This Week on the Outer Banks | November 20 - November 27, 2020
November 20th - November 27th, 2020
Cape Hatteras National Seashore recorded a record breaking 259,618 visitors last month. Thanksgiving is less than a week away and state officials are advising to keep the festivities to a minimum with no more than 10 people and to try to limit the contact between households. Visitors and residents are still encouraged to WEAR a face covering, WAIT in line at least six feet away from others, and WASH or sanitize hands frequently.
As COVID-19 cases rise throughout North Carolina and the rest of the US, Governor Cooper has decreased the indoor gathering limit from 25 to 10. North Carolina will remain on pause in Phase 3 as health officials monitor trends in COVID-19 cases. Read our blog for details about Phase 3 and how it affects weddings on the Outer Banks.
The Outer Banks Wedding Association has been hosting We Do! Sessions with our vendors here on the Outer Banks. Different creative vendors teach us how to do something and we ask them follower submitted questions. Check them out on our Instagram TV Channel @obxwa
Weather
It has been FREEZING (for NC standards) the past few days but that will hopefully change today into the upcoming week. It's time to begin breaking out those winter jackets and gloves just in time for the cold weather that is sure to come!
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Events & Live Music
11/20
Roanoke Island Festival Park will be hosting a park-wide Scavenger Hunt every Friday until November 27th during park hours. To explore, pick up your scavenger hunt with ticket purchase and search throughout the park to win 20% admission. The park is open from 9am-5pm.
Come out to Friday Night Live at Sanctuary Vineyards! BYOP (picnic) and enjoy live music & great wine from 5-8pm. Sanctuary Vineyards is located at 7005 Caratoke Highway in Jarvisburg.
Kim Kalman is playing at the Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub in Avon from 5:30-8:30pm.
11/21
The Dowdy Park Holiday Farmers Market will be open from 9am-12pm on Saturday, November 21st. Browse local goods and do get some holiday shopping done! The market is located at 3005 S. Croatan Highway in Nags Head. The event will be occurring again on 12/10 and 12/19.
11/23
It's Black Friday Week at all Kitty Hawk Kites locations. Get 15% off all regular priced merchandise until 11/29.
11/24
The Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site & Museum will be hosting a variety of holiday festivities to mark the season ending.
11/25
Kim Kalman is playing at the Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub in Avon from 5:30-8:30pm.
11/26
Twiddy & Co. Realtors is hosting the Wild Turkey 5K at the Whalehead in Historic Corolla from 7:55-10am. Enjoy the festivities and get a T-Shirt with sign-up. Registration for Adults is $40, Military $35, Teens $38, 12 & Under $35 and the Fun Run is $20. Visit the event site for more info.
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe is hosting the 13th Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast. Their buffet will be open from 10:30am-7pm. Adults eat for $38.95, 12 & Under for $19.95 and children 5 and under eat for free. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome. Reservations can be made by calling (252) 441-5405. Find more info here.
Red Sky Cafe is hosting it's Thanksgiving Bounty dinner from 11am-3pm in Duck. Adults eat for $35 and children 12 and under for $16. Reservations are recommended and can be made my calling or texting: (252) 619-2867. Find more info here.
Mulligan's Grille will be serving it's "Better Than a Buffet" Thanksgiving Dinner for dine-in or carryout. Reservations can be made for either by calling (252) 480-2000.
11/27
The Annual Ocracoke Holiday Boat Parade is returning to Silver Lake Harbor on Friday, November 27th from 5:30-6:30pm. Visit their Event Page for more info.
11/28
The Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission is hosting a beach cleanup event over Thanksgiving Weekend. The cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, November 28th from 9am-12pm at the Hayman Boulevard Beach Access. Cleanup supplies will be provides. Visit kdhnc.com for more info.
Beach Cams
- Kitty Hawk
- Downtown Manteo
- Kill Devil Hills
- Jennette's Pier
Open Status
Beach driving is back in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head until April 30th, 2021. Beach permits are available for purchase at Kill Devil Hills Town Hall by appointment only. Call (252)-449-5338 to arrange an appointment. Nags Head permits are available at Nags Head Town Hall or at all tackle shops in Nags Head. Permits issued in Nags Head are accepted on KDH beaches and vise versa. Seasonal permits are $25 and temporary permits are $10, which are accepted for 14 days. Drivers license, proof of insurance and registration are required to purchase.
The Ocracoke Campground at Camp Hatteras National Seashore is to remain open year-round. All 136 campsites are open to use. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov
Cape Hatteras National Seashore beached will open to permitted off-road vehicles 24 hours a day if no sea turtle nests are nearby beginning on Tuesday, September 15th. Permit and Access information can be found at .
Header Image: Basnight Photography
