Are you feeling crafty? Not like the kind of crafty that involves scheming and tomfoolery, but the kind requiring a glue gun, markers and a bit of creativity. Outer Banks arts and crafts provide fun activities to people of all ages and can be found in museums, galleries, studios, do-it-yourself projects and workshops happening throughout the beach. If you choose to do some arts and crafts while on an outing, you’ll create a great souvenir that will serve as a constant reminder of your trip to the Outer Banks. Arts and crafts also provide fun activities for rainy days where you can whip up as many creations as you desire. Depending on when you visit the Outer Banks, you can find professional artists offering classes and workshops that you can take to learn a new type of art or improve your existing skillset. Check out the listing below to see when, where and what’s available for Outer Banks arts and crafts and get your la vie bohème on!
Outer Banks Things To Do by Area
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Outer Banks Things To Do by Category
Dare County Arts Council is located in the heart of downtown Manteo in the historic 1904 Dare County Courthouse. The eclectic gallery showcases fine...read more
Dare County Center is a multi-generational facility on Roanoke Island. Next to the Dare County Administration Building and Justice Center, it offers...read more
The Dare County Family Recreation Park is located on Mustian Street behind the Outer Banks Brewing Station. There are fields for playing baseball, softball...read more
Dare Days celebrates its 48th year in 2023. The festival, always held in downtown Manteo on the first Saturday of June, is a mix of live music, craft and...read more
On Saturday mornings from mid-May through the early fall, Manteo's Downtown Market features home-grown, home-baked and homemade goods for sale. Pick up...read more
The Dare County-run Fessenden Center has a fitness center, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a playground, a skate park and tennis courts. Tennis courts...read more
Produced by Ocracoke's Latino residents in partnership with Ocracoke Alive, the annual Latino Festival de Ocracoke is held in early November. This...read more
At the end of N.C. Highway 12 just past the ferry docks, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum attracts attention with its composite of ship shapes, porthole...read more
Hang 12 Art is the studio and gallery of artist Brad Price. Known for his pet portraits and colorful oil paintings portraying Outer Banks life, Price has a...read more
Hatteras Toy Store is the only
Want to try your hand at some DIY with island style? Whether you pick up a t-shirt in the store or bring in your own item from home, at Island Dye It...read more
In a friendly and instructive atmosphere, dance instruction helps school-aged children find inspiration and a new hobby or passion. Island School of Dance...read more
