October > Elizabeth City
Arts of the Albemarle Exhibits & Gallery
Visit the Gallery where you will find exhibitions, original artwork, unique handcrafted items and photography. The resident Encore Theatre Company produces three shows per year with about twenty performance nights. Arts of the Albemarle
October > Camden County
Hiking, biking, birding, boating, fishing the Great Dismal Swamp
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Trails are open everyday from sunrise to sunset. The refuge headquarters is located at 3100 Desert Road in Suffolk, Virginia. The headquarters is closed on federal holidays; the hiking and biking trails remain open. Fishing and boating are permitted year-round on Lake Drummond. A Virginia fishing license is required. Access is via the Feeder Ditch, which connects Lake Drummond with the Dismal Swamp Canal. A public boat ramp is located north of the Feeder Ditch on the Dismal Swamp Canal. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
October > Windsor
Small Game Hunting on Roanoke River NWR
Hunt administered by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Columbia
Small Game Hunting on Pocosin Lakes NWR
Refuge permit required. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
October > Manteo
Small Game Hunting on Alligator River NWR
Refuge permit required. - Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Hyde County
Mattamuskeet Lake open to fishing and boating.
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
October > Manteo
Red Wolf Howling Safaris
Learn more about red wolves and to experience a howling! Meet at the designated time at Creef Cut Wildlife Trailhead. Pre-registration is required. We recommend you bring flashlights and insect repellent. PLEASE-- do NOT bring pets and dress for the weather. Creef Cut Wildlife Trail is about a 15 minute drive from Manteo. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/ To pre-register for a howling, visit www.redwolves.com
More about the Red Wolf at ARNWR
October > Manteo
Guided Canoe Tours
Guided Canoe Tours (fee program) on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/spec.html#schedule Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Gates County
Merchants Millpond State Park
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Merchants Millpond State Park, one of North Carolina's rarest ecological communities. Massive cypress & gum trees covered with Spanish moss form a canopy for the dark waters of the 750-acre cypress millpond ~ a wilderness sanctuary for wetland wildlife. Contact the park office or check online: Merchants Millpond
October > Currituck County
Open Roads Day on Mackay Island NWR
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
September - December > Windsor
Deer Hunting on Roanoke River NWR
Hunt administered by NC Wildlife Resources Commission. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge
October > Columbia
Deer Hunting on Pocosin Lakes NWR
Refuge permit required. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
October > Manteo
Deer Hunting on Alligator River NWR
Refuge permit required. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. http://northcarolina.fws.gov/ncevents.html Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
September 07 - October 03 > Elizabeth City
Annual Landmark Show & Competition
An exhibition of paintings of local landmarks. (Public competition) Arts of the Albemarle Gallery. Arts of the Albemarle
October > Camden County
Deer Hunting on the Great Dismal Swamp NWR
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
October 04 > Knotts Island, Currituck County
Annual Harvest Celebration
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October 07 > Hertford
Oakleaf Festival
Entertainment and food. Shuttle buses available to transport visitors between Indian Summer Festival in Hertford, the Oakleaf Festival in Winfall and Hearth & Harvest Festival. Perquimans County Tourism
October 11 > Columbia
Annual Scuppernong River Festival
Crafts, food, entertainment and more. A down-home, small town festival. Tyrrell County Tourism
October 24 - 25 > Elizabeth City
Annual Elizabeth City Historic Ghost Walk
Historic home tour including historic re-enactments of famous figures brought back to life from Elizabeth City's past. www.ghostwalk.org
October 24 - 26 > Elizabeth City
Albemarle Craftsman's Fair
Juried crafts show involving the whole Albemarle region. The Oldest Juried Craft Show in the Nation. Step back in time as period costumed craftsmen display, demostrate and sell handmade Dulcimers, leather belts, pottery, basketry, turned and carved wood items, chair caning, copper enameling, collectible bears, egg art, quilting, fiber art, hand coiled pine needle items, Armenian lacework and miniature boats. www.albemarlecraftsmansfair.com
October 25 > Plymouth
Annual Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show
Come experience the beauty and craftsmanship of wooden and classic boats on the banks of the Roanoke River under the shadow of Plymouth's Riverlight replica circa 1866. Bring the family and enjoy a day in this quaint waterfront village. Shopping, food, three museums, nature trail. Washington County Tourism
October 17-18 > Halifax County
Halifax County Harvest Days
Music, historical military and agricultural exhibits, food, crafts, high school rodeo. Come out and enjoy a great day of festivities! Halifax County Tourism
Late May thru Late October > Elizabeth City
Downtown Waterfront Market
A weekly celebration of local foods, crafts and activities!! Cooking and arts-and-crafts demonstrations! Music and live performances!! On the green at Mariner's Wharf Park, Saturdays morning to mid-afternoon. Hope to see you there!! For more information downtownwaterfrontmarket.com
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