August
> Beaufort
Down East FolkArts Society Contra Dance
The Down East FolkArts Society sponsors contra dances once a month at Duke Marine Lab. Dances include live music (jigs, reels and old time tunes) and a caller who teaches and prompts every dance.
www.downeastfolkarts.org
August > Atlantic Beach
Fort Macon State Park
Rangers hold trail hikes and regularly scheduled educational and interpretive tours and programs about Fort Macon State Park. Contact the park office: Fort Macon State Park
August > Harkers Island
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Open House
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse will open for one day by reservation, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Reserve by date specified on their web page. Space is limited, five people only per group, all climbers must be over 8 years, under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. www.nps.gov/calo/openhouse.htm
Early May thru Early September > Morehead City
Carteret County Curb Market
Carteret County Curb Market, the oldest continuously operating curb market in North Carolina, opens each Saturday through Labor Day, 7:30-11:30 AM at the corner of 13th and Evans streets in downtown Morehead City. Choose from fresh vegetables, local seafood, cut flowers, and a multitude of baked goods. Crystal Coast TDA
Memorial Day to September 30 > Harkers Island
Cape Lookout National Seashore Interpretive Programs and Activities
Interpretive activities are presented by park rangers from Memorial Day weekend through September 30th. These include a wide range of history, natural resource, and recreational programs. Programs include Horse Watching, Habitat Hike, Lighthouse Lore, Storm Stories, Fishing with the Coast Keeper, Barrier Island Ecology, Tidal Flat Exploration and a Cape Truck Tour with a Ranger. Some programs occur each week, some scheduled programs are repeated and require reservations. Check at the Harkers Island Visitor Center to learn of places to visit in Cape Lookout, and to learn of things to do. http://www.nps.gov/calo/programs.htm Cape Lookout National Seashore
August > Emerald Isle
Hot Wax Surf Camp
Hot Wax Surf Camp - is offered through the summer by Hot Wax Surf Shop, Emerald Isle. Morning Camp offers classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 AM. Private and group instruction is also offered. Afternoon Surfabout offers advanced instruction. www.hotwaxsurf.com
June thru mid-August > Beaufort
Junior Sailing Program
The Junior Sailing Program of the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, teaches seamanship, navigation, boating safety, and sailing techniques to beginning and intermediate sailors ages 8 and older. Students sail International Optimist Dinghies or Vanguards during the two-week sessions and final Regatta. NC Maritime Museum www.ncmm-friends.org/onthewater/junior_sailing.htm
June 1 thru mid-August > Beaufort
Summer Science School For Children
The Summer Science School for Children entering 1st - 10th grades offers hands-on classes to investigate North Carolina's coastal environment and maritime history. Day classes range from boat models and mariners, fishing fossils, kayaking, maritime archaeology, mystery and history, pirates, and seashore. NC Maritime Museum
August > Swansboro
Hammocks Beach State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Hammocks Beach State Park. Contact the office or check online: http://207.4.179.50/dprcoe/coe_pub.html The Hammocks Beach State Park office and ferry dock are located in Onslow County between Jacksonville and Morehead City. Hammocks Beach State Park
August > Atlantic Beach
Concert In The Fort
Concert In The Fort at Fort Macon State Park begins at 7:00 pm. The summer concert series is sponsored by the Friends of Fort Macon. Admission is free. Fort Macon State Park
August 06 > Atlantic Beach
OWLS Sandsculpture Contest
OWLS (Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter) Sandsculpture Contest is headquartered on the beach at the Atlantis Lodge in Pine Knoll Shores (milepost 5). Teams work together during morning and until judging time in the early afternoon. Sand art is remarkable to watch under construction & to see on completion Crystal Coast TDA
August 12-13 > Beaufort
Beaufort Pirate Invasion
Beaufort, NC invites you and your crew to help us as we fend off the annual invasion by our Brethren of the Sea ! There will be sword fighting, cannons firing, pillaging, plundering, and of course, vittles, grog, music, amusements, and entertainment. The Beaufort Pirate Invasion is suitable for all ages. Website: beaufortpirateinvasion.com
