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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

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

Corolla Raceway

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Pixie's Place HOB-9321

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  • 3 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...

Sea Robin SSIS-21

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The Mystic Jewel

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  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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$2,454  $3,084
$630 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,178  $2,747
$569 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,292  $2,747
$455 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,292  $2,747
$455 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,292  $2,747
$455 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,292  $2,747
$455 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,949  $2,240
$291 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,975  $2,240
$265 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,824  $2,089
$265 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,824  $2,089
$265 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,953  $2,089
$136 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,918  $2,089
$171 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,001  $2,089
$88 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,036  $2,089
$53 off
Sun Realty

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Brindley Beach Vacations

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  • 2 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

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Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

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This terrific home provides comfort, a great Semi-Oceanfront location, and endless ocean views. Oh Be Xcellent is beautifully decorated and just steps from the beach, your family will fall in love with this vacation retreat from the moment they...

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  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10