OBX Area Events

Each year thousands of visitors take Outer Banks vacations with family and friends to participate, and enjoy one of several Annual Events at the beach.

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Sep 10

Dynamic Flow on the Green

Town Green, Duck, NC Starts: 7:30 a.m. ‐ Ends: 8:15 a.m.

Dynamic Flow on the Green with the OBX Fit takes place in person as well as live streamed on Facebook. Dynamic Flow is a natural, practical, and playful calisthenics workout for the amateur and the athlete. Watch a short video to hear about the workout from local trainer DL Althoff. Sponsored by Duck’s Cottage, Coffee & Books and Downtown Books in Manteo. More information: Town of Duck Summer Events All classes will be posted on the Town Facebook page after the class....

Sep 11

OBX Kite Festival

Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head Starts: 10:00 AM ‐ Ends: 4:00 PM

A regional kite festival that brings some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots right here to our backyard. Come out and join us for two days of kite flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish, and participate in FREE stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. On Sunday, come watch world-class displays of artistry and skill with kite flying set to music, synchronized performances, and more! More infromation...

Sep 12

OBX Kite Festival

Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head Starts: 10:00 AM ‐ Ends: 4:00 PM

Sep 14

Duck Unplugged

Duck Amphitheater, Duck, NC Starts: 6:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:00 p.m.

Acoustic Music at the Duck Amphitheater as the sun sets. 2026 Line-upMay 25- Kamea BlakeAugust 31- Adam NixonSeptember 14- Graham OuttenSeptember 21- Monte HookerSeptember 28- Natalie WolfeOctober 7- Devin Frazier with Laura Martier...

Sep 17

Dynamic Flow on the Green

Town Green, Duck, NC Starts: 7:30 a.m. ‐ Ends: 8:15 a.m.

Sep 18

OBX Jeep Invasion

Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959

Bringing together Jeep-minded people for fun, adventure and giving back to our beach community. The event will include a Fun Run (formerly known as Poker Run), Vendor Bingo, Show & Shine, raffles, live bands, vendors, food trucks and lots of fun! So come down and hangout at the beach for a good cause and a little bit of Jeep fun! More information....

Sep 19

OBX Jeep Invasion

Soundside Event Site, 6800 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959

Sep 20

ESA Easterns Surfing Championships

Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" where the best of the best surfers go head to head. More information.

Sep 21

Duck Unplugged

Duck Amphitheater, Duck, NC Starts: 6:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:00 p.m.

Sep 21

ESA Easterns Surfing Championships

Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" where the best of the best surfers go head to head. More information.

Sep 22

ESA Easterns Surfing Championships

Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" where the best of the best surfers go head to head. More information.

Sep 23

ESA Easterns Surfing Championships

Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" where the best of the best surfers go head to head. More information.

Sep 24

ESA Easterns Surfing Championships

Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" where the best of the best surfers go head to head. More information.

Sep 24

Dynamic Flow on the Green

Town Green, Duck, NC Starts: 7:30 a.m. ‐ Ends: 8:15 a.m.

Sep 25

ESA Easterns Surfing Championships

Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" where the best of the best surfers go head to head. More information.

Sep 26

ESA Easterns Surfing Championships

Jennette's Pier, Nags Head

The largest amateur surfing organization in the world hosts the season's "grand finale" where the best of the best surfers go head to head. More information.

Sep 28

Duck Unplugged

Duck Amphitheater, Duck, NC Starts: 6:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:00 p.m.

Oct 07

Duck Unplugged

Duck Amphitheater, Duck, NC Starts: 6:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:00 p.m.

Oct 09

Duck Movie on The Green

Duck Town Green, Duck, NC Starts: 8:00 p.m.

Town of Duck: Movie on the Green Free family movie night when the sun goes down! 2026 Schedule:May 23- CluelessJune 16- Robin Hood (1973 Animated)July 28- A Muppet Christmas CarolAugust 11- Despicable MeSeptember 1- Legally BlondeOctober 9 - SingOctober 17- A Nightmare Before Christmas...

Oct 10

Duck Jazz Festival

Duck Town Park

The Town of Duck brings jazz to the Duck Town Park annually on Columbus Day weekend. Enjoy live music from a variety of jazz performers with a full day of performances on two stages at this non-ticketed festival. Extend your Outer Banks stay to enjoy jazz-themed events and promotions taking place throughout Duck businesses and beyond. Attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets and pets. No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event. The Duck Jazz Festival will be held rain or shine. Check out their video....

Oct 11

Duck Jazz Festival

Duck Town Park

Oct 14

Bluegrass Isalnd Festival

Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo

Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...

Oct 15

Bluegrass Isalnd Festival

Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo

Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...

Oct 16

Bluegrass Isalnd Festival

Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo

Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...

Oct 17

Bluegrass Isalnd Festival

Roanoke Island Festival park, Manteo

Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass at Roanoke Island Festival Park with food, drink, and dozen's of performers on the line up! For more information click here!...

Oct 17

Outer Banks Seafood Festival

Outer Banks Event Site, Nags Head Starts: 10:00 AM ‐ Ends: 6:00 PM

The mission of the Outer Banks Seafood Festival is to provide a fun and educational experience promoting, honoring and celebrating our coastal seafood heritage and community. Outer Banks Seafood Festival...

Oct 17

Duck Movie on The Green

Duck Town Green, Duck, NC Starts: 8:00 p.m.

Nov 27

Hanging with Santa & Kites with Lights

Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head

Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Jockey’s Ridge Crossing crew. Free visit and pictures with Santa, cocoa and cookies, and a light show with kites on Jockey’s Ridge are just a few of the fun and festive things going on. More information Friday, November 28 8:00 AM | Store opens 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Pictures with Santa Saturday, November 29 9:00 AM | Store opens 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Pictures with Santa ...

Nov 28