Outer Banks Tours Events - 2026 Schedule

Outer Banks Tours Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of March 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Friday, March 6th - Saturday, March 7th
Hatteras

Celebrating its sixth year in 2026, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) is returning to Hatteras Island in March. The festival will kick off Friday evening with the delicious Fin, Feather, and Bourbon event. Small plates featuring seafood and waterfowl will be accompanied by select bourbons, wines, and beer. 

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.

Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Friday, December 4th - Sunday, December 6th
Manteo

Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.

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Educational Activities

On the Outer Banks, it's easy to throw in a little education in with a vacation filled with fun, adventures, and new explorations.

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...

SEAGLASS

Overview From the moment you arrive at Seaglass, you and your entire family will feel welcome and cozy at this special oceanside vacation retreat, with decor that offers easy breezy beach living at its finest. Seaglass features...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Las Brisas

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Spritsail Ct. — The gentle breezes will carry away all of your anxiety if you plan your vacation at LAS BRISAS. From the ocean to sound vistas from the observation tower, to the exhilarating private pool, relaxing hot tub, and...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Reader's Digest 14-E

Reader's Digest is a beautiful oceanside Corolla vacation rental with something for everyone in the family! Located in Section E of Ocean Sands, Reader's Digest offers many amenities to make your family vacation truly memorable, including a private...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Splash and Go

“Splash and Go” is a quaint cottage perfect for small families on a budget! But you don’t miss out on amenities with a private pool and hot tub included in this lovely little cottage by the sea. Comfy and convenient, it’s a great spot for...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

GS-3-N1 Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 3-Bedroom Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine waking...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

1484 - Beachin' It

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: Interior flooring and furniture, exterior siding and decks. Beachin’ It is your ultimate Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

CASA DE PLAYA

Overview Reserve Casa de Playa to experience a 4,000 s.f. beachfront home that captures our charming Outer Banks coastal style! Bordered by open space, this prime location has ocean views while offering guests popular amenities for a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms