Things to Do on the OBX - February 27th

Countdown to Culinary Bliss

Only 36 days until the OBX Taste of the Beach (April 4-6, 2025)!3 Why wait for summer when you can savor the flavors of the Outer Banks in spring?

Come for the food, stay for the off-season charm. It's the perfect excuse to trade your winter coat for a bib!

Hurricane Mo’s - Thursday Lunch Specials

• Grilled Cheese & Soup – $7.99 (She Crab Soup +$2.99)

• Chicken Philly – $12.99 (Chicken, onions, peppers, provolone, hoagie roll, fries)

• Pork Belly Banh Mi – $13.99 (Pork belly, pickled onion, carrots, cucumber, sriracha aioli, brioche bun, fries)

• Cajun Tuna Poke Burrito – $15.99 (Tuna, coconut rice, carrot, cucumber, sesame, lettuce, sriracha aioli, chips & salsa)

• Beer Battered Mahi – $12.99 (Fries, Southern slaw, jalapeño tartar)

• Appetizers: Potato Skins – $9.99

• Homemade Soups: She Crab, Hatteras Chowder, Beef & Veggie

• Homemade Desserts: Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Almond Joy Pie, Hummingbird Cake ($5.99 each)

• Happy Hour (3-6 PM): 25¢ Shrimp, 50¢ Wings, $1 Tacos

Coinjock Marina - Thirsty Thursday & Karaoke Night

• Date & Time: Thursday, 6 PM - 9 PM

• Drink Specials:

  • $1 Off All Bottled Beer

  • $8 Strawberry Mule

  • $8 Spiked Leprechaun

  • $8 Bellini

• Best Prime Rib in Town!

Jolly Roger Restaurant - Flights & Sliders Special (Every Thursday)

• Choose 4 (5oz) Draft Beers – Selection includes Bud Light, Stella, Shock Top, various IPAs & more

• Pick Your Sliders: BLT, Cowboy, Cuban, Cheeseburger, Meatball, Pulled Pork

• $20.00 per order

Bad Bean Baja Grill - Thursday Specials

• $2 Taco Thursday! Choose from shredded chicken, pork barbacoa, grilled tofu, beans & rice, or shredded beef with cheese, lettuce, sour cream & salsa.

• NC Shrimp or Mahi Mahi: Tacos ($6.25) or Burritos ($17)

• Roasted Pork Belly Taco – Jicama slaw, pickled onions, chipotle BBQ sauce

• Carne Guisada Soup – Beef broth, smoked beef, potatoes, tomatoes & corn ($8)

• Baja Wedge Salad – Iceberg wedge, cilantro buttermilk dressing, roasted corn, salsa fresca, smoked bleu cheese, bacon & spicy pumpkin seeds ($11)

• House-Made Ice Cream – Orange Creamsicle ($6 for 2 scoops, $8 for 3 scoops)

Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill - Pad Thai Thursday

• Soup: Cream of Asparagus topped with balsamic & cherry tomatoes

• Pad Thai Thursday Special: $9.99

  • Add-ons: Egg $1, Chicken $3, Shrimp $5, Tuna $6

The Landing Grill - Wanchese Marina OBX Daily Specials

• Winter Salad with Grilled Chicken (Candied pecans, craisins, apples, feta) – $10.99

• Beast Burger – $11.99

• Meatball Sub – $11.99

• Ribbonfish Basket – $11.99

• Tuna Salad Cheddar Melt on Texas Toast – $10.99

TL’s Family Restaurant - Thursday Lunch Specials

• Chicken & Pastry – $11.95

• Vegetable Beef Soup w/ Grilled Cheese – $12.95

• BBQ Plate – $13.95

• Taco Salad – $13.95

• Trout – $13.95

• Hamburger Steak – $13.95

• Sides: Sweet Potato, Mac Salad

• Desserts: Hot Fudge Cake, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Meringue Pie, Pumpkin Pie

Oceanas Bistro - Avon, NC

• Thursday Special: Steamed shrimp & Mermaid Martinis available all day!Blue Moon Beach Grill - Thursday Specials

  • Soup: Roasted Carrot & Ginger

  • Starters: Creole Arancini, Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts, Pontchartrain Oysters Remick

  • Salad: Blackened Shrimp

  • Entrees:

    • Flounder Po'Boy

    • Blackened Swordfish Étouffée

    • Shrimp Creole Gumbo

    • Clam Strip Basket

  • Drink Special: Half-price draft beer

Kat’s Deli - Hatteras Special

• "It Ain’t Easy Being Cheesy" – Two cheesy dipping burritos with bacon, egg, and cheddar, served with salsa or sausage gravy.

OBX Jeep Invasion Registration Opens Soon!

Jeep enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Registration for the 2025 OBX Jeep Invasion, happening September 19–21 in Nags Head, opens on March 1st. Get ready for beach crawls, live music, and more.

OBX Truck Fest Pre-Registration is OPEN!

Truck lovers—don’t miss this one! The OBX Truck Fest, happening later this year, is now accepting pre-registration for show vehicles. Only 1,200 spots are available, and you can snag yours for just $25 if you register by March 1st. Be part of the show of the year!

Ocracoke Alive Free Activities:

• Thursday: Yoga en Español (8:30–9:30 AM, Ocracoke Island Yoga Studio) & Ukulele/Guitar Lessons with Lou Castro (9:30–10:30 AM, Deepwater Theater).

• Friday: Ocracoke Peace Corps Stories from the Field (6 PM, Deepwater Theater).

Upcoming Events – Red Drum

• Music Bingo with OBX Soundbites 🎶

  • Dates: February 27, March 6, & March 20

  • Time: 6:30 PM

  • Special: ½ price wings all day!

• St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawls 🍻 (March 15) with OBX Party Bus

  • Daytime Crawl: 1:30 – 5:30 PM (Tickets)

  • Nighttime Crawl: 7:30 – 11:30 PM (Tickets)

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade ☘️ (March 16, 1:00 – 3:00 PM)

  • Grab a drink and enjoy the parade with Guinness on tap and a front-row seat to the action!

Hook’d Fish Fry & Wine Fest – Sanctuary Vineyards

Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Details:

• All-you-can-eat country-style fish fry featuring catfish, fries, slaw, and hushpuppies

• Live music and a great selection of local wine & beer
  Save the date for this exciting food and wine event at Sanctuary Vineyards!

Coffee with a Cop – Town of Duck Police Department ☕👮‍♂️

• Date: Friday, March 7

• Time: 10:00 AM

• Location: Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Books (1240 Duck Road)

• Details:

  • Enjoy a casual coffee chat with local police officers.

  • Ask questions, share concerns, or just connect with the community.

  • Upper Crust Bakery will be providing delicious treat

🌎 Earth Day "Sweep the Beach" Art Contest – April 22

Join Dare Arts and Kitty Hawk Kites in celebrating Earth Day by turning beach trash into creative treasures! Artists are invited to collect debris from local beaches and transform it into unique works of art.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Nags Head

🏆 4 Prize Categories:

• People’s Choice

• Youth Award

• Best Plastics Art

• Best Litter Art

🗳️ Public Voting: Art submissions will be displayed at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing for public voting from April 1–21, with winners announced at Earth Fair OBX on April 22.

🔗 More info: kittyhawk.com/events | 📞 877.FLY.THIS

Get creative, help clean up the beaches, and celebrate Earth Day with art! 🎨🌊♻️

Community Blood Drive – Kill Devil Hills Police Department

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Kill Devil Hills Police Department (Town Hall) – Board Meeting Room, 102 Town Hall Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Details:

• Donate blood and help save lives!

• A1C testing available for successful donors to check for pre-diabetes or diabetes.

• Schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org using the code KDHPOLICE.

• Complete your pre-donation reading at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.

The Cajun Occasion – Mardi Gras Celebration at Sanctuary Vineyards

Date: TBD
Enjoy a festive night of live Dixieland music, jambalaya, gumbo, cornbread, and your favorite local wines.

• Bon Temps Table for 8: $350

• Adult Tickets: $35

Get your tickets now before they sell out!

Guided Camellia Tours – Elizabethan Gardens

When: Thursdays at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Enjoy a cup of hot tea and a stroll through the beautiful, historic Camellia collection at Elizabethan Gardens. The nursery offers classic and rare varieties for sale.
More info & tickets: elizabethangardens.org/camellia-tours

Keep it Clean, Kitty Hawk - Community Cleanup

Join the Town of Kitty Hawk for a community-wide cleanup effort!

• Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

• Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

• Location: Kitty Hawk Town Hall, 101 Veterans Memorial Drive

• What to Expect:
  ✅ Assignments & safety briefing at Town Hall
  ✅ Cleanup supplies provided
  ✅ Free lunch for volunteers

🌿 The Nature Conservancy – Now Hiring!

Looking for a job that makes a difference? The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina is hiring for multiple positions!

📌 Open Positions:

• 🌱 Nags Head Woods Preserve Visitor Outreach Assistant (Summer Position) – Focused on education and visitor services, working closely with conservation staff. Apply here.

• 📊 Southern Blue Ridge Conservation Coordinator – Provides administrative and logistical support for conservation projects. Apply here.

• 🔥 NC Coastal Plain Burn Crew Members (Summer Position) – Hands-on role in wildland fire operations in Wilmington, NC (May–August). Apply here.

Now Hiring – Breakwater Restaurant (2025 Season)

Breakwater Restaurant is hiring for the upcoming 2025 season! Positions available:

• Kitchen Staff

• Servers

• Housekeeping

• Reservations

📍 Apply in person at Breakwater Inn Office or call April at (252) 986-2565 for more details.

Job Openings – NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

The NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island is hiring! If you're a team player who loves water, check out these open positions:

• Building Superintendent

• Horticulture Assistant

• Special Activities Intern

• Cashier & Seasonal Cashier

• Special Activities Instructors

• Welfare & Behavior Technician

📅 Application deadlines are approaching! Apply now at: NC Aquariums Careers

Lighthouse Bagels - Opening Soon!

The wait is almost over! Lighthouse Bagels is opening for the 2025 season on Friday, March 14th at 7 AM. Get ready for fresh, delicious bagels