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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...

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...

DUCK PEACH

Stand on the second-floor sun deck and count just two homes between you and the Currituck Sound. Duck Peach, a seven-bedroom Carolina Designs retreat in the quiet seaside community of Olde Duck Beach, turns sunset over the water into a nightly...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

1535 - Captain Jack's

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Escape to Captain Jack’s for a week of adventure and relaxation in Corolla! This beautiful soundfront Outer Banks...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

1366 - Whale Spray

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Whale Spray is a uniquely designed oceanfront rental home ready for your Outer Banks vacation! Located in Corolla, Whale...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

WORTH THE WAIT

Where an elevator eases trips between levels, Worth The Wait invites multiple generations to travel together. This seven-bedroom, semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs home in Southern Shores sits between two beach accesses, with a 33-foot private...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Driftwood Dreaming

Upgrades for 2026: New King Bed added to the Top Level Bedroom (formerly a Queen Bed) and an Outdoor Fire PitLocated in Nags Head / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsYour family will adore this centrally located home at Milepost 10.5, just a short walk...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

781 | Greener Meadows

Beautifully Decorated & Conveniently located within Easy Two Minute Walk to the nearest beach accesses (both are approx. 450 Ft. away) This Fantastic, Stylish Beach House comes w/ All the Extras needed for a Memorable Family Vacation. Spacious...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

COAST TO COAST

A private 32 by 16 saltwater pool, a hot tub, and an onsite EV charger anchor COAST TO COAST, a Carolina Designs eight-bedroom retreat in Duck Landing. Add community pool access and a community beach access only 154 yards from the front...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms