Nags Head Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Night Life Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd
Nags Head

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.

Saturday, November 28th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nags Head

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.

Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd
Nags Head

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.

Week of December 7, 2026 - December 13, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd
Nags Head

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.

Week of December 14, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd
Nags Head

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.

Week of December 21, 2026 - December 27, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd
Nags Head

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.

Week of December 28, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd
Nags Head

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.

Week of December 28, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd
Nags Head

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.

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Lighthouse 5K Series
Aug 26

August 26, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Siren Song

Located in Duck / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full BathroomsSavor calming sunny days near the ocean in this roomy Sanderling home. Or savor the incredible amenities this home has to offer! Including an exercise room with TV/DVD, treadmill and complimentary...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT

Six cinema-style chairs line the private theater at Starry, Starry Night, a soundfront Carolina Designs retreat in Duck where an elevator serves each level and a private pier stretches into the Currituck Sound. Launch the provided stand up...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

7569 - Van Dyck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Exterior siding and side deck, interior walls and moulding. Place yourself in the middle of paradise at Van Dyck in Avon. This...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

2433 - Bella Bay

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2026: Full Kitchen Renovation Including New Appliances, Flooring, and Quartz Countertops.  Welcome to Bella Bay! With sound views and a...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

DUCK N COVER

Make this your home away from home in this remodeled Duck Oceanside property. Very stylish, sharp, and attractively done, with a model home look! Offering 4 bedrooms, with its own private pool, and with an easy walk to the beach. Located within the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/26 - 10/3
$1,853  $2,213
$360 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,892  $2,213
$321 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,943  $2,213
$270 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,621  $1,814
$193 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,646  $1,814
$168 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,646  $1,664
$18 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,496  $1,664
$168 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,530  $1,664
$134 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,634  $1,664
$30 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,594  $1,664
$70 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,614  $1,664
$50 off
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...

Doubletree Dockside A-130

Boasting access to the Pamlico Sound, as well as awesome canal and sound views, Doubletree Dockside is perfect for water sports enthusiasts and boaters.This traditional Hatteras beach cottage offers a private boat dock at the house and access to a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Lollygaggers

This Semi-Oceanfront vacation rental has it all, plus even more within a short walk! Private pool with cabana will welcome you back from the Atlantic Ocean right across the street! “Lollygaggers” is ideal for everyone in the family, including...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms