This Week on the Outer Banks | October 2 - October 9, 2020

October 2nd - October 9th, 2020

Governor Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that we will be moving into Phase 3 beginning Friday, October 2nd at 5 p.m. Read our blog for details about Phase 3 and how it affects weddings on the Outer Banks. 

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 Outer Banks tourist season is still in full-swing, with record breaking numbers of visitors coming to the Outer Banks through October! If you are planning a Fall trip, read our blog on things you can do during the Fall on the Outer Banks.

Due to increased late Summer travel to the Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras National Seashore has extended lifeguarding services through the end of September. Lifeguards will be stationed at Coquina, Frisco and Ocracoke beach access from 9am-5pm. 

Visitors and residents are encouraged to follow the “Three W’s” as outlined by the N.C. Department of Health & Human Services. (WEAR a face covering, WAIT in line at least six feet away from others, and WASH or sanitize hands frequently. 

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

Fall weather is upon us! Grab a light jacket and a beach chair and head out to the surf this weekend for some quality beach time before it gets too cold!

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Events

• 10/2
  • Stephen Brown Band at Outer Banks Brewing Station from 5pm - 8pm.
  • Graham Outten at Avenue Grille from 6pm - 9pm.
• 10/3
  • Doc Perkins at Outer Banks Brewing Station from 5pm - 8pm.
  • Phil Watson at the Village Table & Tavern beginning at 6pm.
• 10/4
  • Graham Outten at Outer Banks Brewing Station from 5pm - 8pm.
• 10/8
  • Marc Murray at the Village Table & Tavern beginning at 6pm.

Beach Cams

• Kitty Hawk

• Downtown Manteo

• Kill Devil Hills

• Jennette's Pier

Open Status

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 .

NC Aquarium at Roanoke Island will open on September 14th at 50% capacity. Admission must be purchased online and guests will reserve their tickets for specific arrival times. Tickets can be purchased at www.ncaquariums.com

Header Image: Chris Bickford Photography