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 click here, or contact Betsy Trimble.
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.
Stretch & Safety with a Lifeguard
Mondays June 5- July 24
Yoga and safety tips all in one event! Kick start your week with a relaxing family yoga class followed by a Beach and Ocean Safety presentation on the Town of Duck Lawn. Yoga class and presentation will be led by 5th year Duck Surf Rescue Lifeguard and Yogafit Level 1 instructor Ellie Gardill.
Yoga with the Lifeguards is structured for all ages and levels of experience! Class will take place in person and streamed live. The video will be posted for 48 hours following the class.
*In the event of rain, class will be live streamed only.
Yoga on the Green
Tuesdays May 30- September 26 at 7:30 a.m. on the Town Green
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.
Dynamic Flow
Wednesdays May 31- September 27 at 7:30 a.m. on the Town Green
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 Ducks Cottage, Coffee & Books and Downtown Books in Manteo
All classes will be posted on the Town Facebook page for 48 hours after the class.
*In the event of lightning, class will be live streamed only.
NC Aquarium Live Animal Program
Select Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater
Join us in the Duck Amphitheater as we welcome Rhana Paris, educator with the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island with some of her friends. Rhana brings with her a wealth of knowledge and fun stories to share about some of our neighbors out in the wild. Children will be invited to participate as well as get up close with the live animals that she brings with her.
2023 Schedule: June 20 , August 1, August 8
Nature Out Loud
Select days at 10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater
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.
2023 Schedule: June 28, July 26, August 29
Variety Shows
Select Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Duck Amphitheater
After a well received first season in 2019 we are very excited to bring these comedic acts back to Duck. Each week of the series we bring in a different act. Never the same, but always entertaining!
June 27- Flexible Comedy with Jonathan Burns
July 11- Dale K- Almost Evil Comedy Hypnotist
July 25- Ivan Pecel: Making Juggling Tolerable
August 15- RePercussion
August 22- Soap Bubble Circus
OBXtreme Magic
Select Wednesdays in the Duck Amphitheater
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 5 weeks of 2 shows and 3 weeks of 1 show. Tickets are no longer required for this fan favorite show.
Story Time & Chalk Art
Thursdays June 15- August 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall
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!
Concerts on the Green
Thursdays June 15- September 14 at 6:30 p.m. on the Town Green
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. See the event calendar for the full 2023 Summer line-up.
Concert on the Green series sponsored by Twiddy.
Movies 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.
2023 Dates and Titles:
July 11- Jaws
July 25- Up
August 8- Moana
August 15- Finding Nemo