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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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Paradise Fun Park

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Seaside Dreams COS-318

Located in the heart of Duck, Seaside Dreams is a 3rd-floor condo that is perfect for families! While sitting on the back balcony you will enjoy breathtaking views and sounds of the ocean. Enjoy soaking up the Outer Banks sun on the open deck or...

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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...

5450 - Wench's Pad 3

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Kitty Hawk Kites

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Star Sailor

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Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

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K3001 Pier Pressure at Sand Castle Villa...

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Pigman's Bar-B-Que

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