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...
Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet.
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Pool not available until May 1st. Only 20 steps away to reach the boardwalk access to the beach, all the while located...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...
SOUNDSIDE Avon – Portside Dr. – Savor a vacation fit for royalty at ISLAND ROYALE. This tropical getaway with planted palm trees has every luxury you need for the best vacation. Float around in the private fenced-in pool, work on your tan, or...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 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...
Welcome to Driftwood at Hamilton Cay in Bermuda Bay by KEES Vacations! As you pull into the Hamilton Cay neighborhood, part of the Bermuda Bay community, you may wonder if you took a wrong turn somewhere and found your way to a Caribbean Island...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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...
This Beautiful Vacation Home will refresh and revitalize you, making it a family tradition for years to come. Experience the charm of this lavish and creatively designed Vacation Home that offers the luxury of your own Private 14 x 24 Concrete...
- Kitty Hawk
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sound and Color! This soundfront Corolla property is perfect for large groups, boasting 8 bedrooms and 6.5...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Peaceful Soundfront LocationWelcome to Jack’s Hideout, a tucked-away retreat on the sound in Kill Devil Hills. This quiet setting is perfect for...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...
BEACH GEAR INCLUDED FOR 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and beds made! If you are looking for a house ON the beach, long beach walks in peace and tranquility on the deserted National...
- Nags Head
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms