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
Jul 8

July 8, 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...

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...

WIND DANCE

Overview Plan now to get sun-kissed by Carolina coastal breezes by reserving Wind Dance. This vacation retreat is a classic beach home with modern convenience that's sure to be a memorable setting for your next Outer Banks vacation...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

WIND AND WAVES

Overview Pack your things and get ready to relax during an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation in this inviting, 7 bedroom oceanfront home! Wind and Waves is built by a well-known local contractor and Parade of Homes winning builder...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

SEA ANGELS

Welcome to "Sea Angels," your perfect Outer Banks vacation rental just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in Southern Shores, NC. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom beach cottage is the ideal spot for a relaxing getaway with family or...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/28 - 9/4
$2,310  $2,626
$316 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,985  $2,158
$173 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,886  $1,962
$76 off
10/16 - 10/23
$2,175  $2,267
$92 off
10/23 - 10/30
$2,175  $2,267
$92 off
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

7676 - Nautical by Nature

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Avon lies Nautical by Nature, a charming semi-oceanfront Outer Banks retreat. This spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Surfer's Delight

SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Spectacular ocean vistas delight all who stay in SURFER'S DELIGHT. For a home on the sound side of Avon, this home has an ocean view better than some homes on the oceanside of the village. The beach is just...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

BANKS WEBSIGHT

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Only about five miles from the left turn off the bypass road, you need not drive any further. Nestled in a grove of live oak trees, this home is perfect in many ways. Well-maintained, in mint condition. Duck Village is...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/15 - 8/22
$3,524  $4,048
$524 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,153  $3,802
$649 off
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...

Lago Vista 77-K

Located in the popular beach community of Ocean Sands Section K, Lago Vista is the perfect backdrop for your Corolla beach vacation! A sparkling pool, relaxing hot tub and ample decking are just a few of the things that make the fabulous pool area...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$3,569  $3,769
$200 off