Manteo Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Manteo

Take a step back in time to the Outer Banks of the mid-1800s, and celebrate Independence Day in a historical fashion, with a visit to The Island Farm. Located in the heart of Manteo, The Island Farm is a unique attraction that takes visitors on a tour of what life was like for island residents more than 150 years ago. Featuring a wealth of historic homes with period artifacts, live farm animals, and costumed interpreters who explain what life was like for these original locals, The Island Farm is both an educational and utterly fascinating attraction for visitors of all ages.

Saturday, July 4th
Manteo

The Town of Manteo will host an incredible display of fireworks over the water on 4th of July that will make any Independence Day celebration truly memorable. Launched over the Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, visitors can find a spot along the downtown docks or a seat at the famed Roanoke Island Festival Park to catch an incredible show with a stunning backdrop.

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.

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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 19

June 19, 2026

(+ more dates)

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

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...

Driftwood

Endless ocean views surround this exquisite oceanfront home. Everything you could ever need for an unforgettable vacation. Decorated in a soothing coastal palette with a modern flair, this home features incredible indoor & outdoor amenities...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

4052 - Mirth N Mist II

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Mirth N Mist II, your perfect Duck vacation home! Located in the Seapines community, you’ll be in the...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Raspberry Duck

“Memories of vacations at the beach stay with you for a lifetime”….that’s the motto of the Raspberry Duck and we’ve designed and furnished it to give you and your family the ultimate family vacation. The home is located in Duck’s premier...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

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...

Summer's Wind Salvo

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Colony Dr. — When the summer wind comes blowing in it carries the promise of sun-filled days, starlit nights, and family getaways that morph into treasured memories. Feel that collective breezy vibe at SUMMER’S WIND SALVO...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

DOLPHIN WATCH

Ahoy me hearties, hoist the mainsail and set course for “Dolphin Watch” , a brand new haven where pirates and Commodores can parlay and parlee, over a glass of grog.Swashbuckling fun and naval history take us back to a time when The Black Pearl...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/5 - 6/12
$7,628  $9,961
$2,333 off
6/26 - 7/3
$10,665  $11,606
$941 off
7/3 - 7/10
$10,508  $11,606
$1,098 off
8/28 - 9/4
$6,147  $6,665
$518 off
9/4 - 9/11
$5,807  $6,121
$314 off
9/11 - 9/18
$5,542  $5,806
$264 off
9/18 - 9/25
$5,279  $5,806
$527 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,985  $5,480
$495 off
Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

5255 - Sound's Perfect

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Pets are no longer allowed! NEW FOR 2026: Screened porch converted to a furnished three-season room. Located in the quaint, gated, residential...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

5608 - Surf Watch

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Stunning Condo! This fabulous three bedroom condo has been completely renovated! Everything is new! You will love the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms