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This Week
Sunday, October 25th 2:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at the annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes, one of the area's most popular family-friendly Halloween traditions. Held at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills, this free community event brings together residents and visitors of all ages for an afternoon of creative costumes, trick-or-treating, and festive entertainment. Presented by OBX Entertainment, the parade attracts hundreds of participants and spectators each year, making it a highlight of the Outer Banks' fall festivities.

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Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Saturday, November 14th
Kill Devil Hills

Enjoy a full day of live music, coastal scenery, and community spirit at the GrassFed Bluegrass Music Festival, held at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. This outdoor music festival brings together talented bluegrass musicians, local vendors, and music lovers for a celebration of great entertainment in a beautiful waterfront setting along the Roanoke Sound.

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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
Saturday, May 1st 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

The Coastal Gardening Festival celebrates gardening on the Outer Banks, bringing together plant enthusiasts, home gardeners, and residents interested in creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes in the region's unique coastal environment.The event offers an opportunity to explore gardening ideas, learn about plants suited to the Outer Banks, and connect with others who share an interest in horticulture. From native plants and flowering perennials to landscaping techniques that accommodate sandy soils, salt spray, and coastal winds, the festival highlights the opportunities and challenges of gardening along North Carolina's coast.

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Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at Island Farm
Oct 24

October 24, 2026

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...

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Sweet Dreams

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSweet Dreams are made of this! Spend your days playing in the sun by the ocean or private pool or just around the corner appreciate shopping and dining all with this handsome Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

K0851 Beach Dream at Admirals View

Welcome to Beach Dream at Admirals View by KEES Vacations! Located on the beach in the heart of Nags Head, this first-floor, two-bedroom, two-bath condo offers beautiful ocean views and the convenience of an elevator for easy access. Enjoy the perks...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

X Marks the Spot

OCEANSIDE Waves – Sea Isle Hills Ct. – New for 2027! – Map out your dream vacation, because X MARKS THE SPOT for the ultimate beach escape. Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this gorgeous four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath getaway is a...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

THE CHEL-SEA

A dog crate, leashes, bowls, and toys wait by the door for your four-legged family members at The Chel-Sea, a Carolina Designs vacation rental in Duck where two dogs are welcome with a fee. Inside, a kid's area with a table for games and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Surf N Sound

The home includes updates for 2026, like A new kitchen, updated bathrooms, and flooring! Surf N Sound is a dog-friendly retreat boasting amazing views of both the ocean and the sound, situated just 800 feet from the beach with direct access. This...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Mertle Cove

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores —MERTLE COVE is tucked away amongst the oaks of Kinnakeet Shores is this alluring home on the lake with vistas of the sound and ocean. Upon arrival, take a dip in the private pool to let your cares melt away. An...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Higher Ground 234-A

Welcome to Higher Ground, a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind custom home centrally located just steps from the sound in Kitty Hawk. This vibrant and unique coastal home offers classic character and fine details at every turn, including a reclaimed shipwreck...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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