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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Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...

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...

DRIFT AWAY

Great location in the desirable Ocean Crest Community of Duck! Private Pool added for 2026 season! Drift Away is a spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home located just south of Duck Village only 1 mile away from the quaint town center filled with great...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

158 | Ritz Quacker

Vacation in style at this well-appointed and thoughtfully designed vacation home located in the heart of the Village of Duck. The Ritz Quacker is an inviting vacation cottage tucked within a stand of maritime Live Oak trees that provide privacy and...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

385 | Sand Castle

Endless Ocean & Beach Views await from the "Sand Castle". The Bedrooms & the Living, Dining, & Den are Oceanfront & offer Direct Access to an Oceanfront Deck. After a day on the Beach you can Enjoy a Relaxing Evening Watching the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Sunbeam S-14

Bask in the refreshing ocean breezes at Sunbeam, a stunning oceanfront retreat on Hatteras Island. Nestled in the peaceful village of Salvo, this home is your gateway to unspoiled beaches, stunning sunsets, and countless adventures. Known for its...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
4/25 - 5/2
$1,344  $1,544
$200 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,040  $2,340
$300 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,779  $3,079
$300 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,198  $3,498
$300 off
6/6 - 6/13
$4,966  $5,466
$500 off
6/20 - 6/27
$4,455  $4,955
$500 off
6/27 - 7/4
$3,929  $4,429
$500 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,882  $5,382
$500 off
7/11 - 7/18
$4,882  $5,382
$500 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

2057 N VIRGINIA DARE TRAIL

Carolina Designs presents 2057 N VIRGINIA DARE TRAIL, a People's Choice Award-winning oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills featuring stunning ocean and Avalon Pier views. This exceptional 4-bedroom OBX vacation rental boasts 4 king suites with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

065 | Loss Cottage

Nags Head-Oceanside. Only steps from the beach!Experience the very best in oceanside vacationing at this coastal retreat that features a spacious floor plan, Ocean Views, Hot Tub, and direct access to the Beach (Bladen Street Beach Access 300 ft...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Bella Madrey

Beautifully appointed, large family-friendly home, Oceanside in Corolla's Ocean Sands Section 0.  This 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath home, with over-sized athletic pool (14'x28') and hot tub is sure to please.  Enjoy water volleyball, relax in the sun on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms