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.
August 26, 2026
(+ more dates)Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...
Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...
Miller Light is a sweet and cozy soundside home located near shopping and restaurants. Nestled among the live oaks, this pet-friendly home borders on the natural wetlands. Guests will enjoy a private 12x25 pool and a hot tub, as well as the Monteray...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet.
Atlantic Overlook pairs a 20 x 35 private pool with a dune deck hot tub just steps from the sand, two details that make this 12-bedroom oceanfront Carolina Designs home in Corolla a standout. Add an elevator, a media room, and a rec room, and...
- Corolla
- 12 Bedrooms
- 12 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head. We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime. Take a moment to search...
OCEANVIEW Salvo – Wimble Shores Dr. – Your stay at OSPREY will top any vacation you’ve experienced, so don’t delay and book now! This bungalow is more than meets the eye. Lean back in the bubbly hot tub and let your worries steam away, or...
- Salvo
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
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...
Big Shotz is an elegant 2 story townhome that includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with superb hardwood floors all over the main living area and carpet in the bedrooms. Open living space, delightfully decorated, with fireplace (seasonal) and...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
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...
Sunny Delight is a spacious semi-oceanfront vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. The home has a private pool, hot tub, cabana bath, and is an easy walk to the beach through the beach access. There's plenty of room for your family to spread out in the...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Find yourself in “Camelot” for a great oceanfront week of tranquility and amazing ocean views. Located in charming Sanderling with quiet, tree-lined...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New mattress in the master bedroom, and new bunk bed. Beautiful Outer Banks views and easy oceanfront access are found at Whalebone...
- Nags Head
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
