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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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Black Pelican

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A Latitude Attitude

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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Ocean's Nine West

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  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

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Even Keel 3007

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  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

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Latitude Adjustment

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  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

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487 | Lucky Stella

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  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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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...

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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

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