Outer Banks This Week Blog

Outer Banks information comes in many forms, but there’s no better way to learn it than through conversations with a local. The OuterBanksThisWeek.com blog is that local friend … even if you already live here! Every week, Molly Harrison gives the run down on Outer Banks activities, Outer Banks events, Outer Banks shopping – all the Outer Banks information needed to ensure that you have the best possible experience. And she does it in a conversational way that’s easy to read and entertaining. Outer Banks activities are numerous, and this blog gives you an insider’s scoop to help you plan your day. She leads you to all the Outer Banks events you won’t want to miss – sports, annual functions and holiday festivities. She gives you her input on the most exciting Outer Banks activities – the ones she loves, the ones she thinks you should love. If anything exciting or out-of-the-ordinary is happening during your visit – and there definitely will be something – this blog is your trusty guide to figuring out the whats, whens and wheres.

Nightlife, for example, is detailed here – what band is playing where, which scene is wild, which is chill. Festivals are also described – the ones that are old and loved and the ones that are new and anticipated. The amount of Outer Banks information offered here will keep you busy and in the know. You can find out what would be fun for you, your family or even your pets.

A fun touch of this blog is its conversational element. Hannah Lee always wants to hear from you! In fact, reader input can influence the basis of her next blog’s focus. So if there’s a topic or question you’re craving an answer for, let her know. Sit a spell and read through present and past OuterBanksThisWeek.com blogs. With all the Outer Banks information detailed for you, you’ll be the trusted source to all your friends!

Building Beaches: 2026 Beach Nourishment Projects in Dare County

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Living on a barrier island means the shoreline is always changing. Storms, tides, waves, currents and sea level rise reshape the beaches. While that dynamic nature is part of what makes the Outer Banks so unique, it also creates challenges for oceanfront communities, roads, infrastructure and beaches. And that’s... Read More

Outer Banks Swinging Mullets Bring Summer Baseball Back to the Beach

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Baseball is once again joining the lineup of Outer Banks summer activities. The newly formed Outer Banks Swinging Mullets have officially arrived in Kill Devil Hills, bringing collegiate summer baseball back to the beach and creating another family-oriented activity for locals and visitors. The team opened its... Read More

Outer Banks Live Music Season is Amping Up

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Memorial Day weekend does not just mean the official kickoff of tourist season, it also means the return of live music season. To keep all of our visitors entertained, we need a constant lineup of activities, and one of those is live music. For us locals, that's just yet another reason to love living here. Here on the... Read More

Follow the Magic to the Traveler's Moon Gem & Mineral Show

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Creating space for curiosity, healing and connection on the Outer Banks Learn more about the show and meet Minyka, the visionary behind Traveler's Moon in Nags Head. From polished mineral clusters on coffee tables to tiny stones tucked into purses and pockets, crystal curiosity is catching on. More people than ever... Read More

The Tastiest Week of the Year: Outer Banks National Soft-Shell Week 2026

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Spring is one of the tastiest times of year on the Outer Banks, thanks in large part to soft-shell crab season. The peak harvest for these prized locally caught delicacies typically runs from late April through early May, making right now the perfect time to enjoy them. For seafood lovers, soft-shell season is brief,... Read More