OBX Things To-Do: August 16, 2024

Ahoy, OBX explorers! 🌴 It's Friday, August 16, 2024, and the Outer Banks is ready to serve up another perfect day in paradise. According to the National Weather Service, Manteo will enjoy mostly sunny skies with a high of 84°F, and a light breeze that’s just enough to keep you cool while you soak in the sun.

It’s the kind of day that pairs perfectly with a little island spirit—and wouldn’t you know it, today happens to be National Rum Day! 🥥🍹

Whether you're sipping on a classic daiquiri, a piña colada, or just adding a splash of rum to your afternoon plans, today is all about channeling your inner pirate.

So, as you navigate the shores of the Outer Banks, remember to relax, unwind, and maybe raise a glass to the smooth rhythms of the tropics. Just be sure to keep an eye out for any buried treasure.

Outer Banks Things To Do Today

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

News Release:

• Safety Alert: Dangerous ocean conditions are expected along all beaches today through the weekend due to distant Hurricane Ernesto.

• Advice: Avoid swimming and use caution on the beach, especially near the north end of Rodanthe due to threatened oceanfront structures.

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Bonzer Shack

Specials & Events:

• Live Music Tonight: Adam Nixon 6-9 PM, followed by Hot Sauce

• Bonzer Specials:

  • Slider: Blackened grilled red drum with jalapeño pineapple salsa & Old Bay fries

  • Bonzer Bonus: Fried chicken sandwich with pickled onions, dill pickles & fries (Add hot honey for an extra $1)

  • Xtra: Grilled ham with loaded potato salad & slaw

  • Snack: Soft pretzel with beer cheese

Barefoot Bernie's

Friday Lunch Special:

• Chef Salad: Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, egg, honey baked ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni with housemade buttermilk ranch dressing.

• Bar Special: $1 off Corona and Corona Light

Blue Moon Beach Grill

Friday Lunch Specials - August 16th, 2024:

• Soup:

  • Cheesy Potato Soup
    Garnished with green onions, applewood smoked bacon, jack cheese

    • Cup: $6 / Bowl: $9

• Starters:

  • Tempura Fried Mozzarella Curds - $12
    Served with basil marinara

  • Tilefish Ceviche - $15
    Tomato, cucumber, fresh lime, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, celery
    Served with fried tortilla chips

• Salad:

  • Blackened Shrimp Skewer - $17
    Over mixed baby field greens, sliced cucumbers, heirloom grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, fresh pineapple, toasted almonds, crumbled feta cheese
    Served with a mango-champagne vinaigrette

• Entrees:

  • Monkfish Po’boy - $17
    Autry fried monkfish, shredded green leaf lettuce, sliced Hanover tomato on a toasted hoagie roll with a side of cherry pepper tartar sauce
    Served with hand-cut fries

  • Pickle Brined Chicken Sandwich - $18
    Pickle-brined chicken thigh, Autry fried, served on a toasted telera roll with pepper jack cheese, applewood bacon, red chili aioli, green leaf lettuce, and sliced Hanover tomato
    Served with hand-cut fries

  • Blackened Swordfish Tostada - $17
    Served on a crispy corn tortilla with shredded green leaf lettuce, herbed rice, seasoned black beans, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, cilantro sour cream, jack cheese

Morris Farm

Bar & Food Truck Event:

• Date: Friday, August 16

• Details: The Bar is open today from 11 AM - 5 PM, featuring Coinjock Catering Food Truck.

• Specials: Try the new Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris.

Fish Heads

Friday Specials:

• Hours: Open at 11 AM

• Specials: Landshark $1 off, Fiesta Burger special all day

• Happy Hour: 4-6 PM

• Live Music: The Simps from 7-10 PM

Wanchese Marina OBX - The Landing Grill

Daily Specials:

• Summer Salad: Grilled chicken, candied pecans, feta cheese, strawberries with honey balsamic dressing - $10.99

• Bang Bang Shrimp: Over rice with broccoli - $11.99

• Pickle Brine Chicken Sandwich - $9.99

• Fried Bay Scallop Basket - $10.99

Today’s OBX Dinner Specials

Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant

• Soup:

  • Seafood & Andouille Sausage Gumbo with Crawfish, Shrimp, Scallops, Drum & Swordfish

    • Cup: $8 / Bowl: $10

• Teasers:

  • Deep Fried Jumbo Soft Shell Crab with a Creole Remoulade - $16

  • Sweet & Spicy Thai Grilled Sea Scallops served atop an Asian slaw with crispy wonton strips - $15

• Entrees:

  • Parmesan Baked Yellow Edge Grouper served atop garlic mashed potatoes, finished with a Mediterranean sauce - $36

  • Deep Fried Jumbo Soft Shell Crabs with a Creole remoulade for dipping - $36

  • Sesame Ginger Marinated Yellow Fin Tuna grilled and served atop pineapple infused jasmine rice, finished with a wasabi cream - $31

  • 16oz Certified Angus Beef® Prime Rib slow roasted and served au jus - $38
    (Add Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Béarnaise or Fried Oysters for $10)

• Desserts:

  • Turtle Cheesecake

  • Cookies-n-Cream Cheesecake

• From the Bar:

  • Blueberry Mint Smash - Knob Creek Bourbon, muddled blueberries & fresh mint, fresh lemon juice & simple syrup - $16

Sam & Omie's

Happy FriYay Specials:

• Appetizers:

  • Fried Green Tomatoes - $10.25

  • Hot Crab Dip - $17

  • Bacon Wrapped Scallops - $17

• Dinner:

  • Sirloin Oscar - $27

Outer Banks Things To Do This Week:

Sock Hop/Swing Party on the Farm - Morris Farm

• Event: Lucky 757's 10th Anniversary Celebration

• Featuring: Good Shot Judy

• Date & Time: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  Show starts at 11:00 AM

• Location: Morris Farm, Currituck, NC

• Details: Celebrate with Lucky 757 and Good Shot Judy for an unforgettable sock hop and swing party on the farm. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Mariner Inn & Suites

Special Offer:

• Promotion: 10% off with promo code OBX10

• Location: Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks

• Booking: www.marinerobx.com

• Call: (252) 441-2021

• Details: Save in August, September, and October when you book direct.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Events

• Full Moon Climbs at Bodie Island Lighthouse:

  • August 19, 2024: Sturgeon Moon

  • September 17, 2024: Harvest Moon

• Evening Climbs: Every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.

• Dark Skies Program: A free night sky program every Sunday at 9:00 PM at Bodie Island Light Station.

• Tickets: Available for purchase at 7:00 AM on the day of your climb at recreation.gov.

Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Event: 1st Annual Ocracoke Red Drum Shootout

• Date: September 21, 2024

• Location: Ocracoke, NC

• Details:

  • Early Bird Pricing available until August 30th.

  • Family-friendly fishing tournament featuring a Fish Fry, Live Music, Prizes, Commemorative T-Shirts, and some of the best drum fishing on the East Coast.

  • All proceeds benefit the Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association.

  • Register: ocracokereddrum.com

Outer Banks Pirate Festival

• Date: August 13-15, 2024

• Location: Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head, North Carolina

• Details: Ahoy, mateys! Join the fun at the Outer Banks Pirate Festival for swashbuckling adventures, treasure hunts, and pirate-themed activities for the whole family. Don your best pirate attire and set sail for a day of fun!

Jamey Johnson: What A View Tour

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Gates open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM. Special guest: Whitey Morgan & The 78's.

Sublime with Rome: Farewell Tour 2024

• Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

• Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outer Banks, North Carolina

• Details: Doors open at 5:00 PM, show starts at 6:00 PM.

Bluegrass Island Music Festival

• Date: October 16-20, 2024

• Location: Downtown Manteo, North Carolina

• Details: Join the 13th Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Downtown Manteo.

Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Event: The Marshall Tucker Band Live

• Date: Saturday, October 26

• Special Guests: Jack Wharff and The Tobacco Flatts, Whey Jennings, Sam Lowe

• Location: Morris Farm Back 40 Live

• Tickets: Available on Eventbrite

Expo Quinceañera - Elizabeth City, NC

• Event: "Mini Showcase: Glimpse of Elegance"

• Date: August 25, 2024

• Location: Seven Sounds Brewing Company, 112 N Water St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909

• Time: 2:00 PM

• Organized by: Elegant Design Quince & Formal Wear

What to Expect:

• Food Tasting

• Cakes and Desserts

• Decorations

• Entertainment

• DJs

• Choreography

• Photography and Video Services

Additional Features:

• Expo Quinceañera

• Expo Wedding

• Cake Samples

• Formal Wear Showcase

• Entertainment Demonstrations