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.
Concert on the Green
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.
Summer 2025 line-up coming soon!
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
10:00 a.m. on the Town Green
2025 Schedule coming soon!
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
*NEW* Drumming Circle
10:00 a.m. location TBD
2025 Schedule coming soon!
We have a new event for 2024! The Drumming Circles will be 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.
Dynamic Flow on the Green
7:30 a.m. on the Town Green
2025 Schedule coming soon!
Dynamic Flow on the Green with the OBX Fitness Collective 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.
*NEW* Family Music Time
9:30 a.m. in the Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall
2025 Schedule coming soon!
New for 2024 is Family Music Time! 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.
Movie on the Green
Select Tuesday evenings at Dusk on the Town Green
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 coming soon!
OBXtreme Magic Show
Select Wednesdays in the Duck Amphitheater
2025 Schedule coming soon!
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.
Presented by: Kellogg Supply Co. and the Cottage Shop
Nature Out Loud!
10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater
2025 Schedule coming soon!
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.
Story Time & Chalk Art Fun
9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall
2025 Schedule coming soon!
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!
*NEW* Storytellers
10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater
2025 Schedule coming soon!
We are excited to offer a brand new program to the Duck Amphitheater this year. For three 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.
Presented in part by Carolina Designs Realty
Variety Show
10:00 a.m. select Tuesdays in the Duck Amphitheater
Juggling, percussion, magic, and more! 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!
2025 Schedule coming soon!
Presented in part by Urban Cottage.
Yoga on the Green
7:30 a.m. on the Town Green
2025 Schedule coming soon!
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