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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Featured Local Businesses

We love to highlight some of the best and most interesting Outer Banks restaurants, shops, attractions and activities. Read on to discover some of our favorites!

Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

The Beach Box

Welcome to The Beach Box, a coastal retreat in Kitty Hawk! This charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath cottage offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, combining comfort with the beauty of its semi-oceanfront location. Nestled in a prime spot, this cottage is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Canary Sings

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - CANARY SINGS, perched on Kinnakeet Shores' oceanfront, features cavernous, open, bright oceanfront living in the heart of Avon. The great room’s cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling wall of windows...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Duck Crossing

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Canalfront Condo in Pirate’s Cove Marina CommunityDuck Crossing is a beautifully decorated condo located in the gated Pirate’s Cove Resort—an...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

ROUND ABOUT

”Round About” is a two bedroom, round rental home located on a private and secluded wooded lot. The semi-private beaches of Southern Shores are just 145 yards away.This Outer Banks vacation home offers two sundecks for sunning and relaxing...

  • Southern Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/28 - 7/5
$1,660  $1,790
$130 off
7/5 - 7/12
$1,660  $1,790
$130 off
7/12 - 7/19
$1,669  $1,790
$121 off
7/19 - 7/26
$1,660  $1,790
$130 off
7/26 - 8/2
$1,660  $1,790
$130 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,486  $1,558
$72 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,249  $1,334
$85 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,194  $1,268
$74 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,257  $1,268
$11 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Nautical Nonsense WHL-40

This beautiful home located on the shores of Corolla, North Carolina is the perfect location for your Outer Banks getaway. Nautical Nonsense boasts large extensive decking on both the mid level and the top level overlooking the 14'x32' pool...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

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...

Casa Mia

Welcome to Casa Mia! Amore la tua famiglia in spiaggia! (Love your family at the beach!) Find the perfect location and the perfect setting with fabulous decor, crystal clear private pool and ample pool deck area, bonus room for the kids that is all...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

4002 - Duffy Duck

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Duffy Duck, a charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental nestled on the serene oceanside of Duck...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms