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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Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...

Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

SIR WALTER RALEIGH

Overview Plan your next Outer Banks escape to Sir Walter Raleigh, an eight bedroom Nags Head estate by the sea. This spacious retreat is part of the Nags Head Shores community. Thoughtfully designed to comfortably accommodate large...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Buxton Beauty

SOUNDFRONT Buxton – Mail Landing Ln. – Soundfront, secluded, and spectacular, BUXTON BEAUTY will exceed your island vacation expectation. Just steps away from the Pamlico Sound and a shallow canal, you’ll find room for your modest boat or...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Resting Beach Place

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis 4 bedroom home will be your Resting Beach Place to make lasting family memories for years to come!  Appreciate the family-friendly neighborhood of Monteray Shores located close...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Aqua Holic

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomArrive early and appreciate a Currituck Club pre-arrival experience at the main pool between 10 am and 4 pm! Games, trolley service to and from the beach, music, wine, food &...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Heaven Too

OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave. - Dive right into an oceanfront vacation that’s calming, rejuvenating and HEAVEN, TOO. Savor broad ocean to sound vistas and a feeling of openness with an ample supply of natural light. You’ll adore the sunrises...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Sunset Hideaway

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Portside Dr. — The private boardwalk that stretches toward the serene soundfront is but one connection SUNSET HIDEAWAY will inspire when you settle into this six-bedroom/six-full and three-half-bath home. You’ll also find...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

267 | Timeless Treasures

Enjoy your family vacation at this comfortable Nags Head home that is located on a quiet street w/Direct Beach Access. This is the 3rd house back from the Ocean & is Only 50 Yards from the Beach. From lovely furnishings to great amenities, this...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10