Things to Do on the OBX for September 4th 2024

🌤 Good morning, Outer Banks enthusiasts! As we kick off Labor Day, it’s a great time to reflect on a summer well spent. Today’s weather in Morehead City is looking like a classic end-of-summer mix: partly sunny skies with a high around 84°F, but keep an umbrella handy as there’s an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm this afternoon.

It’s almost as if the weather itself knows summer is winding down and wants to give us one last hurrah!

As you enjoy the day, remember that Labor Day is more than just the unofficial end of summer; it’s a moment to soak up those final rays of sunshine before the kids head back to school and the routine of fall kicks in.

Whether you're hitting the beach or having a backyard BBQ, make the most of this holiday Monday—after all, those carefree summer days will be in the rearview before we know it!

And for those who are already feeling a twinge of back-to-school blues, don't worry—autumn on the OBX brings its own kind of magic! Stay tuned for more updates and tips on how to make the most of your day today.

Enjoy your Labor Day, and make the most of these fleeting summer moments!

Kill Devil Grill - Lunch Specials

• Grilled Tuna over Yukon Gold mashers and marinated veggies - $19

• Cornmeal Fried Oyster Tacos topped with KDG tartar and Daisy Mae slaw, served with a small salad - $18

• Blackened Swordfish Sandwich served with fries - $17

• The “New” Big Salad - KDG salad with chilled roasted chicken, craisins, goat cheese, candied pecans, and champagne vinaigrette - $16

The Landing Grill (Wanchese Marina) - Daily Specials

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

• Buffalo Tuna Bites - $10.99

• Shrimp Quesadilla - $11.99

• Loaded Beef Nachos - $10.99

Bonzer Shack - Daily Specials

• Sliders: Fried chicken topped with pimento cheese & bacon, served with Old Bay fries

• Bonzer Bonus: Grilled shrimp over smoked gouda grits with a scampi sauce

• Pretzel: Soft pretzel with warm beer cheese

• Desserts: Key lime pie or cinnamon swirl cheesecake

TL’s Family Restaurant - Lunch Specials

• Hamburger Steak - $13.95

• Beef Tips over Rice - $13.95

• Grouper - $14.95

• Trout - $13.95

• Chicken or Tuna Salad Cold Plate - $12.95

• Desserts: Carrot Cake, Lemon Blueberry Cake, Orange Dreamsicle, Hot Fudge Cake, Key Lime Pie, Pineapple Pie, Banana PuddingFish Heads - Wednesday Specials

  • GOAT Burger: Fresh Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, goat cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, housemade Dijon BBQ sauce

  • Local Beers - $1 off

  • Happy Hour: 4-6 PM

  • Live Music: Jeremy & The Generations, 7-10 PM

O’Neal’s Sea Harvest - Daily Specials

• Baked Potato with blackened shrimp, scallions, Asiago & white cheese sauce - $11.75

• Whole Flounder with slaw & one side - $17.75

• Blackened Shrimp Wrap with bacon, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo & one side - $15.75

• She Crab Soup: Cup - $8.75, Bowl - $16.75

• Catch of the Day: Mahi with slaw & one side - $16.75

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Wednesday Lunch Specials

• She Crab Bisque

• Crab & Pimento Cheese Spread

• Crispy Fried Frog Legs

• Buffalo Tuna Bites

• Blackened Swordfish Salad

• Pepper Dusted Salmon Bowl

• Shrimp Salad Wrap

• Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Rundown Cafe - Drink of the Day

• Antigua Smile: A tropical mix of Bacardi Silver, Crème de Banana, and pineapple juice 🍍🍒

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

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.

Corolla Wild Horse Fund - Event:

• Premiere of "Winged Horses of the Outer Banks"

  • When: September 17, 2024, 6:00 PM

  • Where: Town of Duck Amphitheater, 1200 Duck Road

  • Details: A mini-documentary about the winged horse statues across the Outer Banks, with a grand reveal of a new horse statue in the Town Park. Special guest speakers and Riptide, one of Corolla Wild Horse Fund's own, will also be featured.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Events

• Full Moon Climbs at Bodie Island Lighthouse:

  • 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

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