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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Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

090 | Tinker's Hideaway

Tinker's Hideaway is a terrific Semi-Oceanfront home on the beach road with an excellent location that offers you and your family easy access to the beach, plus the opportunity to shop, dine and sightsee all within a few miles. Jenette's Pier is...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

126 | Kegs

Keg’s is an Oceanfront Retreat and the perfect destination for your Outer Banks getaway! Just steps from the beach, this beautiful home offers everything your family needs for a memorable vacation. Spend your days swimming in the ocean or...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Over The Dune QUAY-C2

Only 150 feet from the beach, Over the Dune is ready to become your new OBX oceanfront oasis. Located in The Quay condominium complex in Nags Head, this three-bedroom and three-bathroom condo boasts tasteful decor and numerous amenities that will...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Pelican Briefs 397-D

Welcome to Pelican Briefs, a beautifully decorated home centrally located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills at milepost 10! Your beach access is just 700 ft away across Route 12 (the beach road) with a sand walking path just at the end of E Lake St...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Dune It Wright

Looking for a “WOW” moment? "Dune It Wright" is it! Now is the time to look at this 2021 newly renovated oceanfront property in the heart of Nags Head! The entire house has been updated including interior paint, ceramic tile floors throughout...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

2850 - SunDancer

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! SunDancer has everything you need to explore the best of Duck and giving you the perfect place to relax with family...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Bella Vita

Located in Duck/ 6 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsYour family will appreciate this beach getaway located on the Oceanside within walking distance of the Town of Duck. Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a completely gated private...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms