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  • April 18 - October 31, 2009
    Downtown Waterfront Market

    • Open every Saturday.
    • Location: Mariners Wharf
    • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Denise Richards: 252-338-0169
  • June - August 7, 2009
    10th Annual Summer Clay Camp

    • Weekly camps through August 7.
    • Location: Clay Gardens Pottery Studio
    • 9:30 am – 11:45 am
    • Admission: $75.00 per week
    • 252-333-5503 or email: claygardens@roadrunner.com
  • June 2 - July 28, 2009
    Mariners' Wharf Film Festival

    • Relive the drive-in movie experience--sans the car--with Elizabeth City’s beautiful waterfront at Mariners' Wharf Park as the backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a large screen on nine consecutive Tuesdays. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or low beach chairs on which to sit.
    • Location: Mariners' Wharf Park; Water Street between Fearing and Main Streets
    • 8:30 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Simone Cooper: 252-338-6389
  • June 7 - August 30, 2009
    Sangria Sunday's at Weeksville Vineyards

    • On every Sunday till the end of August. Wine Down in the Country with a Refreshing and Delightful Glass of Sangria in the Summer Breeze. Great for special Events, Girls Day Out or Just a Day of Fun with a Group of Friends.
    • Location: Weeksville Vineyards & Cellars
    • 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    • 252-330-2622
  • June 12 - July 11, 2009
    "Splash" - Guest Artist and Critique

    • Artists: Margie Sawyer & Bob Rankin
    • Opening Reception - June 12 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
    • Location: The Center
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • July 1 - 31, 2009
    Make-It-Take-It: Summer Sparkles

    • Summer is here and that means 4th of July fireworks. Make a safe "sparkler" wand and watch the night light up!
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Tuesday - Saturday
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-338-6117
  • July 2 & 16, 2009
    AOA's Photography Club

    • On the first and third Thursday of each month.
    • Location: The Center
    • 7:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE to members
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • July 17 - August 11, 2009
    Pottery Show & Workshop

    • Artist: John Peel
    • Opening Reception - June 17.
    • Location: The Center
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
July 2009
  • July 1, 2009
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: Hop On Pop Bounce Houses

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • July 3, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Phil Watson

    • Playing a mixture of folk, alternative, eclectic acoustic, some 80s music.
    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1163
  • July 4, 2009
    4th of July Fireworks Display and Celebration

    • Includes a fireworks display consisting of a twenty minute show, a performance by the Army’s TRADOC Band which is one of the Army’s premiere concert bands, children’s games and activities, food vendors and so much more!
    • Location: Waterfront Park
    • 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau: 252-335-5330
  • July 4, 2009
    Live Music @ Groupers
    Featuring: Destined Nation Band

    • Location: Grouper's Waterfront Restaurant
    • Admission: Cover Charge
    • 252-331-2431
  • July 6 - 10, 2009
    AOA's Summer Camp - Going Green
    The Journey Happens

    • Reduce, reuse, recycle creatively with your camp leaders Joan Wood and Mary Ann Mason. Students will produce and perform an original production: Going Green! Students will create scenery, props, and costumes, and will present their production on Friday, July 10th.
    • Available to age groups 7-14
    • Location: The Center
    • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Admission: $110
    • Abel Sutton @ Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • July 10, 2009
    Book Discussion & Signing with John Mckinsey
  • July 10, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Deacon Blues

    • Playing a mixture of Blues, Jazz, Contemporary.
    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1163
  • July 11, 2009
    Second Saturday Science: Just the Bear Essentials

    • Ranger Signa Williams from the Dismal Swamp State Park presents a program highlighting the black bears that inhabit the swamp. Through taxidermy mounts and skulls, pictures, and maybe even some bear scat, learn why more than 300 black bears call the Dismal Swamp home.
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 9:30 am & 11:00 am - kids from Kindergarten to 5th Grade
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-338-6117
  • July 11, 2009
    Book Discussion & Signing with Jimmy C Waters

    • Book to be discussed: New Bern 1710 in the Carolinas
    • Location: Page After Page Bookstore
    • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-7243
  • July 11, 2009
    "Pound the Deck"
    Live Music @ Groupers
    Featuring: Further Adieu Band
  • July 14, 2009
    Summer Fun: "Archaeology 101 for Children"

    • Become an Archaeologist for the day! Visit with real archaeologists and view the tools of the trade. Visitors will participate in archaeological activities.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • July 16, 2009
    Toddler Time: Ant Power

    • Discover all about the amazing characteristics of ants and why they are so important. Ant-themed games and songs will engage the young entomologists.
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 10:00 am, for ages 3 - 5
    • Admission: $5.00 per family (Reservations Required)
    • 252-338-6117
  • July 17 - August 11, 2009
    Pottery Show & Workshop

    • Artist: John Peel
    • Opening Reception - June 17.
    • Location: The Center
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • July 17, 2009
    Book Discussion & Signing with Sarah Downing

    • Book to be discussed: 101 Glimpses of Nags Head
    • Location: Page After Page Bookstore
    • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-7243
  • July 17, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Chuck Hodges

    • Playing a mixture of Classic Rock, Modern Rock, Originals.
    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1163
  • July 17, 2009
    Live Music @ Groupers
    Featuring: T J Taz

    • Location: Grouper's Waterfront Restaurant
    • 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
    • Admission: $3.00 cover charge
    • 252-331-2431
  • July 18, 2009
    Book Discussion & Signing with Dawn Stephens
  • July 22, 2009
    Yo Ho Ho Pirates of North Carolina

    • Children grades K-2 will experience a high seas adventure at this exciting day camp by discovering pirates that sailed the coast of North Carolina.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Registration Required
    • Admission: Before July 10th - $20.00 per person or $18.00 for FOMOA / After July 10th - $25.00 per person or $22.00 for FOMOA
    • 252-335-1453
  • July 24, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Nick Simmons

    • Playing a mixture of Originals, Top 40, Classic Rock, Modern Rock.
    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1163
  • July 25, 2009
    Out in the Cold Concert Fundraiser

    • You can expect a mid summer's night of good music and fun!
    • Location: McGuire Theater at The Center
    • Details to be Announced
    • 7:00 pm
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • July 25, 2009
    Book Discussion & Signing with Joanna C Scott

    • Book to be discussed: Child of the South
    • Location: Page After Page Bookstore
    • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-7243
  • July 27 - 29, 2009
    Summer Science Camp: Savvy Science Explorers

    • Designed for students who have completed 3rd – 5th grade. The campers will explore GPS & geocaching, gadgetology and kitchen science. Camp activities will give campers the opportunity to put their knowledge to use, including creating pizzas at Montero’s, building toys, and GPS scavenger hunts.
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    • Admission: $75 per child, $67.50 for members
    • 252-338-6117
  • July 29, 2009
    Summer Commencement
  • July 31 - August 2, 2009
    Sidewalk Sale for Downtown Elizabeth City Stores

    • Location: Participating Downtown Stores
    • Regular Business Hours
    • Charles Gregg: 252-338-6596
  • July 31, 2009
    Wine Down in the country Nights
    Theme: Germany Night
  • July 31, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Further Adieu

    • Playing a mixture of Classic Rock, Top 40.
    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1163
August 2009
  • August 2009
    9th Annual Breakfast with a Friend

    • Location: CPOA Headquarters (Cardwell St.)
    • 7:00 am - 10:30 am
    • Admission: $6.00
    • American Red Cross: 252-335-2185
  • August 1 & 2, 2009
    Sidewalk Sale for Downtown Elizabeth City Stores

    • Location: Participating Downtown Stores
    • Regular Business Hours
    • Charles Gregg: 252-338-6596
  • August 1 - 8, 2009
    Coast Guard Week 2009
  • August 3 - 5, 2009
    Summer Science Camp: Animal Science Careers

    • Designed for students who have completed 6th – 8th grade. The campers will meet professionals who earn their living caring for, studying, and training animals—from endangered species and the fish in the rivers to domesticated horses and dogs. They will also learn about necessary training and education and get an up-close look at this career path.
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    • Admission: $75 per child, $67.50 for members
    • 252-338-6117
  • August 4, 2009
    National Night Out

    • Location: Waterfront Park
    • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-4321
  • August 5, 2009
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • August 5 & 6, 2009
    Photography Workshop: "Images: Our Link to the Past"

    • Students explore the history of Elizabeth City and document their findings on film. Student photography will be displayed on exhibit at the Museum.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, kids ages 12 - 18 yrs old
    • Registration Required
    • Admission: $20.00 per person or $18.00 for FOMOA
    • 252-335-1453
  • August 7, 2009
    Coast Guard Harbor Nights
  • August 7, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Jazz with Connected
  • August 7, 2009
    Tropical Summer Nights
    NE NC USA Dance Chapter #6102

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Admission: $10.00/Members, $13.00/Non-members, $5.00/Students
    • 252-335-2258
  • August 8, 2009
    Albemarle Hospice Regatta

    • Location: Mariners Wharf & Waterfront Park/Groupers
    • 8:00 am
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-337-8989
  • August 8, 2009
    Second Saturday Science: Parts of a Plant

    • Dr. Jeffrey Rousch, chair and assistant professor of Biology at Elizabeth City State University, guides a plant identification program including collecting plant samples, discovering plant characteristics using binomial keys and magnifying glasses, and learning how to make a herbarium press at home.
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 9:30 am & 11:00 am - kids from Kindergarten to 5th Grade
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-338-6117
  • August 10 - 12, 2009
    Summer Science Camp: Destination Science

    • Designed for students who have completed Kindergarten – 2nd grade. The campers will measure and observe in a science laboratory, explore the science behind toy building, and get dirty with some backyard science gardening. Activities during camp will give kids an opportunity to put their new found knowledge to use.
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    • Admission: $75 per child, $67.50 for members
    • 252-338-6117
  • August 13, 2009
    Summer Fun: "All About Pirates Day!"

    • All About Pirates Day! Blackbeard’s Crew of Hampton Virginia will be on hand to roam and talk with visitors. Participate in pirate activities led by Junior Docents.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • August 14 - September 8, 2009
    Pleinair Paint-out - Exhibit & Activity

    • Artist: Kathy Martin
    • Opening Reception - August 14.
    • Location: The Center
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • August 14, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Tom Vinick
  • August 20, 2009
    Toddler Time: Discover and Explore

    • Our five senses help us learn about the world around us. Children will learn how they depend on their senses during an exploration of the Port Discover center.
    • Location: Port Discover
    • 10:00 am, for ages 3 - 5
    • Admission: $5.00 per family (Reservations Required)
    • 252-338-6117
  • August 21, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Chris Palestrant
  • August 28, 2009
    Wine Down in the country Nights
    Theme: California Night
  • August 28, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Ty Fleming
  • August 29 - 30, 2009
    Harbor Arts Festival

    • Location: Main Street - Downtown Elizabeth City
    • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday
    • Admission: FREE
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • August 29, 2009
    Taste of Elizabeth City Street Party

    • Location: Main Street - Downtown Elizabeth City
    • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 per person, $10.00 for Active Military (includes food, drinks, & entertainment)
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
September 2009
  • September 2009
    Waterway 5k Run/Walk Event

    • (The race is championship timed by Kale Running and USA T&f certified.)
      Location: Waterfront Park
    • 8:00 am
    • Admission: $20 before September 20th; $25 after Sept. 20th
    • Registration Required
    • Phil Donahue: 252-384-4600
  • September 2009
    Fun, Safety, Education Day
  • September 2009
    Daughters of the American
    Revolution Constitution Week

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:00 pm
    • Shirley Spaeph: 252-335-7389
  • September 2009
    ECSU Foundation 12th Annual Golf Classic

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: click here
    • Felicia Garcia: 252-335-3743
  • September 2009
    9th Annual River City Bull Bash

    • Location: Melyer Farms Arena - Woodville
    • 6:00 pm both nights
    • Admission: $15.00 adults, $10.00 children
    • Carey McNeill: 252-339-2246
  • September 2, 2009
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • September 4, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Abstract Vibe
  • September 4, 2009
    Hustle into Fall
    NE NC USA Dance Chapter #6102

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Admission: $10.00/Members, $13.00/Non-members, $5.00/Students
    • 252-335-2258
  • September 10, 2009
    PreSchooler Time

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 10:00 am - 11:00 am, kids between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • September 11, 2009
    FREE Live Music
    Featuring: Trigger Finger
  • September 13 - October 10, 2009
    Annual Landmark Show Art Class & Lecture

    • It's a public competition.
    • Opening Reception - September 13 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
    • Location: The Center
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • September 13, 2009
    MACU's Sunday Night Live

    • It's a night of music, comedy, challenge, and fun for local teens. Open to all youth 6th grade and up.
    • Location: Mid-Atlantic Christian University - Davenport Chapel
    • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-334-2000
  • September 15, 2009
    History Tales: "Make It, Take It"

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Elementary students accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • September 15, 2009
    Junior Museum Explorers

    • Learn about life during the Great Depression.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, for ages 12 - 17 years old
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • September 18 - 20, 2009
    Mothboat Nationals

    • Presented by the Pasquotank River Yacht Club
    • Location: Elizabeth City waterfront
    • Friday - Measurement
    • Saturday - Smallboat Race & "Race" Dinner
    • Sunday - Race
    • Greg Duncan: 252-207-9421
  • September 20, 2009
    Albemarle Historic Roundtable
  • September 24, 2009
    1st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
  • September 25, 2009
    Wine Down in the country Nights
    Theme: Spain Night
  • September 26, 2009
    Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis
October 2009
  • October 2009
    Halloween Planetarium Show

    • Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
    • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-3759
  • October 1, 2009
    Preservation Celebration

    • Hosted by Preservation North Carolina
    • Location: Old Brick House on Brick House Lane in Elizabeth City
    • Additional Info TBA
    • Linda: 252-331-2704
  • October 1, 2009
    Book Discussion & Signing with Michael Bulingame

    • Book to be discussed: Abraham Lincoln: A Life
    • Location: Page After Page Bookstore
    • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-7243
  • October 2, 2009
    Harvest Moon
    NE NC USA Dance Chapter #6102

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Admission: $10.00/Members, $13.00/Non-members, $5.00/Students
    • 252-335-2258
  • October 3, 2009
    2nd Annual Bocce Ball Tournament

    • Benefiting the Special Olympics
    • Location: Waterfront Park
    • 8:00 am
    • Admission: 4 man team/$100.00 team
    • Robert Tadlock: 252-338-7775
  • October 3, 2009
    'Out of the Blue: Coast Guard Aviation' Exhibit Opens

    • Feature artifacts and graphics from the early Revenue Cutter Service, World War I, and the US Coast Guard in the Albemarle region.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • October 3 & 4, 2009
    Elizabeth City Historic Ghost Walk

    • Location: Downtown Elizabeth City
    • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    • Admission: $12.00
    • Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association: 1-888-936-7387
  • October 4, 2009
    Albemarle Historic Roundtable
  • October 7, 2009
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • October 10, 2009
    Albemarle Health Women's Day

    • Location: Southgate Mall
    • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Albemarle Hospital: 252-384-4665
    • Mall Manager's Office: 252-338-2848
  • October 13 - 16, 2009
    Focus Week for Schools: "Albemarle Mysteries and Legends"

    • Celebrate Halloween at the museum by learning about the many myths and legends that envelop the Albemarle region.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, kids from 4th to 12th Grade
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • October 13, 2009
    Junior Museum Explorers

    • Learn about life during the Great Depression.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, for ages 12 - 17 years old
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • October 15, 2009
    PreSchooler Time

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 10:00 am - 11:00 am, kids between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • October 16 - November 10, 2009
    Exhibit by Artist Tunde Afolayan

    • Opening Reception - October 16 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
    • Location: The Center
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • October 17, 2009
    ECSU Homecoming 2009
  • October 20, 2009
    History Tales: "Make It, Take It"

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Elementary students accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • October 23 - 25, 2009
    Albemarle Craftsman's Fair

    • Location: Knobbs Creek Recreation Center
    • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday
    • Admission: $4.00 adults, $3.00 seniors and full-time students
    • Faytie Johnson: 252-335-4680
  • October 30, 2009
    Wine Down in the country Nights
    Theme: Virginia Night
  • October 31, 2009
    "Haunted Albemarle"
November 2009
  • November 2009
    Thanksgiving Planetarium Show

    • Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
    • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-3759
  • November 2009
    MACU's Sunday Night Live

    • It's a night of music, comedy, challenge, and fun for local teens. Open to all youth 6th grade and up.
    • Location: Mid-Atlantic Christian University - Davenport Chapel
    • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-334-2000
  • November 2009
    Encore Theatre Company presents Seussical the Musical

    • Synopsis: Some of the best known Dr. Seuss books brought to life through Music!
    • Location: To be announced
    • 8:00 pm
    • Admission: TBA
    • 252-338-3382
  • November 1, 2009
    Albemarle Historic Roundtable
  • November 4, 2009
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • November 6, 2009
    Thank Heavens for Dancing
    NE NC USA Dance Chapter #6102

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Admission: $10.00/Members, $13.00/Non-members, $5.00/Students
    • 252-335-2258
  • November 7 & 8, 2009
    Holly Days Craft and Gift Show

    • Location: Camden County High School
    • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday
    • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday
    • Admission: $3.00 - Adults, $2.00 - Senior Citizens, $1.00 - Kids, Kids ages 5 and under are FREE.
    • Camden Women's Club - Cathie Williams: 252-336-4669
  • November 10, 2009
    Junior Museum Explorers

    • Learn about life during the Great Depression.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, for ages 12 - 17 years old
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • November 12, 2009
    PreSchooler Time

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 10:00 am - 11:00 am, kids between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • November 13 - December 5, 2009
    Exhibit by Artist Lynn Nash
  • November 13 - 15, 2009
    Mistletoe Show

    • Location: Knobbs Creek Recreation Center
    • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    • Admission: $2.00
    • Latisha Evans: 252-267-4573
  • November 17 - 20, 2009
    Focus Week for Schools: "Angonquians"

    • Students will attend a day of specialized activities centered on Native Americans of the Albemarle Region. Stations offer a mix of hands-on-activities, demonstrations; exhibit tours with guest presenters on Friday.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, kids from Kindergarten to 6th Grade
    • Student Registration Required
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • November 17, 2009
    History Tales: "Make It, Take It"

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Elementary students accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • November 27, 2009
    Holiday Celebration

    • Location: Downtown Elizabeth City
    • 6:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Peggy Langley: 252-338-4104
  • November 27, 2009
    Wine Down in the country Nights
    Theme: France Night
December 2009
  • December 2009
    Christmas Planetarium Show

    • Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
    • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-3759
  • December 2, 2009
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • December 4, 2009
    Formal Black and White Ball III
    NE NC USA Dance Chapter #6102

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Admission: $20.00 per person
    • 252-335-2258
  • December 5, 2009
    First United Methodist Woman Home Tour 2009

    • Location: Various places in Elizabeth City
    • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    • 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, luncheon at First United Methodist Church
    • Admission: $15/tour, donation for lunch
    • Tickets available in advance or at door
    • First United Methodist Church: 252-335-1771
  • December 5, 2009
    "Albemarle Christmas — Home for the Holidays"

    • Annual Museum of the Albemarle Open House.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • December 5, 2009
    Jaycees Christmas Parade

    • Location: Downtown Elizabeth City
    • 5:30 pm
    • Admission: $20.00/participants
    • Elizabeth City Jaycees: 252-331-0330 or Chris Dail: 252-619-4010
  • December 5, 2009
    Lighted Boat Christmas Parade

    • Location: Elizabeth City Waterfront
    • 7:30 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Greg Duncan: 252-267-9421
  • December 6, 2009
    The Albemarle Chorale Annual Christmas Concert

    • Presented by The Albemarle Chorale. The concert is free, but donations are greatly appreciated!
    • Location: First United Methodist Church
    • 4:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Leah Jonson: 252-426-5891
  • December 8, 2009
    Junior Museum Explorers

    • Learn about life during the Great Depression.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, for ages 12 - 17 years old
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • December 10, 2009
    PreSchooler Time

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 10:00 am - 11:00 am, kids between 3 and 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • December 12, 2009
    "Designers' Workshop - Deck Those Halls"

    • Design and make your own holiday decoration.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Registration Required
    • Admission: Call to find out
    • 252-335-1453
  • December 15, 2009
    History Tales: "Make It, Take It"

    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Elementary students accompanied by an adult
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-335-1453
  • December 18, 2009
    "Jingle Bell Workshop"

    • Spend an afternoon learning the history of gingerbread at Christmas, decorate a gingerbread house.
    • Location: Museum of the Albemarle
    • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, kids from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade
    • Registration Required
    • Admission: Call to find out
    • 252-335-1453
January 2010
  • January 2010
    Albemarle Area Wedding Show

    • Location: Knobbs Creek Recreation Center
    • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: $5.00, FREE for Brides
    • Louisa's Bridal: 252-338-8965
  • January 2010
    Martin Luther King Jr. Program

    • Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
    • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-3759
  • January 6, 2010
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • January 8 - 9, 2010
    Youthfest 2010

    • Evangelical Methodist Church: 252-264-2254
  • January 17, 2010
    MACU's Sunday Night Live

    • It's a night of music, comedy, challenge, and fun for local teens. Open to all youth 6th grade and up.
    • Location: Mid-Atlantic Christian University - Davenport Chapel
    • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-334-2000
  • January 18, 2010
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Community Breakfast
  • January 18, 2010
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Celebration & Community March
February 2010
  • February 2010
    Civil War Living History Day
  • February 2010
    13th Annual Middle Eastern Show
  • February 2010
    Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby

    • Location: Southgate Mall
    • 10:00 am - until last race
    • Admission: FREE
    • Mall Manager’s Office: 252-338-2848
  • February 2010
    Sunburst USA Beauty Pageant

    • Location: Southgate Mall
    • 11:00 am
    • Admission: FREE
    • Mall Manager's Office: 252-338-2848
  • February 2010
    Annual Card Party & Luncheon

    • Location: First United Methodist Church
    • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
    • Admission: $25.00 (reservations required)
    • Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
  • February 2010
    African American History Month Program

    • Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
    • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-3759
  • February 2010
    Encore Theatre Company presents Will I Still Love You in the Morning (Farce)

    • Synopsis: A couple leaves for their honeymoon and offers their home as a vacation spot to the husband's two bosses. The bosses independently decide to have a tryst and unwittingly invite the other's wife to meet them at the house. Each couple settles into the dwelling without realizing the other is occupying a different room when the hapless newlyweds come back early from a disastrous honeymoon to find the house occupied. The old house is starting to fall apart around them while they try to set everything straight. If the husband plays his cards right, he may even get a promotion!
    • Location: To be announced
    • 8:00 pm
    • Admission: TBA
    • 252-338-3382
  • February 3, 2010
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • February 12 - 13, 2010
    Valentines Day Program

    • Location: ECSU Planetarium - Jenkins Science Complex
    • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-3759
March 2010
  • March 2010
    Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
  • March 2010
    Elizabeth City Police Department K-9 Unit Jail-A-Thon

    • Location: Southgate Mall
    • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Mall Manager's Office: 252-338-2848
  • March 2010
    MACU's Sunday Night Live

    • It's a night of music, comedy, challenge, and fun for local teens. Open to all youth 6th grade and up.
    • Location: Mid-Atlantic Christian University - Davenport Chapel
    • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • 252-334-2000
  • March 3, 2010
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • March 6, 2010
    Albemarle Health's Wee Ones Baby Fair
  • March 17, 2010
    4th Annual St. Patricks Day Home Brew Beer Tasting

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Admission: $10.00 (Reservations Recommended)
    • 252-335-1163
April 2010
  • April 2010
    VikingFest Week
  • April - October 2010
    Downtown Waterfront Market

    • Open every Saturday.
    • Location: Mariners Wharf
    • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Denise Richards: 252-338-0169
  • April 2010
    2nd Annual Iron Tribe MC Elizabeth City Bike & Auto Show

    • All proceeds to benefit Benjamin House.
    • Location: Southgate Mall
    • 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Registration
    • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Judging
    • 3:00 pm, Trophy ceremony begins
    • Admission: FREE to watch
    • Mall Manager’s Office: 252-338-2848
  • April 2010
    Community Golf Tournament to
    benefit the Food Bank of the Albemarle

    • Location: The Pointe Golf Club
    • Starts around 9:00 am
    • Registration Required by April 1st
    • Tournament Particiation Fee: $110 per person, $440 per team
    • Hole Sponsor Fee: $100 per hole
    • John McLaughlin: 252-335-4035 ext.111
  • April 2010
    March for Babies
    March of Dimes
  • April 2010
    Junior Woman's Club Easter Egg Hunt

    • Location: Softball fields behind Boys & Girls Club
    • 10:00 am
    • Admission: FREE
    • Albemarle Area United Way: 252-333-1510
  • April 2010
    Quilting in the Albemarle: A Galaxy of Stars

    • Quilt Show 2010 presented by the Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild
    • Location: Knobbs Creek Recreation Center
    • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, April 18th
    • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, April 19th
    • Admission: $5.00
    • Robin Caruso: 252-333-1807
  • April 2010
    Easter Bunny Arrives

    • Location: Southgate Mall
    • 11:00 am
    • Admission: FREE
    • Mall Manager’s Office: 252-338-2848
  • April 2010
    Celebrate! Kids First

    • Location: Waterfront Park
    • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Courtney Cottrell @ Kids First: 252-338-5658
  • April 2010
    Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public
    School Foundation Golf Tournament

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 12:00 pm
    • Admission: $400.00 per 4 person team
    • 252-338-9115
  • April 2010
    Albemarle Area United Way Golf Tournament

    • Location: The Pines at Elizabeth City
    • 1:00 pm
    • Admission: $375 per 4 man team
    • 252-333-1510
  • April 2010
    New Life’s Eggstravaganza
  • April 2010
    Encore Theatre Company presents Harvey (Comedy)

    • Synopsis: When your best friend is a six foot white Pooka, you should think about your sanity!
    • Location: To be announced
    • 8:00 pm
    • Admission: TBA
    • 252-338-3382
  • April 7, 2010
    Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • April 24, 2010
    16th Annual Tarwheel Century Bicycle Ride

    • Bicycle ride from Mid-Atlantic Christian University to Edenton, but shorter rides are available to choose from
    • Location: Mid-Atlantic Christian University
    • 7:30 am
    • Admission: $35 per adult & $20 per youth under 16 (includes registration, T-shirt, SAG support & food at each stop)
    • Registration Required
    • Email Contact: Ed Taylor
May 2010
  • May 2010
    National Day of Prayer

    • 6:30 am, Prayer Breakfast – USCG Base
    • 12:00 pm, Pasquotank County Courthouse
    • Admission: FREE
    • Margaret Twiford: 252-264-2492
  • May 2010
    Spring Commencement
  • May 2010
    NC Governor’s Cup Moth Boat Regatta
  • May 2010
    Lucky Duck Derby

    • A raffle to benefit Albemarle Hopeline, Inc.
    • Location: Charles Creek Park
    • 11:00 am
    • Admission: advance purchase of duck to participate/spectators free
    • Albemarle Hopeline: 252-338-5338
  • May 2010
    Blessing of the Fleet
  • May 2010
    Power Boat History Comes Alive

    • Hosted by the Carolina Cup Regatta, Inc.
    • Location: Elizabeth City Waterfront
    • Races start at 2:00 pm on Saturday
    • Races start at Noon on Sunday
    • Admission: FREE
    • Leonard Outlaw: 252-339-0795
    • Shirley Outlaw: 252-339-3473
  • May 2010
    American Cancer Society Relay For Life

    • Location: Northeastern High School
    • 6:00 pm, Friday – 10:00 am, Saturday
    • 6:00 pm - Survivor Lap begins
    • Admission: Team entry fee
    • Melinda Craft: 252-330-4703
    • Kim Meads: 252-330-5505
  • May 1, 2010
    Paddle for the Border

    • Annual paddle event co-sponsored by the City of Chesapeake and Camden County Tourism. Participants paddle from the Dismal Swamp State Park in North Carolina to the Great Dismal Swamp Boat Ramp in Chesapeake, Virginia.
    • Location: Dismal Swamp State Park & Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
    • 8:00 am
    • Admission: $30.00 (Registration Required)
    • 252-771-8333
  • May 5, 2010
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA


    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • May 8, 2010
    Spring Commencement
  • May 13, 2010
    Spring Commencement
  • May 15, 2010
    Spring Sprint 5K Fun Run

    • Location: Waterfront Park
    • 8:00 am - Packet Pickup
    • Admission: $20.00 on or before May 14, $25.00 after May 14
    • 252-267-4573
  • May 15, 2010
    5th Annual NC Potato Festival

    • Location: Downtown Elizabeth City
    • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Peggy Langley: 252-338-4104
  • May 19, 2010
    Ride of Silence

    • Sponsored by the River City Cycling Club.
    • The event was created to honor cyclist who have been injured or killed on public roads. There will be a police escort. Helmets are required. There is no registration or cost. Everyone is invited!
    • Location: Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce
    • 6:30 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau: 252-335-5330
June 2010
  • June - July 2010
    Mariners' Wharf Film Festival

    • Relive the drive-in movie experience--sans the car--with Elizabeth City’s beautiful waterfront at Mariners' Wharf Park as the backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a large screen on nine consecutive Tuesdays. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or low beach chairs on which to sit.
    • Location: Mariners' Wharf Park; Water Street between Fearing and Main Streets
    • 8:30 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • Simone Cooper: 252-338-6389
  • June 2010
    2nd Annual Bluegrass Festival & Craft Show

    • Craft Show from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sponsored by the Old Trap Community Center
    • Location: North River Campground
    • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday
    • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Saturday
    • Admission: $25.00 per couple, $15.00 per person (6 and under free with parent)
    • 252-336-4414
  • June 2, 2010
    Monthly Wine Tasting
    Guest Pourers: TBA

    • Location: The City Wine Sellar
    • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Admission: $15.00 (Reservations Required)
    • 252-335-1163
  • June 4 & 5, 2010
    Elizabeth City 300' National Truck & Tractor Pull

    • Location: Morgan's Corner
    • 7:30 pm
    • Jeff Perry: 252-264-3640
  • June 5 - 6, 2010
    International Cup Regatta

    • Hosted by the Carolina Cup Regatta, Inc.
    • Location: Elizabeth City Waterfront
    • Races start at 10:00 am on Saturday
    • Races start at Noon on Sunday
    • Admission: FREE
    • Leonard Outlaw: 252-339-0795
    • Shirley Outlaw: 252-339-3473
  • June 19, 2010
    9th Annual Juneteenth Festival

    • This event will bring together the community in celebration of our diverse cultures and heritages. The celebration will include entertainment, competitions and fun for all age groups.
    • Location: Waterfront Park
    • 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Admission: FREE
    • River City Community Development Corporation: 252-331-2925

 

Photo Credit: Main image in header, photo by Vince Pollack.