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...

Kites with Lights is a fantastic light show at Jockey’s Ridge State Park! Spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and a kite light show on Jockey’s Ridge! Be sure to make it out on Saturday, November 29th from 4 – 7 PM for a light display like no other. Kites with Lights, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, features large 19-to-30-foot kites decked out in the spirit of the...

Join us for 12 Bars of Christmas, a festive pop-up bonanza featuring 12 of your favorite local bars and restaurants transformed into winter wonderlands for holiday cheer. From Black Friday through New Year’s Eve, explore themed venues across Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo. Enjoy specialty drinks, seasonal menus, family-friendly activities and unique events at each spot. Take part in our Passport Challenge—collect stamps at all 12...