The Tri Villages Market returns on Wednesday, June 11 to kick off the summer season!

More than 40 local businesses invite you to shop every Wednesday through September 24. You’ll find unique offerings from artists, crafters, and entrepreneurs set up on porches, under tents on the lawn, and inside the cozy conference center—making it a true Hatteras Island experience not to be missed.

Conveniently located along the multi-use path on the soundside of Camp Hatteras Campground, the market offers plenty of parking for cars, bikes, and golf carts. Best of all? It’s a rain-or-shine event. In the case of inclement weather, vendors will shift indoors to the conference center, where even more businesses than usual will be ready to welcome you.

Come support local and enjoy one of the island’s favorite weekly traditions!

The Old Trent Market is back for the 2025 season, kicking off on May 15 at Frisco Woods Campground. Held every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through October 30, this beloved weekly event continues to grow in both size and popularity.

Now in its fourth year, the market promises an even more vibrant experience, featuring a wide array of handmade crafts, local artwork, fresh produce, and unique treasures from talented local artisans and vendors.

Admission is free and all are welcome to explore the market at 53124 N.C. Highway 12 in Frisco. Market organizers also note that participating artisans will be on-site for select summer and fall events hosted at Frisco Woods Campground.

Day at the Docks began as a tribute to the “Spirit of Hatteras,” honoring the village’s resilience following Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Held each September, this event showcases the strength of community, the legacy of the island’s watermen, and the enduring maritime traditions that define Hatteras Island. Attendees can enjoy lively competitions, hands-on demonstrations, local seafood, children’s activities, entertainment, and educational exhibits. The day concludes with the heartfelt Blessing of the Fleet—a cherished tradition where island communities gather at the harbor to offer prayers for the safety and success of those who make their living on the sea.

Ring in Independence Day with a spectacular celebration at Avon Pier and the Avon Beach Klub on Hatteras Island. This beloved 4th of July tradition features festive programming on local Radio Hatteras stations FM 101.5 and 99.9, and culminates with a breathtaking fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean—perfectly visible from the pristine sands of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Thanks to Avon’s wide, welcoming shoreline, there’s plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the show. Nearly any spot along the beach offers a clear, unforgettable view of the fireworks. Visitors will also find convenient parking throughout town, as well as easy access to restaurants and refreshments near the pier.

Sponsored by the Avon Property Owners Association and supported by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, this event is made possible through the collaboration of local businesses and community organizations. A true summer highlight, this dazzling night of patriotism, beachside fun, and community spirit is one of the most anticipated events on Hatteras Island. The fireworks display begins at 9pm and last approximately 20 minutes.

Join the folks at Kitty Hawk Kites in Rodanthe, NC as they kickoff their 2025 kiteboarding season! This outdoor activity is dog-friendly and rain or shine. It will feature yard games and activities for all ages. Join them at the Waves Village Watersports Resort from May 30th-June 1st. Schedule is TBD.

Beach Clean-up at any of the stations pictured below. Just make sure to sign in upon arrival.

Tri-Villages Market will be open 9am-1pm Memorial Day weekend on Saturday! They have a great group of artists and makers returning and look forward to seeing you.
There is plenty of parking at Camp Hatteras Campground on the soundside for cars, bikes, golf carts and scooters!

Artists and makers will be OUTSIDE on the sound side yard and INSIDE the conference center! Tri-Villages Market is always rain or shine, thanks to the conference center!

Tri-Villages Market will be open 9am-1pm Memorial Day weekend then starting weekly on June 11th, every Wednesday on the soundside of Camp Hatteras Campground. Bike, walk, drive or scooter there. Camp Hatteras Campground is at 24798 NC HWY 12.

Support the Drama Club at Cape Hatteras Secondary School when you attend their spring performance of Big Fish, the Musical!

How to catch the show:

• Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, and are currently for sale at the front office of CHSS, the United Bank in Buxton, and at The Froggy Dog Restaurant in Avon. Proceeds go to support the CHSS Drama Club.
• “Big Fish” will be performed on Friday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the CHSS Auditorium.

CHSS Big Fish The Musical

Kitty Hawk Kites is teaming up with Dare Arts Council to create the Outer Banks ‘Sweep the Beach’ Trash Art Contest! In conjunction with Earth Day, they ask artists to create work from the trash they have collected from our beaches and sounds. After submission, the artwork will be placed on their TrART Walk at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Submissions will be placed on (or around) March 30th. Until April 21st, pieces will be adjudicated and voted on for varying prize categories. Select pieces will be collected and moved to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for Earth Fair OBX, April 22nd, where winners will be announced at the Kitty Hawk Kites booth in Jockey’s Ridge State Park parking lot at 3:45 pm

*Submissions are due by March 30th

Visit their website to learn more!

The public is invited to attend the first-ever Hatteras Island Museums Open House Fall Extravaganza, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Explore your favorite Hatteras Island museums during this full-day event, including the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, Frisco Native American Museum, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, and The Lost Colony Museum, as all four sites will all be open and offering special activities during the Wednesday open house.

Want to try something new? Each site is also giving away recipes! Collect them all and create your own recipe books, and have fun at each museum’s scavenger hunt.

The schedule for the open house is as follows:

• 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m., Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, Rodanthe (Admission)
  Mel Poole returns with more tales at 11 a.m. and a scavenger hunt will also take you to some great recipes.
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras Village (Free)
  Expand your recipe collection with great local recipes. Delve into the past with the Graveyard of the Atlantic’s special edition scavenger hunt. Kids get a chance to do a craft in the morning.
• 10:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m., Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center, Frisco (Admission)
  Discover Native American history, countrywide and local. Their Native-themed scavenger hunt will be fun and challenging. Grab some real Native recipes – (nut-fried squash, anyone?) – to add to your collection.
• 9:30 a.m.— 5:00 p.m., Lost Colony Museum, Buxton (Donation Requested)
  You’ll be tempted by cider to check out the museum, and learn about the Lost Colony mystery. Hoard some more recipes to try back home.

Reservations for all of the museums are not required, and individuals can contact each site for additional information.

*Information as provided by Island Free Press

Help support the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association Scholarship Fund with some sweet treats when you visit their Thanksgiving Pie and Bake Sale. Located at the RWS Community Building in Rodanthe, join them on November 27th, 2024 from 10am-Noon (or until sold out).