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Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th
ocracoke

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

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Week of October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Friday, October 30th - Saturday, October 31st
Ocracoke

Come to Ocracoke Island for a Pirate Halloween! The Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree is an annual and multiple-day event that is highlighted by a family-friendly Pirate Encampment by Blackbeard's Pirate Crew on Ocracoke Island, and an ensuing world of fun on the southern Outer Banks.

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Week of December 14, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Thursday, December 17th
Kill Devil Hills

Enjoy an uplifting experience at the exact location where aviation was born at the annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight at the impossible-to-miss Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This day-long celebration honors the birthplace of flight, with a commemoration that coincides with the precise time that the first successful launch took place, and a wealth of activities throughout the day that will delight aviation fans of all ages.

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Week of April 26, 2027 - May 2, 2027
Friday, April 30th - Saturday, May 1st
Kill Devil Hills

Automobile enthusiasts can meet and greet with fellow aficionados while exploring some of the most stunning coastlines that North Carolina has to offer at this two-day festival that features a wide array of ways to have fun. The OBX Rod And Custom Festival is a special celebration of vintage and antique cars that will boast a host of family-friendly activities, from local food, to cruise-ins, to displays that will impress car fans of all tastes and ages.

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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...

The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

The Bay House

There’s something special about the soundside of the Outer Banks—and at this cozy Bay Drive retreat, the sunsets are the star of the show. Tucked along the soundfront in Kill Devil Hills, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is small, simple...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Above All Else

OCEANFRONT Avon — Jollie Rd. — Discover one of the best vistas in all of Avon from the towering coastal escape of ABOVE ALL ELSE, a beachfront home that provides expansive vistas from its perch on one of north Avon’s highest sand dunes...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Aurora

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsWith alluring vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and a gorgeously landscaped lot with enormous expanses of lush lawn, Aurora is well equipped to provide the ideal setting for your...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Rodanthe Fantasea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Blue Sea Rd. - Wow! Welcome to your own, private mini resort in the much-coveted Mirlo Beach area! Just steps from miles of peaceful, secluded beach, the Pea Island Nature Reserve, and located on a private drive...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

The Lucky Ducker

“The Lucky Ducker” (formerly Bella Vista) is a lovely beach house close to the beach with a private pool! The pool deck has plenty of room for you to lounge while the kids splash and play! The cabana bar, beside the hot tub, has easy access...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Canary Sings

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - CANARY SINGS, perched on Kinnakeet Shores' oceanfront, features cavernous, open, bright oceanfront living in the heart of Avon. The great room’s cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling wall of windows...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

K9030 The Mist a Spot at Sound Sea

Welcome to The Mist a Spot at Sound Sea by KEES Vacations! If you're interested in a laid-back vacation by the beach, then Duck in the Outer Banks is a hard spot to beat! It's a town which is revered for its small-town atmosphere, family businesses...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms