INFORMATION
NC Outer Banks Calendar of Events

December 2 - 5, 2010 - River Town Christmas - Celebrating this annual event, River Town Christmas will take place in and around Columbia, NC. The weekend will be filled with tree lightings, baking contests, one-of-a-kind shopping with Downtown Merchants, a Bazaar in Columbia Theater and the Turkish Bazaar at Pocosin Arts. Plan your weekend with an old-fashioned holiday event. enjoy a horse-drawn Carriage Rides Downtown Columbia on Friday and Saturday nights! And don't forget, Santa will be arriving on Friday evening at the lighted boat parade and visiting in town on Saturday at the parade and for personal visits after the parade at the Columbia Theater! Kids of all ages, get your lists ready! For more information call (252)796-0723.

December 3 - 4, 2010 - Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo - At the Outdoor Pavilon, Manteo, NC. A fishing tournament sponsered by the Manteo Rotary Club. For additional information call (252) 473-6644.

December 3 - 4, 2010 - Manteo Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting - Tree Lighting will be December 3rd at 6 p.m. with Santa visiting with the children afterwards at the Maritime Museum at the Creef Davis Boathouse. The parade will be December 4th at 11 a.m. in downtown Manteo. For more information call (252)473-1912.

December 3, 2010 - Edenton Tree Lighting Ceremony - Downtown Edenton Tree Lighting Ceremony. Kick off the joyous holiday season with a wonderful annual event in Historic Downtown Edenton. Special visit from Santa, caroling with the Albemarle Sounds, children's train rides, goodies and of course the lighting of the Town Tree. Come join us for the festivities and visit our local merchants for all your gift giving and holiday needs. The tree lighting will start at 6pm on South Broad Street at the Monument. For further details please call (252)482-2962.

December 4, 2010 - Hertford Christmas Parade - In historic downtown Hertford. Sponsored by the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce. For more information call (252)426-5657.

December 4, 2010 - Elizabeth City Christmas Parades - The Jaycees Christmas Parade in Downtown Elizabeth City starts at 5:30 pm. Admission is $20.00 for participants. For more information contact the Elizabeth City Jaycees at (252)331-0330 or Chris Dail at (252)619-4010.

The Lighted Boat Christmas Parade starts at 7:30 pm on the Elizabeth City Waterfront. Admission is FREE! For more information about the boat parade contact Greg Duncan at (252)267-9421.

December 11, 2010 - Whalehead Club Annual Tree Lighting - 9 am to 5 pm. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and sing carols while the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse are simultaneously illuminated. The Whalehead Club will open for holiday tours to show off the house museum festively decorated as in the 1920's. Admission and Parking are free. For more information please call (252)453-9040.

December 11, 2010 - Edenton-Chowan Christmas Parade - Historic Edenton at 11 AM. Come and enjoy the floats, boats, horses and holiday cheer! For more information contact Edenton-Chowan Chamber at (252) 482-3400.

December 11, 2010 - Holiday Howl - Red Wolf Howling Safari - 4:00 PM. Join Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge staff on a Howling Safari for an unforgettable evening! Learn about endangered red wolves, found only in the wilds of northeastern North Carolina, and get the chance of a lifetime to hear their harmonious howls. Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail at the intersection of Milltail Road and Highway 64 (approximately 15 minutes from Manteo). REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! The non-refundable program fee is $5.00 per person. Children under 5 years old are free. Program capacity is 100 people. Register early to save your spot. Non-registered participants may be turned away due to the program capacity limit. Programs typically last two hours. Howling will be cancelled due to lightning, heavy wind or rain. The decision to cancel will be made no later than 1 ½ hours before the howling start time. A message will be left on the Coalition’s answering service announcing the cancellation. The phone number is 252-796-5600. Bring a flashlight and insect repellant. NO PETS ALLOWED! For more information call call (252) 796-5600

December 17, 2010 - Wright Brothers First Flight Anniversary - Wright Brothers Memorial (mp 8), Kill Devil Hills, NC. Come see the fly overs and more at the First Flight Society's annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight. (877)FLY-THIS or (252)441-4124.

December 2010 - Hotline Festival of Trees - Fundraiser of donated Christmas Trees, holiday items, seasonal musical performances, a Santa visit, and bazaar, including an auction to benefit crisis intervention programs of the Outer Banks. Noon to 9pm behind Outer Banks Brew Station, Kill Devil Hills. For more information call (252)473-5121.


If you know of an event or exhibit of interest to Outer Banks visitors, contact us with the event name, date, description and website address. We'll review the event for inclusion in the NC Outer Banks navi-gator calendar of events!

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