Manteo Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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.

Friday, December 4th 2:00 PM
Manteo

Head to the Island Farm in Manteo where history, local culture, and the holiday spirit will combine for a fun and multiple-day event that showcases the holiday traditions of the earliest days on the Outer Banks.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of June 28, 2027 - July 4, 2027
Sunday, 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.

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Bodie Island

Bodie Island tends to cause a lot of confusion, for both the pronunciation of its name as well as its precise location. This small strip of the Outer Banks doesn't get a lot of attention, and most North Carolina visitors simply pass through the area...

Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Ocean's 10

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Tarheel Ct. — On a clear day you can see forever from OCEAN’S 10, the aptly named ten-bedroom/ten-full and one-half-bath home that is equally adept at hosting multigenerational families, friend groups and special events...

  • Salvo
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Sunset Cove

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Cross of Honor Way — SUNSET COVE provides you with that idyllic slice of private soundfront that delivers the treasured tranquility you seek. With vistas that go on forever, this impressive eight bedroom/eight- and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Driftwood

OCEANFRONT Avon - Beachcomber Drive - Discover the beauty of an oceanfront hideaway at DRIFTWOOD. Located along the shores of Avon, this appealing beach getaway offers a front-row seat to the Atlantic and plenty of space to relax, reconnect, and...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

203 | Salty Paws

Salty Paws is a comfortably furnished vacation home that provides everything needed for a great vacation. The Beautiful Beaches of Nags Head are within easy walking distance (less than 400 feet to the Small Street beach access) & your family is...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Klein Cottage

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Bring your family to this classically beautiful oceanfront property with panoramic ocean views from inside and out! Historic properties have been...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

5824 - A Memorable Vacation

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you are searching for an ideal vacation home which will melt away your stress, and which your family will love...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

AV2-3A | Pirates Perch

This Lovely Third Floor Oceanfront unit offers fabulous views of the beach & the Atlantic Ocean. Decorated w/Bright, Beach-Themed Decor that is sure to make you feel right at home! Located within walking distance to some of the best restaurants...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7