Peaceful beaches, crisp ocean air, and festive fun all month long — December is the perfect time to experience the Outer Banks and its holiday events!
December 1 – December 31
The Misfits Bars of Christmas Crawl is all about bringing festive fun and holiday cheer to the Outer Banks!
Outer Banks, NC
12 festive pop-up bars, fully decked out in holiday cheer!
Outer Banks, NC
December 3
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills, NC
December 4
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills, NC
December 5
Christmas Past | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Island Farm, 1140 US-64, Manteo, NC
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills, NC
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Manteo Town Hall, Manteo
December 6
Christmas Past | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Island Farm, 1140 US-64, Manteo, NC
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
Eric Mintel Quartet | 7:00 PM
A Charlie Bronw Jazz & Holiday Favorite Concert
The Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh St., Manteo
First Flight High School, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Manteo Christmas Parade |10:30 AM
Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC
15thAnnual Duck Yuletide Celebration |3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Duck Amphitheater, Duck
December 7
Eric Mintel Quartet | 2:00 PM
A Charlie Bronw Jazz & Holiday Favorite Concert
The Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh St., Manteo
December 10
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 11
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 12
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 7:00 PM
Theatre of Dare, Kitty Hawk
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 13
Dowdy Park Holiday Market | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 7:00 PM
Theatre of Dare, Kitty Hawk
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
Outer Banks Holiday Flotilla | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Manteo Waterfront Marina, Manteo, NC
December 14
Soundside Holiday Market | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Soundside Event Site, Nags Head
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 2:00 PM
Theatre of Dare, Kitty Hawk
December 17
Wright Brother’s Day – 122st Anniversary | 9:00 AM
Wright Brother’s National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills
Dowdy Park Candy Cane Hunt |5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 18
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 7:00 PM
Theatre of Dare, Kitty Hawk
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 19
First Flight Holiday Market | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 7:00 PM
Theatre of Dare, Kitty Hawk
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 20
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 7:00 PM
Theatre of Dare, Kitty Hawk
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 21
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | 2:00 PM
Theatre of Dare, Kitty Hawk
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 22
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 23
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 26
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 27
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
Twelfth Night Activity Day | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC
December 28
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 29
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 30
WinterLights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo
December 31
Meet me in Manteo – New Years Eve Celebration | 6:00 PM
Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC
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