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June Events

May was a great month of festivities in the Outer Banks, and June just gets better. There are a lot of exciting events taking place in the Outer banks in the month of June. So many, that today we’ll just talk about the first half of the month.

June 3, 10, 17 – Elizabeth R. Film Theatre:

This is a great reproduction highlighting the life of Queen Elizabeth I. The portrayal is done by Miss Barbara Hird who brings authenticity to her interpretation. Tickets are general admission and the event takes place on the listed days at 3pm. It takes place at Roanoke Island Festival Park.

June 5, 12, 19 – Shepherd of the Ocean:

This event takes place at the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. “The Shepherd of the Ocean” is a quirky comedy about Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I that takes place moments before Sir Walter Raleigh’s execution due to accusations of treason. Admission to the show is included in the general admission price to the park.

June 6, 8, 10, 11: Dare Nights:

For four nights, Dare County residents get to enjoy The Lost Colony free of charge. This event takes place at the Waterside Theatre and guests are asked to arrive at 6:30pm with a few canned food items for a donation to local food pantries.

June 9 – Summer youth Learn to Sail Program:

This is a great opportunity for kids to learn the joy of sailing. The event is open to all youths over the age of 8. It takes place at the North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island. Boats used for instruction include Optimist sail boats and 420 sail boats.

June 11 - Kitty Hawk Kites Wil-Bear Wright’s Festival of Fun:

Bring your kids and help kick-off Kitty Hawk Kites summer-long kids day every Wednesday. Wil-bear Wright will be there to partake in the celebration. Available activities include a rock wall, face painting and kite making. Join the festivities at MP 12.5 in Nags Head from 10am to 2pm.

June 14 – Fishing and Crabbing Rodeo:

This is the only day of the year that North Pond is open to fishing and crabbing. This one day of fun takes place at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge from 9am to 12pm. Kids of all ages are welcome and there will be a special free prize drawing for kids under 12.

June 1^st - 30^th – Megan Rubino: Recent Watercolors

This event is all month long and takes place at Roanoke Island Festival Park, Mondays to Fridays between 9am and 5pm. Megan Rubino is a local from Kill Devil Hills and is a master watercolorist. She will be show casing her original work which mainly focuses in uplifting subjects with vibrant, island colors.

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