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October on the Outer Banks is all about crisp fall days, fewer crowds, and plenty of fun. From local festivals and fishing tournaments to art shows and seasonal celebrations, the OBX is buzzing with events all month long.
WEDNESDAY, October 1
Kayak the Sound| 10:00a – 11:30a
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
THURSDAY, October 2
Kayak with a Ranger | 8:30a - 10:00a
Bodie Island Lighthouse
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC
FRIDAY, October 3
Kayak with a Ranger | 8:30a - 10:00a
Bodie Island Lighthouse
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC
Pea Island Bird Walk| 8:00a - 9:30a
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
Manteo First Friday | 6:00p – 8:00p
Downtown, Manteo, NC
Manteo Halloween Island | October 3-31, 2025
Halloween themed stroll, Queen Elizabeth Ave.
Downtown, Manteo, NC
OBX Rod and Custom Fall Toy Festival
Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC
SATURDAY, October 4
OBX Rod and Custom Fall Toy Festival
Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays | 9:00a - 3:00p
Island Farm, 1140 N US Highway 64
Manteo, NC
Which Craft Surf Gathering
Annual Surf contest fundraiser for Outer Banks Relief Foundation
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC
SUNDAY, October 5
Which Craft Surf Gathering
Annual Surf contest fundraiser for Outer Banks Relief Foundation
Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC
MONDAY, October 6
Crabbing with a Ranger | 9:30a - 11:00a
Bodie Island Lighthouse
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC
WEDNESDAY, October 8
Kayak the Sound | 10:00a – 11:30a
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
THURSDAY, October 9
Outer Banks Parade of Homes | 10:00a – 11:30a
Outer Banks, NC
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
FRIDAY, October 10
Outer Banks Parade of Homes | 10:00a – 11:30a
Outer Banks, NC
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
Pea Island Bird Walk| 8:00a - 9:30a
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
Movie on the Green – Sing| 6:50p
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
SATURDAY, October 11
Outer Banks Parade of Homes | 10:00a – 11:30a
Outer Banks, NC
300 W. Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays | 9:00a - 3:00p
Island Farm, 1140 N US Highway 64
Manteo, NC
Duck Jazz Festival
1200 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
Oink & Oyster Roast | 12:00p - 4:00p
1606 S. Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Keep it Clean, Kitty Hawk – Fall 2025 Trash Cleanup | 10:00a - 12:00p
101 Veterans Memorial Dr.
Kitty Hawk, NC 27948
SUNDAY, October 12
Duck Jazz Festival
1200 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
MONDAY, October 13
Crabbing with a Ranger | 9:30a - 11:00a
Bodie Island Lighthouse
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, NC
TUESDAY, October 14
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
WEDNESDAY, October 15
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
THURSDAY, October 16
Bluegrass Island Festival
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Manteo, NC
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
FRIDAY, October 17
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Roanoke Island Festival Park
Manteo, NC
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
Movie on the Green – Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events | 6:50p
Duck Town Green, Duck, NC
SATURDAY, October 18
Outer Banks Seafood Festival| 9:00a - 3:00p
Soundside Event Site, 6906 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959
Bluegrass Island Festival
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Manteo, NC
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays | 9:00a - 3:00p
Island Farm, 1140 N US Highway 64
Manteo, NC
Another Round 25K
Jockey’s Ridge State Park, 300 W Carolista Dr
Nags Head, NC 27959
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
SUNDAY, October 19
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
FRIDAY, October 24
Pea Island Bird Walk| 8:00a - 9:30a
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
SATURDAY, October 25
Outer Banks Brewtag | 9:00a - 3:00p
Soundside Event Site, 6800 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays | 9:00a - 3:00p
Island Farm, 1140 N US Highway 64
Manteo, NC
FRIDAY, October 31
Pea Island Bird Walk| 8:00a - 9:30a
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
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