Events for October 14, 2026

Dates: Tuesday–Sunday, October 13–18, 2026
Times: Vary by registered program
Location: Multiple wildlife refuges and outdoor locations across northeastern North Carolina
Festival headquarters: National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center, 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Program fees vary; registration is available online.

Discover the wild side of the Outer Banks during Wings Over Water, a wildlife festival offering approximately 60 programs in birding, paddling, photography and natural history. Guided experiences introduce participants to the birds, habitats and landscapes of the region’s national wildlife refuges and surrounding natural areas.

A highlight is the keynote presentation by author and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul, “The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet,” on Saturday, October 17, from 6–8 p.m. at the Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954.

Each excursion has its own meeting location, schedule and participation requirements. Check the individual program listing before traveling; the headquarters address is not the departure point for every activity.

Admission: Fees vary by activity; many guided programs are $25 per person. Advance registration required. Various times daily, see individual program schedules.

Event website: https://wingsoverwater.org/
Program schedule: https://wingsoverwater.org/event-schedule/
Meeting locations: https://wingsoverwater.org/directions/

Dates: Wednesday–Saturday, October 14–17, 2026, 11 am - 10 pm
Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park
Address: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Paid tickets required for the main festival; ticket options and availability are listed online.

Spend an unforgettable fall weekend enjoying bluegrass on the Manteo waterfront. The Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival brings nationally acclaimed musicians to Roanoke Island for a celebration of traditional bluegrass, contemporary acoustic music and outstanding instrumental performances.

Free parking and shuttle service are included with general tickets and passes. Visit the official website for daily performance schedules, ticket options and arrival information.

Event website and lineup: https://www.bluegrassisland.com/2026festival

Dates: Tuesday–Sunday, October 13–18, 2026
Times: Vary by registered program
Location: Multiple wildlife refuges and outdoor locations across northeastern North Carolina
Festival headquarters: National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center, 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Program fees vary; registration is available online.

Discover the wild side of the Outer Banks during Wings Over Water, a wildlife festival offering approximately 60 programs in birding, paddling, photography and natural history. Guided experiences introduce participants to the birds, habitats and landscapes of the region’s national wildlife refuges and surrounding natural areas.

A highlight is the keynote presentation by author and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul, “The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet,” on Saturday, October 17, from 6–8 p.m. at the Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954.

Each excursion has its own meeting location, schedule and participation requirements. Check the individual program listing before traveling; the headquarters address is not the departure point for every activity.

Admission: Fees vary by activity; many guided programs are $25 per person. Advance registration required. Various times daily, see individual program schedules.

Event website: https://wingsoverwater.org/
Program schedule: https://wingsoverwater.org/event-schedule/
Meeting locations: https://wingsoverwater.org/directions/

Dates: Wednesday–Saturday, October 14–17, 2026, 11 am - 10 pm
Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park
Address: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Paid tickets required for the main festival; ticket options and availability are listed online.

Spend an unforgettable fall weekend enjoying bluegrass on the Manteo waterfront. The Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival brings nationally acclaimed musicians to Roanoke Island for a celebration of traditional bluegrass, contemporary acoustic music and outstanding instrumental performances.

Free parking and shuttle service are included with general tickets and passes. Visit the official website for daily performance schedules, ticket options and arrival information.

Event website and lineup: https://www.bluegrassisland.com/2026festival

Dates: Tuesday–Sunday, October 13–18, 2026
Times: Vary by registered program
Location: Multiple wildlife refuges and outdoor locations across northeastern North Carolina
Festival headquarters: National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center, 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Program fees vary; registration is available online.

Discover the wild side of the Outer Banks during Wings Over Water, a wildlife festival offering approximately 60 programs in birding, paddling, photography and natural history. Guided experiences introduce participants to the birds, habitats and landscapes of the region’s national wildlife refuges and surrounding natural areas.

A highlight is the keynote presentation by author and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul, “The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet,” on Saturday, October 17, from 6–8 p.m. at the Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954.

Each excursion has its own meeting location, schedule and participation requirements. Check the individual program listing before traveling; the headquarters address is not the departure point for every activity.

Admission: Fees vary by activity; many guided programs are $25 per person. Advance registration required. Various times daily, see individual program schedules.

Event website: https://wingsoverwater.org/
Program schedule: https://wingsoverwater.org/event-schedule/
Meeting locations: https://wingsoverwater.org/directions/

Dates: Wednesday–Saturday, October 14–17, 2026, 11 am - 10 pm
Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park
Address: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Paid tickets required for the main festival; ticket options and availability are listed online.

Spend an unforgettable fall weekend enjoying bluegrass on the Manteo waterfront. The Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival brings nationally acclaimed musicians to Roanoke Island for a celebration of traditional bluegrass, contemporary acoustic music and outstanding instrumental performances.

Free parking and shuttle service are included with general tickets and passes. Visit the official website for daily performance schedules, ticket options and arrival information.

Event website and lineup: https://www.bluegrassisland.com/2026festival

Dates: Tuesday–Sunday, October 13–18, 2026
Times: Vary by registered program
Location: Multiple wildlife refuges and outdoor locations across northeastern North Carolina
Festival headquarters: National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center, 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Program fees vary; registration is available online.

Discover the wild side of the Outer Banks during Wings Over Water, a wildlife festival offering approximately 60 programs in birding, paddling, photography and natural history. Guided experiences introduce participants to the birds, habitats and landscapes of the region’s national wildlife refuges and surrounding natural areas.

A highlight is the keynote presentation by author and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul, “The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet,” on Saturday, October 17, from 6–8 p.m. at the Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954.

Each excursion has its own meeting location, schedule and participation requirements. Check the individual program listing before traveling; the headquarters address is not the departure point for every activity.

Admission: Fees vary by activity; many guided programs are $25 per person. Advance registration required. Various times daily, see individual program schedules.

Event website: https://wingsoverwater.org/
Program schedule: https://wingsoverwater.org/event-schedule/
Meeting locations: https://wingsoverwater.org/directions/

Dates: Wednesday–Saturday, October 14–17, 2026, 11 am - 10 pm
Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park
Address: 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Paid tickets required for the main festival; ticket options and availability are listed online.

Spend an unforgettable fall weekend enjoying bluegrass on the Manteo waterfront. The Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival brings nationally acclaimed musicians to Roanoke Island for a celebration of traditional bluegrass, contemporary acoustic music and outstanding instrumental performances.

Free parking and shuttle service are included with general tickets and passes. Visit the official website for daily performance schedules, ticket options and arrival information.

Event website and lineup: https://www.bluegrassisland.com/2026festival

Dates: Tuesday–Sunday, October 13–18, 2026
Times: Vary by registered program
Location: Multiple wildlife refuges and outdoor locations across northeastern North Carolina
Festival headquarters: National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center, 100 Conservation Way, Manteo, NC 27954
Admission: Program fees vary; registration is available online.

Discover the wild side of the Outer Banks during Wings Over Water, a wildlife festival offering approximately 60 programs in birding, paddling, photography and natural history. Guided experiences introduce participants to the birds, habitats and landscapes of the region’s national wildlife refuges and surrounding natural areas.

A highlight is the keynote presentation by author and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul, “The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet,” on Saturday, October 17, from 6–8 p.m. at the Pioneer Theater, 109 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954.

Each excursion has its own meeting location, schedule and participation requirements. Check the individual program listing before traveling; the headquarters address is not the departure point for every activity.

Admission: Fees vary by activity; many guided programs are $25 per person. Advance registration required. Various times daily, see individual program schedules.

Event website: https://wingsoverwater.org/
Program schedule: https://wingsoverwater.org/event-schedule/
Meeting locations: https://wingsoverwater.org/directions/