Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, January 1st
Buxton

Start the New Year with a splash at the inaugural BCA Polar Plunge in Buxton, where locals, visitors, and brave participants are invited to dive into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for a fun-filled community event supporting the Buxton Civic Association. Held at Ramp 43 in Buxton, the festive gathering combines coastal adventure, community spirit, and a refreshing start to 2026 along the beaches of Hatteras Island.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 7, 2026 - December 13, 2026
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, January 1st
Buxton

Start the New Year with a splash at the inaugural BCA Polar Plunge in Buxton, where locals, visitors, and brave participants are invited to dive into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for a fun-filled community event supporting the Buxton Civic Association. Held at Ramp 43 in Buxton, the festive gathering combines coastal adventure, community spirit, and a refreshing start to 2026 along the beaches of Hatteras Island.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 14, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, January 1st
Buxton

Start the New Year with a splash at the inaugural BCA Polar Plunge in Buxton, where locals, visitors, and brave participants are invited to dive into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for a fun-filled community event supporting the Buxton Civic Association. Held at Ramp 43 in Buxton, the festive gathering combines coastal adventure, community spirit, and a refreshing start to 2026 along the beaches of Hatteras Island.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 21, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, January 1st
Buxton

Start the New Year with a splash at the inaugural BCA Polar Plunge in Buxton, where locals, visitors, and brave participants are invited to dive into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for a fun-filled community event supporting the Buxton Civic Association. Held at Ramp 43 in Buxton, the festive gathering combines coastal adventure, community spirit, and a refreshing start to 2026 along the beaches of Hatteras Island.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 28, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, January 1st
Buxton

Start the New Year with a splash at the inaugural BCA Polar Plunge in Buxton, where locals, visitors, and brave participants are invited to dive into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for a fun-filled community event supporting the Buxton Civic Association. Held at Ramp 43 in Buxton, the festive gathering combines coastal adventure, community spirit, and a refreshing start to 2026 along the beaches of Hatteras Island.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 28, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Tuesday, December 1st - Friday, January 1st
Buxton

Start the New Year with a splash at the inaugural BCA Polar Plunge in Buxton, where locals, visitors, and brave participants are invited to dive into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for a fun-filled community event supporting the Buxton Civic Association. Held at Ramp 43 in Buxton, the festive gathering combines coastal adventure, community spirit, and a refreshing start to 2026 along the beaches of Hatteras Island.

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Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at Island Farm
Oct 10

October 10, 2026

(+ more dates)

Celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! On the first four Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch event, happening October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for visitors ages four...

Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Our Happy Place

Whether you are planning a Family vacation with the kids, a Couple's retreat, or a simple Solo getaway, "Our Happy Place" is a meticulously maintained Oceanfront Yachtsman condominium offering you a classic, relaxing Nags Head Outer Banks Vacation...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Sea View

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Sea View is oceanfront living at its finest! The name says it all and it will not disappoint! Enjoy unsurpassed panoramic ocean views from the bay of...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Bodhi Point RR1-4A

Look no further for your new vacation spot! Whether a family trip, a romantic getaway or a friends weekend, Bodhi Point is sure to be the place you will come back to year after year.Bodhi Point is a stunning oceanfront condo that will surround you...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Gray Man's Dune 123-A

Ready for a classic Outer Banks vacation? Gray Man’s Dune is a spacious oceanfront home positioned in the perfect spot for your family to relax, unwind, and play! Enjoy the oceanfront bubbling hot tub, WiFi, and close proximity to shopping...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

5409 - Latitude Adjustment

MP 10.2. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Latitude Adjustment has great ocean views and is only 30 steps from the beach access. This Signature Series five-bedroom, five and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

ATLANTIC OVERLOOK

Atlantic Overlook is a 12-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla, one of the standouts among Carolina Designs oceanfront rentals. This home offers a private pool, a hot tub, a rec room, a media room, and an oceanfront location just steps from the...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

SG112 Sea Gull 2 Bedroom Efficiency

Welcome to Sea Gull Motel by KEES Vacations! The Sea Gull Motel is an oceanside hotel property is perfectly situated on Highway 12 at milepost 70.5. Sea Gull offers one two full bed standard hotel rooms and one king bed efficiencies. All of the...

  • Hatteras
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms