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Things to Do on the OBX - February 28th

Welcome to another beautiful day on the Outer Banks! Whether the sun is shining or the clouds are rolling in, there's always something magical about waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the salty sea breeze.

🍀 Saint Patrick’s T-Shirts – Lost Colony Tavern

📍 Location: Manteo, NC
🗓️ Sale Date: Saturday, March 1st @ 12:00 PM

  • Short-Sleeve: $32 (Black & Catholic Green)

  • Long-Sleeve: $37 (Black & Protestant Orange)

  • 📞 Contact: (252) 423-3033 (Ask for Sue or Heather)

  • 🛍️ Available at: "Hop Shop" retail store

Limited edition designs by Moondog – get yours before they sell out!

Today's OBX forecast: Mid-50s by day, mid-40s at night. Sun’s up at 6:34 AM, down at 5:57 PM—plenty of beach time! Water’s a cool 55°F.

Today’s Outer Banks Restaurant Specials

🥗 Lunch Special – Barefoot Bernie’s Tropical Grill

🍽️ Special: Honey Chipotle Chicken Salad 🌿

  • A delicious mix of crispy chicken, fresh greens, cheese, and drizzled dressing.

🍽️ Friday Lunch Specials – TL’s Family Restaurant

  • BBQ Chicken – $13.95

  • Vegetable Beef Soup w/ Grilled Cheese – $12.95

  • Rueben – $12.95

  • Hamburger Steak – $13.95

  • Trout – $13.95

  • Chicken or Tuna Salad Cold Plate – $12.95

🍰 Desserts:

  • Banana Pudding

  • Hot Fudge Cake

  • Carrot Cake

  • Key Lime Pie

  • Lemon Blueberry Cake

  • Chocolate Meringue Pie

  • Pumpkin Pie

  • Pineapple Cake/Pie

🍕 Friday Specials – Harbor Grill and Pizza

🍽️ Food:

  • BOGO Friday: Buy a Large Specialty Pizza, Get a Small Cheese Pizza Free

  • Mediterranean Pizza: Garlic olive oil base, mozzarella, tomato, spinach, red onion, black olives, and feta

    • Small – $11.38 | Large – $14.48

  • 🍰 Dessert: Rainbow Cake – $5.20

🍹 Drinks:

  • Friday Drinks: Crushes & Voschka Cocktails – $5.20

  • Mountain Love: 16 oz Can, 5.2% ABV – $5.20

  • Cold Snap: Sam Adams (Boston, MA) 5.3% ABV – $5.20

  • Flounder Pounder: Lost Colony Brewery, 5.0% ABV – $5.20

Henry’s Restaurant (OBX)

🍀 Breakfast:

  • Steak, Sausage, & Cheddar Omelet – $12.99

🍽️ Lunch:

  • Chicken Livers – $8.99

  • Fried/Broiled Trout – $9.99

  • Tomato Basil Soup w/ Grilled Cheese – $8.99

  • 🥬 Side of the Day: Collards

🍰 Baker’s Choice Dessert: Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

🍷 Drinks Available: Wine, Beer, Mimosas, Bloody Mary

Indulge in National Chocolate Souffle Day

What better way to celebrate National Chocolate Souffle Day than by treating yourself to a decadent meal at one of the OBX's finest dining establishments? Here are some top picks:

  • Lifesaving Station at Sanderling Resort: Enjoy comfort foods and seafood dishes in a cozy atmosphere5

  • Owens' Restaurant: Savor rich coastal cuisine featuring the "bounty of the Atlantic" in this historic landmark

  • Colington Cafe: Experience French-inspired methods combined with fresh local ingredients in an intimate setting

Last Call for March Madness

As February bids us farewell, it's time to start planning your March getaway to the OBX! Don't miss out on the St. Patrick's Day festivities:

  • Kelly's St. Patrick's Day Parade: March 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Nags Head

  • Sandy O'Banks Pop-Up Irish Pub at Bonzer Shack: March 12-16, 2025, in Kill Devil Hills

  • St. Patrick's Day Beer Mile: March 15, 2025, at Outer Banks Brewing Station7

Countdown to Memorial Day

Only 87 days until Memorial Day weekend! Time to dust off those New Year's resolutions and get beach-body ready. Remember, summer bodies are made in the winter (or at least in early spring)!

Jockey's Ridge 50th Anniversary Bash

Mark your calendars for an epic four-day celebration of Jockey's Ridge State Park's 50th anniversary, June 5-8, 202589. Highlights include:

  • Live entertainment on the dunes

  • First-ever drone show over the dunes

  • Educational and recreational activities

  • Disc golf and horseshoe tournaments

  • Sunset toast on the dunes with the national anthem

  • Sunrise yoga

Don't miss this chance to celebrate "the most special place on Earth," as Ann-Cabell, daughter of Jockey's Ridge savior Carolista Baum, puts it10.

So there you have it, folks! Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, gearing up for St. Paddy's Day shenanigans, or looking forward to summer adventures, the OBX has got you covered. Now go out there and make some sandy memories!

Upcoming Events

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

Employment Opportunities

🚴‍♂️ HIRING: Island Cycles & Beach Gear Rentals

Looking for a fun summer job? Island Cycles is hiring for the 2025 season at their Rodanthe and Avon locations! Positions are available for ages 15 and up, offering great pay and flexible schedules. Don't miss out on a chance to work by the beach!

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call Rachel: 252-573-9739

🏛️ JOIN: Town of Duck – Planning Board & Board of Adjustment

The Town of Duck is seeking applicants for vacancies on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. If you're passionate about local development and zoning, this is a great way to get involved!

✔ Must be a property owner in the Town of Duck
✔ Applications due Tuesday, February 25, 2025, by 5:00 PM
✔ Attend the March 5, 2025, Town Council Meeting to introduce yourself

🌿 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

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