Outer Banks Lessons & Educational Events - 2025 Schedule

Outer Banks Lessons & Educational Events - 2025 Schedule
This Week
Thursday, July 24th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 2:00 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of July 28, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Monday, July 28th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nags Head

Come meet a rescued, gentled Banker horse and learn more about the wild horses, the rescue farm, and what the Corolla Wild Horse Fund does to keep the horses safe and thriving.

Monday, July 28th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nags Head

Come to the infamous Whalebone Junction and enjoy a specialty event with participating shops in the Whalebone shopping center! Join in on a scavenger hunt-style activity around the shops and enter to win a prize from Kitty Hawk Kites. Enjoy a slice from Benny Tesoro's, pick up a brew from Lost Colony Brewery, or go kayaking at Kitty Hawk Kites; spend the day with us and enjoy all the scenic bypass has to offer!

Wednesday, July 30th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Grandy

Join us on Wednesdays this summer for Mustang Mornings at the Farm. Beginning May 28, the Betsy Dowdy Equine Center will be open to the public from 10 am – 2 pm. Visit the farm on the mainland in Grandy and meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on the walking tour, where you can spend time with our staff. Attend a free movie screening of The Secret of Corolla, a 32-minute documentary on the Banker mustangs, the culture, and lifestyle of the island. There will be a Q&A directly after the screening with the CWHF staff.

Thursday, July 31st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 24th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 2:00 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of August 4, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Wednesday, August 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Grandy

Join us on Wednesdays this summer for Mustang Mornings at the Farm. Beginning May 28, the Betsy Dowdy Equine Center will be open to the public from 10 am – 2 pm. Visit the farm on the mainland in Grandy and meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on the walking tour, where you can spend time with our staff. Attend a free movie screening of The Secret of Corolla, a 32-minute documentary on the Banker mustangs, the culture, and lifestyle of the island. There will be a Q&A directly after the screening with the CWHF staff.

Thursday, August 7th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 24th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 2:00 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of August 11, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Wednesday, August 13th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Grandy

Join us on Wednesdays this summer for Mustang Mornings at the Farm. Beginning May 28, the Betsy Dowdy Equine Center will be open to the public from 10 am – 2 pm. Visit the farm on the mainland in Grandy and meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on the walking tour, where you can spend time with our staff. Attend a free movie screening of The Secret of Corolla, a 32-minute documentary on the Banker mustangs, the culture, and lifestyle of the island. There will be a Q&A directly after the screening with the CWHF staff.

Thursday, August 14th
Nags Head

Get ready for a pirate invasion on the Outer Banks, courtesy of the two-day Outer Banks Pirate Festival. This festival that will be held next to Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the central Outer Banks town of Nags Head promises plenty of swashbuckling good times and activities, and will be a memorable event for young and old salty visitors alike.

Thursday, August 14th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 24th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 2:00 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Saturday, August 16th
Rodanthe

Come celebrate one of the most important events in Life-Saving local history with this special day at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site in the heart of Rodanthe. The rescue of the Mirlo was one of the most legendary rescues that was ever conducted by the US Life-Saving Service, and during this special day, visitors will dive deeper into this story courtesy of a wealth of activities that will fascinate visitors of all ages.

Week of August 18, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Tuesday, August 19th
Kill Devil Hills

First proclaimed on August 19, 1939, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Aviation Day is a celebration of Orville Wright’s birth date, and is a fun-filled event at the Wright Brothers National Memorial that visitors of all ages will enjoy.  

Tuesday, August 19th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Duck

Come meet a rescued, gentled Banker horse and learn more about the wild horses, the rescue farm, and what the Corolla Wild Horse Fund does to keep the horses safe and thriving.

Wednesday, August 20th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 27th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Grandy

Join us on Wednesdays this summer for Mustang Mornings at the Farm. Beginning May 28, the Betsy Dowdy Equine Center will be open to the public from 10 am – 2 pm. Visit the farm on the mainland in Grandy and meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on the walking tour, where you can spend time with our staff. Attend a free movie screening of The Secret of Corolla, a 32-minute documentary on the Banker mustangs, the culture, and lifestyle of the island. There will be a Q&A directly after the screening with the CWHF staff.

Thursday, August 21st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 24th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 28th 2:00 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of August 25, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Wednesday, August 27th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 13th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 20th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Grandy

Join us on Wednesdays this summer for Mustang Mornings at the Farm. Beginning May 28, the Betsy Dowdy Equine Center will be open to the public from 10 am – 2 pm. Visit the farm on the mainland in Grandy and meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on the walking tour, where you can spend time with our staff. Attend a free movie screening of The Secret of Corolla, a 32-minute documentary on the Banker mustangs, the culture, and lifestyle of the island. There will be a Q&A directly after the screening with the CWHF staff.

Thursday, August 28th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 24th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, July 31st 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 7th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 14th 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 21st 2:00 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Tuesday, October 14th - Sunday, October 19th
Rodanthe

The Outer Banks, and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in particular, is known as one of the best bird watching destinations in the world, and the annual Wings Over Water celebrates this distinction like no other local festival. The weeklong event, which is held each October, features a wide range of educational programs, lectures, and opportunities to meet and greet with fellow birders. During this year's festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to go on guided birding trips, attend art and photography workshops, take a tram or kayak tour of National Wildlife Refuge, visit an ancient maritime forest, and much, much more. A complete schedule can be found online at the organization's website, and attendees should note that some programs do cost a small fee to participate.

Saturday, October 18th 10:19 AM - 6:00 PM
Nags Head
Outer Banks Seafood Festival

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site in Nags Head, and is a family-friendly outing that will make anyone fall in love with this staple of the Outer Banks’ culinary cuisine.

Saturday, October 18th
ocracoke

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Friday, December 5th - Sunday, December 7th
Manteo

Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.

Week of December 15, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Wednesday, December 17th
Kill Devil Hills

Enjoy an uplifting experience at the exact location where aviation was born at the annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight at the impossible-to-miss Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This day-long celebration honors the birthplace of flight, with a commemoration that coincides with the precise time that the first successful launch took place, and a wealth of activities throughout the day that will delight aviation fans of all ages.

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Mike Dianna's Grill Room

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Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

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Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

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Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

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