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
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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
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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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Buxton Woods

Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

5317 - Labs & Crabs

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New HVAC and Dryer. Welcome to Labs & Crabs! Located just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

263 | Island Delight

Island Delight is an exceptional vacation home that provides a wide array of amenities all designed with your vacation needs in mind. The décor throughout is lovely and special attention has been paid to the exterior areas of the property...

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

SmileAway

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Take your family on an unforgettable Outer Banks Vacation at “SmileAway” this summer! Oceanside, private pool with outside speakers, hot tub, plenty...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

5471 - Resting Beach Face

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: All new furniture, all new flooring, new additional convenience appliances added. New drapes, Smart TV's in each room. New pergola...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

495 | Oriole's Perch

Relax and enjoy the beautiful Beaches of the Outer Banks from this nicely decorated and well-equipped Beach Home. Situated right on the Beach in South Nags Head, this home offers unparalleled views! After a day on the Beach, you can watch the Moon...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

K0312 Topaz Tide 3 Bedroom Condo at Hami...

Welcome to Topaz Tide at Hamilton Cay Reserve by KEES Vacations! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 203) offers the perfect combination of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

7919 - Tipsea Turtle

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Tipsea Turtle! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is perfect for the whole family. Located near local marinas, Salty Dog is the perfect...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms