Nags Head Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Saturday, May 9th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nags Head

At the annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza, everyone can enjoy a little hands-on creativity with lots of interactive displays, live demos, and fun artistic activities for the young and the young at heart. This full day affair which combines art, music, and the friendly spirit of the Outer Banks, is an annual tradition that began in 1989, and which has become a favorite event for visitors of all ages.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Thursday, August 6th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nags Head

Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and support the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the annual OBX Watermelon Festival. This beloved local celebration that’s held at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head features a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages, and is the perfect way to toast the peak of the summer season on the Outer Banks.

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Big Blue (South)

Big Blue (South) is connected to Big Blue (North), and can also be rented a single unit - see Big Blue 10 for more information. Nestled in the heart of Corolla’s Buck Island community, this 5-bedroom rental offers both a peaceful coastal setting...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Atlantis South HL-7

Atlantis South is a unique and impressive oceanfront vacation home located in Hatteras Village. Phenomenal ocean views are yours from the top two levels, equipped with large deck areas. This well-appointed and spacious home boasts many wonderful...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

Conscience Point HIR-31

Conscience Point is an oceanside home in the upscale Estates at Hatteras Island Resort, featuring panoramic sound and ocean views, as well as 5-star Caribbean decor with elaborate tile work. Conscience Point also offers a one-of- a-kind private...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

5213 - Blue Turtle Cottage

MP 7.3. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Blue Turtle Cottage, your coastal retreat located just a stone's throw from the beautiful OBX beaches. This Kill Devil Hills...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Mess'n Around 149

Tucked into the quiet Carolina Dunes community in Duck, Mess’n Around is a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanside retreat made for slow mornings, salty air, and easy coastal living. This is the kind of place where shoes come off at the door, mornings start...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
2/21 - 2/28
$1,361  $1,411
$50 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,438  $1,488
$50 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,438  $1,488
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3/22 - 3/29
$1,438  $1,488
$50 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,557  $1,607
$50 off
4/5 - 4/12
$1,746  $1,796
$50 off
4/12 - 4/19
$1,746  $1,796
$50 off
4/20 - 4/27
$1,746  $1,796
$50 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,746  $1,796
$50 off
5/3 - 5/10
$2,019  $2,069
$50 off
5/11 - 5/18
$2,019  $2,069
$50 off
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

A SENSE OF PORPOISE

Discover your ultimate Outer Banks escape at “A Sense of Porpoise,” a beautifully appointed oceanfront retreat tucked away in the exclusive Pelican Watch community of Southern Shores. With private direct beach access just steps from your door...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/14 - 2/21
$2,261  $2,924
$663 off
2/21 - 2/28
$2,261  $2,924
$663 off
2/28 - 3/7
$2,261  $2,924
$663 off
3/7 - 3/14
$2,261  $2,924
$663 off
3/14 - 3/21
$2,261  $2,924
$663 off
3/21 - 3/28
$2,261  $2,924
$663 off
3/28 - 4/4
$2,639  $3,075
$436 off
4/4 - 4/11
$2,942  $3,075
$133 off
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Brigadune

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsBrigadune is an impressive oceanfront home in an award-winning community. It is a special place for creating happy memories, living up to the aura of Brigadoon, the magical village in...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms