Outer Banks Tours Events - 2026 Schedule

Outer Banks Tours Events - 2026 Schedule
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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OBX Ghost Tours

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The Catalina Wine Mixer

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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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Resort Realty

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  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/31 - 6/7
$2,021  $2,529
$508 off
6/7 - 6/14
$2,322  $2,818
$496 off
6/14 - 6/21
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$596 off
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$2,963  $3,398
$435 off
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$2,818  $3,398
$580 off
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$2,839  $3,398
$559 off
8/2 - 8/9
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$2,239  $2,674
$435 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,101  $2,384
$283 off
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Surf Side Hotel

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Blue Heron

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