Manteo Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule

Experience Halloween like never before with Halloween Island, a month-long celebration that transforms historic downtown Manteo into a festive destination filled with spooky attractions, creative costumes, seasonal entertainment, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Set against the backdrop of Roanoke Island, home to the mysterious Lost Colony, this unique Outer Banks event combines local history, small-town charm, and Halloween fun for visitors of all ages.

Experience Halloween like never before with Halloween Island, a month-long celebration that transforms historic downtown Manteo into a festive destination filled with spooky attractions, creative costumes, seasonal entertainment, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Set against the backdrop of Roanoke Island, home to the mysterious Lost Colony, this unique Outer Banks event combines local history, small-town charm, and Halloween fun for visitors of all ages.

Experience Halloween like never before with Halloween Island, a month-long celebration that transforms historic downtown Manteo into a festive destination filled with spooky attractions, creative costumes, seasonal entertainment, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Set against the backdrop of Roanoke Island, home to the mysterious Lost Colony, this unique Outer Banks event combines local history, small-town charm, and Halloween fun for visitors of all ages.

Through arts, music, and miles of fun, the Outer Banks celebrates visiting and local veterans alike through this special event that has a wealth of ways to stay entertained while discovering the heart of the islands’ cultural scene. OBX Veterans Week is an annual event which honors veterans and their families through live concerts, cool activities and arts in downtown Manteo, and so much more.

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Through arts, music, and miles of fun, the Outer Banks celebrates visiting and local veterans alike through this special event that has a wealth of ways to stay entertained while discovering the heart of the islands’ cultural scene. OBX Veterans Week is an annual event which honors veterans and their families through live concerts, cool activities and arts in downtown Manteo, and so much more.

Head to the Island Farm in Manteo where history, local culture, and the holiday spirit will combine for a fun and multiple-day event that showcases the holiday traditions of the earliest days on the Outer Banks.

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Ring in the New Year with a festive waterfront celebration at the annual Meet Me in Manteo New Year's Eve Celebration, a popular Outer Banks tradition that brings residents and visitors together for an evening of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and holiday cheer. Held in the heart of historic downtown Manteo, this free community event offers a memorable way to welcome the new year while enjoying the charm and beauty of Roanoke Island.

Couples who have always dreamed about a romantic wedding on the Outer Banks will want to attend this special off-season expo that shines a spotlight on all the different wedding vendors that this scenic coastline has to offer. Sponsored by the Outer Banks Wedding Association, this multiple-day event has become the go-to festival for visitors from all over the country who want to discover how magical it can be to get married on the OBX.