Things to Do on the Outer Banks For Monday March 18th

The shamrocks may be a day old, but the St. Patrick’s Day spirit is still hanging around the beach like glitter you keep finding after a party. And honestly, that feels about right for the Outer Banks in March: a little breezy, a little chilly, and still full of reasons to get out, grab a bite, and enjoy the day.

Today’s Weather

It’s a cool, classic March day across the Outer Banks. Nags Head was sitting in the low 40s this afternoon, and the National Weather Service forecast called for partly sunny skies today with a high near 49. Tonight stays on the chilly side with partly cloudy skies and a low around 39, so if your evening plans include a walk on the beach, dinner out, or one last sunset stop, bring the jacket and maybe the “I thought it felt warmer in the sun” backup layer too.

Sunrise, Water, and Weather Notes

Sunrise this morning was at 7:08 a.m., and sunset lands at 7:12 p.m., which means we’ve now stretched daylight to just over 12 hours. Jennette’s Pier reported a water temperature of 43 degrees today, so yes, the ocean is still very much in its “look, don’t leap” era. The main official weather note is for boaters: the marine forecast near Oregon Inlet has a Small Craft Advisory in effect through Thursday evening, with seas around 5 feet tonight and around 4 feet Thursday.

National Sloppy Joe Day… But Maybe Not for You

Sure, it’s National Sloppy Joe Day, but the good news is the Outer Banks has no shortage of better-looking options that won’t end with sauce on your sleeve. If the thought of a sloppy joe does absolutely nothing for you, you’ve got plenty of backup plans: a brewpub stop at Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hills, oceanfront hangs at Fish Heads in South Nags Head, a meal with a view at The Black Pelican in Kitty Hawk, or a pub-style detour to Howard’s Pub over on Ocracoke. Around here, bars, taverns, pubs, and restaurants are basically their own local pastime.

Spring Countdown

Spring officially arrives Friday, March 20, at 10:46 a.m. EDT. That is two days away. Two. After this long winter, that feels less like a date on the calendar and more like a community-wide emotional support milestone. We are not just counting down the days anymore, friends. We are counting down the coffees, the sunsets, the jacket zips, and probably the minutes too.

Today's OBX Restaurant Specials

Black Pelican Seafood Company

Blue Plate – Black Pelican Fried Chicken with creamy macaroni and cheese and seasoned green beans $8.99

Chef’s Pasta – Sauteed Shrimp with fresh garden veggies tossed with linguine pasta in a tomato cream sauce $17.99

Montreal Grilled Swordfish served with garden rice and roasted Brussels sprouts with a maple bourbon glaze $17.99

Golden Fried Mahi served with French Fries & Coleslaw $15.99 Soup of the Day – Lobster Bisque Po Boy – Flounder.

Bonzer Shack

Buffalo Fried Shrimp Sliders:
Grilled Red Drum topped w/a citrus Aioli.
Served w/Fries
BONUS: Sheppard's Pie
Extra Bonus: 1/2 Rack of Ribs Served w/Fries & Slaw
Salad: Caesar Salad w/Pickle Brine Chicken Tenders
Fish Tacos: Fried Mahi
Fish Sandwich: Grilled Tuna.

Happy Belly Ice Cream

cake cone, mint chip ice cream, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry.

Hurricane Mo's

Lunch Specials: Grilled Cheese and Soup, All Beef Nathan’s Hot Dogs, Spanish Beef Burrito, Cajun BLT, Beer Battered Mahi. North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar Specials: Fish tacos and a bottle of beer for $15.

Jolly Roger Restaurant

Shrimp - 35¢ each Wings - 79¢ each Ribs - 1 each.

Lucky 12 Tavern

Soup du Jour $8 /9 Corned Beef & Cabbage Stew w/Rye Bread Croutons & Parmesan $12 Sausage & Pepper Sub: Italian Style Sausage and Peppers Loaded onto a Toasty Sub Roll & Topped with Mozzarella Served w/Choice of Side $16 Tavern Burger: Hand-Pattied Tavern Burger Grilled to Perfection & Topped w/Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Bacon, American Cheese & 1000 Island Dressing Served w/Choice of Side $17 Flounder Plate: Lemon Pepper Panko Fried Flounder Served w/ Lemon Dill Caper Cream Sauce Served w/Choice of 2 Sides.

Currituck Trading Post

$.99 Steamed Shrimp and Wings, Jameson BBQ flavor.

Outer Banks Events This Week

Books & Brews Adult Book Fair

Waveriders on Today. Drinks Books Giveaways & More.

Live Music Bingo

Currituck Trading Post on Today. Join us for LIVE Music Bingo Night with Nate Sacks from 6:00-9:00 PM.

Live Music by Tail Light Rebellion

Whalehead Brewery on Saturday, March 21. Enjoy live music at Whalehead Brewery. 10% of all sales will be donated to Outer Banks Relief Foundation.

Upcoming Outer Banks Events

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Digger's Dungeon on Saturday, April 4. Bring the family out to have a fun day with us and the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt starts at Noon.

Duck Jazz Festival

Duck Town Park on Saturday, October 10. Featuring Adam Hawley, The Hot Lanes with Bobby Jasinski, David Esleck Trio, Jordan Garrett, Gerald Veasley, Tito Puente, Jr., Shayna Steele, Brass Queens.

Keep the Fun Going!

As the sun sets on another beautiful day in the Outer Banks, remember that there's always something happening around here. From live music to delicious dining, keep your spirits high and your calendars full. Until next time, enjoy every moment!