Ocracoke Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule
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.

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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Event Homes

In the past few years, the Outer Banks has become a popular destination for large families and groups who are planning a beach wedding, a corporate retreat, or just a casual family reunion. This turn of recent events is due in no small part to the...

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...

SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Overview The promise of sun-kissed vacation days is yours when you reserve Simply Irresistible, a 4,600 square foot beachfront retreat filled with private bedroom suites and popular entertainment features. Enjoy panoramic views of the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

5428 - By the Breakers

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! 2913 S. Memorial Avenue, Nags Head, NC 27959 | MP 11 BEDDING: 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 1...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

7197 - StillWaters

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: White Oak Hardwood Floors. Welcome to StillWaters, an oceanside retreat located in the charming town of Waves on Hatteras Island...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

5195 - Captain's Choice

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Captain's Choice has everything you'll want and need for the beach at this pet-friendly, semi-oceanfront Kill Devil Hills vacation home. This...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

Siren Of The Sea KIN-67

Lose yourself at Siren of the Sea. This beautiful home is a quiet retreat perfectly positioned on the lakefront in the popular Kinnakeet Shores subdivision and a short walk to the beach. Take a dip at your leisure in your very own private pool...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Flightdeck S-115

Let your vacation dreams take flight at Flightdeck! This unique, newly-renovated oceanfront home boasts amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a Hatteras Island sunrise with your morning coffee. Get some sand between your toes when you take a...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/30 - 6/6
$4,403  $4,703
$300 off
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

PARADISE SOUTH

“Paradise South” is an escape to paradise at this stunning 5-bedroom oceanfront vacation rental in Southern Shores. Dip your toes in the Atlantic and melt away your stress. Wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the ocean and spend your days...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/6 - 6/13
$5,982  $7,164
$1,182 off
8/15 - 8/22
$5,787  $6,062
$275 off
9/19 - 9/26
$4,029  $4,081
$52 off