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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Bodie Island

Bodie Island tends to cause a lot of confusion, for both the pronunciation of its name as well as its precise location. This small strip of the Outer Banks doesn't get a lot of attention, and most North Carolina visitors simply pass through the area...

Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

4251 - Top of the World

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! From the moment you see the beautifully landscaped property, you know you're in for a treat in this lovely home perched...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

1611 - Ocean Therapy

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in the serene Crown Point community of Corolla, Ocean Therapy offers the perfect blend of seaside tranquility...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Feelin Nauti

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 2 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsLocated at Mile Post 7 1/2. Feelin' Nauti is located on the top floor of the Sea Oats Villas condominiums and offers a private balcony that overlooks both the Community Pool and the beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Dune the Wave

Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms/ 8 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsYour family will adore Dune the Wave!  Escape the summer heat in the private pool and appreciate separate common areas on each level offering room to spread out or come...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

THE BIRDIE

Overview This beautiful Outer Banks vacation estate with vaulted ceilings, lots of space, bright cheerful decor and the most amazing view of the ocean are not all this beach retreat has to offer. Located on a quiet spot of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

UNO MAS

Overview Escape to the calm of waves and water at Uno Mas, a professionally designed and decorated 8 bedroom oceanfront home at Milepost 14.5 in Nags Head. When you stay in this home, you'll be front row center to the gorgeous beaches...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

A Perfect Escape WHL-110

A Perfect Escape is a gorgeous oceanside home, offering direct beach access only 250 feet away - closer than many semi-oceanfront homes! Enjoy Corolla's beautiful beaches in a pristine residential setting. Allow the surf to splash at your feet and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms