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 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.

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 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

Fall Nature on the Boardwalk

Duck Boardwalk, Duck, NC Starts: 6:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:30 p.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. ...

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

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 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 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 02

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....

Oct 02

2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships

Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

The 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships is an action-packed weekend of waveski and surf kayak competition, great surf, and an incredible community of paddlers....

Oct 03

Which Craft Surf Gathering 2026

Byrd St., Kitty Hawk, NC

7th annual Which Craft Surf Gathering is happening Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Byrd St. in Kitty Hawk (rain date: Oct 4).

Oct 03

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....

Oct 03

2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships

Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

The 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships is an action-packed weekend of waveski and surf kayak competition, great surf, and an incredible community of paddlers....

Oct 04

2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships

Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC

The 2026 U.S. Open Waveski Championships is an action-packed weekend of waveski and surf kayak competition, great surf, and an incredible community of paddlers....

Oct 07

Fall Nature on the Boardwalk

Duck Boardwalk, Duck, NC Starts: 9:30 a.m. ‐ Ends: 11:00 a.m.

Oct 07

Duck Unplugged

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

Oct 08

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....

Oct 09

Outer Banks Parade of Homes

Outer Banks, NC

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 09

Pea Island Bird Walk

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 9:30 a.m.

Oct 10

Island Farm Pumpkin Patch

Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.

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 10

Outer Banks Parade of Homes

Outer Banks, NC

Oct 10

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....

Oct 11

Duck Jazz Festival

Duck Town Park

Oct 13

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. ...

Oct 14

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival

Outer Banks, NC Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.

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

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival

Outer Banks, NC Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.

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

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival

Outer Banks, NC Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.

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

Duck Movie on The Green

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

Oct 17

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival

Outer Banks, NC Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.

Oct 17

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!...

Oct 17

Island Farm Pumpkin Patch

Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.

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 18

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival

Outer Banks, NC Starts: 8:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 5:00 p.m.

Oct 24

Island Farm Pumpkin Patch

Island farm, 1140 N. US Hwy 64, Manteo Starts: 9:00 a.m. ‐ Ends: 3:00 p.m.

Oct 24

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. ...

Nov 17

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...

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

Hanging with Santa & Kites with Lights

Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head

Dec 05

First Flight Holiday Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veternas Drive., Kill Devil Hills, NC Starts: 12:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 4:00 p.m.

Dec 17

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.

Dec 18

First Flight Holiday Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veternas Drive., Kill Devil Hills, NC Starts: 3:00 p.m. ‐ Ends: 7:00 p.m.

Apr 24

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...

Apr 25