Outer Banks Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule

Outer Banks Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule
This Week
Friday, November 28th - Saturday, November 29th
Nags Head

Get a head start on the holiday season with this post-Thanksgiving event that offers a world of fun for visitors of all ages. Held at the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head, this two-day event features amazing shopping, activities, demos and displays, and - of course - a visit by old St. Nick himself to allow kids to get a jump start on their Christmas lists.  

Friday, November 28th
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.

Saturday, November 29th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nags Head

Ignite your holiday spirit with this special annual event that combines the natural beauty of the Outer Banks with twinkling Christmas lights for an unforgettable display and seasonal experience. The Kites With Lights event is hosted by the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store that’s just across the street from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and the beautiful landscape of twinkling kites with the iconic massive sand dunes of the park in the background will be a sight that spectators won’t soon forget.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Friday, December 5th - Sunday, December 7th
Manteo

Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.

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Outer Banks Birding

For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...

Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

K7027 Totally Beach'n 4 Bedroom Home in ...

Welcome to Totally Beach'n by KEES Vacations! Pamper yourself in a spacious four-bedroom pet-friendly oceanside home in Kill Devil Hills. Surrounded by local shops and restaurants and the Wright Brothers Memorial nearby, you'll have no shortage of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Just Beachy

Welcome to this charming house in Nags Head, NC, perfect for a family getaway near the ocean. This spacious home features a cozy living room, fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, and comfortable sleeping arrangements with a queen bed and...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
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...

Pamlico Sunset #8-9

Experience a breathtaking Pamlico Sunset stay. This abode is located in the quiet Kinnakeet Shores Resort close to the subdivision pool, as well as Club Hatteras, sound front access, and miles of safe walking and biking. Sunbathe by the heated...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

4848 - Sand-N-Geti

MP 4.5. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Explore the wonders of Kitty Hawk and the beautiful sights and sounds of the beach at Sand-N-Geti. Located just steps from the ocean, this...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

Sunrise Sunset

Returning guests will always find something new! 2025 & 2024 Upgrades include a new 13' x 30' in ground private pool with 7' x 10' Tanning ledge, kiddie pool and travertine paver decking, all new composite wrap around all decks and new Sonos...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

The Beach Box

Welcome to The Beach Box, a coastal retreat in Kitty Hawk! This charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath cottage offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, combining comfort with the beauty of its semi-oceanfront location. Nestled in a prime spot, this cottage is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Marianne's

We are thrilled to present Marianne's, an exquisite custom-built home that boasts an array of luxury amenities. The owner is extending a special invitation for you to be among the first guests to experience this breathtaking property. Don't miss the...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms