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
Jul 15

July 15, 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...

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...

Easy Breezes

2025 Upgrades included a completely refurbished kids room with new beds and linens that will comfortably sleep 4, new towel bars and bathroom hardware and all new intelligent TVs.  2024 Upgrades supplied all new decks and railings replaced with...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sound Decision 241

Aptly named Sound Decision, that’s just what you will be making when you reserve this four-bedroom, three-bath, pet-friendly, sound view stunner hidden away on Kitty Hawk Bay! Incredible features include a hot tub, a large boat dock with community...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

BELLA PLAYA

Overview Bella Playa - the name says it all! Experience the beauty of our beaches with a vacation at this thoughtfully designed six-bedroom home in the Ocean Lake community of Corolla. Built to incorporate all the amenities that make...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

1825 - Off The Clock

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Off The Clock, a charming six-bedroom Outer Banks rental located in the heart of Corolla. Perfect for...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Knot for Sail

Step into Knot for Sail, a soundfront home that perfectly blends coastal elegance with unparalleled comfort. The spacious living room is bathed in natural light from expansive windows and offers sweeping views and plush seating around a modern...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

WIND AND TIDES

Overview Brand new construction, completed in May 2025!Experience the Outer Banks while staying in Wind and Tides, a 6-bedroom semi-oceanfront vacation home that offers all the amenities needed for an unforgettable visit. Three levels...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Moby's Landing

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Enjoy ‘Moby’s Landing’ in Old Nags Head Place! Private pool, hot tub and easy beach access are just part of the charm of this property. Wrap...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14