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.
Fall Nature on the Boardwalk
Duck Boardwalk, Duck, NC
Starts: 9:30 a.m. ‐ Ends: 11:00 a.m.
Led by an educator from the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, the walk will take you through the unique maritime forest, onto the boardwalk for water sampling, the a stroll to see and learn about the beauty of the Albemarle sound and its in in habitants. Registration is free but required. Reserve your spot today by emailing [email protected] with the names of everyone in your party. ...
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...
Outer Banks Parade of Homes
Outer Banks, NC
Join us for Outer Banks Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes! The Outer Banks Parade of Homes experience offers in person tours during open hours. This means that during these three days you will have exclusive access to some of the most innovative, exciting homes on the Outer Banks. Click here for more details....
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...
Pea Island Bird Walk
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 9:30 a.m.
Enjoy a casual stroll an learn about the birds living in, or passing through, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. This is a free program. More information can be found online: Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge....
Outer Banks Parade of Homes
Outer Banks, NC
Join us for Outer Banks Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes! The Outer Banks Parade of Homes experience offers in person tours during open hours. This means that during these three days you will have exclusive access to some of the most innovative, exciting homes on the Outer Banks. Click here for more details....
Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
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Keep It Clean Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk, NC
Starts: 10:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 12:00 p.m.
Keep It Clean Kitty Hawk is a Biannual Clean Up Community Initiative. If you would like to participate, please register using the link or call Town Hall directly at 252-261-3552. The event will kickoff at Kitty Hawk Town Hall at 10:00 AM. Volunteers will be provided with supplies, parking passes and a free lunch as a thank you for your hard work. More information....
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....
Outer Banks Parade of Homes
Outer Banks, NC
Join us for Outer Banks Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes! The Outer Banks Parade of Homes experience offers in person tours during open hours. This means that during these three days you will have exclusive access to some of the most innovative, exciting homes on the Outer Banks. Click here for more details....
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch
Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! There will be no shortage of fun memories to be made, with a diverse array of fall games and activities offered. More information....
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....
Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
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Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
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Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Outer Banks, NC
Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.
The annual Wings Over Water Festival will be held on the Outer Banks from October 13-18, 2026. For complete event information including schedule, please visit the Wings Over Water website. Wings Over Water is an annual refuge fundraising event sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society (CWRS). CWRS is a non-profit group which exists to support regional national wildlife refuges.
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Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
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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!...
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Outer Banks, NC
Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.
The annual Wings Over Water Festival will be held on the Outer Banks from October 13-18, 2026. For complete event information including schedule, please visit the Wings Over Water website. Wings Over Water is an annual refuge fundraising event sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society (CWRS). CWRS is a non-profit group which exists to support regional national wildlife refuges.
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Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
...
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!...
Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
...
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Outer Banks, NC
Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.
The annual Wings Over Water Festival will be held on the Outer Banks from October 13-18, 2026. For complete event information including schedule, please visit the Wings Over Water website. Wings Over Water is an annual refuge fundraising event sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society (CWRS). CWRS is a non-profit group which exists to support regional national wildlife refuges.
...
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Outer Banks, NC
Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.
The annual Wings Over Water Festival will be held on the Outer Banks from October 13-18, 2026. For complete event information including schedule, please visit the Wings Over Water website. Wings Over Water is an annual refuge fundraising event sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society (CWRS). CWRS is a non-profit group which exists to support regional national wildlife refuges.
...
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!...
Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
...
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Outer Banks, NC
Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.
The annual Wings Over Water Festival will be held on the Outer Banks from October 13-18, 2026. For complete event information including schedule, please visit the Wings Over Water website. Wings Over Water is an annual refuge fundraising event sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society (CWRS). CWRS is a non-profit group which exists to support regional national wildlife refuges.
...
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!...
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch
Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! There will be no shortage of fun memories to be made, with a diverse array of fall games and activities offered. More information....
Town of Duck Trunk or Treat
Duck Town Hall
Starts: 4:00 P.M. ‐ Ends: 6:00 P.M.
Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 17 for Trunk or Treat in the Town of Duck! This FREE event will take place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall where local businesses will be set up to greet trunk-or-treaters. We will also have games set up on the lawn, meet-and-greets with Town of Duck Public Safety, and lots of bubbles!...
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...
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...
Outer Banks Volunteer Week 2026
Outer Banks, NC
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week with opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations. For more information visit: 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week.
...
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Outer Banks, NC
Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.
The annual Wings Over Water Festival will be held on the Outer Banks from October 13-18, 2026. For complete event information including schedule, please visit the Wings Over Water website. Wings Over Water is an annual refuge fundraising event sponsored by Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society (CWRS). CWRS is a non-profit group which exists to support regional national wildlife refuges.
...
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch
Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! There will be no shortage of fun memories to be made, with a diverse array of fall games and activities offered. More information....
OBX Brewtag
Outer Banks Soundside Event Site, Nags Head
Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.
A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest. Want to compete? The sky’s the limit as to how creative your homemade flying contraption can be! Individuals and teams are welcome.
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First Flight Holiday Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veternas Drive., Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 4:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:00 p.m.
The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to support our small business community by hosting farmers markets throughout the year. Markets are held on a regular basis throughout the summer season and special holiday markets occur in the winter months.
https://www.kdhnc.com/1000/First-Flight-Farmers-Market...
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
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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
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First Flight Holiday Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veternas Drive., Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 12:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 4:00 p.m.
The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to support our small business community by hosting farmers markets throughout the year. Markets are held on a regular basis throughout the summer season and special holiday markets occur in the winter months.
https://www.kdhnc.com/1000/First-Flight-Farmers-Market...
Wright Brother’s Day – 120th Anniversary
Wright Brother’s National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills
Starts: 9:00 a.m
Annual celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight. Click here for more details on this annual celebration.
First Flight Holiday Market
Aviation Park, 103 Veternas Drive., Kill Devil Hills, NC
Starts: 3:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:00 p.m.
The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to support our small business community by hosting farmers markets throughout the year. Markets are held on a regular basis throughout the summer season and special holiday markets occur in the winter months.
https://www.kdhnc.com/1000/First-Flight-Farmers-Market...
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Kill Devil Hills, NC
PIRATES, PIRATES EVERYWHERE!From runner costumes, to Expo decorations and all the way to the post-race party! Pirates Rule at the well-organized, professional, fun race! Presented by Outer Banks Sporting Events...
Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Kill Devil Hills, NC
PIRATES, PIRATES EVERYWHERE!From runner costumes, to Expo decorations and all the way to the post-race party! Pirates Rule at the well-organized, professional, fun race! Presented by Outer Banks Sporting Events...
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