Join the RWS Civic Association and Hatteras Island Pet Resort for the 2025 Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 25th at 2 pm. Afterwards, socialize on the playground or skate park. Refreshments will be served. Leashed pets are welcome!
The parade route starts at the Rodanthe Beach Access and ends at the RWS Community Building.
The Hatteras Island Arts & Crafts Guild’s annual Thanksgiving Show returns November 28–29, 2025, at Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton, NC. A cherished island tradition, the event showcases the incredible talent of local artists and artisans and takes place the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
12th Annual Tiny Art Show
Celebrate art, color, and community at The Swell Art Gallery in Buxton!
Each Tiny artwork is only $20, with every purchase supporting the Wayne Fulcher Art Scholarship Endowment—honoring creativity from artists of all ages.
Wednesday, October 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
The Swell Art Gallery – 46854 NC 12, Buxton, NC
Enjoy an evening of local talent, good company, and take home a Tiny treasure that’s sure to brighten your day.
Get into the holiday spirit at the Hatteras Village Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, sponsored by the Hatteras Village Civic Center! Join the community for festive floats, cheerful music, and plenty of coastal holiday magic as this beloved island tradition lights up the streets of Hatteras Village. Festivities begin at 2pm!
Come one, come all to the Hatteras Village United Methodist Church parking lot to take part in the Hatteras Village Civic Association’s annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween. Festivities start at 5pm with FREE hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, and drinks for the ultimate trick or treating experience.
*Those wishing to set-up a “trunk”, please plan on being set-up no later than 5pm.
Join the Hatteras Village Civic Association for a night of fright on the Nightwalker’s Path Haunted Trail! Park at the Hatteras Village Civic Center to be transported to the trail. Admission is $5 per person.
The trail is open on October 25th from 8-10 pm. Special sensory-friendly visits are available from 7-7:45 pm.
Sponsored by Midgett Realty
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is proud to introduce the first-ever Outer Banks Volunteer Week, happening October 11–18, 2025. This new initiative welcomes visitors, residents, and second homeowners to roll up their sleeves and get involved with local organizations through a variety of meaningful projects and events. As part of the Bureau’s growing Voluntourism program, Volunteer Week is designed to strengthen community partnerships, encourage off-season travel to Dare County, and shine a light on the year-round efforts that keep the Outer Banks thriving and well cared for.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact community@outerbanks.org.
The 13th Annual Rock The Cape is taking on a fresh new look this year as Dare Arts reimagines the beloved event into a full-day Hatteras Island art gallery tour on Friday, September 26.
Eight galleries, stretching from Salvo to Hatteras Village, will open their doors for this free, family-friendly, self-guided experience. Guests are invited to explore local art, meet artists, enjoy live demonstrations, shop special sales, and soak up the creative spirit of Hatteras Island. Many locations will also feature live music from local musicians along with snacks, drinks, and other treats to make the day even more memorable.
Participating galleries include (listed north to south):
- Pea Island Art Gallery (Salvo)
- Studio 12 (Avon) – make & take art, meet the artists, live demos, and live music
- Swell Art Gallery (Buxton) – live music, artist meet-and-greet, and baked goods
- Artistic Treasures (Buxton) – make & take jewelry, meet the artist, and snacks
- Red Drum Pottery (Frisco) – fresh hibiscus or yaupon tea and live music
- The Blue Lagoon (Frisco) – live music, artist meet-and-greet, BBQ, wine, and chocolate
- Family Jewels (Hatteras) – live music, artist meet-and-greet, and mimosas
- Blue Pelican, Gallery, Gifts + Yarn (Hatteras) – live music, special sales, and snacks
For the complete schedule of artists, musicians, activities, demonstrations, and more, visit DareArts.org/rockthecape.
This project is made possible by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
As Dare Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, the organization continues its mission as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment, and opportunity.
For more details, call (252) 473-5558 or visit DareArts.org/rockthecape.
Rock The Cape Gallery Tour 2025
Rain or shine, the Lighthouse Arts & Crafts Show invites visitors to browse the work of talented local artists and craftsmen at the Family Life Center in Buxton each month.
Hosted by Lighthouse Church of Buxton, this community event transforms the venue into a vibrant showcase of creativity. Guests can enjoy shopping for unique, handmade pieces in a clean, air-conditioned space—comfortably out of the island’s wind, heat, or passing showers.
Proceeds from artist booth fees, bag lunches, snacks, and donations go right back into the community, supporting programs like The Vibe, held the first Friday of every month. This free, family-friendly gathering brings kids of all ages together for basketball, volleyball, games, crafts, music, pizza, popcorn, and plenty of fun.
Rain or shine, the Lighthouse Arts & Crafts Show invites visitors to browse the work of talented local artists and craftsmen at the Family Life Center in Buxton each month.
Hosted by Lighthouse Church of Buxton, this community event transforms the venue into a vibrant showcase of creativity. Guests can enjoy shopping for unique, handmade pieces in a clean, air-conditioned space—comfortably out of the island’s wind, heat, or passing showers.
Proceeds from artist booth fees, bag lunches, snacks, and donations go right back into the community, supporting programs like The Vibe, held the first Friday of every month. This free, family-friendly gathering brings kids of all ages together for basketball, volleyball, games, crafts, music, pizza, popcorn, and plenty of fun.
Rain or shine, the Lighthouse Arts & Crafts Show invites visitors to browse the work of talented local artists and craftsmen at the Family Life Center in Buxton each month.
Hosted by Lighthouse Church of Buxton, this community event transforms the venue into a vibrant showcase of creativity. Guests can enjoy shopping for unique, handmade pieces in a clean, air-conditioned space—comfortably out of the island’s wind, heat, or passing showers.
Proceeds from artist booth fees, bag lunches, snacks, and donations go right back into the community, supporting programs like The Vibe, held the first Friday of every month. This free, family-friendly gathering brings kids of all ages together for basketball, volleyball, games, crafts, music, pizza, popcorn, and plenty of fun.