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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Whalehead in Historic Corolla

The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...

TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

The Life of Riley

*Disclaimer: Please note that this home is not eligible for Early Check In The Life of Riley is waiting to welcome you and your family in comfort and style for your Outer Banks vacation.  The Life of Riley has everything you and your family could...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

7158 - A Wave From It All

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Amenities include: Heated Private Pool (Solar Heated), Hot Tub, Direct Beach Access, Oceanfront Views, Sun Deck, Covered Deck, Gas Grill, Charcoal Grill...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 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...

South Shore Haven

Get yourself a wonderful beach retreat when you book this three-story home with a private pool and hot tub! You will be located just a few blocks from the beach and fantastic dining options for when you are not in the mood to cook and dine at home...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Beach Plaza

Located in Corolla/ 10 Bedrooms | 10 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomOceanfront living at it's best! Appreciate gorgeous ocean vistas and sounds from this oceanfront home designed with your vacation in mind. Equipped with ten master bedrooms (four...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

449 | Sand Dollar

A beautiful vacation accommodation awaits your family and friends. This home offers lovely furnishings and is very well equipped w/all the extras including a Private Swimming Pool, and Hot Tub. Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, you will enjoy...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

Top O' The Dune HKN-S

Located on the renowned wide beaches in the center of Nags Head, you are certain to find all the amenities to make your beach vacation everything you dreamed it could be at Top 'O The Dune. Your en suite deck, overlooking the ocean, is a perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
12/7 - 12/14
$1,429  $2,029
$600 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,432  $2,032
$600 off
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

SERENITY-TOO

Find relaxation and Serenity-Too in Southern Shores! This 6 bedroom, 4 ½ bath Outer Banks rental has a private pool and hot tub with plenty of poolside furniture. The screened porch has a second dining table and there is a recreation room with a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
11/28 - 12/5
$2,221  $2,539
$318 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,221  $2,539
$318 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,221  $2,539
$318 off
12/19 - 12/26
$2,221  $2,539
$318 off
12/26 - 1/2
$2,221  $2,539
$318 off