The Outer Banks Parade of Homes offers visitors a rare opportunity to step inside some of the most stunning homes on the OBX while exploring the latest trends in coastal architecture, interior design, landscaping, and custom homebuilding. Hosted by the Outer Banks Home Builders Association, the annual event showcases a collection of newly built and professionally designed homes located throughout the Outer Banks.
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.
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.
June 19, 2026
(+ more dates)Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course
Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...
This breezy vacation home has everything that a family (or two!) would need to get the very most of Corolla with all it has to offer. In the Ocean Sands community and in great proximity to the beautiful northern beaches, this cottage is ideal for...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...
Welcome to Whalebone Oceanside Cottage D by KEES Vacations! A classic Outer Banks experience with a fresh new chapter. Nestled in South Nags Head at Milepost 16.5, Whalebone Ocean Cottages brings the charm of a historic cottage court into the modern...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...
Soundfront home located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFormerly known as "Devonshire", "Otter Banks" accepts you to experience spectacular sunsets and pretty vistas of the Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean from this...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
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...
Overview Oceans 18 boasts a prime oceanfront location combined with professional design, and will be a wonderful backdrop for your next trip to the Outer Banks. Reunite family and friends for a rejuvenating escape on the water. This...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 18 Bedrooms
- 17.5 Bathrooms
We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...
OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condo, Unit 210 — SEA-FANTASY is everything its name implies. With spectacular ocean and sound vistas from private decks on both sides, you can watch the sun both rise and set as your imagination plays with...
- Hatteras
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...
Welcome to Sandalous by KEES Vacations! Located on an expansive, carefully landscaped corner lot, Sandalous is a pristine home that offers something for everyone in your entire family. From the gated private heated pool with 7-person hot tub to the...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Just imagine all the fun you will have with your kids at this perfectly located Outer Banks vacation property. Conveniently located in Poteskeet, right...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
