| May '08 | Return to Top |
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| Kitty Hawk Kites Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular |
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| 05/16/2008 to 05/19/2008 | Contact Kitty Hawk Kites at 888-FLLY-THIS |
| 36th Annual Hang Gliding Swepctacular at Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head. 10 am - 4 pm. Come see the best sport hang gliders from around the world compete on the dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park. During this competition, there will also be activities for the whole family taking place across the street at Kitty Hawk Kites. Wall climbing, face painting, kite making, etc. Visit kityyhawk.com for more information. |
| March of Dimes-Walk America 2008 |
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| 05/17/2008 to 05/17/2008 | Call 800-732-7097 |
| Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park, 8 am, sponsored by the March of Dimes. Registration at 7 am and the walk begins at 8:15 am. The five-mile walk takes participants through historic Manteo, followed by a picnic. |
| Pirate's Cove Memorial Day Poolside Cookout |
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| 05/24/2008 to 05/24/2008 | Call 252-473-6366 |
| Kick off the season with Live Music, Food, Drink and Games. |
| Summer Soundfest |
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| 05/25/2008 to 05/25/2008 | Call 252-475-1888 |
| Roanoke Island Outdoor Pavilion. CapSan Media will present a selection of bands for this outside event. Food and beverage will be available. No coolers allowed. |
| Pirate's Cove Fishing Tournament |
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| 05/29/2008 to 05/31/2008 | Call 252-473-3906 |
| •3rd Annual Bluewater Tuna Round Up Registration May 29, Fishing May 30 and 31, 2008 |
| Lost Colony Outdoor Drama |
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| 05/30/2008 to 08/20/2008 | Call 252-473-3414 |
| First and longest running outdoor drama of America's earliest beginnings. Production season start May 30 - August 20, 2008, nightly at 8:30 pm. The production will be run Sunday - Friday, closed on Saturday. |
| June '08 | Return to Top |
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| Elizabeth R |
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| 06/03/2008 to 06/17/2008 | Call 252-1500 or 1506 |
| Film Theatre, 3 pm. Miss Barbara Hird's particular blend of talent, technique, and intelligence and her commitment to authenticity in the interpretation of Queen Elizabeth I hits close to the mark of re-creating Queen Elizabeth's charmisma, persona, and style in this outstanding production. June 3, 10, & 17. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. Must have a a ticket for admission. |
| Bloody Mary and The Virgin Queen |
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| 06/04/2008 to 06/18/2008 | Call 252-475-1500 or 1506 |
| Film Theatre, 3 pm, June 4, 11, & 18. This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another, yet are buried in the same tomb in London's Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. All guests must have a ticket for admission, which is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. |
| Wil-Bear Wright's Festival of Fun |
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| 06/11/2008 to 06/11/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| Kitty Hawk Kites summer long Kids Day every Wednesday. Wil-Bear Wright will be on hand, as well as a live radio remote with Beach 104.1 to celebrate Kiss Day. MP 12.5, 10 am to 2 pm at Kitty Hawk Kites, across from Jockey's Ridge State Park. Activities include rock wall, face painting, kit making, etc. |
| Summer Children's Performance Series |
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| 06/24/2008 to 08/01/2008 | Call 252-475-1500 or 1506 |
| Tuesday - Friday, 10:30 am. There will be a different children's show each week. The show is free to general admission ticket holders and Friends of Elizabeth II. All guests must have a ticket. |
| NCSA Summer Performance Festival |
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| 06/24/2008 to 08/02/2008 | Call 252-475-1500 or 1506 |
| Students from the NC School of the Arts will perform musical selections, Tuesday - Friday in the Film Theatre at 2 pm. They will also perform Tuesday - Friday at 8 pm in the outdoor pavilion with music, drama, dance and more. Saturday at 8 pm, a film will be shown in the Film Theatre. |
| History Garden Programs |
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| 06/24/2008 to 08/11/2008 | Call 252-475-1500 or 1506 |
| History Garden, 12:30 pm. Tuesday-Early exploration and the Roanoke voyages. Wednesday-Pirates Day. thursday-Nature and Cultural History. Friday-Performing Arts. |
| July '08 | Return to Top |
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| Pirate's Cove July 4th Celebration |
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| 07/04/2008 to 07/04/2008 | Call 252-473-6366 |
Kid’s Fishing Tournament, Golf Cart Parade, Poolside Cookout with Live Music and good old fashion FOURTH of July family games!
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| Pirate's Cove Fishing Tournament |
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| 07/16/2008 to 07/19/2008 | Call 252-473-3906 |
| •5th Annual Boat Builders Challenge Registration July 17, Fishing July 18 - 20, 2008 |
| August '08 | Return to Top |
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| Lost Colony Children's Theatre |
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| 08/05/2008 to 08/14/2008 | Call 252-473-3414 |
| The Lost Colony Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty at Fort Raleigh Historic Site on Roanoke Island. Enjoy a classic children's story brought to life with music and dance. Face painting and balloon sculpting. 9:30 am on August 5, 7, 12, 14. Call for tickets. |
| Bloody Mary and the Virgin Queen |
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| 08/06/2008 to 08/20/2008 | Call 252-475-1500 or 1506 |
| Film Theatre, 3 pm, August 6, 13, & 20. This production is a humorous musical farce based on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor. The two loathed one another, yet are buried in the same tomb in London's Westminster Abbey. The production takes place in the tomb, in the present day. All guests must have a ticket for admission, which is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. |
| Tea with the Queen |
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| 08/07/2008 to 08/14/2008 | Call 252-473-3414 |
| Elizabethan gardens, 3 pm - 5 pm, August 7 & 14. Meet Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court for a special presentation of sumptuous desserts, refresing iced tea and delightful antics. Backstage tour of Waterside Theatre included. Visit thelostcolony.org for more information. |
| Shepherd of the Ocean |
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| 08/07/2008 to 08/21/2008 | Call 252-475-1500 or 1506 |
| Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park, 3 pm, August 7, 14, & 21. Whimisical comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I and takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh's execution. All guests must have ticket for admission. |
| Kitty Hawk Kites/Carolina Outdoors Ocean Games |
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| 08/09/2008 to 08/09/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| Ramada Plaza, Kill Devil Hills, 10 am - 4 pm. Family beach fun day. 5K kayak race on the Atlantic, kayak demos, and stunt kite lessons. Sandcastle building contest begins at 1:00 pm with the best competing for prizes. |
| Pirate's Cove Fishing Tournament |
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| 08/09/2008 to 08/10/2008 | Call 252-473-3906 |
| •19th Annual Alice Kelly Ladies Only Memorial Billfish Tournament Registration August 9, Fishing August 10, 2008 |
| Pirate's Cove Fishing Tournament |
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| 08/11/2008 to 08/15/2008 | Call 252-473-3906 |
| •25th Annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament Registration August 11, Fishing August 12 - 15, 2008 |
| Virginia Dare Faire |
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| 08/18/2008 to 08/18/2008 | Call 252-473-3414 |
| Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Celebrate Virginia Dare's 421st birthday. Attend a day of free activities with music, games and fun for the family. |
| National Aviation Day |
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| 08/19/2008 to 08/19/2008 | Call 252-441-7430 |
| Wright Brothers National Memorial, 9 am to 6 pm. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established August 19th, Oriville Wright's birthday, as National Aviation Day to honor the Wright Brothers and all flying pioneers and heroes. Special avaiation related activities. Visit nps.gov/wrbr for more information. |
| Pirate's Cove Labor Day Bash |
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| 08/30/2008 to 08/30/2008 | |
Join us for the End of the Summer Bash! Relax poolside, listen to a Live band, enjoy great food & be prepared for lots of fun.
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| September '08 | Return to Top |
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| Outer Banks Pirate Festival |
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| 09/15/2008 to 09/20/2008 | |
| Kitty Hawk Kites, MP 12.5, 10 am - 8 pm. Appearances at several local businesses by pirates. The main event will be September 20th with an entire day of pirate appearances, games and stories. Visit townofkittyhawk.org for additional information. |
| October '08 | Return to Top |
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| Pirate's Cove "Shaggin at the Cove" |
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| 10/11/2008 to 10/11/2008 | Call 252-473-6366 |
Put on your shaggin shoes and join us at the Pirate’s Cove Pavilion for our Shag Party. If you're “Too Shy to Shag” just come on out and shoot the breeze!
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| Trick or Treat Under the Sea |
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| 10/30/2008 to 10/30/2008 | Call 252-473-3494 |
| NC Acquarium on Roanoke Island 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Spooks, ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this popular event. Aquarium staff will make preparations to ensure a spooktacular time for all. This event will feature and underwater dive show, Count Sharkula, creepy crafts, activities, spine tingling scream contests, costume contests, and lots of yummy munchies to be given to each child during the event. Ticket sales begin October 1st with admission fee for ages 3 and up, under 2 admitted free. |
| November '08 | Return to Top |
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| OBX Annual Marathon and Half Marathon |
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| 11/09/2008 to 11/09/2008 | |
| 3rd Annual OBX Marathon and Half Marathon starts in Kitty Hawk and finishes on Roanoke Island near where the first English colonists landed in 1587. Visit outerbanksmarathon.org for additional information |
| Kitty Hawk Kites Hanging with Santa & Kites with Lights |
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| 11/28/2008 to 11/29/2008 | Call 877-FLY-THIS |
| Kitty Hawk Kites, MP 12.5, 10 am to 4 pm. Kids can get their picture taken with Santa each day. On Saturday, Nov. 29th, come see the kites with lights display on top of Jockey's Ridge State Park at sunset. |
| Pirate's Cove Thanksgiving Oyster Roast |
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| 11/29/2008 to 11/29/2008 | Call 252-473-6366 |
Join us Thanksgiving weekend for our Annual Oyster Roast. It’s the best way to kick off the holiday season!
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