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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...

Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

1320 - Blue Pearl

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Blue Pearl is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental located in the heart of Corolla. This soundside retreat has everything you...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

4740 - August's Summer Place

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! August's Summer Place has everything you need and more for a memorable Outer Banks vacation! Located in Kitty Hawk, August's Summer Place is near...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

OC6 The Purser's Cottage at Oceanside Co...

Welcome to The Purser's Cottage at Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Steele Away Too 305-B

This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation home, located on the beach road in Kitty Hawk, offers stunning ocean views, easily seen from the spacious sun and covered decks. Start the morning off by relaxing with the cool ocean breeze, a great way...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

186 | Rum Cove

This is an outstanding, beautifully decorated home offers wonderful Ocean to Sound Views and is located just steps from the Beach (Only 60 ft. to Beach Access directly across Beach Road). Loaded with a wide variety of amenities, this modern beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

STORM WATCH

Take in the gorgeous ocean-to-sound views in “Storm Watch” in the ships watch; catch the breathtaking sunrise and sunsets. You’ll delight in the charm of this well-maintained oceanside home which features five bedrooms, all with their own...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/12 - 9/19
$2,175  $2,751
$576 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,291  $2,751
$460 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,291  $2,751
$460 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,291  $2,751
$460 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,917  $2,237
$320 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,969  $2,237
$268 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,984  $2,087
$103 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,872  $2,087
$215 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,915  $2,087
$172 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,959  $2,087
$128 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,997  $2,087
$90 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,023  $2,087
$64 off
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...

Afterglow

CANALFRONT Avon - S. Albacore Ln. - Bask in the AFTERGLOW of the striking sunsets from the decks of this brightly decorated home. With under-home storage for watersports gear and direct access to the sound from the property from the private dock...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms