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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...

Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Point Leora H-10

Dreaming of ocean breezes and sunrise views? This gorgeous, newly-renovated home is ready to welcome you and your family to beautiful Hatteras Village for an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation experience! Offering some of the best ocean views on...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Haas It All 544

Haas It All truly has everything that you and your family need to enjoy your Outer Banks vacation! Not only will you be only 30 feet away from accessing the beach, but you will have a private walkway to do so. For those days when the ocean isn’t...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Stuck In The Sand 90-J

Located in the Ocean Sands community, Stuck in the Sand is the perfect cottage for your getaway at the beach. Swim in the pool (12'x29'), soak in the hot tub, walk to the beach or play pool in the game room. Stuck in the Sand is conveniently located...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

687 | Castle Dune

Enjoy the Royal Life, you'll be treated like royalty, while vacationing at "Castle Dune" located on the Oceanfront in peaceful South Nags Head. This expansive 10 Bedroom estate provides Panoramic Ocean Views and a long list of features that are...

  • Nags Head
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

841 | Sailor Moon

Semi-Oceanfront-Kitty Hawk. Situated directly across the street from the Beach at Mile Post 3, this reverse floor plan home is beautifully decorated, provides an unobstructed Ocean Views from the Living Area & Sun Decks, and offers direct beach...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

NO WORRIES

Seven tiered theater seats face a projection screen with surround sound in the dedicated home cinema at NO WORRIES, a 7-bedroom Corolla retreat from Carolina Designs. Add a recreation room with wet bar, an elevator, a 24 x 12 private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Into the Mystic

OCEANSIDE Avon – Sailfish Lane – Smell the sea and feel the sky, indeed, when you settle INTO THE MYSTIC, a three-bedroom/three-bath home located just steps from the sandy Atlantic shore. Freshly refreshed and soothingly calm, this home is the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms