Manteo Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • 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.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • 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.

Week of August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • 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.

Week of September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 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.

Week of November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 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.

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.

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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 19

June 19, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

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$6,005  $6,505
$500 off
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$6,005  $6,505
$500 off
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  • 4.5 Bathrooms
6/19 - 6/26
$6,105  $6,505
$400 off
6/26 - 7/3
$6,005  $6,505
$500 off
7/10 - 7/17
$6,005  $6,505
$500 off
7/17 - 7/24
$6,005  $6,505
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Southern Shores Realty

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