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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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Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at Island Farm
Oct 3

October 3, 2026

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Celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! On the first four Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch event, happening October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for visitors ages four...

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Bali Dreams

Bali Dreams is now Pet Friendly!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomBali Dreams is the ideal place to appreciate your beach vacation offering island flair and ocean breezes. Only 650 feet to the beach access, this...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

K6102 Dune it Wright at Carolina Shores

Welcome to Dune it Wright at Carolina Shores by KEES Vacations! ***For a limited time only, this home is offering FREE pet stays! With its twist on classic modern style and amenities and amazing proximity to the ocean, Dune It Wright (Formerly The...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Billfish Bungalow

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Cast Your Line and Catch a Charming Vacation at Billfish BungalowYou don't need to be an angler to love Billfish Bungalow! Simple "beach box...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

5010 - Once Upon A Tide

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Welcome to Once Upon A Tide! Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. Once Upon A Tide is also conveniently...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

7810 - Beacham Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you're looking for a cozy home for a perfect Outer Banks getaway, look no further than Beacham Cottage! Located in a quiet spot in Brigand’s...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

5553 - Tradewinds 6

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New floors in the bottom floor and 2 bathrooms. New decorations and bedding added this year along with...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

7950 - Ocean

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Brand New Deck! Come enjoy a relaxing stay by the Ocean at this comfortably furnished Hatteras Island rental home. Situated on a...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms