Ocracoke History Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke History Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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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Lighthouse 5K Series
Sep 2

September 2, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

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...

Krazy 4 Shore

Now Accepting Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum)!Located in Avon / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsTiki bar with constructed-in swings, firepit, horseshoes, and yard connect four!Krazy 4 Shore is your ideal oceanside beach home! Centrally located in the...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Marabel-by-the-Sea

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsSavor a calming hideaway in this unique home! Bask in the sun while appreciating the seclusion of the fenced-in pool area or appreciate ocean vistas from the top level while soaking up the sun! Just...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

18S-F | Eighteen South Unit F

Major renovations for the 2026 season have been completed and include new flooring throughout (premium vinyl plank in living area and bedrooms, tile in kitchen and baths), new kichen counters, and freshly painted cabinetry. Great Views of the Ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Salty Attitude KSD-16

Welcome to Salty Attitude, the perfect location to spend your vacation! The soothing color scheme throughout this home is calming and serene. This property features an all-floor keyless elevator entrance accessible at ground level, private saltwater...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

A Midsummer Knight's Dream 137-B

A Midsummer Knight's Dream is classic Outer Banks beach house located in the Osprey community of Duck, NC. You’ll enjoy beautiful views from all three levels of this charming retreat. Thoughtful details, wonderful colors, and beautiful decor make...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

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...

Sea Winds

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - SEA WINDS, located in Avon's charming Kinnakeet Shores, just one lot back from the ocean affords great ocean view with simple access to the beach just across the street. Start your family vacation in the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Fish N' Ships

Located in Rodanthe / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome aboard Fish N’ Ships, your dreamy oceanside escape where the breeze is salty, the vibe is simple, and the beach is just a seashell’s toss away—less than 500 feet...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms