Duck Festivals Events - 2025 Schedule

Week of October 6, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Thursday, October 9th - Sunday, October 12th
Duck
Duck Jazz Festival

This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Currituck Sound. It’s a fusion of past, present, and future, where the timeless traditions of jazz intersect with the vibrancy of new, innovative sounds. Just as the sound of jazz flows and adapts, so too does the landscape of Duck where the rhythm of the music harmonizes with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding environment.

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Duck Jazz Festival
Oct 9

October 9, 2025

This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Currituck Sound. It’s a fusion of past, present, and future, where the timeless traditions of jazz intersect with the vibrancy of new, innovative sounds. Just as the sound of jazz flows and adapts, so too does the landscape of Duck where the rhythm of the music harmonizes with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding environment.

Resort Realty

For more than 30 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 550 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 13-bedroom luxury estates. Whether you’re counting down to a beloved family vacation, getting away for a long weekend, or planning a special event, our homes represent a variety of lifestyles and locations, with amenities and furnishings such as elevators, private pools and gourmet kitchens to more simple pleasures like wraparound porches, dune-top gazebos, and oceanfront hammocks made for afternoon naps.

5391 - A Change in Attitude

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to A Change In Attitude, your perfect vacation home nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills! This charming coastal retreat offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and relaxation for your getaway. This Kill Devil Hills rental is truly in the middle of it all. Take a walk over to Swells'a Brewing for a cold beverage or grab a bite to eat at one of the most beloved OBX restaurants, The Kill Devil Grill. Best of all, A Change In Attitude is just a 2-minute walk from the beach, making it effortless to spend your days soaking up the sun, building sandcastles, or splashing in the waves. One of the highlights of this vacation home is the furnished sun deck, where you can bask in the warm sunshine with a good book or savor al fresco meals with the sounds of the ocean as your backdrop. After a day of sand and surf, rinse off the salt and sand in the convenient outdoor shower before heading indoors.As you step into this inviting abode, you're greeted by a cozy living space adorned with coastal-inspired decor. Sink into the plush sofas and unwind after a day of beachside adventures, or gather with loved ones for a movie night on the flat-screen TV. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for meal preparation, including ample counter space. Whip up delicious seafood feasts or pack a picnic for a day at the shore - the choice is yours! A Change In Attitude features 3 tastefully appointed bedrooms, providing comfortable accommodations for up to 6 guests. Each bedroom offers a peaceful oasis for rest and relaxation. Whether you're seeking a serene retreat or an action-packed beach getaway, A Change In Attitude invites you to experience the ultimate Outer Banks vacation. Book your stay today and start counting down the days to relaxation, adventure, and cherished memories!Distance to Beach: Approximately 164 Yards to Lake Dr. Public Beach Access. 401 E Fresh Pond Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948BEDDING:1 King, 2 QueensAMENITIES:Sun Deck, Covered Deck, Outside Shower, 4 TVs, WiFi Internet Access, Keurig Coffee Maker, Washer and Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Grill.LEVEL 1:Carport, Outside Shower.LEVEL 2:Queen Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access, King Bedroom with TV and Deck Access, Queen Bedroom with TV.LEVEL 3:Living Area with TV, Dining Area, Kitchen, Full Bathroom.

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the shopping… and we'll do the shipping!

Arcadia

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this semi-oceanfront home boasts peaceful ocean views from the oceanside deck and is a short car/bike ride run/walk to the Town of Duck and local attractions like North Duck Water Sports, and Sanderling resort. Enjoy this quiet north-of-town location that is still only a short distance to all that you desire. Be on the beach using the community boardwalk in less than 2 minutes (just 50 yards) and relish in less crowded beaches with space to spread out and appreciate North Carolina's coastline. Whether you are refilling your cocktail, catching ghost crabs at night, or taking a walk during moonlight, it’s all just a few steps away. This home boasts an open-concept great room that allows everyone to be a part of the action. The well equipped kitchen with granite countertops is open to the living areas accommodating both formal and informal dining and living. The living areas and upper level deck face the ocean giving way to tranquil views of the beaches and ocean beyond. The bedrooms are all on one level with 2 full baths providing quiet spaces to retreat from family activity. Two queen bedrooms on the east side of house connect to the deck on the mid level overlooking the pool. A bunk room and room with two single beds complete this level.  Each bedroom has its own flat screen TV, cable access and sheets are provided. Come experience Arcadia…you’ll be glad you did. New in 2023: All New Beds & BeddingAll New Memory Foam MattressesNew Storage added to Bedrooms New Couch & Loveseat in Great RoomAll New Sliding Glass Doors Ground Level: 2 Carports, Single Outside Shower, Gas Grill, Pool (14x31) w/Large Fenced-in Area. Mid Level: Master Bedroom w/Queen w/Tiled Walk-in Shower & Access to Oceanside Deck, Bedroom w/Queen w/Access to Oceanside Deck, Bedroom w/Pyramid Bunk & Bunk set, Bedroom w/Queen,  Full Hall Bath w/Shower/Tub Combo.  Upper  Level: Kitchen w/Island and Seating, Living Room, Dining w/Slider to South Deck and Oceanside Deck w/Furnishings, Powder Room. *Please note: The yard is in a natural state and is not cleared. Thus, there is brush surrounding the property* 2025 Pool Dates: 5/1 - 10/1 2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/3

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy together. Families flock to Paradise Fun Park for a fun-filled day of putting competition. Grab a scorecard, select a ball and putter and get to the green! Paradise Fun Park offers a challenging variety of putting greens for hours of entertainment. Be sure to keep score and crown your group champion. 

Sea Escape KDH124

Vacation starts the moment you open the front door on this end-unit townhome, right next door to the Wright Brothers National Memorial and just across the road from the sparkling sands of the Outer Banks. Restaurants, shops, bars, parks, mini-golf and more are minutes away as well if you need a break from the beach. Start the day with coffee on your pick of two decks – one off the main bedroom – with a peek-a-boo ocean views from the upper level. Inside, you’ll find a spacious interior with modern furnishings and bright colorful, decor. The chef will appreciate the open, modern kitchen, featuring a full suite of stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Dine together at the adjacent table for eight before you head out to explore. Entertainment options abound in the evening, from the dart board in the garage, to the board games in the living room. Or, grab a spot on one of the sofas and stream your favorite shows while you post the day’s pics to your social media accounts with the free high-speed WiFi. When it’s time to call it a night, head to the balcony with a frosty beverage in hand and toast your good luck at booking the perfect OBX getaway. WHAT’S NEARBYAttractionDistance from homeWright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center0.6 Mile Lost Treasure Golf1 Mile Outer Banks Kayak Adventures1.2 Miles Nags Head Woods Preserve2.8 Mile Dowdy Park3.4 Miles Jockey's Ridge State Park4.5 Miles Jennette's Pier8.8 Miles Roanoke Island Festival Park14.6 Miles North Carolina Aquarium On Roanoke Island17.4 MilesTHINGS TO KNOWStreaming services are available using your own account.No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go, stocking up your cooler with refreshments to enjoy at the beach or piling up on beer and wine for a party, Brew Thru is a fun and unique experience all vacationers need to see for themselves. Drive-Through Beer & Gear Brew Thru is Your One-Stop Shop at the Beach The year was 1977, and Dana and Becky Lawrentz were chatting with friends over brews in their hometown of Akron, Ohio. They got to talking about a gas station convenience store in the area that had built a makeshift drive-through. Everyone agreed it would be pretty great if you could actually drive through a convenience store and pick up everything you needed without getting out of the car. But what would you call a place like that? Well, you’d call it a Brew Thru. It was an idea they couldn’t shake, so the Lawrentzes moved to the Outer Banks and built the first Brew Thru with the help of a partner. The idea was that people could come buy everything they would need for their trip to the beach—beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, ice—without getting out of the car. That same year, a t-shirt salesman visiting the store and talked them into adding t-shirts to their product line—and 44 years later there are now more than five million Brew Thru t-shirts out in the wild. The Lawrentzes’ daughter Brandy and her husband Philip Foreman purchased the business from them in 2002, and they now operate five locations across the Outer Banks.“We love being the one-stop shop for folks on the way to their beach house,” Foreman says. “Our car tenders are the friendliest people at the beach. We’re here to greet you, get you everything you need for your trip, load it up in the trunk for you, and have you leaving with a smile on your face.” The store is quite expansive, featuring more than 100 brands of beer, dozens of wines and even a vast selection of cigars—not to mention all the snacks, t-shirts and other gear. To make ordering a little easier, customers in line get a menu—fondly known as the Summer-y—that outlines everything available at the store. These Summer-ies are also available in many of the beach rentals, which allows vacationers to decide what they want before driving through. For customers who would like to get out and stretch their legs, there’s the Brew Thru Shop in Kill Devil Hills, where you can find their world famous t-shirts and other gifts. New t-shirt designs are created each year, making a yearly Brew Thru t-shirt a favorite of locals and annual visitors to the Outer Banks. The Foremans both grew up in the Outer Banks, and they love that Brandy’s parents’ vision for a friendly and convenient place for people to grab their brews and other beach stay essentials is continuing to flourish. “Our family has been welcoming people to the Outer Banks since 1977,” Foreman says. “We love this beautiful place, and we want everybody to get to enjoy it.”

135 | Sunflower

This Outstanding Kitty Hawk Vacation Home is Located in a Quiet, Peaceful Area, offers Good Ocean Views, and is a Short Walk from the Beach (Just 1 Block w/Direct Access). Thoughtfully Designed w/Many Unexpected Touches including Hardwood Floors and Beautiful Furnishings. This home offers Something for Every Family Member and has its own Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub.Ground Level: Parking for 4+ Cars, Covered Entry, Steps to Mid Level, Rec. Room, Wet Bar, Refrigerator, TV Area, 55 Inch Smart TV, DVD; Half Bath, Laundry Area, Enclosed Outside Shower, Horseshoes, Corn Hole Set, Grilling Area, Access to the Side Covered Deck, Raised Wooden Deck w/Loungers, Private Swimming Pool - Open Seasonally, Hot Tub, and Pool Furniture.Mid Level: 4 Bedrooms (1 w/King, TV; 2 w/Queen, TV; 1 w/Queen, Bunk Set, TV, and DVD), Full Bath w/Tub/Shower, Covered Deck Facing the Beach w/Ocean Views, and a Sun Deck Overlooking the Pool Area.Top Floor: Living Area w/65 Inch Smart TV, DVD, Stereo; Dining Area that Seats 10; Kitchen Area w/Stainless Steele Appliances, Island Bar w/Bar Seating; Half Bath; Private Suite w/King, TV, DVD, Full Bath w/Garden Tub, Walk-In Shower; Sitting Room, Table Chairs; and Access Covered Deck Facing the Ocean w/Great Views.Features include: C/AC and Heat, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, 2 Refrigerators, Microwave, 7 TVs, 4 DVDs, 2 Stereos, Wireless Internet, Baby Equipment (High Chair, Baby Gate), Corn Hole Boards, and Deck/Pool Furniture. No Pets Allowed. No Smoking Allowed.

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear, we’d love to make it easy for you! DUCK • KITTY HAWK • SOUTHERN SHORES • COROLLA

1285 - Sands to Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Discover your perfect beach getaway in Corolla at Sands to Sea. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom vacation rental offers ample space and comfort, making it ideal for families or groups of friends looking for the perfect coastal retreat. With easy beach access, you can spend your days basking in the sun, building sandcastles, or taking refreshing dips in the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Plus, this home is pet friendly; ensuring that your family dog can join in on the fun, making this vacation experience complete for everyone.Inside this Corolla rental, you'll be greeted by an open living area complete with a flat-screen TV and ample seating. With 4 bedrooms, there's plenty of space for everyone to unwind and get a good night's sleep. The 3.5 bathrooms offer convenience and privacy for all guests, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the deck or stargazing in the evening, the outdoor sundecks add an extra touch of magic to your vacation. Create cherished memories, soak up the sun, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Outer Banks at this delightful coastal escape.Distance to Beach: Approximately 352 Yards to Franklyn Street Beach Access. 1165 Franklyn Street, Corolla, NC 27927BEDDING:1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Pyramid BunksAMENITIES:Community Pool and Tennis, Ocean Views, Sun Deck, Covered Deck, Charcoal Grill, Basketball Goal, Volleyball Court, Outside Shower, Fish Cleaning Table, 4 TVs, Stereo, WiFi Internet Access, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer & Dryer, Crock Pot, GriddleLEVEL 1:Carport, EntryLEVEL 2:King Master Bedroom with TV, Queen Master Bedroom with TV, Jacuzzi Room shared with King Master, Queen Master, and Hallway, 2 Bedrooms each with Pyramid Bunks, Full Bathroom. LEVEL 3:Living Area with Wood Fireplace, Wet Bar, Kitchen, Loft Area, Half Bathroom.

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge grassy lawn, restrooms, showers, a 200 foot pier and plenty of room for you to spend the day. Since 1979 Nor'Banks has been one of the finest sailing operations on the East Coast offering Flying Scots, Hobie Cats and quality private sailing instruction for all ages. Their custom private lessons are excellent for sailors looking to brush up on their skills, those new to the sport and for families that want to share time on the water together.   Nor’ Banks has continued to expand over the years and now offers one of the most complete water sports centers on the Outer Banks. This is truly one-stop shopping for water sports! Nor'Banks boasts new equipment every year and a strong commitment to your fun and safety. You can rent the latest WaveRunners from Yamaha or explore a giant labyrinth of marsh islands and cruise the secluded shores of Dew's Island in search of wild Spanish mustangs on an epic WaveRunner Tour.   Captain James and crew are back aboard Icarus II, Nor'Banks' big yellow parasail boat, and Captains Ken and Sean are guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of participants and spectators alike on their private wake boarding, waterskiing and tubing charters.   Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) has become one of the most popular and fastest growing water sports in the country and Nor'Banks is a great place to paddle. With shallow, warm water and a sandy bottom, their location is an ideal spot to learn. Nor'Banks offers SUP rentals and clinics, as well as double and single kayaks rentals as well as the new Hobie Mirage Eclipse SUP and Mirage Drive kayaks. New for 2017, Nor'Banks even has high-end fiberglass and epoxy surfboard rentals.

HD-307 High Dunes 2 Bedroom Condo 307

Welcome to High Dunes Resort by KEES Vacations! Your oceanfront condo awaits. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, High Dunes Resort condos feature 2-Bedrooms and 2-Bathrooms, living room, expansive full kitchen with two bar stools, a dining area for the whole group to hang out, and a deck facing the ocean. The couch pulls out into a bed providing even more sleeping space. Enjoy the convenience of a deck off each of the bedrooms. You can open your door when you awake and smell the ocean. The Queen Bedroom includes a vanity for getting ready for your night out on the Outer Banks! Imagine grabbing your cup of coffee in the morning and heading out onto your private deck to take in the sights and sounds of the ocean. The warm sun on your face as you prepare for a fabulous day on the Outer Banks. The condo has a community pool, a playground for the kids, grills, and picnic tables. Your condo is near several amazing restaurants, near the Wright Brothers Memorial and close enough to everything the area has to offer. You will certainly enjoy this awesome vacation spot! This property has 2 parking spots for guests. **Private outdoor community pools and/or waterpark play areas are available, weather permitting, beginning on Memorial Day and close after Labor Day. Please know that pool operating dates are subject to change at any point, for any reason. Pools and hot tubs are cleaned weekly and no later than 6 p.m. on check-in day. Vendors are subject to enter backyard to clean the pool and/or spa on scheduled cleaning days.** Check-In begins at 4pm. Please check-in at the lobby of High Dunes. Check-Out is 10am.

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure to ask them lots of questions and keep them honest! Call or book today and come see our living history!

PiraSea

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsThis handsome Oceanfront home features STRIKING OCEAN VIEWS from every room, decks galore, a private pool, hot tub, and direct beach access. With six well-appointed bedrooms and lighthouse vistas from the front decks, PiraSea is the place for your next family vacation!Ground level: Exterior amenities include a private pool, hot tub (mid-level), outside shower and a private walkway/sand path to beach with dune deck and stairs to the beach. Entry level.Mid Level: Great room with TV/VCR/DVD and kitchenette with refrigerator, ice maker and counter seating 2, full bathroom, Queen Bedroom with vanity/sink, vistas and deck access, Bedroom with 2 Singles with vanity/sink, kitchen with breakfast bar seating 3 and deck access, dining room seating 10 with deck access, sitting room with TV, stereo/CD and deck access, full bathroom, laundry with washer and dryer, and the hot tub is on the deck.Top Level: The North side staircase leads you to a sitting area with CD player, books and deck access, full hall bathroom with garden tub, shower and double vanity, Bedroom with 2 Bunk Sets and vanity/sink and a Queen Bedroom with TV/DVD and vanity/sink. The South side staircase leads you to a Queen Bedroom with deck access and a King Master Bedroom with TV/DVD.Extras: Private Pool (14 x 28), Hot Tub (6), OCEAN VIEWS, 4 TVs, 3 DVDs, VCR, gas grille, high chair, community water, 2 ice makers, sun/covered decks with furnishings, outside shower, dune deck with stairs to beach, high speed wireless internet access and linens and towels supplied. No Smoking. No Animals. Full week units only. Distance to beach access: Oceanfront. Beds: King, 3 Queens, 2 Singles, 2 Bunk Sets. House Address: 1035 Lighthouse Drive. Key Type: Keyless Entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 1023 Ocean Trail, Corolla Office.2025, PRIVATE POOL is open from 5/10/25 -10/10/25Linens and towels supplied at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep couches, top bunk beds and trundle beds in which case the sheets are included. This home also provides 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth per person the home sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub. Rent 2 consecutive weeks and get a 5% discount (not available with any other discount offers).This property does not provide beach chairs. This property has a camera on the front of the home facing the driveway.SPARKLE CLUB: Guests will be able to arrive at their vacation home at 12:00 pm with access to the first level of the home and the pool area only (be advised the pool and spa may not be cleaned by noon, if the home offers a private pool). Please do not attempt to go to any other level in your vacation home until the housekeeping team has finished their work OR 4:00 pm check in time.Booking: After booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement and make your online payment within 3 days, to avoid cancellation. During the booking process you will be asked to enter a credit card number, nothing will be charged to this card. We offer optional travel insurance as well as other optional costs that you can opt in or out of on your lease agreement. Your final payment will be due 30 days prior to arrival. *Reservations booked within 45 days of arrival will have 3 days to sign the lease agreement and submit payment in full.Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales makes every reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. All information, description and prices are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishings, inventory or décor changes implemented by the individual homeowner. Photos, virtual tours and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.*************************************************SPARKLE CLUB will be discontinued for the 2026 season. Beds:

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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