Whalehead in Historic Corolla

Step back in time to the 1920’s decor and customs taking place during Mr. and Mrs. Knight’s time in Corolla. Whalehead is beautifully decorated in the tradition of the times with greenery, Christmas trees, music, luscious food, fruit, candy and nuts.

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Dec. 14 from noon to 5 p.m | The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Drive in Hatteras

A holiday tradition started in the wake of a hurricane will again provide a lift to the island spirit while at the same time celebrating it.

Holidays on Hatteras, which will be held Dec. 14 from noon to 5 p.m., will feature children’s crafts, live entertainment, refreshments, holiday shopping and more at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, located at 59200 Museum Drive in Hatteras. The annual event, sponsored by Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic and Hatteras Village Civic Association, is free and open to the public.

November 30, 2019 – January 19, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m

Elizabethan Gardens 1411 National Park Drive, Manteo

Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland.

November 30, 2019 – January 19, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tuesdays to Saturdays in December; Friday and Saturdays in January. (Closed on Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1); 

The second annual Good Guys vs. Cancer Basketball Showcase will feature some of the best basketball talent in the country as well as local favorites with 15 games this Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss this special event that raised more than $12,000 for the American Cancer Society last year in memory of Guy Williams, father of men’s basketball coach Chad Williams.

A World War II Radio ChristmasRoanoke Island Festival Park
Dec. 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m. | Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.
Theatre of Dare, Roanoke Island Festival Park

This moving holiday show brings back music and memories of a 1944 radio show broadcast on Christmas Eve during World War II.

The OBX Chorus is now in its 33rd year of bringing choral music to the Outer Banks!

The chorus is under the direction of Mr. Kyle Cook and the accompanist is Ms. Cheryl Needham. The chorus, nearly 90 members strong, will present its holiday concert “Good People, All Rejoice!” on Friday, December 13th at 7 PM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk and on December 14 at 4 PM at St. Andrews by-the-Sea in Nags Head.

Colonel S. “Hal” Halvorsen, USAF (Ret.) who many know as the “Candy Bomber,” will be inducted into the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine.

116th Anniversary Event Scheduled at Wright Brothers National Memorial

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the First Flight Society and the National Park Service (NPS) will continue the tradition of honoring the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright at the 116th anniversary celebration of the first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight. The event takes place outside of the Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center. Park entrance fees will be waived for the day.

December 14 at 2 pm | 58372 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras

The holidays would not be complete without an old fashion Christmas parade and Hatteras Village is where you can find one. For warm, hometown, holiday spirit, this is an event that no one should miss.

Recurring weekly on Thursdays, Fridays | December 12- 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Roanoke Island Festival Park, 1 Festival Park, Manteo  

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WHAT TO WATCH ON TV

Who said there’s no room for theological studies on streaming TV? Not me; here are two entertaining takes on the big questions: What if God wanted our attention, quickly? And What’s so bad about the apocalypse?

Join Dare CASA on December 14th at Sugar Creek Restaurant in Nags Head for Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am to 11 am.

Join us for a magical morning on Dec 14th! Bring the family and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, photos with Santa, children’s Christmas crafts, and much more! A fun and festive morning to support a great local nonprofit.

Santa’s coming all the way from the North Pole to Kill Devil Hills Town Hall on Saturday, December 14^th!

He will be visiting from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss this event!

December 14 and 21

Nags Head location from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Duck location: 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Kids bring your lists! Parents bring your cameras!

While he is here, Santa is accepting donations for the local food pantry.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/thecottageshop/

 Dare County Arts Council

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John and Eileen Tullner, husband and wife artists, will exhibit their photographs and watercolors at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks (UUCOB) meeting House during the months of December 2019 and January 2020.

The show will open on Sunday December 1 at 11:45am with a talk by the Tullners and a reception. The public is invited.