• Thursday, October 16th - Saturday, October 18th

Head to Roanoke Island in the scenic month of May to enjoy some of the best music of the year at the popular Bluegrass Island Festival. This annual festival has rapidly blossomed into one of the most anticipated music events along the Outer Banks, and attendees will be treated to a wealth of acclaimed bands, from legendary national acts, to homegrown bluegrass performers who will have everyone’s toes tapping.

The festival spans three days, and is held on the grounds of the gorgeous Roanoke Island Festival Park, which is well known as one of the most scenic and accommodating music venues along the Outer Banks and beyond. During the event, expect to see a full line-up of top rated bluegrass groups and musicians, which initially kicks off on Thursday night, and which lasts all weekend long. Dozens of performers are slated to appear at the festival, and visitors can check out the Bluegrass Island Festival’s website to see the current and ever-changing line-up, and to purchase tickets for the event. With a host of stars taking the local Roanoke Island stage, and plenty of food, drink, and dancing to go around, the Bluegrass Island Festival deserves its reputation as one of the biggest and best music festivals on the Outer Banks.

OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s another door. And behind that it’s another world. Black lights, music and fog combine to make a spooky atmosphere where players with (completely harmless) laser guns duck behind shadowy corners to hide from pursuers wielding their own laser guns. It’s a large area to play in, and everyone is clearly having fun. Games can be purchased as a single, a 3-game discount, or all-day pass. Unlimited play all night from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays is also offered, as well as overnight parties and private party room parties.