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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Lighthouse 5K Series
Aug 19

August 19, 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...

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...

OUR HAVEN

“Our Haven” is the perfect place for your family to enjoy the Outer Banks. Tucked in the Jay Crest community, less than a mile from the Village of Duck, this cheerful retreat keeps you close to everything you love about Duck. Hop on the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/22 - 8/29
$2,682  $3,389
$707 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,356  $2,954
$598 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,193  $2,737
$544 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,037  $2,559
$522 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,037  $2,559
$522 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,939  $2,428
$489 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,939  $2,428
$489 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,953  $2,428
$475 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,863  $2,211
$348 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,863  $2,211
$348 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

THE SANDMAN

Discover THE SANDMAN in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set oceanfront at Milepost 16 with six private-bath bedrooms, a central elevator, and a 24 x 14 private pool. Wide ocean views and sound vistas frame this Outer Banks...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Lucky Oyster

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - S. Sunrise Ct. - UNIQUE LOCATION: The Lucky Oyster is 1 of only 2 rental properties in Salvo bordering the Cape Hatteras National Seashore featuring unobstructed vistas of this 13-mile Federal Park. The Lucky Oyster’s...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

So Lucki 566

Enjoy sprawling, panoramic ocean views just steps from the sand at So Lucki, a bright and airy oceanfront home in Nags Head that is sure to be your family’s new favorite vacation destination!The large, open top level great room is flooded in...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Sunset Cove

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — Cross of Honor Way — SUNSET COVE provides you with that idyllic slice of private soundfront that delivers the treasured tranquility you seek. With vistas that go on forever, this impressive eight bedroom/eight- and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

Castle in the Sand

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis home offers everything your family desires for summer fun including a landscaped yard with grass, private pool, and tons of space to spread out. You’ll quickly see that this...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

2509 - Oh Buoy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Only five lots to the beach with the best amenity package! You will be spoiled with all the special attention that has...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms