Jun 2, Full moon climb
Grab your flashlight and experience a lighthouse at night by joining the National Park Service on a Full Moon Climb at the Cape Hatteras. Hear stories of keepers of old, view the working light close up in the lantern room, and catch the reflection off the Atlantic Ocean of the newly-risen full moon as you stand on the lighthouse balcony.
Two tours will be given at each lighthouse — one at 8:30 p.m. and a second at 9:30 p.m (Times are subject to change. Please check with NPS for tour times). Tickets are required.
Tickets for the Full Moon Climbs must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable. Ticket sales at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse from 8:15 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. daily. You must purchase your ticket at the site where you wish to climb. The number of tickets for each tour is limited. Tickets are $8 per adult, and $4 for children (11 and under) and seniors (62 and older).
Children joining the climb must be at least 42 inches tall and must climb the steps on their own—they cannot be carried. Also, keep in mind that some youngsters may not enjoy the dimly lit, sometimes claustrophobic environment. Children 11 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult (16 or older).
Prior to purchasing tickets, consider your own limitations and those of your group. The lighthouse is tall, dark, often hot and humid, and can be a challenge to climb. There is no air conditioning or internal lights. www.nps.gov/caha
Jun 5-13, 57th annual big rock blue marlin tournament
57th Annual Big Rock Tournament is a non-profit fishing tournament donating over 2 million dollars to charity to date. Total release Sailfish competition includes categories for Blue and White Marlin. www.thebigrock.com
Jun 14-19, 56th annual Hatteras marlin Club tournament
The Hatteras Marlin Club hosts this annual Hatteras Island tournament. All tournament rules are based off of the rule-set for the IGFA (International Game Fish Association). The event features evening cook-outs and cocktail parties each night, daily activities for the kids, music, dancing, and a champagne breakfast to cap off the event.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HatterasMarlinClub
Jun 20, 3rd annual grom prix surf contest
The 3rd Annual Grom Prix will be held at 9am behind the Koru Beach Klub. Groms are ages 15 and under. Entry fee is $15 per contestant. Winner receives free entry to O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-AM Surfest Pro & Amateur. Great prizes for all finalists. So come on out and meet some of O’Neill’s team members Brett Barley, Brendan Petticrew, Conner Lester, Parker Sawyer and Laney Brooks.
Enter now at HIB Surfshop or get info and entry form at www.hiboardsports.com
Jun 26, Avon art show
We will be hosting 35 Dare county artists ranging from paintings, wood working, photography, jewelry, pottery and much more. All work will be emphasizing the local Outer Banks styles. Avon Office @ 10am
Jun 26, 3rd annual summeritaville
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, Kitty Hawk Kites, Waves Village Watersports Resort, and Good Winds Restaurant are pleased to present the 3rd Annual Summeritaville Music Event.
This year’s event will feature live music from SOULone and Jonny Waters & Company, great food and beverages, a craft beer garden, raffle prizes, activities for children, watersports and skill toy demos, local craft vendors, and more.
Jonny Waters is no stranger to the Outer Banks. He is a multi-talented musician from the Inner and Outer Banks of North Carolina. Recently winning the OBX Entertainment 2012 Band of the Year award. He recorded a video for his hit single “Flip Flop Cowboy” on the Outer Banks in 2013.
SOULone is a local band on the Outer Banks, fusing musical styles like acoustic rock, reggae, blues, jazz and funk. They mold all of these expressions into their own, creating a unique experience.
Adults (16 and older): $10.00
Youth (ages 12-15): $5.00
Kids(under 12): FREE!
www.outerbankschamber.com/summeritaville
Weekly Scheduled Events
Koru Village and Beach Klub Events
Yoga by the Beach, Buxton Woods Eco-tours, Paddle Board adventures, Live Music and so much more! Check out the weekly events and premier events held at Koru Village and the Beach Klub! koruvillage.com
real watersports kids camps
June 16 to August 28. 10 AM to 4 PM. Three-day weekly camps (T, W, Th). Learn the sports of kiteboarding, surfing and standup paddleboarding, while being schooled on the water safety topics of rip currents, wind strength/direction, surf conditions and more. Ages 7 to 12. For more information please call (252) 987-6000 or visit realwatersports.com/kids-camp.
Hatteras Island Ocean Center
To enhance and enrich you and your family’s time on Hatteras Island, we offer a wide variety of recreational and educational programs for children ages 5 and up that occur on a weekly schedule, most of which are FREE. We also offer a series of evening talks geared toward adults that occur based on the availability of our speakers. Often, when there is an evening event that might not be of interest to young children, there is a parallel event for children. Check out the schedule of events.
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Summer Programs
Check out the weekly summer programs at the historic site! All programs are FREE with regular site admission and begin at 2pm. View the summer schedule at chicamacomico.net
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Weekly events are held at the museum in Hatteras. Hours are 10am-4pm. View the summer schedule at graveyardoftheatlantic.com
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Both weekly programs and special events that are great activities for families. Check out their page at fws.gov/alligatorriver
