Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

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.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Saturday, October 31st 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Manteo

Enjoy a day at the Manteo waterfront and see wooden boats displayed in the water and on the grounds of the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum at this special event that pays homage to the region’s deep ties to maritime history and culture.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

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.

Friday, November 6th - Saturday, November 14th
Manteo

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.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Friday, November 6th - Saturday, November 14th
Manteo

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.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Friday, December 4th - Sunday, December 6th
Manteo

Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.

Saturday, December 5th 10:30 AM
Manteo

Get your Outer Banks holiday off to a glittering start with this annual parade that is sure to delight visitors and locals alike. The Manteo Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition that attracts both participants and spectators from all across the Outer Banks, and which is sure to entice anyone to get into the holiday spirit.

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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 Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

GOSS-A-MER

Goss-a-mer offers many opportunities for relaxation – on the shaded front porch in a rocking chair or in the sun on the wrap around deck. Enjoy a short walk to the beach or to the sound to take in a terrific sunrise or sunset! The many amenities...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/19 - 9/26
$1,990  $2,267
$277 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,990  $2,267
$277 off
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

1600 - Bases Loaded

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New hot tub. Bases Loaded has everything you need to start your Outer Banks vacation off right! This spacious vacation home is...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

The Haole House

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAppreciate Currituck Lighthouse vistas from this completely refreshed OBX Vacation home located in the resort community of Corolla Light. This professionally decorated home is just...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Temptation

SOUNDSIDE Avon – NC 12 Hwy – New for 2026! – You’re officially invited to indulge your coastal cravings and experience TEMPTATION, a comfortable four-bedroom/four-and-a-half bath home offering an irresistible escape from the everyday. From...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

BLESSED

A home theater and rec room set the stage for movie night at BLESSED, an 8-bedroom Carolina Designs vacation home in the Whalehead community of Corolla. Every bedroom has a private bath, an elevator makes moving beach gear between floors easy...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

5470 - Little Outlaw Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Nags Head, welcome to Little Outlaw! Check into this quaint historic cottage & revisit the glory days of Old Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Driftwood

OCEANFRONT Avon - Beachcomber Drive - Consider this beach treasure a while and your mind will start its journey. Watch the colors of sunrise or a graceful formation of pelicans from this marvelous setting. Lots of decking, well appointed...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms