Needs From: Volunteer OBX

Help create a magical experience for families during the Town of Manteo’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Children’s Activities Volunteers will assist with activities at Magnolia Pavilion, help welcome families, and ensure a fun and festive atmosphere for our youngest guests. This is a great opportunity for energetic, patient, and cheerful individuals who love working with kids and spreading holiday joy.

Friday, December 5 | 3:30-6:30 PM

Join us in making this beloved tradition unforgettable for our community’s children!

Help bring the magic of the Town of Manteo’s annual Christmas Parade to life! Parade Lineup Volunteers will assist participants as they arrive, guide floats and marching groups to their assigned positions, answer questions, and help ensure the parade starts smoothly and on time. This is a fun, fast-paced role perfect for friendly, organized individuals who enjoy being part of the behind-the-scenes excitement.

Saturday, December 6 | 7:00–10:30 AM

Come be part of a beloved community tradition and help kick off the holiday season!

Weather permitting, the date for the Winter Town park/sound clean up is Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Getting down into the water and mud of the sound not your thing? That is ok! We also need people to help clean up the park area as well as be on the boardwalk to assist those down in the sound area by pointing out trash that they may not be able to see and to haul bags back to the dumpsters when full.

The clean up is in conjuction with the Duck Sweep program. If you are interested in helping with the sound/park clean up please sign up and we will keep you updated as the date approaches.

If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact Jim Gould at jgould@ducknc.gov .

Come and be a part of the OBX Go Far Turkey Trot Flock on Thanksgiving Morning 11/27

Volunteers are needed for various roles, including:

You can sign up to volunteer through the OBX Turkey Trot Volunteer Registration page on RunSignup.

On Friday and Saturday, December 5th and 6th, Island Farm will host “Christmas Past,” an event focused on historic holiday traditions in the early days on the Outer Banks.

On the first Friday and Saturday in December, costumed interpreters at Island Farm will share how Roanoke Island families celebrated the Christmas holiday in the mid-1800s. The homeplace will be decorated and lit by candlelight, while Farm interpreters demonstrate traditional mid-19th century traditions of food, celebration, and holiday craft.

Guests will be able to visit with St. Nicholas, enjoy fresh cider, sugar cookies, a bonfire, and musket firing! Additional activities will include candle making, ornament crafting, and grapevine wreath making. Mark your calendar for Island Farm’s last event of the year, to commemorate the holiday season in warmth and celebration.