Things to Do on the OBX for September 15th 2024

🌤️ Good morning, OBX explorers! It’s September 15, 2024, and we're gearing up for a mostly cloudy day with a high near 79°F. Expect a breezy northeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. There’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the late morning and afternoon, so you might want to pack your umbrella just in case! The evening will bring more chances of rain, with low temperatures dipping to 72°F​

For beach lovers, today's high tide will roll in around noon, and the water temperature is a comfortable 81°F, perfect for a quick swim if the weather holds up!

With only 7 days left until the official start of fall, now's the time to take full advantage of all the OBX has to offer. Looking for a unique adventure? Check out Run Hill for some dune-climbing fun or explore the tranquil beauty of Nags Head Woods.

And if you’re braving today’s breezy conditions, be sure to grab the right umbrella for windy days. Planning your next OBX trip? Find out the best months to visit for perfect weather.

Enjoy the day, stay prepared, and make the most of these final summer moments! 🌊

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Blue Moon Beach Grill - Sunday Lunch Specials:

• Soup: Crab Bisque

• Appetizers: Halibut Ceviche, Buffalo Tuna Bites, Spinach Artichoke Dip

• Salad: Blackened Shrimp

• Features: Fried Flounder-N-Grits, Pimento Smashburger, Blackened Salmon Tostada

• Special Dessert: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Black Pelican Seafood Company - Sunday Lunch Special:

• Blackened Swordfish over buttery garden rice, finished with smoked paprika slaw

Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar - Sunday Lunch Specials

• Soup Du Jour: Creamy Tomato & Basil Bisque

• Appetizers: Papachos (house-made chips with queso, smoked bacon, pico de gallo, citrus sour cream, jalapenos), Creamy She Crab Soup, Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip, Fried Local Okra

• Salad Special: Seared North Atlantic Sea Scallops

• Features: Blue Plate (grilled cheese with soup), Italian Sub, Fried FL Rock Shrimp Basket, Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Sandwich

• Oysters: Kinnakeet, Good Time Charlies, Herring Shoals, Pamlico Pearls, Southern Belles, Breakwater Beauties

Bonzer Shack
Happy Sunday Specials:

• Appetizers: Sloppy Totchos (tater tots with Sloppy Joe meat, cheddar sour cream, scallions)

• Sliders: Jerk Grilled Shrimp with mango sauce, served with fries

• Bonus: Homemade Meatballs over garlic mashed potatoes topped with gravy

• Tacos: Fried Mahi

• Desserts: Key Lime Pie, Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Surfalorus Film Festival

• Event: 13th Annual Surfalorus Surf Film Festival

• Dates: September 16-18, 2024

• Location: Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, NC

• Details: A 3-day celebration of the best surfing films, showcasing both award-winning and first-time filmmakers.

• Tickets: $10 for individual tickets, $15 for local passes, $25 for legend passes

• More Info: surfalorus.eventive.org/welcome

Town of Duck: Fall Nature on the Boardwalk

Join an educator from the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for a peaceful nature walk on the boardwalk. Two sessions available:

• Tuesday, September 17: 9:30–11:00 a.m.

• Tuesday, October 1: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Note: Free registration required. Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected] with the walk date and names of participants.

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