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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Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

4744 - Sandy Beaches

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sandy Beaches, a stunning vacation home located in the heart of Kitty Hawk, just steps away from the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

481 | Dolphin Lookout

Bright coastal decor, comfortable furnishings and endless views of the Ocean and Beach awaits at Dolphin Lookout. From the moment the sun rises over the Blue Atlantic until the time it sets your days will be filled w/fun and relaxation. Watch the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Wildest Dream WHL-51

Wildest Dream is a spacious and beautiful home with wonderful ocean views, only 700 feet to the nearest beach access!The recreation room provides entertainment for the whole family, with a pool table, a TV, a kitchenette complete with a full-size...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Slainte

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Sand Dollar Ct. - The alluring SLAINTE (pronounced slawn-cha), which is a Gaelic word for Cheers or Good Health, has rather a few attractions to offer. Outdoor enticements include a private pool, cabana half bath next to the...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

1798 - Nx2c

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New furniture in all bedrooms except bunk, new Level 1 sectional, new lighting, new stove, new...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

DUCKAWAY HOME

Duckaway from your worries and cares and come relax and enjoy all the best of the beach in this delightful, well-appointed home! It’s easy to spread out and unwind in this Oceanside 5 bed, 5.5 bath home with 6 decks, a private pool, a hot tub...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3/8 - 3/15
$1,773  $2,141
$368 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,773  $2,141
$368 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,773  $2,141
$368 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,081  $2,291
$210 off
4/5 - 4/12
$2,199  $2,291
$92 off
4/19 - 4/26
$1,963  $2,291
$328 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,936  $2,291
$355 off
5/3 - 5/10
$2,465  $2,820
$355 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,485  $2,820
$335 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,536  $2,820
$284 off
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Sea Reunion

Located in the Heart of Nags Head, "Sea Reunion" is the perfect vacation home for your next family reunion! Along with quaint, cozy furnishings, and soothing coastal colors, Sea Reunion offers picturesque views of our white sandy beaches and blue...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms