Outer Banks Halloween
All Hallows’ Eve is fast approaching. The yearly celebration of ghosts, goblins, and all things ghoulish is a short three days away.
The Outer Banks is full of surprises. So much more than just a beach. History, fishing, surfing, nature, wild horses. The list of unique OBX qualities seems endless. But Halloween? Is the Outer Banks really a great Halloween destination?
Considering one of the nicknames for the OBX is “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” it probably shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, but yeah, the Outer Banks is full of great spooks and fun Halloween activities.
Here’s a smorgasbord of Halloween OBX style…
- For starts, did you know the Outer Banks has a Ghost Tour?! For real. A tour dedicated to nothing but ghostly goodness on the OBX.
- Here’s a link to a recent article in the Charlotte Observer that discusses a creepy road in Manteo that the OBX Ghost Tour frequents. Here’s what the article has to say…
- “Mother Vineyard Road, in Manteo. I’ve experienced a temperature change there, almost like going into another world. There are numerous stories from the area, of Civil War soldiers parading and the presence of a ghostly sea captain. It’s also where hoo-doos have been spotted; they’re 3-foot-tall creatures that wear black hoods. The houses along the road are beautiful. In one of them, a hoo-doo ran across the room and disappeared into the fireplace. There’s tremendous orb activity on Mother Vineyard Road – indicating the presence of paranormal activity – and the orbs are almost the size of full moons. … It’s that intense.”
- In an earlier post, I spun the tale of the Outer Banks Witch, Cora. Super creepy! Well worth the read.
Now on to some great Halloween activities:
- About a month ago, I had a post about a haunted house on Roanoke Island that is supposed to be off-the-chain scary, Quarantine Island. Rather than reposting all of the details, I’ll let you head over to that link, but what I will say is that from everything I’ve heard about this haunted house, it is not for the faint of heart or children. It is legit scary. You’ve been warned.
- Always a blast for kids and parents alike, Trick or Treat Under the Sea at the Outer Banks Aquarium is a Halloween staple on the OBX. A little late notice on this one considering it is tonight, but I did post it at the beginning of October…hint, hint, subscribe in the top right corner, and you’ll get all my posts emailed to you. :)
- Black Pelican’s Haunted House is tonight through Saturday. Hours are 6 to 8:30 p.m. and their fee is $5 for adults and $2 for children (to benefit Relay for Life.)
- On Saturday, the Elizabethan Gardens has its Harvest Hay Day with hayrides, a hay bale maze, music, crafts, games, a bake sale and more. It’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids younger than 12 get in free with a paying adult. Call (252) 473-3234.
- The Red Wolf Coalition is holding a special free Howl-O-Ween Wolf Howling on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Alligator River NWR. Call (252) 796-5600 to register.
- On Sunday, Nags Head Church has its huge Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s a one-stop Trick or Treating event with free candy, hot dogs, drinks, games and more, and up to 3,000 people are expected. Call (252) 441-7548.
- “Nightmares in Rodanthe” – clever name, don’t ya think? A fun, and delicious, Halloween masquerade dinner at Good Winds restaurant in Rodanthe.
I think that should cover it. Whew, I’m tired just thinking about all that fun.
Get on out and enjoy!
PS: Got your costume ready? Blackbeard the Pirate would be great!…the deader the better.
