Outer Banks Festivals Events - 2025 Schedule

Outer Banks Festivals Events - 2025 Schedule
This Week
Friday, December 5th - Sunday, December 7th
Manteo

Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.

Week of December 8, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Saturday, December 13th 2:00 PM
Hatteras

Join in the fun of one of the most festive celebrations on Hatteras Island with this annual Christmas parade that has become a decades-long tradition for locals and holiday visitors alike. The Hatteras Island Christmas Parade combines local businesses, fire departments, the US Coast Guard, and non-profit organizations in a joyful and small-town parade that will inspire anyone to get into the holiday spirit.

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Old Lighthouse Beach

Avid Outer Banks Surfers and sightseers alike are familiar with Old Lighthouse Beach, a stretch of sand in the heart of Buxton that was once the sight of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Convenient and renowned for its good shelling and great waves...

Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Cottage on the Dunes

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Dune Loop - This classic COTTAGE ON THE DUNES, in the roundhouse style, is located at the exclusive south end of Avon, with its own private boardwalk to the beach (shared only with the home next door), and expansive vistas...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

441 | Koa's Reef

This great Semi-Oceanfront retreat offers Ocean & Beach Views that are as good as most Oceanfront homes. There are no homes between this house & the Ocean, the Beach is just steps away via a sand path 150 feet south. Well-appointed w/ample...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

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
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

7933 - Salty Sea-Gal

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Salty Sea-Gal, where you are sure to enjoy all the beauty and comforts of Hatteras Island. This charming beach home is just a short walk to the...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Leisure Dayz

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 4.8 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Escape to Leisure Dayz, a stunning oceanfront retreat nestled amidst the serene 4wd beaches of...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

452 | Beach Runner

Nicely decorated, comfortable, and well-maintained, Beach Runner cottage is a short walk to the Beach Access and a short walk to the local grocery store. There is a Keurig Coffee Maker for your vacation enjoyment. The central location in Nags Heads...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

K4216 Breezy Bungalow at Beacon Quarters

Welcome to Breezy Bungalow at Beacon Quarters by KEES Vacations! New for 2025: This home is now pet-friendly! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand-new Beacon Quarters community. The whole group will enjoy...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms