Outer Banks Shopping Events - 2025 Schedule

Outer Banks Shopping Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of January 12, 2026 - January 18, 2026
Friday, January 16th - Sunday, January 18th
Southern Shores

Couples who are dreaming of a wedding on the Outer Banks will want to make the OBX Wedding Fest their first stop. This full-day wedding fair that’s hosted by the Outer Banks Wedding Association provides access to a wealth of wedding professionals to make planning a destination OBX event a breeze.

Week of March 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of March 30, 2026 - April 5, 2026
Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of June 15, 2026 - June 21, 2026
Tuesday, June 16th - Wednesday, June 17th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Corolla

Peruse a colorful array of vibrant artworks and crafts while enjoying the postcard-perfect setting on the grounds of the Whalehead Club by attending the Annual Under the Oaks Art Festival. This popular festival brings together a collection of talented artists and artisans who will share their wares in a pretty outdoor setting that will make shoppers want to linger and enjoy the views over the Currituck Sound.

Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of August 31, 2026 - September 6, 2026
Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Friday, November 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, March 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, April 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, May 1st 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 5th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, July 3rd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, September 4th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, October 2nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Manteo

Manteo’s vibrant downtown scene is on full display during this monthly event that highlights the area’s businesses, restaurants and galleries that makes this central Outer Banks community so unique. The First Friday in Manteo is held every month on the initial Friday of the month, and is a street festival that will make any new visitor fall in love with this charming coastal community.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Saturday, November 28th
Buxton

Get into the holiday spirit while perusing a far-reaching range of arts and crafts that are delightfully one-of-a-kind with this seasonal event that always attracts locals and visiting shoppers alike. The Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show showcases a wide variety of talented regional artists and craftsmen, and is a favorite destination for holiday shoppers of all tastes who love to find those perfect coastal gifts and treasures.

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Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

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...

Waves Daze

OCEANVIEW Waves - Sea Isle Hills Dr. - There is no confusion here, WAVES DAZE is the beach home for your family vacation. Pull the car into the shaded parking with dry entry and step into the roomy game room with pool table, wet bar with...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

Angelfish #1-CAC

Build a beautiful resort village on a favorite Hatteras Island location, and they will come. The Cottages at the Cape are the closest vacation rentals to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton. They share a long border with the national park and are...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
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...

AV723 Prickly Pear 723

This attractive home is right across from the Avon Pier and just down the street from the community pool - exactly what you've been hoping to find for a long and rejuvenating getaway to Avon! The living room is tastefully dressed in lots of...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

AV101A Tarpon Drive Hideaway Unit A

New Enhancements for the 2025 Season: New TVs, New Beds and Bedding, and New Windows.With vast bodies of water in either direction, this oceanside retreat is the perfect escape to take your friends and loved ones to get away from the humdrum of...

  • Avon
  • 2 Bedrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier real estate and property management services on the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 600 vacation rental homes, Brindley Beach caters to all regions from the south beaches of Hatteras Island, Frisco...

5594 - Ternberry

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the best of soundfront living at Ternberry! Located in the beautiful town of Nags Head, this 5-bedroom OBX...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

Prissy Gale

Renovations Completed in 2024: New flooring throughout All new kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances with beautiful tile backsplash New stackable washer and dryer and separate refrigerator in the laundry room for drinks, etc. New sliding...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

FO624 Wind in the Willow 624

Welcome to the Wind in the Willow, a beautiful canal-front home in tranquil Brigand's Bay and situated on a beautiful property. Shade trees, flower gardens, and nature abounds with birds singing and fish jumping. You'll have a 40-foot boat dock, a...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms