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This Week
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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Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at Island Farm
Oct 10

October 10, 2026

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Celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! On the first four Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch event, happening October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for visitors ages four...

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...

THE HIGH TIDER

Just south of Jennette's Pier, where surfers carve the waves alongside the pier, The High Tider makes its Carolina Designs debut for the 2027 season. Every one of its eight bedrooms has a private bath. Set directly on the oceanfront at Milepost...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Barefoot Bungalow 519

Come, sit back, and enjoy the ocean views! Take a walk down the stairs right out onto the beach, in this quaint South Nags Head home. The beaches in this area are almost entirely residential, offering you a quiet respite from the everyday hustle...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

1756 - Heavenly Shore

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy a glorious beach getaway with your loved ones at this 5 bedroom, 3 bath vacation home that offers peaceful views of maritime woods and is...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

5433 - Sonnie Beaches

 Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Tucked into a quiet oceanside neighborhood in Nags Head, Sonnie Beaches offers the kind of laid-back Outer Banks getaway that's all about...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Tarpon Watch

CANALFRONT Avon - Tarpon Lane - Searching for the ideal vacation home for your family? Then be on the lookout for TARPON WATCH. Launch your kayak or modest boat from your personal boat dock with fish cleaning table or start your outdoor adventures...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Salt and Light 526-A

Looking for a place to make family memories? Salt and Light is a 6-bedroom, semi-oceanfront home with a bright and airy interior, a private pool, hot tub, and public beach access with restrooms less than 500’ away. Enjoy sunrise with ocean views...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

OCEAN BREEZE

Ocean Breeze hides a pool table in its ground floor rec room, making this Carolina Designs home in Duck a rainy day headquarters as much as a beach house. Free pool heat, an elevator, and seven bedrooms round out the appeal, with Sea Pines...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms