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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...

Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Buxton Sunsets

SOUNDFRONT Buxton – NC Highway 12 – Surrounded by live oak trees, BUXTON SUNSETS is the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway for your vacation. Savor the broad decks with sound vistas surrounded by the rustling of nature. The first level of this...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

132 | Captain's Watch

Open, Bright, and Beachy with Endless views of the Ocean and Beach, spacious decks, and reverse open floor plan await at Captain's Watch! Situated in the peace and tranquility of South Nags Head, this home is the perfect getaway for a relaxing...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

1651 - Better Than Tuition

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Better Than Tuition is a spacious 6-bedroom Corolla vacation rental that has everything you need to enjoy your stay on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Beach Blessings Too

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Located in the popular Whalehead neighborhood, Beach Blessings Too is a guest-favorite for good reason. The beach is just a short stroll away, and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

1398 - Decked Out

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Decked Out, where your Corolla vacation is sure to be spectacular. This 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom home is located in the Whalehead Beach...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Sea Salt HC-217

Craving an ocean fix? Time to check out Sea Salt, a gorgeous, recently renovated oceanfront home on beautiful Hatteras Island. Just what beach lovers are looking for, Sea Salt offers breathtaking ocean views and is tastefully decorated in soothing...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
9/19 - 9/26
$2,489  $2,689
$200 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,247  $2,447
$200 off
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

5428 - By the Breakers

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax and Recharge at This Pet-Friendly Nags Head Beach House. Planning an Outer Banks vacation? This bright and...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms