10/25/2008 - 21st Annual Carolina Kite Fest
October 25-26, watch or take part in flying kites from around the world. Candy drops for kids, kite building, team flying and mass ascensions. Located at the Sheraton in Atlantic Beach from 10:00am - 5:00pm. 252-247-7011
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10/10/2008 - MUMfest
October 11-12, all day. Located in nearby historic downtown New Bern. Live entertainment from local bands, amusement rides, kids' games and roving street performers Arts, crafts, festival foods, a boat show and even parasailing. www.mumfest.com
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10/9/2008 - Offshore Fishing Club King Mackerel Tournament
October 9-10, located in Topsail Beach. Call 910-327-3953 for details.
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9/13/2008 - 4 vs 4 Beah Volleyball Tournaments - Emerald Isle Summer Series
This open-gender series is for players 16 and older. Pre-registration required, as well as supplying your own equipment and acting as your own referees. $55 per team, prize money for first and second place teams. 9:00am. 252-354-6350
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9/11/2008 - Nighttime Pier Fishing
Lessons cover all you need to know about fishing from one of our local piers. Licensing, species information, etc. Ages 8 and up. $20. NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores. 6:00 - 9:00pm. 252-247-4003
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9/9/2008 - Succulent Seafood
Local chefs will demonstrate ways to prepare delicious, locally caught seafood. Sessions include a taste test. NC Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores. 2:00 - 4:00pm. 252-247-4003
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9/9/2008 - Beginner Belly Dancing
Every Tuesday beginning September 9, 6:00 - 7:00pm. Get in shape and have fun, with instructor Lisa Kuney. New students accepted only on first Tuesday of Aug and Oct. Monthly fee $40/person. 252-354-6350
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8/13/2008 - Seining the Sound
A hike to the Bogue Sound, where guests will pull in and examine a seine net full of local sea life. Reservations required. Wading shoes recommended. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. 252-726-3775
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8/5/2008 - Annual National Night Out
A crime/drug prevention festival event, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW).
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8/2/2008 - Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter Sandcastle Contest
On Atlantic Beach, participants will spend the day building sandcastles. At the end of the day, the Best Built Sandcastle is determined. 252-240-1200
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7/31/2008 - NC Ducks Unlimited "Band the Billfish" Tournament
A benefit event for North Carolina wetland habitats, as well as nationwide waterfowl breeding areas. Until August 2nd. 252-247-2106 or http://www.bandthebillfish.com/
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7/25/2008 - Seining the Sound
A hike to the Bogue Sound, where guests will pull in and examine a seine net full of local sea life. Reservations required. Wading shoes recommended. 10:00 AM. 252-726-3775
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7/25/2008 - Concert in the Park
Carteret Grays will give a free performance of Civil War-era music, in the parade ground of Fort Macon. 7:00 PM. 252-726-3775
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6/20/2008 - Unknown Tongues
A part of the ongoing summer Fort Macon Concert Series, this Cajun/Zydeco dance band will play in the fort parade ground. Admission is free. 7:00 PM. 252-726-3775
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6/20/2008 - Bird Hike at Fort Macon
This leisurely hike will be a great opportunity to watch the birds that are unique to North Carolina's coast. Meet at the fort parking lot 9:00 AM. 252-726-3775
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6/19/2008 - Crabby Corner at Fort Macon
A great educational trip for the kids. Learn about the blue crab and the methods used to catch these aggressive creatures. There will be displays and demonstrations for the public. 10:00 AM. 252-726-3775
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6/14/2008 - Cannon Firing at Fort Macon
View a live fire of a cannon at the fort. 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM. 252-726-3775
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6/13/2008 - Seining The Sound at Fort Macon
For our nature lovers. This is a hike to the Bogue Sound, where guests will pull in and examine a seine net full of local sea life. Reservations required. Wading shoes recommended. 10:00 AM. 252-726-3775
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