Outer Banks Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule

Outer Banks Arts & Crafts Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of July 28, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Friday, August 1st
Nags Head

Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and support the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the annual OBX Watermelon Festival. This beloved local celebration that’s held at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head features a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages, and is the perfect way to toast the peak of the summer season on the Outer Banks.

Friday, August 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Friday, August 1st - Saturday, August 2nd
Ocracoke

Take a stroll along any shaded street in Ocracoke village and you’ll naturally notice the town’s love of all-things fig. Fig trees are everywhere in this coastal town, and during this annual celebration, visitors and locals alike can celebrate the fig through a myriad of  music, dancing, history, activities, and of course, plenty of fig goodies.

Week of September 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Friday, September 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of September 8, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th
Manteo

Head to the cool and relaxed Outer Banks in late September to join in the fun of one of the region’s most distinctive and popular area festivals. Pridefest is a three-day gay pride festival that is full of activities, food, music, and ample beach time, and which is open to all LGBTQ folks and their supporters and friends.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Saturday, October 18th 10:19 AM - 6:00 PM
Nags Head
Outer Banks Seafood Festival

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site in Nags Head, and is a family-friendly outing that will make anyone fall in love with this staple of the Outer Banks’ culinary cuisine.

Week of November 3, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Friday, November 7th - Thursday, November 13th
Manteo

Through arts, music, and miles of fun, the Outer Banks celebrates visiting and local veterans alike through this special event that has a wealth of ways to stay entertained while discovering the heart of the islands’ cultural scene. OBX Veterans Week is an annual event which honors veterans and their families through live concerts, cool activities and arts in downtown Manteo, and so much more.

Week of November 10, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Friday, November 7th - Thursday, November 13th
Manteo

Through arts, music, and miles of fun, the Outer Banks celebrates visiting and local veterans alike through this special event that has a wealth of ways to stay entertained while discovering the heart of the islands’ cultural scene. OBX Veterans Week is an annual event which honors veterans and their families through live concerts, cool activities and arts in downtown Manteo, and so much more.

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Duck Jazz Festival
Oct 9

October 9, 2025

This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set...

The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

NIRVANA

Overview Achieve a state of Nirvana during your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve this serene oceanfront sanctuary in Nags Head. Guests enjoy a welcoming great room with a gourmet kitchen, inspiring ocean views, eight memorable...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Storm's End

Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at STORM'S END in Waves, NC. This stunning oceanfront house in Sea Isle Hills offers a perfect retreat for families looking to create unforgettable vacation memories. From the moment you arrive, you'll be...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

K9043 A Million Dreams 9 Bedroom at Soun...

Welcome to A Million Dreams at Corolla Bay by KEES Vacations! Experience an unforgettable KEES OBX vacation sound front and up close to some of the best sunsets your eyes have seen! This home boasts 9-bedrooms, a private heated pool, and an...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

650 | Lanikai

This nicely decorated Kitty Hawk vacation home is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the Beach (approx. 200 yards to Beach), has nice Ocean Views, & is situated on a Quiet Street. Perfect for your family vacation. Your group...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

305 | Time Out I

"Time Out I" is a terrific Oceanfront home situated in the heart of the Outer Banks that provides excellent Ocean Views and is convenient to area attractions, including the Wright Brothers National Monument, Fine Dining and Shopping. Enjoy walks on...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

LICENSE TO CHILL

Overview Modern decor, high-end finishes, desirable amenities, unbeatable views, prime location... enter License to Chill! A 12-bedroom, oceanfront vacation home that will leave you and your guests wanting for nothing. Inside and out...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Loisstorm OS22

Experience never-ending, sun-kissed days of fun at the beach at this cozy, family-friendly condo located just steps from the sand and surf! Inside, the bright, open layout brings together a well-equipped, full kitchen with a breakfast bar, a dining...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms