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Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Thursday, November 26th 8:00 AM
Duck

Kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with a little exercise, fresh coastal air, and plenty of holiday spirit at the annual Duck Turkey Trot 5K. This popular Thanksgiving Day tradition brings together runners, walkers, families, and visitors for a festive 3.1-mile race through the charming town of Duck on the Outer Banks. Open to participants of all abilities, the event offers a fun and active way to start the holiday while enjoying the area's welcoming community atmosphere.

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Week of November 30, 2026 - December 6, 2026
Saturday, December 5th 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Duck

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Duck Yuletide Celebration, a festive Outer Banks tradition that brings residents and visitors together for an afternoon of holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, and small-town charm. Held at Duck Town Park, this free community event welcomes guests of all ages to enjoy the sights, sounds, and traditions of Christmas in the heart of Duck.

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Pumpkin Patch Saturdays at Island Farm
Oct 24

October 24, 2026

Celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! On the first four Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 15th Annual Pumpkin Patch event, happening October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for visitors ages four...

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

4601 - Sandy Bluff

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The "Sandy Bluff" cottage offers the perfect opportunity for a beach vacation from a home nestled in a tranquil Southern Shores neighborhood...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Quackpot

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Looking for a beautiful beach home just the right size for your family to visit the Outer Banks? Take a look at Quackpot. You will be thrilled at this...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

S-5A | The Sands Condos

This beautiful oceanfront unit provides exceptional ocean views that you are sure to appreciate the lovely décor and the views are outstanding. There is a well-furnished covered porch that provides views of the ocean and beach, a perfect place to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

5416 - Dragonfly

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED IN 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Level 3 hardwood flooring, and pool decking & fencing. NEW FOR 2025: Hot Tub, 2 HVAC Units...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Duck Dreams

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Building on a LegacyAdd to the many great memories made at this generationally-owned family getaway and make your Duck Dreams come true by staying at...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

5587 - The Sea's Embrace

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Shhh! Do you hear that?! That is the sound of The Sea's Embrace! Located on the oceanfront just off the Beach Road and tucked in the heart of Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

DAYS LIKE THIS

Days Like This is a fully renovated five bedroom Carolina Designs home in Duck's Carolina Dunes. A 23 by 14 foot private pool and hot tub wait just outside, and the community beach access is 400 yards down the street. Overview Fully renovated...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms