Summer in the Town of Duck brings a host of events which provide families and friends a chance to gather at event sites throughout Duck Town Park.
Events are family friendly and FREE thanks to generous support by the Town Council and local businesses. If interested in event sponsorship contact Betsy Trimble.
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All events, except for the 4th of July parade, are held at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road. All events are free and open to the public.
Celebrate the holidays just a little bit earlier this year. July 22 & 23 we will help you get into the spirit with some fun holiday events:
Tuesday, July 22
10:00 a.m.- Sprinkles the Elf
Sunset- Movie on the Green- Elf
Wednesday, July 23
10:00 a.m.- Holiday Shenanigans with Jef Lambdin
Don’t forget to get some holiday shopping done at the amazing businesses here in the Town of Duck!
6:30 p.m. on the Town Green
Thursdays June 12- September 11, 2025
What better way to enjoy a beautiful evening in Duck than with some live music! Thursday evenings the Town Green comes alive with music. Whether you like covers, country, originals, or local you’re sure to enjoy the show.
Bring the family, chairs, blankets, picnics, and coolers out on Thursday evenings an enjoy some free live music.
10:00 a.m. on the Town Green
Tuesday June 10 & August 19
Come meet a rescued, gentled Banker horse and learn more about the wild horses, the rescue farm, and what the Corolla Wild Horse Fund does to keep the horses safe and thriving. Arts and crafts will also be available.
Presented by: Carolina Designs Realty
We are excited to announce the start of a brand new event series. Set in the Duck Amphitheater with the beautiful Currituck Sound backdrop, Duck Unplugged brings five evenings of acoustic music. As the sun sets, the stage comes alive with the sounds of acoustic guitars and delicate vocals.
2025 Line-up
April 22- Phil Watson
June 24- Kim Kalman
July 29- MaryAnn Toboz and Bruce
August 26- Haze & Dacey
September 30- Bar Cats Duo
Thank you goes out to Kellogg Supply Co. and The Cottage Shop for their generous support of this new event.
7:30 a.m. on the Town Green
THURSDAYS- May 22-September 25
Dynamic Flow on the Green with the OBX Fit takes place in person as well as live streamed on Facebook. Dynamic Flow is a natural, practical, and playful calisthenics workout for the amateur and the athlete. Watch a short video to hear about the workout from local trainer DL Althoff. Sponsored by Duck’s Cottage, Coffee & Books and Downtown Books in Manteo
All classes will be posted on the Town Facebook page after the class.
*In the event of lightning, class will be live streamed only.
9:30 a.m. in the Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall
Thursdays- June 26, July 17, August 7
Come to the Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall on select Thursday mornings to enjoy this fun and interactive music class. The classes are toddler-centric general music explorations- singing, moving, listening, and playing instruments.
Classes will be led by the Ascencion Music Academy.
10:00 a.m. Duck Amphitheater
Tuesday June 3 & July 15
Family Rhythm & Drums returns for a second season with family-friendly celebrations of rhythm using hand drums and more. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Instruments will be provided and event will be led by the Ascencion Music Academy.
Select dates May-October 2025
When the sun goes down the silver screen comes to life! Bring the family, lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and picnics for a free family movie night under the stars.
2025 Schedule:
May 24- Twister (1996)
June 10- Clue
July15- Paddington
July 22- Elf
August 19- National Treasure
October 10- Sing
October 18- Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
Presented in party by: Duck’s Cottage, Coffee, & Books and Downtown Books
Select Wednesdays in the Duck Amphitheater
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.- June 11, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, August 6
9:30 a.m. only- August 20 & 27
World renowned illusionist Clive Allen returns for another magical season in the Duck. Prepare to be amazed when you bring the whole family to enjoy mind bending illusions with a splash of comedy. A fan favorite for years, the OBXTreme Magic Show is sure to entertain!
This year we will see him all summer long with 6 weeks of 2 shows and 2 weeks of 1 show. Tickets are no longer required for this fan favorite show.
10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater
Wednesday June 4 & September 3
Nature Out Loud! is a fun and interactive children’s concert that will not only have the whole family on their feet and dancing but will also educate about the wild world around us. Join us in the Duck Amphitheater this summer for this free children’s event.
9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall
Thursdays June 5- August 28
EXCLUDING June 26, July 17, August 7
Why do one event when you can do two! We start the day with Story Time and follow up with some Chalk Art Fun. We will provide the chalk, we just need you to provide the creativity. The event starts on the steps of the Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall with some stories provided by Island Bookstore or Ducks Cottage Coffee and Books. Then we will head over to the Town hall where you can show off your best chalk skills on the sidewalk squares around the building.
Be sure to bring some water with you as it does get hot!
10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater
Wednesday, June 18- J.R. Shanty
Wednesday, August 13- Liza Newell
We are excited to see the return of this program to the Duck Amphitheater this year. For two mornings during the summer, we are bringing in Storytellers from the area and the region to regale you with stories from shipwrecks, to fairy tales, to origin stories.
10:00 a.m. select dates in the Duck Amphitheater
2025 schedule:
June 17- RePercussion
July 8- Ivan Pecel: Making Juggling Tolerable
July 23- Jef Lambdin- Holiday Shenanigans
July 29- Wacky Chad
August 12- Soap Bubble Circus
Juggling, percussion, magic, and a pogo stick! Our Variety Show series brings nationally recognized entertainers to the Duck Amphitheater. Each week of the series we bring in a different act. Never the same, but always entertaining!
7:30 a.m. on the Town Green
Tuesdays May 20-September 23
Start your day in Duck with a yoga class led by Duck Village Yoga. This is an all levels gentle morning yoga practice where you will be guided through a foundational practice with guided breathwork and meditation. Classes take place in person and will be streamed live on Facebook. Sponsored by Village Realty.
All classes will be posted on the Town Facebook page for 48 hours after the class.
*In the event of rain, class will be live streamed only