Do you believe in ghosts? Even if you don’t, you’ll still want to join the Moonlight Legend Lore and Ghost Tour, where you’ll learn about the darker side of the Outer Banks. Why wait for Halloween to get your spook on, when this guided tour is the most fun you can have for $14!
Come dressed for the weather and carry a flashlight to step back in time and learn about past residents of Corolla. To get there take Rt. 12 N, just past milepost 11, and see the entrance of the park. For those who want the fun of hearing the stories in a less “scary” environment, the Daylight Ghost Tour is available Monday through Friday at 4:00 pm for $7.
Date: Thurs., Jun 18, 2009
Address: 1100 Club Road
Info: 252-453-9040
Time: 7:30pm
Price: $14
Event Web site: click here
Email: info@whaleheadclub.com
Dad’s special day is coming up, so why not treat him to a weekend in the Outer Banks for some fun and relaxation? The best part about a weekend spent along the beautiful North Carolina coastline is that you can do everything or nothing, and still enjoy yourself!
What’s there for Dad to do on Father’s Day? Whatever he wants!
The beach! Bury Dad in the sand at Carova Beach or challenge him to beach volleyball. Toss a Frisbee around and watch for wild horses playing in the surf.
Golf! Book a tee time for Dad at any of the area golf courses, or gift him with a new putter from the Currituck Club Golf Shop.
Eats! Take Dad to the Weeping Radish Brewery for a cold one, or over to Crabbie’s for a delicious crabcake sandwich.
Whatever you do, wherever you take Dad in the Outer Banks on Father’s Day, you’re certain to have a great time and make fond memories.
Friends and families were in high spirits Friday night at the annual Relay for Life all-night-long cancer walk around Currituck County High School track.
After the luminary ceremony, a portion of RFL that honors and remembers cancer survivors and the fallen, a special concert was held in the gymnasium where American Idol Season Six contestant Chris Richardson was invited to serenade a screaming room of cancer attendees.
The 45th North Carolina Open will be held at Kilmarlic Golf Club in Powells Point on North Carolina’s beautiful Outer Banks June 2-4 2009. Professionals and amateurs from both North and South Carolina will participate in what most consider to be the premier event of the year. Kilmarlic maintains it’s tour-quality condition for this top-notch competition which has featured past champions such as, North Carolina golf great E. Harvie Ward and current Senior Tour Player Bob Boyd.
You can join the professionals and see how your game “stacks up” in a 1 day Pro-Am on Monday, June 1, 2009 or feel free to just come out and watch the field for what is sure to be the best competition this area has seen on one of the best golf courses on the Outer Banks. For more information:
Kids – come paint a horse! Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pet a gentled Spanish Mustang on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tour the Wild Horse Museum and learn about the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs that roam the beaches north of Corolla. Museum admission is free.
Dates: Tue, Jun 2, 2009 to Wed, Jun 3, 2009 Address: 1126 Schoolhouse Lane, Corolla Info: 252-453-8002
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Price: $6.00 for large horse; $4.00 for small. Admission to museum is free. Event Web site:click here Email:info@corollawildhorses.com Directions on Web:click here
The Ladies at Harbinger Lavender invite all to enjoy a festive afternoon at the 2009 Annual Open House.
Join Anne, Doris and Leah for a day full of lavender-flavored fun. Guests will be able to pick their own lavender, so bring a pair scissors to avoid waiting for a pair to become available.
Beautiful lavender fields will provide excellent opportunities for nature photography, so bring your camera!
The R/C Monster Truck finals is the freshest, most exciting R/C event around. Have you ever dreamed of driving your R/C monster truck on a course like the full size trucks do? How about a running over scaled down crushed cars? Think you can “drill it into the ground” on our challenging freestyle course like Dennis Anderson does?
Join us for this thrilling event! Visit NoLimitRC.com to learn more.
Dates: Fri,May 22, 2009 to Sun, May 24, 2009 Address: Diggers Dungeon: 5650 Caratoke Hwy., Poplar Branch Info: 252-457-0403
Time: All day event. Starts around 8:00 a.m. and ends around 7:00 p.m. Price: Free for spectators Event Web site:click here
With the three-day holiday fast approaching, don’t think it’s too late to find a place to stay in the Outer Banks. Bring along family and friends, and you may find you can still rent a vacation home at the beach for a reasonable price. What you do during your vacation once you get to Currituck or other parts of the region is up to you – and most assuredly the options are endless. Memorial Day in the Outer Banks, however, does offer a few special celebrations for locals and visitors to come together and remember those who fought for our freedoms, that we can enjoy our leisure time throughout the year.
Come to Currituck this Memorial Day weekend and join use for the following events:
This fun-filled family event is sure to delight anyone in the family! We’ll have hot dogs, watermelon, lemonade, snowcones, popcorn… and Magic Mike will be here to entertain the kids! So come and hang out with your friends and family for an afternoon of food, music, live entertainment, and more!
Kick off the Currituck Wine & Jazz Festival Weekend with the best in local Currituck Cuisine and wine! Four courses of local foods from Weeping Radish paired with five distinct wines from Sanctuary Vineyards! Reserve your seat at the table now, space is limited!
