Roanoke Island Recreation

Sailing OBX

• Wanchese
• (252) 216-9283

Sail aboard the Lele Kaia, a classic 1966 Cheoy Lee sailboat, in the pristine Croatan Sound. The boat is available for charter with an experienced, friendly captain who loves to share the sport of sailing. Feel free to take the helm as you head out on a sunset cruise, half-day or whole-day charter. Learn about cruising or just sit back and relax in a beautiful natural area. The boat can accommodate up to six people. It’ss docked at Wanchese Dock & Haul, which is a little difficult to find, so the captain will arrange a meeting place when you book your charter.

Simon’s Pirate Adventure

• 1409 National Park Drive, Waterside Theatre, off U.S. Highway 64
• Roanoke Island
• (252) 473-3414

Presented by The Lost Colony actors, this playful event coincides with The Queen’s Fairy Quest program (see separate listing), providing members of your party with an alternate entertainment option. This event invites youngsters to see a play, dress, talk and act like a pirate and hear some fellow pirates talk about their adventures at sea. Take-home souvenirs and snacks are provided. The event is held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays from June 24 to August 12. Cost is $22 for adults or $11 for youth ages 4 to 11. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance.

Summer Children’s Performance Series at Roanoke Island Festival Park

• 1 Festival Park, Roanoke Island Festival Park
• Manteo
• (252) 475-1500

The Summer Children’s Performance Series at Roanoke Island Festival Park features world-class entertainment for all ages, but it’s especially geared to children. The performers delight and excite young audiences, and the series is very popular so arrive early to ensure a seat. The series is held in July and August in the Film Theatre at 10:30 a.m., and this year there are also some 7 p.m. shows. Admission is included in the Park’s general admission ticket price and is free for Friends of the Elizabeth II. See www.outerbanksthisweek.com for dates and times of this series at Roanoke Island Festival Park.

Tennis

• Manteo

Tennis players will find non-lighted courts at the College of the Albemarle on U.S. Highway 64, at Manteo Middle School on U.S. Highway 64 and at Manteo High School on Wingina Avenue. The COA courts are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The school courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis after school hours and when the students are not practicing.

The Queen’s Fairy Quest

• Waterside Theater, 1409 National Park Drive, off U.S. Highway 64
• Manteo
• (252) 473-3414

Join Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court for this interactive drama in which the Queen learns about an expedition to discover the fairy queen. The event includes a royal audience with the Queen, a complimentary souvenir program, a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre and a feast of delicious royal treats. The Queen’s Fairy Quest is performed on Thursdays from June 24 to August 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event coincides with Simon’s Pirate Adventure so that every member of the family will be entertained at the same time. Cost for The Queen’s Fairy Quest is $22 for adults and $11 for youth ages 4 to 11. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance.

Thicket Lump Marina

• 219 Thicket Lump Road
• Wanchese
• (252) 473-4500

Way down on the south end of Wanchese in a beautiful location that’s only 5 miles from Oregon Inlet via water, Thicket Lump Marina sells gas and diesel fuel and has one of the best lunch spots on the island — Great Gut Deli (see Restaurants). The deli is open Tuesday through Saturday. If you’re out in your own boat, definitely stop here to fill your gas tank and your belly. Several charter boats use these marina docks (Corolla Bait and Tackle in Corolla and Bob’s Tackle Shop in Duck are the booking agents for these charters) and the Kokomo, (252) 573-0547, which offers the Paradise Dolphin Cruises, docks here as well.

Waterside Art Wednesday

• Waterside Theatre, 1409 National Park Drive
• Manteo
• (252) 473-3414

To entertain your 7 to 11 year olds in the afternoon, come to Waterside Theatre’s air-conditioned costume shop for art classes. Students create their own watercolor drawings inspired by those John White made of Roanoke Island in 1585. Supplies and snacks are included. This event runs from June 16 to August 11 on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per person.

Weaving Studio at Endless Possibilities

• 105 Budleigh Street
• Manteo
• (252) 475-1575

This shop offers a truly unique concept in creativity and fund-raising. The goods sold here — rugs, purses, pillows, boas and more — are hand-woven and handcrafted out of recycled clothing that was donated to local Outer Banks Hotline thrift shops. The creations are amazing, colorful and original. The shop also offers the work of talented artists on consignment. The knitters, jewelers and sculptors who display their wares here all work with other found or recycled materials. Proceeds of the goods go to Outer Banks Hotline, a local nonprofit organization, to help local women and families on the Outer Banks.

Weavers are at work on the looms right in the store, and they welcome volunteer weavers. (They’ll teach you what to do.) You can also come in and pay a fee to make your own woven items. This is a great activity for young and old alike — just call ahead to check for loom availability.