OBXtreme Magic Show features World renowned illusionist Clive Allen in the Town of Duck Amphitheater on select Wednesdays in season. Get ready to be amazed when you bring the whole family to enjoy mind bending illusions with a splash of comedy.

WRV Outer Banks Pro is a premier surfing event sanctioned by the World Surf League (WSL). Witness top surfers from around the globe compete in thrilling heats, showcasing their skills on the famous Outer Banks waves.

Kool & The Gang - Live in the Outer Banks! Get ready to celebrate Labor Day Weekend in style with legendary funk and soul icons KOOL & THE GANG performing live under the stars on the Outer Banks!

Outer Banks Pridefest is a gay pride festival, full of events and ALL INCLUSIVE for all LGBTQ folks, supporters and friends! The main event is a free, family-friendly, Pride Festival at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Downtown Manteo on Saturday from 12:00 – 6:00 PM. The festival includes bands, drag performances, entertainers, local restaurants, adult beverages, and vendors.

Come experience the enthusiasm, inspiration and skill involved in taking on this swim-bike-run course. The Outer Banks Triathlon is two days of multi-sport racing including 3 distances. Be a part of a relay team or join in on the Challenge. The Sprint Triathlon distance is perfect for those beginner triathletes. Move up to the Olympic Triathlon distance or choose the Half Triathlon distance and see if you have what it...

A regional kite festival that brings some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots right to our backyard. Come out to Jockey's Ridge for two days of kite-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish. Participate in FREE stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. Throughout the event, watch world-class displays of artistry and skill with...

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 at Jennette's Pier. Each year the ESA has over 150 competitions along the entire East Coast. From the local district level, top finishers are invited to advance to regional competitions and winners in those regional championship events are invited to the The Easterns. This week-long surf...

OBX Jeep Invasion brings together Jeep-minded people for fun, adventure and giving back to our beach community. The event will include a Fun Run, Vendor Bingo, Show & Shine, raffles, live bands, vendors, food trucks and more!

Outer Banks Parade of Homes features stunning homes and the finest in coastal living on the Outer Banks. From charming coastal retreats to sprawling oceanfront estates, each property represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation. With sizes ranging from 1670 sq. ft. to an impressive 8360 sq. ft., there's bound to be something to capture your imagination and inspire your dreams. Tickets for the Parade of Homes are now available...

The Town of Duck presents the Duck Jazz Festival at the Duck Town Park on Columbus Day weekend. Enjoy live music from national, regional and local jazz musicians with performances over two days on two stages at this free festival. Extend your Outer Banks stay to enjoy jazz-themed events and promotions taking place throughout Duck businesses and beyond. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from various town restaurants....

Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival was established in 1997 to connect the public with wildlife and wildland experiences in regional national wildlife refuges. Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival is hosted across six refuges in northeastern North Carolina. The festival features about 60 programs, including birding, paddling, photography, and natural history, making it one of the premier East Coast wildlife festivals. It also supports refuge conservation and education through the Coastal...

Music lovers from all over the world flock to the Outer Banks for this tradition that adds a roster of acclaimed bands with one of the most beautiful venues anywhere. The Bluegrass Island Music Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, and this year's event is no exception, with a number of regionally and internationally famous bands set to take the stage. If your dream...

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival features delicious food and tasty beverages from the best local restaurants and breweries.

Come out to Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head and try to complete one 5K loop per hour for a total of five 5K loops! There will be a small portion of dune to cross. Go it alone or find a teammate!   How It Works Are you endurance race curious? Or trail running curious? Both? This is a welcoming event for you! Run a 5K on the hour every hour...

Trick or Treat in Duck! Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 18for the first ever 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!

Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile- Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Drink, Run, Party Join the Brewing Station crew for a Thanksgiving themed beer mile. Backyard party, chip timing and T-shirt included. This is an adult 21 and over only social run. Prizes to the fastest male and female overall. Wear your Holiday finest, costume contest judging for most creative.

A Night of 1587 Pumpkins & Pumpkin Carving is an event at which we attempt to light 1,587 jack-o-lanterns. The evening will consist of trick-or-treating, contests, and of course, pumpkins! Everyone is encouraged to come in costume to enjoy the festivities. Jack-o-lanterns are provided by our community, so come to the Gardens to carve a free pumpkin on October 24 or 25th that will be added to the pumpkin path. Or...

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. Admission to the event is FREE for everyone! A rather crafty selection of local and regional beer and food will be available...

Get ready to enjoy an afternoon among the boats in Wanchese at this new event, brought to you by the team that has hosted The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival for seven years! You'll have the opportunity to sample oysters from NC Growers, BBQ from Pigman's, and other regional food specialties. Shucked, roasted, and fried oysters, plus local shrimp, chowders, biscuits, and desserts will be served. Entertainment will include live music...

Important Marathon Update Dear Participants, We’re deeply sorry to share that the OBX Marathon Weekend (Fun Run, 5k, 8k, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Expo) November 8–9 2025 has been canceled due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Outer Banks Marathon Weekend features many different options for events to race in. Not only is there the Towne Bank Marathon, but also the Half Marathon and the Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar...