I know that the year is 3/4 over but there are still many good events that go on here in the fall and winter months that people may not know about.
Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla NC
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Presentation on Tiffany Glass by Gary Baker. Location: The Whalehead Club
Tuesday, January 13 at 11:00am
Gary Baker, former Curator of Glass at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA, will present a program on Louis Comfort Tiffany. Tiffany, unlike his jewelry-making family, became known throughout the world for his innovative and artistic glass-making. Tiffany’s contribution to the Art Nouveau movement will be highlighted through the beautiful examples of his glass-work in the Whalehead Club. In addition, Mr Baker will help identify pieces of your personal glass & silver collections. Feel free to bring along some of your favorite pieces for him to look at. Lunch will be served. Call 252-453-9040 for reservations.
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, February 10 at 11:00am
Come having read (http://www.currituckbeachlight.com/toilluminate.php) “To Illuminate the Dark Space”, oral histories of the Keepers of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. Tour the Keepers’ house, and listen to Sylvia Payne, who through the generosity of the NC Humanities Council, will present a 45 minute program on preserving family oral histories. Lunch will be served. Call 252-453-8152 for reservations.
Corolla Island Epicurean Evening at Pine Island Hunt Club
Saturday, March 7 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
An intimate evening inside the private working hunt club at Pine Island.
Experience the sporting heritage of Currituck County with a traditional five-course hunt club dinner reminiscent of the 1920s waterfowl hunting era. Auction of rare and unique treasures as a fundraiser for the ongoing preservation of the Whalehead Club. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 3 for more details.
Friday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Animal Petting Zoo; Balloon Art; Face Painting; Egg & Spoon Races; Bean Bag Toss; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; and much more. Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking are free.
Watch and learn how to fly all kinds of kites by Flying Smiles Kites. Children enjoy making paper kites to keep or bring your own to play with. Treat Mom and the whole family to a fun day in the park harnessing the power of Mother Nature and capturing the imagination! Look for us near the Sound.
Admission & Parking are free.
8th Annual “Under the Oaks” Arts Festival
Wednesday & Thursday, June 24 & 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. / 5 p.m.
Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the grounds of Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists showcasing a wide variety of media, musical entertainment, food concessions, and children's activities. Admission is free - $5 parking donation requested.
Every Tuesday morning in July and August at 9 a.m.
Explore the history of magic and learn a few tricks to show off to your friends! $15 per child aged 5 and over opens you to the mystery of illusion by world traveled magician, Clive Allen. Tantalize your imagination and become your own performer with tricks to take home. Meet at the Picnic Shelter.
July, August and September from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking free.
The 17th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks
Saturday, July 4 starting in the afternoon
Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park.
Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the best fireworks display on the Outer Banks! Admission is free.
Every Thursday evening in July and August from 6:30 p.m. to sunset
Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed.; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Pets on leash welcome. Admission & parking are free.
Friday, October 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (rain date October 31st)
Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time in Currituck Heritage Park! Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village and listen to ghostly stories of yesteryear! Then, if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds and be prepared to be scared…
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Seminar details to follow. Light Lunch will be served.
Black Friday Porch Sale
Friday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for as they have everything? The Black Friday Porch Sale is the one day you can achieve it all! Select unique gifts for everyone with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks on sale for up to 50% off. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year - and this is it! Enjoy music, apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday!
Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series
Tuesday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m.
Seminar details to follow. Light Lunch will be served.
3rd Annual Park Illumination Celebration & Holiday Tour
Saturday, December 12 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols. Before and after the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will open for holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920s etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr.
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