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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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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

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Keepers Loft

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  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Rx OBX SS-12

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  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Sea-nault View

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  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sundogs

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HARTS DESIRE II

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  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/18 - 9/25
$1,237  $1,498
$261 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,267  $1,498
$231 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,289  $1,498
$209 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,179  $1,251
$72 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,029  $1,101
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11/13 - 11/20
$1,029  $1,101
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11/27 - 12/4
$1,066  $1,101
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$1,029  $1,101
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12/11 - 12/18
$1,056  $1,101
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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

1770 - A Wave from it All

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  • 7.5 Bathrooms