Special Events

US Coast Guards demonstrate surf rescue techniques at the 2008 Portsmouth Village Homecoming.

NPS Photo

Cape Lookout National Seashore hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Get a glimpse into the world of the Schackleford Horses, experience the islands after dark, or celebrate Homecoming at Portsmouth Village. Events can be held on a seasonal, annual, bi-annual, or one time only basis.

Join us and our friends groups as we celebrate the natural and cultural treasures that make Cape Lookout a special place.

 

2022 Special Events Dates to be Announced

 

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  Take a walk on the wild side

  Horse Sense and Survival Tours

  Join a Park Ranger for a glimpse into the world of the wild horses of Shackleford Banks.

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  Nightlife

  Evening at the Cape

  Experience the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and nearby beaches as the Lighthouse Keepers did at the start of their work "day."

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  Come Home to Portsmouth!

  Portsmouth Homecoming

  A gathering of family, friends and soon-to-be friends. Homecomings are Southern celebrations of places and people with ties to those places.

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  Dark Sky Week Event

  Discover the Night

  Two nights of stargazing to celebrate International Dark Sky Week