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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Outer Banks Boating Guide

The Outer Banks is comprised of more water than land, as the fragile strips of terrain that make up these North Carolina barrier islands are bordered on all sides by deep blue major bodies of water.

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...

THE QUARTERDECK

Overview Located in the popular Pine Island subdivision of Corolla, furnished with many desirable amenities, and a short walking distance from the nearest beach access, The Quarterdeck is a great option for your next beach getaway! This...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Pelican Watch

Paradise awaits you in this luxurious home with breathtaking ocean views! Lovingly appointed with all your needs in mind; Enjoy a family-friendly location only a few feet to the beach for little ones! Private pool and hot tub offer evenings of...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Island Mist

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Let a whisper of serenity envelope you at ISLAND MIST, a four-bedroom/four-full and one-half bath coastal escape where inspiration is found in every sunset’s beautiful palette or in the thrill of...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

No Problem

OCEANFRONT Avon — Nova Dr . — If clear ocean vistas rising above pristine natural dunes remind you that, for now, no problems need to exist, then the NO PROBLEM bungalow is where you want to be for your next beach hideaway. Pass the convenient...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Aquamarine

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Fathom Ct. — AQUAMARINE, both the color and this five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bath beauty of a home, evokes feelings of calm and serenity. Here, you will discover a relaxing escape, where the rhythmic ebb and flow of...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Oceanfront Escape

Discover the perfect location for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway at this charming oceanfront condominium! Wake up to breathtaking ocean views from either bedroom and enjoy your morning coffee or a delightful al fresco dinner from your private...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

The Beauty & The Beach

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Colony Dr. - Discover your fairy tale of a vacation at THE BEAUTY & THE BEACH, where this gorgeously refreshed six-bedroom/five full-bath and two-half bath home is destined to make your dreams come true. A few tons from the...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms