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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Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

FOUR SEASONS RETREAT

Overview Enjoy the ultimate Outer Banks lifestyle when you reserve Four Seasons Retreat, a spacious beachfront home spanning well over 6,000 square feet of professionally decorated living space filled with timeless architecture...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

180 | Peters' Cottage

This fantastic Nags Head Oceanfront home is spacious (4,800 sq. ft.) and very well equipped to ensure a great time on the Outer Banks. Situated in the Nags Head Historic District, this home provides a peaceful location, a wide, uncrowded Beach that...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

ALL DUCKS GO TO HEAVEN

This home has all the elements for a wonderful time at the beach. Stretch out on more than 1,500 square feet of deck space, or take a dip in the hot tub. The house is conveniently located just a short walk from the beach and beachfront pool, and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
3/7 - 3/14
$1,481  $1,683
$202 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,481  $1,683
$202 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,481  $1,683
$202 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,689  $1,834
$145 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,766  $1,834
$68 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,766  $1,834
$68 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,670  $1,834
$164 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,631  $1,834
$203 off
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

God's Promise

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Summerplace Dr. — There’s only one way to describe the 4,500 sq. ft. GOD’S PROMISE. It’s simply heavenly. Ideal for one extended or multiple families, this six-bedroom/six- and two-half-bath home offers the promise...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

5409 - Latitude Adjustment

MP 10.2. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Latitude Adjustment has great ocean views and is only 30 steps from the beach access. This Signature Series five-bedroom, five and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

Boxley House

CANALFRONT Frisco — Captains Ct. — Rustic appeal abounds in BOXLEY HOME, a three-bedroom/two-bathroom home that offers a relaxing setting in Brigands' Bay, a bicycle-friendly neighborhood known for its canal “streets.” Bring your...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Ocean Song

Escape to Ocean Song, a stunning oceanfront condo in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks, perfect for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or friends’ retreat. This top-floor two-bedroom, two-bath condo offers breathtaking Atlantic views, two...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms