Manteo Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Friday, May 1st 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Manteo

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is thrilled to announce a very special one-time event at the Pioneer Theater in Manteo to celebrate the upcoming release of a short-form documentary: From the Sound to the Sea.

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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Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

078 | Fort Myers

This vacation home provides your family with spacious, comfortable living areas, lovely decor, and a wide range of amenities that are sure to please. Ideally situated in the Sea Crest Village community of Southern Shores, this home has direct...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

022 | True Friends

True Friends is an exceptional vacation home situated in the heart of Nags Head that offers a spacious floor plan and gorgeous views of the Ocean and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Spend your vacation on a quiet, uncrowded beach and enjoy the proximity...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

The Sandlot

OCEANFRONT Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – While the wild, natural beauty of Hatteras Island inspires the imagination, THE SANDLOT enthralls it, with its effortless ability to create family memories that linger long after you leave. Perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

1879 - Beau's Sandcastle

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Relax and enjoy! Beau's Sandcastle offers rare unobstructed ocean views and borders a nature preserve and is convenient to the beach. After you...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Wilder By The Sea

Wilder by the Sea is an ideal Corolla vacation home for small families, situated in the quiet Ocean Sands neighborhood just 150 yards from the ocean, offering easy access from a community wooden walkway. The home features a bright and serene...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

Ocean Dream 190-B

Ocean Dream is a beautiful and well-maintained Georgetown Sands condo that has everything you and your family will need for your vacation. The kitchen was recently remodeled with stainless steel appliances, new cabinets and countertops. Everyone...

  • Duck
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Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Blackbeard's Treasure HOB-25

Blackbeard's Treasure is a beautiful oceanfront home with all the amenities needed for a fun-filled beach vacation! Enjoy beautiful ocean views and endless sunrises from one of the decks or the dune top deck. There is something for everyone of all...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms