It’s a boy! Baby Ike VanderMyde, weighing in at 6 pounds 14 ounces! Congratulations Heather & John!

20th Annual Hotlines Festival of Trees. Noon – 9 p.m. Outer Banks Brew Station. Fundraiser of donated Christmas Trees, holiday items, seasonal musical performances, a Santa visit, and bazaar, including an auction to benefit crisis intervention programs of the Outer Banks. (252) 473-5121 or obhotline.org

First Friday. Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas Tree. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first Friday of each month. Join us for live music, magic, artisans, actors in period dress, a rockclimbing wall and more. For more information visit firstfriday-roanokeisland.com.

Oakwood Waits & Santa Claus. 6 to 9 pm. Museum Store and Mall. Santa will be on hand to visit with the children, following the tree lighting in Downtown Manteo. The event is in partnership with the Town of Manteo. (252) 475-1500.

First Friday Pet Parties. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Costume contests, games, treats and fun for pets and their people. Call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com for party theme.

Manteo Rotary Rockfish Rodeo. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A fishing tournament sponsored by the Manteo Rotary. For additional information call (252) 473-6644 or rockfishrodeo.com.

Christmas By The Sea – Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade. Christmas Tree lighting will take place on December 5. The Christmas Parade will be at 11 a.m. in Downtown Manteo on December 6. Town of Manteo at (252) 473-2133. Click here for more detailed information.

Oakwood Waits Christmas Concert. 8-10 pm. Film Theatre. The Oakwood Waits are a versatile group who have mastered many styles, and have a wide appeal for audiences as they present a variety of music ranging from traditional, classical, shape note, jazz, Appalachian, and children’s favorites. The cost of admission is $10.00. (252) 475-1500.

Howl-O-Days. Join the Red Wolf Coalition and staff from Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge for free Howl-O-Days. Visit redwolves.com or call (252) 796-5600. Click Here for a brochure.

Billy Brown: Local Color. Billy Brown is a long time Outer Banks waterman and artist who has a passion for NC history. The show can be viewed Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

Pet Photos with Santa. Noon – 3 p.m. Held at Puparazzi and benefits the Outer Banks SPCA. Have your pets photo taken with our Santa. For more information please call (252) 473-2094 or visit puparazzi.tripod.com

Whalehead Club 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration. 5 p.m. on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. For more information please visit whaleheadclub.org or call (252) 453-9040.

Whalehead Club Holiday Piano Concert. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the library of the Whalehead Club. For more information please visit whaleheadclub.org or call (252) 453-9040.

105th Annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First FlightWright Brothers National Memorial. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gather at the exact site at the exact time as the historic first flight to remember, reflect and celebrate this milestone. www.outerbanks.org

OPEN HOUSE – Mattie Midgette’s Store. 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to see the legendary Nellie Myrtle Beachcomber Collection. Mile Post 13 on the Beach Road. It is in the heart of Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row District, just south of Jockey’s Ridge. oldnagshead.org

Elizabethan Christmas. Noon – 5 p.m. Don’t let the holiday spirit fade! Roanoke Island Festival Park celebrates the third day of Christmas. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

Oakwood Waits Elizabethan Christmas Concert. 4 pm. Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The Raleigh group will return to perform Elizabethan Christmas Music. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. For more information call (252) 475-1500.

Whalehead Club Winter Piano Concert. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the library of the Whalehead Club. For more information please visit whaleheadclub.org or call (252) 453-9040.