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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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

713 | The Great Escape

6/21/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! This beautifully decorated home offers comfort, style & a long list of features for your family to enjoy. Located in Old Nags Head Place. Attention...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

The Turtle Nest

Now accepting year round Flexible Stays with a 3 nighttime minimum!Located in Kill Devil Hills / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsThis family friendly home sits in a prime location. Ride bicycles or walk to Bay Drive and savor sidewalk lined roads along...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Sunset Vista

Upgrades for 2026 include: new wood floor throughout entry and main levels, new carpet in upper-level master bedrooms, two refreshed bathrooms with walk-in showers. Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsSavor elegant sunsets over Currituck...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
9/7 - 9/14
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,737  $1,891
$154 off
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...

WINDSURFER

Windsurfer is a great vacation spot. Located in the rolling dunes of Osprey in north Duck, this lovely oceanside home is close to the beach access and the bike path into the village. Great ocean and sound views from upper deck.Level 1:Great room...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/5
$1,901  $2,241
$340 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,492  $1,686
$194 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,501  $1,686
$185 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,501  $1,686
$185 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,371  $1,534
$163 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,371  $1,534
$163 off
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

7155 - Waves N Rays

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Waves N Rays offers a quintessential Hatteras Island experience, perfectly situated in the charming Tri-Village area of Waves. This four-bedroom coastal retreat is designed...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

DRIFTIN SOUTH

Pack up and start “Driftin South” to your very own oceanside VACATION PARADISE on the Outer Banks!...This home is located in the Sea Acres Community of Duck and will provide your family with great, lasting memories, without needing to move your...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/16 - 8/23
$3,652  $3,998
$346 off
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...

Circle in the Sand

OCEANVIEW Avon - Wahoo Circle - Featured on HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation®” – What better way to watch seagulls making lazy circles in the sky than from CIRCLE IN THE SAND, where 360-degree vistas are just one special...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms