Outer Banks Current Events

July '09 | October '09 | November '09 | December '09

July '09	Return to Top
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
07/01/2009 to 08/31/2009
Every Thursday evening in July and August � 6:30 p.m. to sunset Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Leashed pets are welcome. Admission and parking are free
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
07/01/2009 to 09/30/2009
July, August and September - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission $20 - parking free
The 17th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks
07/04/2009 to 07/04/2009
Saturday July 4 � 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park. Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the best fireworks display on the Outer Banks! Admission is free
October '09	Return to Top
6th Annual Haunted Corolla Village
10/23/2009 to 10/24/2009
Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Currituck Heritage Park will be haunted for two days. Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time! Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village and listen to ghostly stories of yesteryear! Then, if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds and be prepared to be scared�
November '09	Return to Top
Black Friday Porch Sale
11/27/2009 to 11/27/2009
Friday November 27 � 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for as they have everything? The Black Friday Porch Sale is the one day you can achieve it all! Select unique gifts for everyone with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks on sale for up to 50% off. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year - and this is it! Enjoy music, apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday!
December '09	Return to Top
3rd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
12/12/2009 to 12/12/2009
Saturday December 12 � 5 p.m. See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols. Following the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will offer complimentary docent-led holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920's etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr.
Holiday Piano Concert
12/12/2009 to 12/12/2009
Saturday December 12 � 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Festivities continue in the Library of the Whalehead Club with a Holiday Piano Concert. Listen to Mrs. Knight's custom-made Steinway Grand Piano positively come alive as it did over a century ago!