Head to the cool and relaxed Outer Banks in late September to join in the fun of one of the region’s most distinctive and popular area festivals. Pridefest is a three-day gay pride festival that is full of activities, food, music, and ample beach time, and which is open to all LGBTQ folks and their supporters and friends.
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.
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.
October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set...
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...
The high point of any sailing season is the Regatta. A time when all are drawn to the water to forge new adventures or relive old memories. The decks of this Kinnakeet Shores cottage with its outstanding ocean views are the perfect setting for all...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
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...
Welcome to Sundancer by KEES Vacations! A classic Carolina-style property, this eight-bedroom oceanfront home on the OBX is well-appointed with an open floorplan, sweeping water views, real hardwood flooring, and an abundance of natural sunlight...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...
Welcome to Moonstone Manor at Hamilton Cay Reserve! NEW FOR 2025! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 302) offers the perfect combination of...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...
Kick off your beach getaway at Boone, a budget-friendly condo packed with family-friendly amenities and perfectly situated in the heart of Kitty Hawk. With a quick 100-foot walk to the beach—just across Beach Road—your days will be filled with...
- Kitty Hawk
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
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...
Blue Point is a beautiful vacation home that provides the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. w/Pool Table & a fantastic location that affords easy access to the Beach. Your family is sure to be thrilled with the...
- Nags Head
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...
This home comes with plenty of highlights, perhaps the best of which is its location close to the beach. Public beach access is 100 yards away. Back at the house kids will love the large backyard . With a lower-level storage area; this home has...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...
You'll fall in love with this multi-level home! This home is located in the community of Salvo's Wind Over Waves. It is equipped with incredible amenities throughout both levels and outside. The Seagull's French Fry has a large lot and offers ocean...
- Salvo
- 4 Bedrooms