The 10th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes returns to Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. The free, family friendly Halloween party is open to all ages, starting at 2:00 pm. with trick or treating provided by local nonprofit organizations and area businesses around the frog pond at Aviation Park, plus various decorated vehicles and props on display throughout the park for photos. The short walking parade will begin...

Kick off the summer season on Hatteras Island at the Annual Rock The Cape Festival, celebrating the visual and performing arts. The free, family-friendly event will include an art show, concert and gallery tour. On Thursday, there will be a full afternoon of art and live music at Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports Resort at Milepost 40 in Rodanthe. And on Friday, Rock The Cape will host Friday Arts...

Where To See Fireworks on The Outer Banks Various locations around the Outer Banks will host fireworks displays, ensuring there’s plenty of opportunities to catch a show. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, these events are perfect for families looking to enjoy a night out. Nags Head 4th of July Fireworks Display 2024 Date: July 4, 2024 Location: Nags Head Fishing Pier Time: 9:25 PM Celebrate Independence Day with...

The annual one-mile Town of Duck 4th of July Parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane, travels east towards the ocean, turns left onto Ocean Way, and then continues onto Christopher Drive to end at Pamela Court. Please note: no part of the parade will take place on Duck Road. A Community Celebration will be held immediately following the parade at the Duck Town Park. The celebration...

Enjoy a day of fun on Roanoke Island with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show. The downtown Manteo waterfront provides a picturesque setting for the fireworks display, which can be viewed from Roanoke Island Festival Park. The annual fireworks display is free and open to the public. Parking is available throughout the town on a first-come, first-serve basis, and handicapped spaces are available as well - (until...

Experience a unique fireworks display at the Whalehead Club in Historic Corolla Park. The historic park provides a beautiful backdrop for the 4th of July Fireworks show on the Currituck Soundfront. Celebrate the 4th of July in Corolla with free live music and a spectacular fireworks show on the northern Outer Banks! The Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism invites you to Historic Corolla Park for our annual Independence...

Head to Kill Devil Hills’ Avalon Pier for a night of live music and fireworks. This family-friendly event is free and offers a prime spot to watch the colorful bursts over the ocean.

Celebrate Independence Day with a breathtaking fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. The Nags Head Fishing Pier offers the perfect vantage point for families and friends to gather for The Town Of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular!

Downtown Manteo is the perfect destination as the downtown is transformed into Halloween Island – 13 nights, 13 venues…1 walkable social district! Explore Downtown Manteo October 19-31 for extreme Halloween fun and family-friendly events. Indulge in local cuisine, live entertainment, and unique shops while participating in the annual Trick or Treat on the Elizabethan Gardens.

The Misfits Bars of Christmas Crawl is all about bringing festive fun and holiday cheer to the Outer Banks! From November 26th to New Year's, 15 of the area's favorite restaurants will be decked out with Christmas decorations, special menus, and signature holiday drinks while supporting families in need. Visit these participating bars: Arts Place, the Blue Crab Tavern, Chili Peppers, Kill Devil Grill, Lost Colony Brewery, Noosa Beach Grille,...

Step back in time to the 1920’s décor and customs taking place during Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collings Knight, Jr.’s time in Corolla. The Whalehead mansion is beautifully decorated in the tradition of the times with greenery, Christmas trees, music, luscious food, fruit, candy and nuts. This special tour will feature a live performance on the original one-of-a-kind Steinway piano – custom designed for Mrs. Knight – along with a...

The Annual Corolla Christmas Village brings lights, floral delights, and holiday sights. Historic Corolla Village is transformed into a wonderland that delivers the holiday season spirit. Take a stroll through the sparkling village, where Christmas joy fills the crisp evening air. Each weekend features food trucks, delectable beverages at The Kind Cup coffee shop, and unique shopping opportunities at various Corolla Village merchants. Perfect for the entire family, there is...

Select Outer Banks  businesses participating will be transformed into an individually themed winter wonderland with fun holiday , events, and more! 12 festive pop-up bars, fully decked out in holiday cheer! Outer Banks Brewing Station as “Christmas Vacation Station” Outer Banks Distilling as “Deck the Hulls” Goombays Grille & Raw Bar as “Goombrrrs” Jolly Roger Restaurant as “Holly Jolly Christmas” Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH “Jack Frost’s” Lucky...

Everyone is invited to the Duck Town Park for a town-wide celebration of yuletide cheer! The Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration takes place on the Duck Town Green from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Santa will be reading books to children from his workshop and taking photos under the Town Hall gazebo. Enjoy live holiday tunes, carolers, and the lighting of the Town Crab Pot Tree! Shops and restaurants are open and...

Celebrate New Year's Eve family-style on the waterfront in downtown Manteo starting at 6:00 p.m. on December 31st! Live music, kid's zone with great games and activities, fabulous fun giveaways,  and a colorful fireworks display illuminating Manteo's beautiful waterfront will bring cheer to the new year. Yummy food options include local fare provided by downtown restaurants in addition to accompanying local food trucks.  Colorful shaved ice will surely catch the...

Scenic run through Sanctuary Vineyards! Start your day with your Sweetheart, or maybe find one on the course, then start your scenic trail run/walk through the vineyard, under the trees, by the sound and back to the winery for the post-race wine, cheese and chocolate tasting party including Sanctuary souvenir swag. Welcome non-wine specialists (and younger ages)!

An oyster roast for the coast! Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a laid-back oyster roast at Oden’s Dock in Hatteras Village from 1-4 p.m. The event will feature fresh oysters, clam chowder, cornbread, and other refreshments. Be sure to save room for homemade dessert from the bake sale. You can also enjoy live music and a silent auction with many unique, regional items.

Suit up in your green gear and try your luck at the Running of the Leprechauns. This fun and festive 5K and 10K race event has kicked off the Outer Banks Sporting Events annual line-up since 2017. Find your pot of gold at the end of the race at the after party with music and awards. Each finisher receives a finisher's medal and an event shirt. Awards are given for...

The Kelly’s Annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Celebration starts at 1 pm. The parade route runs from Bladen St. (MP 11.5) north to Driftwood St. on Virginia Dare Trail (Beach Road). What began as a way to break up the winter doldrums and to invigorate the community in preparation for the summer season, the parade has grown to include over one-hundred entrants and is watched by over eight thousand attendees...

Join us for 3 days of regional food, drink and fun on the Outer Banks! Each year the Outer Banks Restaurant Association welcomes visitors and locals to the annual OBX Taste of The Beach to connect, share, and enjoy wine and food experiences. The Outer Banks Taste of The Beach Weekend is a fantastic way to sample the fare of many local restaurants in one fun-filled, food-centric weekend! Come indulge...

Arrr you ready for the Flying Pirate Weekend Jamboree?! Bring out your inner pirate for this fun-filled pirate themed marathon through the beautiful landscapes of Coastal North Carolina! The 13.1 mile course starts at the First Flight Middle school and ends at the Wright Brothers Memorial. Participate in your best pirate-themed costume and win! Judges will be Mile Marker Sponsors and Bike Marshals who will be on the lookout for...

Sip, savor & support The Lost Colony! The Annual Grand Tasting takes place in the SoundStage Theatre, surrounded by the beautiful views of Roanoke Sound. Ten of the Outer Banks’ favorite restaurants and best chefs will be serving their specialties, complementing the body and aromas of the wines poured and craft beers featured. Admission includes wine tasting, craft beers, local fare by ten restaurants, silent auction, regional art show and...