Outer Banks Tours Events - 2026 Schedule

Outer Banks Tours Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Thursday, October 8th - Saturday, October 10th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

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.

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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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 19

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

Bonner Bridge Pier

Opened in 2021, the Bonner Pier is one of the more unique piers along the Outer Banks, as the 1,000-ft. long concrete structure was once the southern terminal of the original Bonner Bridge. Once the bridge was replaced by the new Basnight Bridge, a...

5416 - Dragonfly

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED IN 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Level 3 hardwood flooring, and pool decking & fencing. NEW FOR 2025: Hot Tub, 2 HVAC Units...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

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...

Beauty and the Beach

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2026!Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomDiscover your next favorite hideaway at "Beauty and the Beach" in Corolla! Savor the calming sights and sounds of the ocean from this semi-oceanfront...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
7/21 - 7/28
$12,892  $14,185
$1,293 off
8/19 - 8/26
$12,892  $14,185
$1,293 off
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...

Downtime Abbey

When you dream of your perfect beach vacation, do you picture a luxurious, clean, updated coastal retreat just steps from the beach and in the heart of Duck, NC? If so, come enjoy Downtime Abbey! Come see why the guests who stay here return year...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Dot's Dream

A truly charming, historic (built in 1947), oceanfront beach house -the perfect backdrop for family memories year after year! Come stay and experience your worries soothed by the salt air and cozy comforts of home! Centrally located just steps from...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
7/1 - 7/8
$3,810  $4,110
$300 off
8/20 - 8/27
$2,963  $3,263
$300 off
8/24 - 8/31
$2,293  $2,593
$300 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,415  $2,715
$300 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,283  $2,583
$300 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

SANDERLING FANTASEA

Outstanding ocean views from this special vacation home.Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with King, flat screen TV, private bath; 1 with King & flat screen TV; 1 w/pyramid bunk, trundle & flat screen TV - shared bath with tub & shower); laundry...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/13 - 6/20
$6,027  $7,052
$1,025 off
7/11 - 7/18
$7,104  $7,777
$673 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,799  $5,023
$224 off
8/29 - 9/5
$4,459  $4,516
$57 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,538  $3,701
$163 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,608  $3,701
$93 off
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

5606 - Heron Cove 102N

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Unit 102N – First Floor Condo. Spacious, well-maintained dune front condo on first floor. Furnished deck and community pool! Condo has stereo...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

VH112 Tank Tops & Flip Flops at Villas o...

Welcome to Tank Tops & Flip Flops at the Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find at Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms