The 2010 Summer Events series is back with even more fun for the whole family! This year’s schedule offers evening concerts; exercise classes on the Town Green; morning musical theater; children’s story time; an author discussion series; a newly-added magic show; and of course, the Town’s annual Fourth of July Parade!   All of the events, except for the parade, will take place at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina. 

The events are free. Please remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair for events being held on the Town Green. Beach umbrellas or tents are NOT permitted within the Town Park. All events will be held outside. In the case of inclement weather or site unavailability, an activity may be cancelled or rescheduled. Any changes will be posted at the Town Park, on our Web site, and on the Town's events hotline. Additional events may also be added. 

Please see our events calendar or call our events hotline at (252) 255-1286 for the most up-to-date schedule.

ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE - JULY 5, 2010 at 9 A.M.
Duck’s sixth annual Fourth of July Parade will be held on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. PLEASE NOTE that the parade is being held on Monday, July 5, 2010 so as not to conflict with weekend summer traffic. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. For registration information, contact the Town at (252) 255-1234 or at info@townofduck.com.

The 2009 parade drew 5,000 spectators to the route to see the various entrants including local favorites -- The Duck Research Pier LARK, The Lost Colony, The Outer Banks Daredevils, The Coast Guard Flotilla, The Corolla Wild Horses, Outer Barks and nearly 100 dogs, floats, children, vintage cars, fire trucks, local subdivisions and businesses, etc.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES - TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS
This popular evening concert series returns for its fourth season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 29 through August 5. The current schedule of performances is:

Tuesday, June 29 – Aquarium (Jam Rock/Blues) - cancelled due to weather
Thursday, July 1 – Kim Kalman (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals)
Tuesday, July 6 – Watson and Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 8 – Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, July 13 – Connected (Jazz)
Thursday, July 15 – The Crowd (Rock/Pop)
Tuesday, July 20 – The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)
Thursday, July 22 – Aquarium (Jam Rock/Blues)
Tuesday, July 27– Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 29– Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, August 3 – The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)
Thursday, August 5 – The Rajun Cajuns (New Orleans Style Dance/Rock)

FAMILY MAGIC SHOW - TUESDAY MORNINGS
Witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic, comedy, and audience participation the entire family will love -- live on stage! OBXtreme Magic features some of the most incredible magic and illusions performed by world-renowned illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. This four week long series of shows will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Amphitheater every Tuesday in July: July 6, 13, 20, and 27, and is underwritten by Kellogg's Supply and The Cottage Shop. Although this event is free, tickets will be required for entry as the event is fully undwritten and seating in the amphitheater is limited. Tickets will be available beginning the Saturday before the show at Kellogg's Supply, 1201 Duck Road, which is directly across from the Duck Town Park. There is a six ticket limit per adult for this event. Please visit and thank them for sponsoring this great show! Additionally, if tickets are still available on the day of the show, they can be picked up at the amphitheater beginning at 9:30 a.m. before the show starts.

MORNING THEATER AND MUSIC SERIES - WEDNESDAYS
The cast from The Lost Colony Musical Theater will be in Duck on Wednesdays from July 7 through August 11 presenting music and shows from its repertoire. All shows are at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Duck Amphitheater.

July 7 – "The Tale of the Frog Prince" Preview Show
July 14 – "The Queen’s Fairy Quest" Preview Show
July 21 – "The Wizard of Oz" Preview Show
July 28 – "The Tale of the Frog Prince" Preview Show
August 4 – "The Wizard of Oz" Preview Show
August 11 – "Reaching for the Stars" Song and Dance Preview Show

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME - THURSDAY MORNINGS
Bring the children for story time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. Story time will be held in the Duck Amphitheater at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays beginning July 1 and continuing through Thursday, August 5.  Story time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7.

AUTHOR DISCUSSION SERIES - FRIDAY MORNINGS
Our author discussion series is coordinated by the Town in conjunction with Duck’s Cottage Book Store. This six-week series will be held on Fridays from July 9 through August 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater and will feature regional and local authors who focus on Outer Banks topics including history, food, and culture.  Following the discussion, attendees are invited back to Duck’s Cottage for author signings. For more detailed information on the topics to be covered, click here. The current schedule follows:

July 9 –"Beachcomber's Odyssey, Volume 1: Treasures from a Collected Past" - S. Deacon Ritterbush
July 16 – "Tales from a Currituck Native" - Travis Morris
July 23 – "Diving Doggies: A Celebration of Play Underwater" - Brooke Mayo
July 30 – "The Outer Banks Cookbook" - Elizabeth Wiegand
August 6 – "Outer Banks Edge: A Photographic Portfolio" - Steve Alterman
August 13 – "Taste of the Outer Banks Cookbooks, Volumes 1, 2, and 3" - Gail Midgett and Bea Basnight

EXERCISE CLASSES ON THE TOWN GREEN

YOGA/DEEP STRETCH - MONDAYS
A Basic Yoga/Deep Stretch class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. from May 3 through September 27. An instructor from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates will conduct the class. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel and water.

TAI CHI - TUESDAYS
Tai Chi will be held on the Duck Town Green on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 4 through September 28. Tai Chi is a gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions and incorporates slow, graceful movements to increase strength and flexibility, and improves balance and circulation. Julia Daniel from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates is the instructor. Participants should bring water.

PILATES - THURSDAYS
“Fit and Flexible” a beginning Pilates class will be held on the Duck Town Green on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. from May 6 through September 30. The class is geared to all fitness levels. Kerry Sanders from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates is the instructor. Participants should bring a yoga/Pilates mat or towel for the class.

4TH ANNUAL DUCK JAZZ FESTIVAL

Duck’s Fourth Annual Jazz Festival will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010 beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the Duck Town Green. Artists for the 2010 show have been announced. Plan to join us for this popular event! For more information, please see the Duck Jazz Festival page.