July 1 - October 15
The Outer Banks Music Showcase
The all new 2008 Regular Season Show- "Flashback" plays every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:30pm! The ALL LIVE music variety show for the whole family! A spectacular 2 hour show with 50's, 60's, 70's, Country, Beach Music, and more combined with side-splitting comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter! Box Office (252) 261-7505 www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

October 3
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. Join us for live music, magic, artisans, actors in period dress, a rockclimbing wall and more. For more information visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

October 3
Howl-o-ween
For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

October 3
First Friday Pet Parties
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Costume contests, games, treats and fun for pets and their people. Call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com for party theme.

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Outer Barks - Yappy Hour
Scarborough Lane Shoppes in Duck. Canine cocktail hour open to all canines and their humans. For schedule call (252) 261-6279 or (888) 870-6279 or visit outerbarks.com

October 4
Nags Head Elementary School Pumpkin Fair
Hundreds of pumpkins, gourds, mums, hay bales - everything you need to decorate for fall! High Cotton BBQ, games and prizes, bake sale and bake off, Chinese auction - it's a day of fun for everyone.
(252) 480-8880

October 6 - 29
Carol Trotman: Of Southern Coasts
Mon-Fri- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Art Gallery. Carol Trotman is an Outer Banks watercolorist known for her ability to paint florals, portraits and landscapes. She is an avid gardener who studies nature to achieve a lifelike delicacy in her work. Trotman will be showcasing a variety of works that generally relate to the coastal region. It is free and open to the public. Call 252-475-1500.

October 9 - 12
Outer Banks Home Builders Parade of Homes
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. For more information visit obhomebuilders.org

October 10
The Outer Banks Music Showcase
Ron Block & Sierra Hull Concert at the Outer Banks Music Showcase Special Concert with Ron Block of the Grammy winning group Alison Krauss & Union Station... A special acoustic evening with the guitarist and banjoist for the super group Alison Krauss + Union Station....Showtime is at 7:30pm...Box Office (252) 261-7505 www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

October 11
First Flight Rotary Oink N’ Oyster Roast
11 a.m.to 5 pm. Sunburn Sports Bar- on 158 By-pass. This is the 7th annual year for this community benefit which features “All-You can Eat Oysters “and” NC Style Bar-B-Q.” First Flight Rotary offers continuous financial supporters of the Special Olympics for Dare County, Community Care Clinic of Dare, Food Pantry and many others. In addition, the fund-raiser addresses special needs that occur unexpectedly during the year such as hurricane relief on Hatteras Island and The Lost Colony Costume Replacement Fund. Last year the Rotary Club served more than 450 people. For more information or to volunteer contact Winston Hawkins at winstonhawkins@remax.net.

October 11
Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation 5th Annual Fun Run
10:00 am in Salvo at the Village Conery on Hwy 12. Registration will begin at 9:15 am. The Fun Run is 3 Miles. Come and walk, run, or jut join in for the fun and festivities in support of an organization that provides financial assistance to Hatteras Island cancer patients. Come and Join Spa Koru's Running Club and participate in this special event! For more information visit spakoru.com

October 11 - 12
Elizabethan Tymes
The Faire will be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The Guilde of St. Andrew, based in Raleigh, North Carolina and frequent presenters with Roanoke Island Festival Park, will take the lead in bringing Elizabethan England to life. The admission price to the Faire is included in Roanoke Island Festival Park’s general admission ticket and is good for both days of the event. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

October 12
Duck’s Second Annual Jazz Festival
Duck’s Second Annual Jazz Festival, featuring Philadelphia musician Gerald Veasley, will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008 on the Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event! For more information please call (252) 255-8126.

October 17
Ozark™Jubilee
Direct from BRANSON, MO, NEW FACES & an ALL NEW SHOW! The Jubilee features some of the best entertainers in the country! Headlining the Ozark Jubilee is Branson’s funniest comedian and champion fiddler player-- Doofus Doolittle. Doofus will have you rolling in the aisles with his unique style of “Hillbilly Humor”. You can expect some of the best fiddle music anywhere! One review written describes Doofus as a cross between Hee Haw & Larry the Cable Guy! Learn More

October 17
The Outer Banks Music Showcase
The Ozark Jubilee- The Outer Banks Music Showcase World Class fiddler Randy Newman and his all-star cast straight from Branson Missouri!! Dufus Doolittle and his friends will perform all of the country classics with side splitting comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter! 2:00pm and 7:30pm Showtimes Box Office (252) 261-7505 www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

October 17, 24, 31
Shoreline Entertainment
Roanoke Island Festival Park. Musical at 8 p.m. For more information, call (252) 475-1506, (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

October 18
Wildfest
College of the Albemarle, Manteo. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A family oriented event with wildlife exhibitors, live animal shows, plenty of activities and wildlife-related vendors. A MUST for families with young children. Call (252) 987-1118 for more information.

October 18
The Outer Banks Hospital Health Fair
Cape Hatteras Secondary High School. 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Join Spa Koru and Acupuncturist Trafford Hill at The Outer Banks Hospital Health Fair. If you would like to learn more about acupuncture or Spa Koru, please visit our booth! For more information visit spakoru.com

October 18
The Outer Banks Music Showcase
Elvis Tribute Show at the Outer Banks Music Showcase Don't miss the tribute to the "King" of Rock n' Roll- Elvis Pressley- featuring Sterling Riggs!! Showtimes at 7:30pm Box Office (252) 261-7505 www.outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

October 18 - 19
22nd Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
MP 7.5, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Eastern League event brings the best kite fliers on the circuit to The Wright Brothers National Memorial for stunt kite competition. Come see kite flying ballets, team competition, etc. Kid's games and lesson from professionals will be available as well. For more information visit kittyhawk.com or call (877) FLY-THIS.

October 18 & 25
Howl-O-Days
Join the Red Wolf Coalition and staff from Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for free Howl-O-Days. Visit www.redwolves.com or call 252.796.5600. Click Here for a brochure.

October 21
15th Annual Kelly's Penguin Isle Charity Golf Benefit
Nags Head Golf Links, Nags Head. 12 p.m. $150/person or $600/team. Fees include cart and green fees, range balls. Prizes, and Dinner Buffet, Open Bar. For more information please call (252) 441-4116 or visit kellysrestaurant.com

October 22
Annual Swim-A-Thon and Silent Auction
On Wednesday, October 22, the OBX Swim Club will host their Annual Swim-A-Thon and Silent Auction at the Outer Banks Family YMCA. The silent auction is open to everyone and bids accepted from 6am to 7pm. The Swim-A-Thon begins at 4:30. For more information visit www.swimobx.com

October 23
Build a Boat in a Day
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Manteo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Build an 8 foot plywood boat. Teams will build a boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $275 members / $300 non-members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Workshop limit is 5 teams. For more information call (252) 475-1750.

October 23 - 25
Frank and Fran's 9th Annual Red Drum Tournament
Hatteras Island. A three day individual surf fishing tournament with 300 paid anglers competing to catch and release the largest and most red drum. Prizes total over $12,000 to multiple winners. For more information visit hatteras-island.com or call (252) 995-4171.

October 24, 25
5th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $6 per ticket. For more information please visit www.whaleheadclub.org or call (252)453-9040.

October 25-26
Skirt! Away to the Outer Banks - SKY BLUE Retreat
Spa Koru’s hosts a weekend full of adventure for the ladies of Skirt! Magazine By invitation only. For more information visit spakoru.com

October 26
Chris Norman Ensemble
4 pm. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Hailed as one of the finest flute players of our time, Chris Norman proves over and over again that the simple wooden flute is the original - and still unsurpassed - woodwind of expression, passion, joy and subtlety. His influential work as a performer, composer, recording artist and teacher has brought the wooden flute to the forefront as an alternative voice to the modern orchestral instrument. Born in Halifax Nova Scotia, he began his musical studies at the age of ten. His interest in the traditional music of Maritime Canada; Scottish, Irish and French Canadian Styles, drew him from his early path studying classical flute. He has forged a synthesis of traditional and classical styles that has been embraced by audiences, scholars, and critics of both schools. Chris’s flute playing can be heard featured in the Oscar winning soundtrack of Titanic as well as the 1998 Hollywood film, Soldier. His solo CD releases have received unanimous praise from critics and audiences alike. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket price to the Park. (252) 475-1500.

October 26
Harvest Heyday
A fun-filled family event! Celebrate the season with square dancing, games, and a hayride! For information call (252) 473-3234.

October 29
Monster Mash
7:00 pm at Spa Koru. Wear your favorite Halloween Costume! Come and learn the Michael Jackson Classic, "Thriller" from Kristi Davidson. For more information visit spakoru.com

October 30
Trick or Treat Under The Sea
Spooks, 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. Ticket sales begin October 1st and are available for $5.00 per person; those aged two and under will be admitted free. Tickets are limited and all will be sold in advance at the Aquarium. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (800) 832-3474 or visit ncaquariums.com

October 31
Happy Halloween
Spa Koru welcomes Trick-or-Treaters from 6:00-8:00pm. Dress to Impress! For more information visit spakoru.com

October 31 - November 2
Bell, Book & Candle
Theatre of Dare, your community theatre, presents "Bell, Book & Candle" directed by Sheila Diehm. A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead... only to fall in love with him for real. Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle School). Visit theatreofdare.org or call (252) 261-4064 for more information.