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Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th
ocracoke

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

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Week of October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Friday, October 30th - Saturday, October 31st
Ocracoke

Come to Ocracoke Island for a Pirate Halloween! The Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree is an annual and multiple-day event that is highlighted by a family-friendly Pirate Encampment by Blackbeard's Pirate Crew on Ocracoke Island, and an ensuing world of fun on the southern Outer Banks.

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Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th
Ocracoke

Ring in the holidays island-style with this seasonal parade that takes place on the waters that surrounds Ocracoke village. The Ocracoke Parade of Boats is a celebration of life on the water, and this annual procession of ships of all shapes and sizes is sure to make anyone fall in love with the coastal scene and community that calls Ocracoke Island home.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

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...

Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

K0314 Turquoise Tide 3 Bedroom Corner Co...

Welcome to Turquoise Tide at Hamilton Cay Reserve by KEES Vacations! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 301) offers the perfect combination of...

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  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

WJ-3AV | Windjammer - V

All new flooring with premium vinyl plank on first level and carpet upstairs, for the 2026 season. Elevated Two Story Oceanfront Condo protected by large dune, with views of the ocean and the Community Swimming Pool from upper level. Sturdy...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

715 | Waves Of Grace

Your family will enjoy the open and spacious floor plan this Kitty Hawk vacation home offers. The top floor Living/Dining/Kitchen area is perfect for spending time withfamily, provides good Ocean Views, large Sun Deck, for taking in the Atlantic...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

K6600 Solara 14 Bedroom Home at Hatteras...

Welcome to Solara at Hatteras Island Reserve! Brand new construction! We invite you to the Outer Banks' newest oceanfront community, Hatteras Island Reserve. Solara is a 14-bedroom pet-friendly vacation home offering everything you need for the...

  • Hatteras
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 16 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...

1623 - Breakaway

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Corolla, Breakaway awaits you! Breakaway is conveniently located near great local shopping at the Timbuck II Shopping...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

Wellington by the Sea

OCEANFRONT GETAWAY | NEWLY UPDATED FOR 2026 | FLEXIBLE STAYS Escape to Wellington by the Sea for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo offers 2,300 square feet of comfortable living space...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Two Sons

OCEANVIEW Waves - Wimble Shores - Whether you bring your TWO SONS, three daughters or furry family member, this well-appointed beach bungalow is sure to please the entire group. Located four tons from the beach, the community beach access is just a...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms