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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Drive This broad 5,870 sq. ft. oceanfront home earns the name BIG KAHUNA with its generous room sizes, two family suites, convenient elevator to access all four floors and multiple gathering areas and entertainment...
- Salvo
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...
This lovely Kitty Hawk vacation home provides beautiful Ocean and Golf Course Views from the main living area and top level sun deck. Bright, beachy, with plenty of space to relax this home offers the luxury of having your own Private Heated...
- Kitty Hawk
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...
Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsThis well-appointed, well outfitted and gorgeously furnished beach home offers something for all ages! Located on the oceanside close to the life-guarded beach, oceanfront community amenities, local...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A luxe oceanfront experience awaits you at Sea Stars! Located in South Nags Head, this 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...
Welcome to the Sail Boat Cottage at Beacon Quarters of Corolla by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand new Corolla community. The whole group will enjoy private community access to the sandy...
- Corolla
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet.
Dog Friendly for the 2026 Season!Comfortable and nicely decorated, this Kill Devils Hills vacation home is well equipped and located within easy walking distance of the Beach (approx. 200 yards and lifeguarded during the summer). Centrally located...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...
Relax and unwind at Kittiwake! This spacious oceanfront home offers stunning ocean and surf views, and a private walkway provides easy access to the iconic beaches of South Nags Head. Kittiwake boasts 4 bedrooms, including 3 queens and a bedroom...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
