Nags Head Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule

Nags Head Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of September 15, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Friday, September 19th - Sunday, September 21st
Nags Head

Jeep lovers are welcome to attend this annual festival that takes advantage of the beautiful fall weather of the Outer Banks, as well as the off-roading opportunities that are abundant along the miles of coastal North Carolina shoreline. The OBX Jeep Invasion is a fun and adventure-filled event that gives Jeep lovers an opportunity to get together and have a blast at one of the East Coat’s favorite destinations for four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Saturday, October 18th 10:19 AM - 6:00 PM
Nags Head
Outer Banks Seafood Festival

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 in Nags Head, and is a family-friendly outing that will make anyone fall in love with this staple of the Outer Banks’ culinary cuisine.

Week of November 24, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Friday, November 28th - Saturday, November 29th
Nags Head

Get a head start on the holiday season with this post-Thanksgiving event that offers a world of fun for visitors of all ages. Held at the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head, this two-day event features amazing shopping, activities, demos and displays, and - of course - a visit by old St. Nick himself to allow kids to get a jump start on their Christmas lists.  

Saturday, November 29th 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.

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Outer Banks Parade of Homes
Oct 9

October 9, 2025

Welcome to the 33nd Annual Parade of Homes. On behalf of the Outer Banks Homes Builders Association (OBHBA), we are thrilled to invite you to our much anticipated 33rd Annual Parade of Homes! Get ready to begin a journey of inspiration and...

Bonner Bridge Pier

Opened in 2021, the Bonner Pier is one of the more unique piers along the Outer Banks, as the 1,000-ft. long concrete structure was once the southern terminal of the original Bonner Bridge. Once the bridge was replaced by the new Basnight Bridge, a...

Making Memories 807 #104DS-H

Making Memories Unit #104 is a first-floor unit and offers three comfortable bedrooms with a king bed in the oceanfront bedroom, two queen beds, and a double sofa bed in the living room for plenty of sleeping options. Relax and enjoy your oceanfront...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Carolina In My Mind 272

Experience the original Outer Banks-style cottage with a two-minute walk to the ocean. You will need to cross Rte.12 (the beach road) to reach the beach. Designed after classic Nags Head architecture, this custom-built cottage will take you back to...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

1776 - Changes in Attitudes

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New Pool Heater for 2024! You'll be sure to have a change in attitude at this Corolla vacation rental! Changes in Attitudes is located on the oceanside of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

5408 - Paws-N-Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Paws-N-Sea, a semi-oceanfront retreat located in the heart of Nags Head, North Carolina. This spacious 5-bedroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

Perfect Landing

There's no better place to land your perfect vacation than this elegant cottage! This home is situated near sand dunes that inspired the birthplace of aviation, and is a very short walk from the beach. This home features two wrap-around sundecks, a...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

SANDY BOTTOMS

Overview This spacious ocean estate hosts a crowd with ease and capitalizes on ocean proximity by offering amazing beach views from almost every bedroom. Designed with your group's comfort in mind, every bedroom has a private bath, 32'...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

308 | Family Tides

Spend your dream vacation on the Nags Head Oceanfront in this beautiful home. After working hard all year, you deserve rest & relaxation. This elegant getaway is just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic, relax by the...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14