A vacation on the Outer Banks in November is where to go for a slow down from the fast pace of holiday shopping, traffic, and masses of people in the malls. Driving across that bridge, traffic free, will automatically bring you the sigh of "finally, Im home again". That is one of many qualities I appreciate most on the Outer Banks, the empty beaches filled with nothing but peace, quiet, sea glass, driftwood, and puppies running free.
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Volunteer Day
When? November 7
Where? Hatteras, NC
From 10AM - 1PM you can have a meet and greet with active volunteers, enjoy some tasty lunch, explore open volunteer opportunities that may be of interest to you. There will also be a guest speaker who inspires the room. Free admission.
Fall Restaurant Week
When? October 31 - November 8
Where? Kill Devil Hills, NC
If you can't make it for Taste of the Beach, this is a smaller version that goes on in the Fall. Restaurants from up and down the beach put together a special menu at a special price and really let their talent shine. New this year, a Fish Taco Taste-off!
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Surf Fishing Invitational
When? November 5-8
Where? Cape Hatteras, NC
Founded in 1957, the Cape Hatteras Angler Club held it's first surf fishing invitational. With intentions to bring visitors to the area, they wanted to show that surf fishing is best in the Fall. So keep an eye out for fishing lines when walking the beaches this weekend.
6th Annual Manns Harbor Holiday Craft Show
When? November 7-8
Where? Manns Harbor, NC
The craft show is so big it's indoors and outdoors. With well over 20 vendors selling holiday gifts, decor, jewelry, jams, jellies, and so much more, you could be here a while. Breakfast and lunch will be sold both days. Admission is free along with door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.
Outer Banks Marathon & Half Marathon
When? November 7-9
Where? Kitty Hawk to Manteo, NC.
This is one of the biggest running weekends on the beach. From Kitty Hawk, through Nags Head Woods, and ending at the waterfront in Manteo, this race sees it all, and so do it's victims. There is a race for every distance runner in the family including a marathon, half marathon, 6 miler, 10k, 5k, and a family fun run!
PBR Classic Red & Blue Fishing Tournament
When? November 7-9
Where? Avon Fishing Pier, NC
Avon Fishing Pier hosts this First Annual PBR Classic Red & Blue Fishing Tournament. The pier will keep its doors open around the clock for this event. The main focus of this tournament will be on Red Drum and Blue Fish and the best part...cash prizes! Welcome party Friday night and an awards lunch Sunday with a raffle.
Wags and Whiskers Gala
When? November 21
Where? Pamlico Jack's in Nags Head, NC
Why not come together and celebrate the unconditional love our animals give us? This is a great way to return what they do for us on a daily basis. Hosted by Pamlico Jacks restaurant in Nags Head from 7PM - 11PM. Eat, drink, and dance as we all support the five awesome organizations that support our animals.
3rd Annual Surfin Turkey 5k
When? November 27
Where? Hatteras, NC
Hosted by Hatteras Village and presented by Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund. What better way to begin your day of giving thanks than by running with your family and supporting a local organization at the same time? Hot pancakes and micro-brews await you at the finish line.
19th Annual Advice 5k Turkey Trot
When? November 27
Where? Duck, NC
Sponsored by Advice 5 bed and breakfast, this is a great community tradition for the town of Duck. You can start your Thanksgiving Day off with a 5k run or walk with your closest friends and family. Registration opens up September 2 nd at 6AM and with a 600-person capacity, it fills up quick!
Chicamacomico's End of Season Festivities
When? November 28
Where? Rodanthe, NC
End of season festivities!! It all begins the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28. Santa (yes, SANTA!!) will be here from 1PM-3PM. The season long raffle will finally be drawn, a ton of goodies and photos too. Free admission with the donation of a nonperishable item per person, if not then $2 admission.
Hanging with Santa
When? November 28-29
Where? Nags Head, NC
Spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head, NC across from Jockeys Ridge. They will hold their annual Hanging with Santa event from November 28-29. Snag a picture with Santa and a demonstration hang glider. As all of their events, this is free and open to the public.
Kites with Lights
When? November 29
Where? Nags Head, NC
Kitty Hawk Kites welcomes you to celebrate the end of another great year and to bring on the holiday season. This will be held on the dunes of Jockeys Ridge, across the street from their store in Nags Head. This is one of the coolest way to see holiday lights, flying high in the sky. Photo: Kitty Hawk Kites.
Island Foodways
When? November 28-30
Where? Manteo, NC
Come to Island Farms the days following Thanksgiving for fall food traditions and share how Roanoke Island families prepared for winter during the 1850's. Activities will include hearth cooking, food preservation, candle making, ox drawn wagon rides and more. Admission $6, $5 with a nonperishable food donation.
If you are thinking about spending Thanksgiving, or anytime in November for that matter, you won't regret it. The holidays are meant to be time spent with family and relaxing. Why not relax with your family on the Outer Banks? Check out Why Fall Vacations Rock and browse our homes to find your perfect Outer Banks Fall Vacation Getaway! Don't forget to look at any remaining 2014 Outer Banks Vacation specials.
