Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.
The 12 Bars of Christmas transforms the Outer Banks into a month-long holiday celebration filled with festive cocktails, over-the-top décor, themed pop-up bars, and plenty of coastal Christmas cheer. Stretching from Manteo to Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the popular seasonal event invites locals and visitors alike to experience the OBX in a whole new way as 12 participating restaurants and bars are transformed into immersive holiday wonderlands.
Ignite your holiday spirit with this special annual event that combines the natural beauty of the Outer Banks with twinkling Christmas lights for an unforgettable display and seasonal experience. The Kites With Lights event is hosted by the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store that’s just across the street from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and the beautiful landscape of twinkling kites with the iconic massive sand dunes of the park in the background will be a sight that spectators won’t soon forget.
Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.
The 12 Bars of Christmas transforms the Outer Banks into a month-long holiday celebration filled with festive cocktails, over-the-top décor, themed pop-up bars, and plenty of coastal Christmas cheer. Stretching from Manteo to Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the popular seasonal event invites locals and visitors alike to experience the OBX in a whole new way as 12 participating restaurants and bars are transformed into immersive holiday wonderlands.
Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.
The 12 Bars of Christmas transforms the Outer Banks into a month-long holiday celebration filled with festive cocktails, over-the-top décor, themed pop-up bars, and plenty of coastal Christmas cheer. Stretching from Manteo to Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the popular seasonal event invites locals and visitors alike to experience the OBX in a whole new way as 12 participating restaurants and bars are transformed into immersive holiday wonderlands.
Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.
The 12 Bars of Christmas transforms the Outer Banks into a month-long holiday celebration filled with festive cocktails, over-the-top décor, themed pop-up bars, and plenty of coastal Christmas cheer. Stretching from Manteo to Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the popular seasonal event invites locals and visitors alike to experience the OBX in a whole new way as 12 participating restaurants and bars are transformed into immersive holiday wonderlands.
Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.
The 12 Bars of Christmas transforms the Outer Banks into a month-long holiday celebration filled with festive cocktails, over-the-top décor, themed pop-up bars, and plenty of coastal Christmas cheer. Stretching from Manteo to Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the popular seasonal event invites locals and visitors alike to experience the OBX in a whole new way as 12 participating restaurants and bars are transformed into immersive holiday wonderlands.
Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.
The 12 Bars of Christmas transforms the Outer Banks into a month-long holiday celebration filled with festive cocktails, over-the-top décor, themed pop-up bars, and plenty of coastal Christmas cheer. Stretching from Manteo to Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the popular seasonal event invites locals and visitors alike to experience the OBX in a whole new way as 12 participating restaurants and bars are transformed into immersive holiday wonderlands.
Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.
The 12 Bars of Christmas transforms the Outer Banks into a month-long holiday celebration filled with festive cocktails, over-the-top décor, themed pop-up bars, and plenty of coastal Christmas cheer. Stretching from Manteo to Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the popular seasonal event invites locals and visitors alike to experience the OBX in a whole new way as 12 participating restaurants and bars are transformed into immersive holiday wonderlands.
October 17, 2026
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
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...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Private heated pool with lights! NEW FOR 2027: New windows. South of Stars is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
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...
OCEANVIEW Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Amenity selection, fine furnishings and convenient location have come together to create a handsome composition at MEDLEY PARADISE. Located in the heart of Avon, you can walk to the grocery store, shopping and...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you were any closer to the sound in this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Nags Head vacation home, you’d be wet! Options is a beautiful soundfront home...
- Nags Head
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...
Stay at a timeless Outer Banks oceanfront home with beautiful panoramic beach views right from the first-level living area and wide oceanfront deck. Decorated in traditional OBX style and offering all the comforts of home—including TVs in every...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...
Break for the corner pocket in the ground-floor rec room, then step straight out to the pool: A House With No Name, a seven-bedroom Carolina Designs home in Duck Landing, pairs a 32 x 16 private pool and hot tub with community pool access and a...
- Duck
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...
“Splash and Go” is a quaint cottage perfect for small families on a budget! But you don’t miss out on amenities with a private pool and hot tub included in this lovely little cottage by the sea. Comfy and convenient, it’s a great spot for...
- Nags Head
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...
Casa La Playa truly offers you the best of the beach! This beautiful lakefront home offers sightings of the osprey feeding and the gentle sounds of nature from ALL levels. Wake up in the morning to sip coffee on your screened in porch or venture out...
- Duck
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms