Outer Banks Annual Events - April

Calling all swashbucklers, buccaneers and everything in between to lace up your finest running shoes and enjoy a great race through some beautiful scenery. You and the members of your crew can walk, jog or run in this half marathon or 5K that’ll take you through the picturesque maritime forest in Nags Head Woods, along the Albemarle Sound and around the Wright Brothers Memorial. And don’t forget, a respectable pirate always looks his or her best, so make sure you’re dressed for the part. Prizes are awarded to the best-dressed and most enthusiastic participants. After the run, you and fellow scallywags can celebrate with the Pirate Jamboree in Nags Head. There is free beer and food for runners and live music to groove to. This Outer Banks event is held in mid-April. Go to www.flyingpiratehalfmarathon.com to register.

Sell, buy, browse – the Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale invites you to do it all. Maybe you have items that you never use or no longer need. Perhaps you’re in the market for a few knick knacks. Or you could just be looking to earn some cash. Shop an incredible assortment of items and score great bargains at this community yard sale. The Ocracoke Variety Store and the Little Visitors Center distribute maps of yard-sale locations. This Outer Banks annual event occurs in April and again in September.

Foodies unite for this week of fixed price lunch or dinner offerings at a selection of restaurants throughout the Outer Banks. For one week you can travel to any participating restaurant and order off their special menus. Restaurants from Duck through Hatteras participate in this event, and all the chefs want to do is give you seven days of good eating. For a fixed price you get a three-course meal off of lunch or dinner menus. No registration or advanced ticket purchases are required to enjoy this Outer Banks event – just pick out a participating restaurant, go there and eat! There are so many great restaurants on the Outer Banks, and now’s your chance to visit new places and discover new tastes. This event is usually held the first week of May. Visit outerbanksrestaurantweek.com for dates.