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...

The largest egg scavenger hunt on the beach with thousands of eggs! Egg spoon races, hat contest, musical acts, dancers, special visit from Sir  Walter “Peter” Wabbit, make and take crafts, egg roll race, find special prize eggs to win: prizes, gift certificates, stuffed animals and more! Please bring your own Easter Basket for collecting eggs and prizes. Pre-reserved Timed-Entry Admission Required. All tickets sold online.

Fun Easter egg hunt event presented by kitty Hawk Kites! Join us across the street from the dunes outside Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head on Saturday to take your picture with the Easter Bunny, and let your kids join in the fun during our annual Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Easter Egg Hunt! We will be hosting small-scale Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, April 19th starting at 10:30 AM. You can...

Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the best surfers on the East Coast compete in the Mid-Atlantic Surfing Regionals. The action goes down at the beach next to Jennette's Pier, where the waves provide the perfect playground for the country's top surfers to compete. Cheer on the surfers over multiple days of competition in a fun coastal environment. Spread out a beach towel, pull up a chair in the sand,...

Held against the beautiful backdrop of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Rod and Custom Festival is a family-friendly event for automotive enthusiasts featuring Cruise-ins, Displays & Vendors, Special Events, Historic Sites, Food & Fun! Extra money raised through the sponsor program will be donated to local charities.

Kids Fest is a FREE and fun-filled day where children, ages five and under, can enjoy arts and crafts, bubbles, characters, music, large vehicles, and much more!

Dare County Arts Council presents the Artrageous Kids Art Festival at Dowdy Park in Nags Head from 10am-3pm. Artrageous is a free, family-friendly event that includes art activities, live music, dance performances, an artisan market, and food vendors. This annual community event brings families together to paint, sculpt, dance, sing and be creative. Proceeds from Artrageous benefit DCAC cultural arts programming and the Artrageous Youth Scholarship Fund, which awards one...

Where fashion and fundraising unite. Couture By The Shore is a fun-filled annual event bringing retailers together to highlight the season’s newest and brightest fashions while raising funds for those in need.

Join the First Flight Rotary Club for the 39th Annual Nags Head Woods 5K Charity Race on Saturday of Mother's Day Weekend. NEW in 2025 ... a 1-mile "Walk in the Woods"!

The Outer Banks National Soft-Shell Week - Fresh from the shedders to your plate! When it comes down to the real flavors of the Outer Banks, we think this cult classic best captures the taste of our locals water. And did we mention how fresh these crabs are? Straight from the shedders in the backyard to tables at the participating restaurants and seafood markets. From the classic sandwich to creative...

The Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! We are excited to celebrate the 53rd consecutive year of this event and have many fun activities planned. Join professional hang gliders, fans, and families for this Kitty Hawk Flight School tradition. The Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! We are excited to celebrate the 53rd consecutive year of this event...

The Outer Banks welcomes the annual Sumospeed Beach Bash at the Soundside Events Site. Come out for car shows, music, raffles, local vendors and food trucks.

Jockey's Ridge 50th Year Celebration featuring The Connells & The Outer Banks' first ever DRONE SHOW! Get ready to celebrate 50 years of adventure, beauty, and community at Jockey's Ridge State Park! FREE to the Public – Secure your free tickets now at JOCKEYSRIDGE50.com Event Highlights:  Live Entertainment featuring The Connells  First-Ever Drone Show over the dune.by Sky Elements (as seen on America's Got Talent)  Sunrise Yoga, Disc Golf & Horseshoe Tournaments  Sunset Toast on the dunes with the National Anthem  Kite Demonstrations, Sandcastle Competitions, and more!...

Soundside Fun Fair is a Carnival at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head to benefit Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP)! Bring friends and family to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a carnival with fabulous rides for all ages, games and food concessions.

Kitty Hawk Kites and friends will be displaying amazing 30 – 100 ft kites on top of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us and fly a kite of your own, take part in FREE walk-up stunt kite lessons, kite coloring for kids of all ages, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular kites as they fly in the sky.