Outer Banks Annual Events - April

1

Eastertide in the Gardens

1411 National Park Drive
Manteo
(252) 473-3234
Outer Banks April

This event has become an Outer Banks spring tradition, and there could be no more beautiful setting than The Elizabethan Gardens in full bloom. The event features an egg scavenger hunt, photo ops, a homemade bake sale, an egg roll on the Great Lawn, visits from Sir Walter “Peter” Wabbit, make and take crafts, gift certificates, stuffed animals, bake sales and more. All...read more

This event has become an Outer Banks spring tradition, and there could be...read more

2

First Fridays in Manteo

Downtown Manteo
Manteo
(252) 473-5558
Outer Banks April

First Friday is a family-oriented festival held in downtown Manteo on the first Friday of every month from April through December. From 6 to 8 p.m. downtown Manteo’s sidewalks come alive with a wide variety of musical performances and festive activities for all ages. Individual shops and restaurants frequently do their own celebratory activity such as live music, special sales, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Dare County...read more

First Friday is a family-oriented festival held in downtown Manteo on the first Friday of...read more

3

OBX Taco Cook-Off

Ortega'z Southwestern Grill & Wine Bar
201 Sir Walter Raleigh Street
Manteo
Outer Banks April

Fresh local fish fillings, zesty salsa, the flavorful crunch of veggies, a handmade masa tortilla holding it all together – who does it best on the beach? Decide for yourself at the OBX Taco Cook Off. Chefs from popular Outer Banks eateries gather at Ortega’z Southwestern Grill and Wine Bar and compete to craft the top taco creation. Admission to the event includes a taco...read more

Fresh local fish fillings, zesty salsa, the flavorful crunch of veggies, a handmade masa tortilla...read more

4

Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival

Berkley Barn
58 Water Plant Road
Ocracoke
Outer Banks April

Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival, held in April, draws hundreds of decoy carvers and collectors from Ocracoke Island and around the region. The event is sponsored by the nonprofit Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild, which was formed in 2018 to preserve this art form and piece of Ocracoke Island history. It's a one-day event and usually features a barbecue dinner and bake sale.read more

Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival, held in April, draws hundreds of decoy carvers and collectors from Ocracoke...read more

5

Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale

Various Ocracoke Locations
Ocracoke
Outer Banks April

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...read more

Sell, buy, browse – the Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale invites you to do it all....read more

6

Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts

100 Veterans Drive
First Flight High School
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 564-8781
Outer Banks April

Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts is an annual performance series held in the off-season. Each season offers seven concerts with nationally known and renowned acts, and each season includes a performance by the Virginia Symphony. Season passes or individual show tickets are available. All performances are held at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills. read more

Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts is an annual performance series held in the...read more

7

Outer Banks Vendor Meet + Greet

1461 Duck Road
Sanderling Resort
Duck
(855) 412-7866
Outer Banks April

Every spring the beautiful Sanderling Resort brings together photographers, florists, designers, caterers, musicians and many more wedding vendors in one place. Couples planning an Outer Banks wedding have the opportunity to meet the local vendors and plan the day of their dreams. This sampling of businesses is an excellent opportunity for happy couples to see which vendors will work best for their wedding...read more

Every spring the beautiful Sanderling Resort brings together photographers, florists, designers, caterers, musicians...read more