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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...

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...

Summer's Wind Salvo

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Colony Dr. — When the summer wind comes blowing in it carries the promise of sun-filled days, starlit nights, and family getaways that morph into treasured memories. Feel that collective breezy vibe at SUMMER’S WIND SALVO...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Haas It All 544

Haas It All truly has everything that you and your family need to enjoy your Outer Banks vacation! Not only will you be only 30 feet away from accessing the beach, but you will have a private walkway to do so. For those days when the ocean isn’t...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 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...

Beach Bound

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Is your family ‘Beach Bound’?! Arrive to enjoy a memorable week at the beach at this lovely Outer Banks beach property! ‘Beach Bound’ will be a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Awave From It All WHL-66

Awave From It All is a magnificent home in the exclusive community of Whalehead Beach. This spacious home is full of family-friendly amenities. Two levels of spacious decks overlooking the pool area allow you to enjoy sun throughout the day. The...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

011 | Shaken Not Stirred

Shaken Not Stirred is beautifully decorated with outstanding Ocean Views, a great Beach Front location and only 1 mile from Fish Heads Bar and Grill at the Outer Banks Fishing Pier! This exceptional Oceanfront home is the perfect choice for family...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

K4102 Turtles Nest at Beacon Villas

Welcome to Turtles Nest at Beacon Villas by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in the gracious living areas of this luxury townhome in the renowned Corolla Light community. From the Beacon Villas neighborhood, a direct sidewalk leads to the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Salt Therapy OBX

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.What a great spot for your family when you are all about the sun, the waves, and the Outer Banks! This lovely duplex offers a private hot tub for you...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8