See what else is going on in the area!  Visitors, take a long weekend, visit the Outer Banks and don't forget to enjoy a day in historic, cozy, waterfront Manteo. Locals, Manteo is closer than you think! Grab a friend, go to Festival Park, get a bite to eat and visit Theraroma to top off a wonderful day!   June - September A Journey Down An American Music Highway The Barefoot Station Theatre, Avon. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ruth Wyand performs a concert with video covering 150 years of American musicians and songwriters of all genres from the civil war to the present.  Steven Foster, W.C. Handy, Pasty Cline, Hank Williams, Billie Holiday, Jimi Hendrix, Johnnie Cash plus many more.  For more information please call (252) 441-4612 or (252) 995-7011 or visit ruthwyand.com May 15 - October 2 Manteo Farmer's Market George Washington Creef Park on the Manteo Waterfront. Saturdays from 8 am - 12 pm. Rain or Shine. Where all the cool cows buy their flowers, herbs and pies! For more information visit townofmanteo.com May 29 - September 4 Hatteras Village Fish Fry Hatteras Fire Station, 57689 NC 12, Hatteras. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy locally caught fried fish along with hushpuppies, cole slaw and potato salad. For almost six decades, the folks in Hatteras village have hosted this fish fry. Sponsoring the fish fry is the Ladies Auxiliary at the fire department. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary, the Hatteras United Methodist Church and the Hatteras Village Civic Association. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season. For more information on Hatteras village, visit hatterasonmymind.com May 29 - September 4 Kinnakeet Fish Fry Avon Fire Station, 40159 Harbor Rd., Avon. Every Saturday from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m. Kinnakeet Civic Association. Enjoy fried fish, locally caught by Kinnakeet watermen. The fish fries fund civic association programs. For additional information, call (252) 995-5651. Dinner charge for adults and children varies annually and is set at the start of the season. September Friday Night Live Outdoors Join us every Friday night starting Memorial Day weekend for a free outdoors acoustic open-mike and local art display under the tent at our store . Hours will be from 5-8pm. Bring your guitar, bongo, flute, violin, whatever you play or bring your own photography, paintings, jewelry, whatever you design and show it off or sell it. No alcohol or drugs. We'll supply free hot dogs and lemonade. For more information call (252) 473-1356 or visit theoutdoorsoutfitters.com September 1 - 5 The Comedy Club of The Outer Banks The Ramada Plaza Hotel, Kill Devil Hills (mile post 9.5 on the ocean front) Mondays – Fridays 9:00 pm The Comedy Club of the Outer Banks has been open for laughs since 1984 and has hosted such great talents as Ray Romano, Drew Carey, and Sinbad when they were plying their trade on the comedy circuit. We do comedy and we do it right by hosting some of the most talented “Stand Up Comedians” in the nation. Every week we bring a different set of comedians, who come from all over the country, to perform at each of our three locations here in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This is your chance to see nationally touring comedians who you may have heard on XM Satellite Radio or the nationally syndicated “Bob and Tom” radio show, or seen on shows such as “Comedy Central”, “Showtime”, “Star Search”, “Last Comic Standing”, or “HBO”. Many of our comedians perform internationally and entertain abroad for our troops, and are regular headliners on the cruise lines, Las Vegas and Atlantic City! For a night you will fondly remember join your friends at The Comedy Club of The Outer Banks for an evening of fun and laughter! Reservations are strongly recommended. Please visit us online at comedyclubobx.com or call our info line at 252-207-9950. September 1 and 8 Kid's Day Nags Head & Rodanthe Kitty Hawk Kites. We'll have FREE Kid's Day events every Wednesday during the summer from 10am - 2pm at Nags Head Kitty Hawk Kites (mile post 12.5) and from 4pm - 7pm at Waves Village Kitty Hawk Kites in Rodanthe (mile post 40)! Make kites, get your face painted, shoot water balloons, fly kites, try the hottest new toys and outdoor games, and much more! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com September 3 moved to September 10 First Friday Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com September 3 - 28 Petra Schmidt: Mixed Media Artist Art Gallery. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat) This Pennsylvania artist combines musical instruments with natural materials to make mixed media sculptures. Reception: September 3, 6-8 p.m. (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com. September 3 - 29 Ben2 Recent Paintings by Ben Morris and Ben Miller. Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org September 4 Demo Daze & Party Nights Start your Fall season off right by demoing all the NEW Kite, Surf and Standup gear at the REAL Flagship Store in Waves, NC. Our Rental Shop is stocked to the gills with all the new 2010 gear. REAL coaches will walk you through everything available in our 2010 RENTAL Fleet along with free prizes, music, and a killer party on the back deck at REAL with food from Mojos Sunset Café. (866)REAL-548, (252)987-6000 or REALwatersports.com September 7 - 10 Motorcycle Cannonball Come see the start of a cross country motorcycle race,  the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run. See antique motorcycles from 1916 or earlier start their 16 day race in Kitty Hawk, NC with the ultimate destination of Santa Monica, CA. Host hotel: Hilton Garden Inn/Outer Banks.  Visit motorcyclecannonball.com for the event schedule and latest details on the race. September 7 Kid's Day Corolla, Hatteras, & Avon Kitty Hawk Kites. Join us at 3 locations every Tuesday during the summer for a FREE Kid's Day! Come to Hatteras Landing from 10am - 12pm, Corolla from 2pm - 4pm, and Avon from 4pm - 6pm. Climb our rock walls, shoot water guns, get your face painted, and try out our newest toys and games! For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com September 15 - 18 Hatteras Wave Jam 2010 Hatteras Wave Jam 2010 is on and set to fire during the prime tropical season on the Outer Banks. The Jam is the US East Coast premier windsurfing wavesailing event and features 4 days of freeform/expression session action along with the Beast of the East Wave Face Off III competitive challenge! The festival also hosts nightly gatherings, a wave clinic, and event parties celebrating Hatteras wavesailing and windsurfing camaraderie! Industry sponsor prize giveaways and raffles are also on tap! The event attracts windsurfers from around the country and exposure from the event is highlighted in windsurfing industry and related print, HD video, and online media which reaches a local, regional, national, and international audience! obxwindfest.com. Check out our video online at youtube.com/watch?v=neFSG9O55tU September 16 - 19 Outer Banks Pirate Festival Get your yaarrggghh on during these 4 days of Pirate madness! Authentic Pirates will be here pillaging local restaurants (Kellys, Pamlico Jacks, Mako Mikes, Big Al's, Jolly Roger, Outer Banks Brewing Station, and more) as well as our Kitty Hawk Kites stores! September 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day, so come give us your best Arrgh and bring the kids to the Scalliwag School For Scoundrels at the Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head on September 19. For more information email events@kittyhawk.com or visit kittyhawk.com September 17 Pirates Invade RIFP The event is in partnership with the Kitty Hawk Kites and their Annual Pirate festival. The park will be invaded by the vicious and motley crew. There will be dueling, fighting, singing, storytelling, autograph signing and more for our young guests (remember to bring your camera). For more information call (252) 475-1500. September 17 Pirates Invade RIFP Pirates will invade Roanoke Island Festival Park on Friday, September 17, beginning at 3 p.m. in the sites venues. The annual event is in partnership with the Kitty Hawk Kites and their Annual Pirate Festival. The vicious and motley crew will begin the event with dueling, fighting, singing, storytelling, autograph signing and more (remember to bring your camera) as they wander throughout the site. At 5 p.m., they will then move to the Outdoor Pavilion where the festival will continue. Free activities will include Kitty Hawk Kites rock wall; kite making; face painting; and toy demos. Pamlico Jack’s will be offering food for sale which will include chicken fingers; hamburgers, soft drinks and popcorn- something for the entire family. They will also be using their air cannon to shoot free promotional items to the guests! The free movie Pirate’s of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl will start at 7:00 p.m. and will be shown on Kitty Hawks Kites big inflatable screen. Gather up the neighbors and bring a blanket or lawn chairs and settle back for a great night of family and pirate fun!(252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com. September 18 Day at the Docks - A Celebration of Hatteras Island Watermen Hatteras Village. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The commercial and charter fishing fleets will display their boats, skills, products and gear in a variety of competitions and demonstrations. Maritime-inspired games for children and fresh, local seafood will be featured in a chowder cook-off and cooking demos. Traditional wooden boats will be on site. Musical entertainment throughout the day. Blessing of the Fleet begins at 5:30 p.m. dayatthedocks.org September 18 RIFP Performance Series UNC Greensboro Presents Gilbert & Sullivan 2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre Showcasing the works of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, the shows will bring pirates, sailors, fairies, ghosts, geishas, and more to the stage. Presented works during the productions include The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, and The Pirates of Penzance. “A Celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan” and its twenty member cast will delight fans and newcomers to the charming lyrics of Gilbert combined with the memorable tunes of Sullivan. All performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com September 18 - 19 Outer Banks Triathlon The 2010 Outer Banks Triathlon features three events- Half Distance, Olympic Distance and Sprint Distance-over two days. The Half Distance Tri will be held Saturday the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons will be Sunday. All three courses are on Roanoke Island and the biking and racing portions follow smooth flat roads and trails. For more information, obxmarathon.com/Top_Nav/outerbankstriathlon.htm September 19 - September 25 2010 The Easterns® — Grand Finals Hatteras. Contest Headquarters: Natural Art Surf Shop, Buxton. surfesa.org/content/category/6/30/37/ September 25 Get Pumped for Pink 10K 8 a.m. Presented by the Outer Banks Running Club outerbanksrunningclub.org and Outer Banks Beach Boot Camps outerbanksbeachbootcamps.com. Are you Tough Enough for Pink? This inaugural event combines a 10 K road course with an optional Pumping Iron segment combining for an overall Fitness-Finish Time. One of a Kind Awards created especially for this event for the top Male and Female Winners, 1st-3rd place, in the Pumping Iron and Non-Pump Categories. Especially designed Finisher Medals to all participants. Post Pink Party includes refreshments and exceptional prize packages from local businesses. Register on-line Finish Strong fsseries.com/index.php?action=event&event_id=152. For questions/information Email outerbanksbeachbootcamp@yahoo.com September 26 Lyric Brass Quintet 4 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com October 1 First Friday Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com October 1 - 3 Outer Banks Bike Fest™ - Fall Motorcycle Rally harleybay.com October 2 - 3 21st Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza Dare County Family Recreational Park, Kill Devil Hills. Features artist live demonstrations, kids hands-on activity booths, professional artist show and sell, artist quick draws, music, children’s auction, delicious food and fun for the whole family. The following evening is Dare County Arts council’s premiere fundraising event, the Artrageous Art Auction. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org October 2 - 3 24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. Throughout the weekend, non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music and team flying that blends both kite control and speed. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com October 3 - November 29 Duane Raver: Wildlife illustrator, Jeff Lewis: Flora and Fauna Photography Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat). Raver has done more than two hundred Wildlife in North Carolina cover illustrations. He illustrated the Fisherman's Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States by Charles S. Manooch. Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. He’s had more than 1000 photos published in books, magazines, newspapers and a variety of other media. A reception will be held on October 3 from 2-4 p.m. It is free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com October 7 - 10 Outer Banks Home Builders Association's 18th Annual Parade of Homes 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A select offering of new homes covering the coastal Outer Banks. Tickets $10. Good all four days. (252) 449-8232 or obhomebuilders.org October 8 - 9 REAL Fall Swap Meet Kite, Surf, Standup. Buy, Sell, Trade. At the REAL Swap Meet you will find TONS of new and used gear, have the ability to sell your own used gear to other interested buyers, plus find the deals of the century on all the new gear in the REAL Flagship Store. Can't make it to the swap but want to sell your gear? Drop it off with us or ship it here and we'll sell it for you! The REAL Swap Meet is Friday and Saturday, October 8-9, 10am to 4pm daily at REAL Watersports in the Village of Waves. (866)REAL-548, (252)987-6000 or REALwatersports.com October 10 Fourth Annual Duck Jazz Festival Duck Town Stage. 11 a.m. to dusk. Joyce Cooling, a San Francisco-based Jazz guitarist and vocalist, will headline the fourth-annual Duck Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 in Duck, NC. Best-known for her eclectic style and colorful body-moving sound, Cooling is funky, soulful, and always original, and is recognized as one of the most dynamic and popular contemporary jazz guitarists in the world. Cooling has recorded seven albums - five of which charted on the Billboard music charts. She has to her credit two number one radio singles, six top 10, and 13 charting singles in all, and has garnered multiple music awards including the “Gibson Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year” and “Best New Talent” in the Jazziz Reader’s Poll. She was a nominee for the California Music Awards, the Oasis Awards, and the Gavin Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year. Plan to join us for this popular event! Free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com October 17 Reiki 1 Training Reiki means “Universal Life Force” and is a powerful, yet gentle healing modality that flows healing energy to every part of your body, mind and spirit.  It is simple to learn and easy to use.  You can use Reiki to bring healing to yourself, your loved ones and even your pets!  Reiki is so effective that many major hospitals are incorporating it into their patients’ care.  Giving and receiving Reiki is relaxing and balancing for all involved.  We will cover the history of Reiki, its many uses, provide a Reiki I attunement and all students will give and receive a full hands-on Reiki treatment so that you will feel confident in its use when you leave. Come learn a skill that will last a lifetime in a relaxing, empowering environment!   Cost for this full-day workshop with light snacks provided is $100   You can register over the phone with a credit card at 252-473-OILS (6457) or stop in the shop to pay and reserve your space   To learn more about Reiki, visit our page on Reiki here and feel free to call or e-mail us if you have any questions October 24 The Conner Miller Duo Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 4 p.m. The Conner Miller Duo combines the playing and singing talents of Mike Conner and John Miller. The duo performs traditional renditions of Old-Time, Brother Duets, and American Roots, but they also perform original songs. Founding director of Fiddlefest in Roanoke, Virginia, Conner’s musical experience includes working with Herschel Sizemore and The Hearts. A guitarist and mandolin player/ instructor for the Eastman Guitar Company, John Miller’s touring experience includes the Lonesome River Band and Doyle Lawson. Combining the tradition of Appalachian melody with the experiences from their bluegrass careers, the Conner Miller Duo introduces a fresh sense of “acoustic Americana” to their listeners. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500. roanokeisland.com October 28 Trick or Treat Under the Sea North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this "spooktacular" event. Hosting the event is Count Sharkula who always scares up lots of ghoulish fun. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. Ticket sales begin October 1st and will be sold at the Aquarium. Admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (800) 832-3474, (252) 473-3494 or ncaquariums.com October 28 - 30 The Haunted House at The Lost Colony: QUARANTINE ISLAND Come find out what’s been causing the dead to rise and the local population to mutate … if you dare! Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for those under 10. Blood curdling scares from 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Box Office opens at 6:00 p.m.; last ticket sold at 9:30 p.m. last group enters at 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person; $8 per person if purchased before Oct. 28; no refunds. Rain or shine at Waterside Theatre, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo, NC. Concessions for sale in waiting area. Proceeds benefit the Roanoke Island Historical Association and Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse. For advance tickets or information call 252-473-2127 x223 or visit thelostcolony.org October 29 - 31 Theatre of Dare presents "Sylvia" Directed by Don Bridge.  When Greg brings home a dog he found in the park, bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag, she is a major bone of contention between husband and wife, becoming a rival for affection to his wife, Kate.  This show is a "howlingly funny" modern romantic comedy about marriage... and a talking dog.  Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle School).  Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for students with valid school/college identification.  For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064. October 30 Halloween Parade and Party Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23186 Myrna Peters Dr., Rodanthe. 2 to 3:30 p.m. A Halloween parade and party marks the spooky season in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children are invited to wear costumes for the parade which starts at North Beach Campground in Rodanthe and processes along N.C. 12 to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. At the Community Building, treats abound as children run Halloween races, pin the nose on the pumpkin, and break piñatas. A costume fashion show kicks off the fun. Call (252) 987-1303 for information. Visit rwscivic.org. The event is sponsored by the villages’ civic association. October 30 RIFP Performance Series A& T Presents Dancing & Drumming of Africa & the Caribbean 2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Dance to the Beat of Africa and the Caribbean: The E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will transport you to the exciting world of African and Caribbean dance. These energetic and skilled performers dance with authority, enriching audiences as they entertain. The driving rhythms of the drums, vibrant costumes and emotional performances allow audiences to truly connect with another culture. The E. Gwynn Dancers have studied, taught and performed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com November 1 - 30 Rosanna Gussler Recent Works in Glass. Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. darearts.org November 3 - 6 53rd Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, Buxton. Registration – Wednesday, November 3, Team Fishing – Thursday, November 4, Team Fishing – Friday, November 5, Bob Bernard Individual Tournament Saturday, November 6, Tackle Show - Thursday, November 4. capehatterasanglersclub.org November 5 First Friday Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com November 5 - 7 Theatre of Dare presents "Sylvia" Directed by Don Bridge.  When Greg brings home a dog he found in the park, bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag, she is a major bone of contention between husband and wife, becoming a rival for affection to his wife, Kate.  This show is a "howlingly funny" modern romantic comedy about marriage... and a talking dog.  Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm, at the COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle School).  Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for students with valid school/college identification.  For more information, visit theatreofdare.org or call 252-261-4064. November 6 RIFP Performance Series A&T Presents a Musical program 2 and 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com November 7 - 29 Jeff Lewis - Flora and Fauna Photography Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday). Jeff Lewis is the Gardens and Nursery Manager of The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo and an avid birder and amateur naturalist. Free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com November 9 - 14 Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival Offering over 85 programs in themes ranging from paddling and wildlife photography to birding, natural history and more! (252) 216-9464 or wingsoverwater.org November 12 Lecture with Duane River and Charles S. Manooch Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 7 - 9 p.m. Charles Manooch, author of Fisherman’s Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States, and Duane Raver, the book’s illustrator, will discuss their book project and share anecdotes. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com November 13 Outer Banks 8K Kill Devil Hills, near the First Flight Schools Campus. An out-and-back course which will start in Kill Devil Hills, continue through Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest and finish at the First Flight High School track. obxmarathon.org November 13 Outer Banks Fun Run 10 a.m. A family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it! Walker-friendly and strollers allowed. obxmarathon.org November 13 - 14 Outer Banks Jewelry Expo 2010 November 13 and 14 (Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sunday- noon- 5 p.m.) Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 17 jewelry designers will sell work and demonstrate techniques. The Expo will feature everything from beadwork to fine art jewelry. (252) 475-1500, roanokeisland.com November 14 Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon The marathon starts in Kitty Hawk, the half marathon starts at Jockeys Ridge and both cross the beautiful Washington-Baum Bridge and finish on Roanoke Island. obxmarathon.org November 19, 20 13th Annual Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com November 25 15th Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot Duck. A great warm up for your Thanksgiving Feast! Starting on Scarborough Lane in Duck with a finish line full of post race festivities! Runners and walkers of all abilities and ages are welcome. active.com November 26 - 27 Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head. Children can have their free photo taken with Santa in a demonstration Hang Glider on Friday and Saturday. November 27, watch the night sky magically transform as skilled flyers maneuver their lit stunt kites to the sounds of your favorite holiday songs atop Jockey’s Ridge State Park. (877) FLY-THIS, (252) 441-4124 or kittyhawkkites.com November 26 - 27 Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Buxton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free admission, food and a scholarship raffle. Local artists. (252) 441-1850 Early December Holiday Tour of Homes Historic Manteo. Call for further details and date. (252) 473-3476 Early December 22nd Annual Hotlines Festival of Trees The Pearl Restaurant, located inside the Sea Ranch. Noon to 9 p.m. Fundraiser of donated Christmas Trees, holiday items, seasonal musical performances, a Santa visit and bazaar, including an auction to benefit crisis intervention programs of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5121 or obhotline.org December 1 Christmas Sights and Sounds Fort Raleigh, Roanoke Island. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with The Lost Colony. This seasonal celebration is complete with horse and carriage rides, Santa Claus, holiday music performances, hot chocolate and other Christmas-tide events.  Visit the upside down Christmas tree at the Lost Colony Office Building for hors d’oeuvres and more fun. (252) 473-3414 or thelostcolony.org December 3 First Friday Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, period-dressed actors, a rock climbing wall and much more. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com December 3 Santa at the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come visit with Santa! Free. (252) 475-1750 or roanokeisland.com December 3 - 4 Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade Tree Lighting will be December 3rd at 6 p.m. with Santa visiting with the children afterwards at the Maritime Museum at the Creef Davis Boathouse. The parade will be December 4th at 11 a.m. in downtown Manteo. manteo.govoffice.com December 3 - 31 Holiday Show Dare County Arts Council Gallery, Manteo. Over 500 works of art to fit every budget, including original paintings, pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, mixed media and wood. darearts.org December 4 Manteo Preservation Trust Holiday Tour of Homes 2pm to 7pm. Ticket price $20.00 each (or free tickets with certain MPT memberships are available).  (252) 473-3476 December 4 RIFP Performance Series Christmas at the Park with Elizabeth City State University 7 p.m. Indoor Theatre The performances are free and open to the public. (252) 475-1500, roanokeisland.com December 5 - 29 Kitty Dough Botanical Drawings and Nature Art, Jim Fineman- Clay Vases and Basketry Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (Sat) Enjoy botanical drawings and nature art by this certified botanical illustrator, Kitty Dough and stoneware vases and basketry by Jim Fineman. Fineman gathers vines on Roanoke Island and combines them with reeds and sea grass to make the baskets. Reception: Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. During 2010 the gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature a group of exhibitions that give voice to the Earth. Earth Speaks will feature earth friendly mini quilts, beach glass art, nature and weather photography, watercolor collages of whimsical landscapes and wildlife, realistic wildlife paintings and prints, and bird and floral photography, natural material baskets, clay vases and more. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com December 17 107th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight Wright Brothers National Memorial. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gather at the exact site at the exact time as the historic flight to remember, reflect and celebrate this milestone. The daylong anniversary tribute will be held at the site of Wright’s first flight. Visitors to the site experience a replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1903 encampment and majestic, 60-foot tall granite monument perched atop a 90-foot hill that serves a striking and lasting reminder of the important historical achievement that happened on this site a century ago. outerbanks.org   For current information, contact the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau at (877) 629-4386.