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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Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...

Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Ivory Coast MS-861

Welcome to Ivory Coast, a newly constructed home in the prestigious, family-friendly neighborhood of Monteray Shores in Corolla. Step into luxury as soon as you enter this bright and airy, beautifully decorated home. On the top level, the open...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Sea Grapes

OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek - If the gentle sound of waves provides the ideal soundtrack to your vacation, then you must “press play” on SEA GRAPES. The oceanfront vistas from both levels of this beachfront home are a reminder that nature...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

4213 - Duck Duck Goose

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Duck, Duck, Goose! You’ve found the perfect Duck vacation condo! Located in the Georgetown Sands community, guests at Duck Duck Goose will have...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Blue Yonder SS-41

Where the surf meets the sky, settle into your beach vacation at Blue Yonder, a modern, four-bedroom, pet-friendly, semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores. Located less than a mile north of Kitty Hawk Pier and just south of the popular town of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
2/20 - 2/27
$1,446  $1,496
$50 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,446  $1,496
$50 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,551  $1,601
$50 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,593  $1,643
$50 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,831  $1,881
$50 off
4/21 - 4/28
$1,831  $1,881
$50 off
4/28 - 5/5
$1,831  $1,881
$50 off
5/13 - 5/20
$1,831  $1,881
$50 off
5/20 - 5/27
$2,034  $2,084
$50 off
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...

Moonrise Kingdom 395

No detail has been overlooked at Moonrise Kingdom, a custom-crafted oasis just steps from the beach in Kill Devil Hills. This property offers captivating ocean views, a peek of the Wright Brothers’ Memorial, 4 oversized king suites, an elevator...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
3/1 - 3/8
$3,007  $3,107
$100 off
3/10 - 3/17
$2,912  $3,012
$100 off
3/20 - 3/27
$2,924  $3,024
$100 off
3/28 - 4/4
$3,050  $3,150
$100 off
4/1 - 4/8
$2,805  $2,905
$100 off
4/3 - 4/10
$4,776  $4,876
$100 off
4/8 - 4/15
$2,790  $2,890
$100 off
4/10 - 4/17
$3,210  $3,310
$100 off
4/15 - 4/22
$3,249  $3,349
$100 off
4/17 - 4/24
$2,778  $2,878
$100 off
5/1 - 5/8
$3,543  $3,643
$100 off
5/8 - 5/15
$3,648  $3,748
$100 off
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Boone SDU-H6

Kick off your beach getaway at Boone, a budget-friendly condo packed with family-friendly amenities and perfectly situated in the heart of Kitty Hawk. With a quick 100-foot walk to the beach—just across Beach Road—your days will be filled with...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

Beach Babies

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — BOOKING for 2026! — The sun is shining, the waves are calling, and your dream family vacation starts here. BEACH BABIES is a roomy, chic, and smartly upgraded oceanfront getaway designed to bring...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms