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Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Tuesday, October 13th - Sunday, October 18th
Rodanthe

The Outer Banks, and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in particular, is known as one of the best bird watching destinations in the world, and the annual Wings Over Water celebrates this distinction like no other local festival. The weeklong event, which is held each October, features a wide range of educational programs, lectures, and opportunities to meet and greet with fellow birders. During this year's festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to go on guided birding trips, attend art and photography workshops, take a tram or kayak tour of National Wildlife Refuge, visit an ancient maritime forest, and much, much more. A complete schedule can be found online at the organization's website, and attendees should note that some programs do cost a small fee to participate.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

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751 | The Slightly Salty

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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

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Primrose Cottage

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  • 2 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

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Dot's Dream

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  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Gray's

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Starfish Story

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  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

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  • Duck
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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

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  • 3.5 Bathrooms