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

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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

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...

Pair-a-dice

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Pair-a-dice is waiting for you to enjoy all of the summer fun Corolla has to offer. This family-friendly house has everything from a theater room for...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Wash Woods

Located in Corolla / 2 Bedrooms / 1 Full BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Your family will appreciate the privacy and tranquility this vacation home has to offer!  Surrounded by trees yet just 1500 feet to the beach and Atlantic...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

DUCK CALLS

Duck Calls is a bright, tastefully decorated, and landscaped oceanside home with private access to the ocean and sound. Close to the walking/biking trail into Duck. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from the furnished open deck and the large, breezy front...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/23
$4,217  $4,411
$194 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,342  $3,513
$171 off
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...

WBC Whalebone Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cotta...

Welcome to Whalebone Oceanfront Cottage C by KEES Vacations! A classic Outer Banks experience with a fresh new chapter. Nestled in South Nags Head at Milepost 16.5, Whalebone Ocean Cottages brings the charm of a historic cottage court into the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

A-B-CEAS (form. A Sea-Nic Escape)

With open space on both sides in Ocean Sands, “ABCeas” sits only 100 yards from the beach, offering stunning ocean and dune views right from the living room. Tired of just one pool? ABCeas offers two! Enjoy both a private pool and hot tub, plus...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
6/28 - 7/5
$4,479  $4,914
$435 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,711  $2,957
$246 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,569  $2,740
$171 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,279  $5,127
$2,848 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,197  $5,127
$2,930 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,197  $5,127
$2,930 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,224  $5,127
$2,903 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,388  $5,127
$2,739 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Salty Horse

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsYour family will adore this Oceanside Outer Banks hideaway located close to shopping, eateries, grocery and of course, the beach! Plenty of amenities for everybody to come together for family time or...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Cheers & Sunshine

OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Shores - CHEERS & SUNSHINE is all that its moniker implies: a sun-filled home that inspires you to raise a glass to your good fortune of finding such a ideal vacation hideaway. Radiating casual elegance, this...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms