2026

Date February 28, 2026Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue Seaside Art GalleryLocation South Virginia Dare Trail, 27948 Kill Devil Hills, Dare County,

Come to the Animals in Art opening reception at Seaside Art Gallery on February 5 from 5–7 p.m. Sip, stroll, and enjoy incredible artwork created in support of needy animals. A portion (10%) of each sale benefits the OBX Coastal Humane Society. This event is FREE and ...

48th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show

Date February 28, 2026Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue Dare Arts CenterLocation 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, 27954 Manteo,

The 48th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show will open in our Courtroom Gallery on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The opening reception is free and open to everyone. After the opening, the show will be open for viewing during normal gallery hours, February 7-28,...

Heidi Peelen Brooks Exhibit: Venus in Polyester

Date February 28, 2026Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue Dare Arts CenterLocation 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, 27954 Manteo,

The opening of Heidi Peelen Brooks’ exhibit, don’t worry! Her amazing paintings are up in our Vault Gallery through Saturday, February 6 - 28. Venus in Polyester reimagines the goddess of love within a world of synthetic fabrics, broken appliances, and carefully c...

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Rotating Art Show: Golden Hour by Robyn Scott

Date March 2, 2026Time 9:00 am - 4:30 pmVenue Duck Town HallLocation 1200 Duck Rd, 27949 Duck,

“Golden Hour” by Robyn Scott is the first exhibit in the 2026 Rotating Art Show series. The exhibit will be on display in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall and open from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from January 30-A...