Things to Do on the OBX for September 14th 2024

🌤️ Good morning, OBX adventurers! Today is September 14, 2024, and the weather is setting up for a breezy yet beautiful day with a high near 80°F. Expect some cloud cover with a 40% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms, especially after 2 PM. The east wind will be gusty, reaching speeds of 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph, so if you're headed out, make sure to grab a sturdy umbrella! Tonight, temperatures will dip to 73°F, with a 30% chance of lingering showers and thunderstorms​.

For those planning a beach day, the tide is expected to be high around noon, and the water temperature remains a warm 81°F, perfect for a quick dip between rain showers.

With just two weekends left until fall officially arrives, now's the time to squeeze in those last summer activities! If you're deciding on your next destination, check out the differences between the Outer Banks and Myrtle Beach, or if you’re curious how the OBX stacks up against the Jersey Shore, we’ve got you covered!

Don’t forget to grab a slice at one of the top pizza spots or pack the best canopy for windy days to enjoy the day to the fullest.

Enjoy the weekend and soak in the final summer vibes! 🌊

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

Kill Devil Grill - Dinner Specials

Blackened Wahoo Over Cheese Grits

Topped with smoked shrimp black bean salsa. $31

Wood Roasted Chicken

Half a house-smoked chicken with mashed potatoes, pan gravy, and roasted Brussels sprouts. $20

Seared Sea Scallops

Served with dirty rice and braised kale. $34

Bison Burger

Topped with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard mayo, and crispy fried onions. Served with a small salad. $18

Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant - Tonight’s Specials (Saturday, September 14th)

Soup

• Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo with Grouper, Tuna, Crabmeat, Shrimp & Crawfish. Cup $8 / Bowl $10

• Creamy Seafood Chowder with Clams, Shrimp, Scallops, Grouper, Tuna, & Crabmeat. Cup $9 / Bowl $11

Teaser

• Deep Fried Buffalo Tuna Bites with Ranch Dipping Sauce. $13

• Warm Crab Dip (Lump blue crab, garlic, tarragon, & cream cheese). Served with crostinis. $14

Entrées

• Sweet & Spicy Thai Chile Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna atop black beans & jasmine rice, with Asian slaw & crispy wontons. $31

• Yellow Edge Grouper baked with garlic basil & parmesan crust. $36

• Al Pastor Marinated 12oz French-Cut Pork Chop, served with black beans & jasmine rice, finished with pineapple salsa & crumbled queso fresco. $26

Desserts

• Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake

• Cookies-n-Cream Cheesecake

From the Bar

• Passion Fruit Punch ~ Absolut Mandarin Vodka, Triple Sec, Passion Fruit Puree, Fresh Lemon Juice & Fresh Orange Juice. $12

TL's Family Restaurant - Saturday Dinner Specials

Entrées

• Prime Rib Sandwich. $15.95

• Open Face Roast Beef. $13.95

• Mahi & Oysters. $25.95

Sides

• Mac Salad. $4.59

• Side Salad. $4.59

Desserts

• Hot Fudge Cake

• Lemon Blueberry Cake

• Pineapple Cake

• 14-Layer Chocolate Cake

• Carrot Cake

• Pineapple Pie

• Key Lime Pie

• Banana Pudding

Lucky 12 Tavern - Dinner Specials

Soup Du Jour

• Thai Coconut Curry Sweet Potato with Shrimp & Cilantro. $7/$8

Catch of the Day

• Choice of Blackened or Fried VA Catfish with Crawfish & Corn Étouffée. Served with choice of two sides. $28

Chef's Choice

• Grilled Chicken over creamy mozzarella, parmesan, Bentons bacon, exotic mushroom, & broccoli risotto. Served with grilled bread & charred lemon. $26

Scallop and Shrimp Boat

• Old Bay lemon butter with parmesan bread crumbs. $32

Today's Sides

• Roasted Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Tomatoes & Bell Peppers

• Thin Spaghetti Noodles Sautéed with Teriyaki & Scallions

• Hand Cut French Fries (Cooked in Peanut Oil)

• Coleslaw

• Apple Sauce

Homemade Desserts

• Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

• Key Lime Pie with Mixed Berry Coulis

• Kentucky Bourbon Pie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Sam & Omie's - Saturday Specials

App

• Fried Pickles $9.00

Dinner

• Broiled Trio (Shrimp, Scallops, Crab) with two sides. $27.00

• Seafood Cake (Shrimp, Salmon, Crab). $27.00

• Pan Seared Rock Fish with tomato vodka sauce. $27.00

Coinjock Marina & Restaurant - Daily Specials

Soup

• Thai Chicken & Rice

Apps

• Oysters on Half Shell

• Steamed Mussels

• Deep Fried Crawfish Cakes

• Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Entrées

• Chargrilled 16oz Porterhouse

• Blackened Swordfish

• Braised Boneless Short Ribs Over Horseradish

Du Jours

• Baked Sweet Potatoes

• Scalloped Potatoes

• Brussels Sprouts

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - Specials

Apps

• Tuna Poke Bowl
  Coconut rice, carrot, avocado, sliced radish, seaweed salad, pineapple salsa, ponzu, toasted sesame seeds, spicy mayo.

• Panzanella
  House-made croutons, vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, basil, fresh mozzarella, Dijon vinaigrette.

Entrées

• Whole Fried Spadefish
  Cajun remoulade, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, coleslaw.

• Cornflake Crusted Wahoo
  Black bean relish, poblano cream sauce, jasmine rice, vegetable medley.

• BBQ Grilled Spanish Mackerel
  White cheddar mac & cheese, collard greens, house-made BBQ sauce.

• Baked Three Cheese Penne Bolognese
  Bison ragout, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh herbs.

Coinjock Marina & Restaurant - Daily Specials

Soup

• Thai Chicken & Rice

Apps

• Oysters on Half Shell

• Steamed Mussels

• Deep Fried Crawfish Cakes

• Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Entrées

• Chargrilled 16oz Porterhouse

• Blackened Swordfish

• Braised Boneless Short Ribs Over Horseradish

Du Jours

• Baked Sweet Potatoes

• Scalloped Potatoes

• Brussels Sprouts

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