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Week of December 28, 2026 - January 3, 2027
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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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

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...

Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

1539 - Sea Emerald

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED FOR 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Come enjoy everything Monterey Shores and Sea Emerald has to offer. Located close to the Community Clubhouse and...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

5469 - Below Deck OBX

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy all Nags Head has to offer and more at Below Deck OBX! This 6 bedroom, 5 baths, 2 half bath rental home is...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Avon Beach Dream

OCEANSIDE Avon — Greenwood Pl. — A quintessential blend of coastal appeal and rustic elegance, AVON BEACH DREAM is a haven of relaxation and tranquility. Located in peaceful Greenwood Place, a natural screen of trees offers a private enclave...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

313 | Sea Bass

Updates for the 2026 Season Include:* New paint, carpet, and lighting throughout* Kitchen cabinets refinished and painted* Quartz countertops installed in kitchen* Hardwood floors in living area with new 60" TV installed* Game room updated to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

It's About Time 107-C

It’s About Time you found your new favorite vacation home in the charming, family-friendly town of Duck!The top level of It’s About Time boasts a great room with vaulted ceilings and a comfortable living area with a sectional sofa, a TV, and a...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



The Roost

SOUNDFRONT Buxton — NC Hwy 12 — Feel complimentary as a bird when you settle into THE ROOST, a five-bedroom/five- and one-half-bath home with nothing between it and a private sound beach except a lush, forested ridge. While the thicket of trees...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Tarpon Watch

CANALFRONT Avon - Tarpon Lane - Searching for the ideal vacation home for your family? Then be on the lookout for TARPON WATCH. Launch your kayak or modest boat from your personal boat dock with fish cleaning table or start your outdoor adventures...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms