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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Outer Banks Tours

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks find the best way to delve into the local history, scenery and culture is via a tour, and luckily the Outer Banks has a world of different tours available. Vacationers can take to the sea, skies, or the land for an...

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

1845 - Shades by the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2024: Couches. If you’re looking for a cozy beach getaway, look no further than Shades by The Sea. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

491 | A Place Where I Belong

Semi-Oceanfront in Kitty Hawk with Private Oceanfront Beach Access w/Dune Deck located directly across from this terrific home! Welcome to A Place Where I Belong! This lovely home is a Parade of Homes winner and designed to resemble the Sears...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Dune Our Thing 264

Experience coastal living at its finest at Dune Our Thing, a beautifully designed 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom retreat nestled in historic Kitty Hawk. This spacious and inviting home offers plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax in style...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Sea Fox

Welcome to Sea Fox! The whole family will be in awe of the views from the large multi-level decks of this charming, comfortable beach property located in Sanderling. When you're ready to head to the beach for a day of sun and surf, the property is...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

717 | Spirit Of Kitty Hawk

The "Spirit Of Kitty Hawk" will be a Sunday arrival for the 2026 season. The New Property Number will be #718. Please refer to unit #718 to make you 2026 reservation. Your family is sure to enjoy the great Ocean Views from this home that provides...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

221 | Off Course

Situated high on a Dune overlooking the 8th fairway at Sea Scape Golf Links, this spacious & well-appointed home offers the special touches that are sure to please every family member. There is a Private Saltwater Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Bermuda Breeze

OCEANVIEW Avon - Dolphin Lane - Three stories of fun and sun can be found in this whimsical beach home with vistas of ocean and sound, located just a short walk from the boardwalk beach access. Spend lazy days in the hammock on the deck or soak in...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms