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Visit during the off season to take advantage of some of the best events the OBX has to offer, from Family events, kite events, events celebrating our heritage, events celebrating the Outer Banks history, holiday events, music events, culinary events and much more!


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Events for Thursday, October 23, 2025
A Night of 1587 Pumpkins Event

A Night of 1587 Pumpkins

  • Location: Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo, NC
  • Starts: 10:00am
  • Ends: 4:00pm

Pumpkin Carving for A Night of 1587 Pumpkins

This is a ticketed event. Purchase online at the Elizabethan Gardens website provided below.

Come to the Gardens on Thursday or Friday to carve a free pumpkin that we’ll add to the pumpkin path. (take your pumpkin home Saturday evening after the event)

In 1587, English colonists came to Roanoke Island. On October 25, we will attempt to light 1,587 jack-o-lanterns. The evening will consist of trick-or-treating, costume contests, carving contests, and of course, pumpkins! Everyone is encouraged to come in costume to enjoy the festivities.

Jack-o-lanterns are provided by our community, so come to the Gardens to carve a free pumpkin on October 23rd or 24th that will be added to the pumpkin path. Or bring your own carved pumpkin(s) to the event!

The Gardens will have glow sticks, hot chocolate, apple cider and s’more packs for the bonfire for sale. Come enjoy the evening!

For tickets and more information