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  • 12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    The 12 Bars of Christmas return for their third year, bringing 33 days of festive food, drinks, and holiday events across Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo. Visit all 12 decorated bars, pick up a passport to support local charities, and collect stamps for a keepsake ornament and a chance to win prizes. This family-friendly holiday celebration runs from November 28 through New Year’s, sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

  • A Charlie Brown Jazz & Holiday Favorites Concert with the Eric Mintel Quartet

    The Pioneer Theater 113 Budleigh Street, Manteo, United States

    Celebrate the season with the Eric Mintel Quartet as they bring the iconic music of A Charlie Brown Christmas to life. Enjoy timeless Vince Guaraldi favorites like “Linus and Lucy,” “Skating,” and “Christmas Time Is Here,” along with original holiday pieces and classic Christmas standards. For over 20 years, the quartet has captivated audiences at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and beyond, making their “Charlie Brown Jazz” performances a beloved holiday tradition nationwide. Join Dare Arts for this magical, family-friendly concert you won’t want to miss.

    $29.50 – $61.25
  • Winter Lights at Elizabethan Gardens

    Winter Lights at Elizabethan Gardens

    Elizabethan Gardens 1411 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC, United States

    The Elizabethan Gardens’ beloved WinterLights celebration returns November 21–December 30, 2025, transforming ten acres of gardens into a glittering holiday wonderland. Visitors can stroll illuminated garden paths from 6–9 p.m. on select evenings, enjoying thousands of sparkling lights, festive décor, and the warmth of an open-air fire. Seasonal plants and unique gifts will be available in the Gift Shop and Nursery, with live entertainment featured on select nights. Timed-entry tickets are sold online only, and the event is weather-dependent. Overflow parking and shuttle service will be available on select weekends. Whether you’re planning a magical family outing or a festive holiday party, WinterLights offers a joyful way to celebrate the season in the heart of the Outer Banks.

    Adults: $22; Youth (ages 2 to 17): $14; Child (under 2): FREE; Dog: $6

    $6 – $22
  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • 12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    The 12 Bars of Christmas return for their third year, bringing 33 days of festive food, drinks, and holiday events across Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo. Visit all 12 decorated bars, pick up a passport to support local charities, and collect stamps for a keepsake ornament and a chance to win prizes. This family-friendly holiday celebration runs from November 28 through New Year’s, sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • Baxter Miller Exhibit: Inheritance

    Baxter Miller Exhibit: Inheritance

    Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

    From November 8 to December 20, 2025, the Vault Gallery will feature a collection of first-edition, framed original photographs by Baxter Miller. The exhibit, Inheritance, examines the liminality of sacred places. Ethereal vignettes of ancestral grounds anchor the photography exhibition by Baxter Miller, a descendant of a Hatteras Island family who arrived in the 1700s. Printed and framed oversized on Hahnemühle watercolor rag, the work stands in stark contrast to traditional depictions of landscape.

  • 12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    The 12 Bars of Christmas return for their third year, bringing 33 days of festive food, drinks, and holiday events across Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo. Visit all 12 decorated bars, pick up a passport to support local charities, and collect stamps for a keepsake ornament and a chance to win prizes. This family-friendly holiday celebration runs from November 28 through New Year’s, sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

  • Santa at the Wright Lights Illumination

    Aviation Park 103 Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills, United States

    Create everlasting memories this holiday season by joining us for an extra special event on December 9, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. as the Town hosts a fun evening with:
    Popcorn & an outdoor Christmas movie (Elf)
    Cookies & hot chocolate (𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑡 𝑃𝑜𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝐶𝑎𝑓𝑒!)
    Sleigh rides around the beautifully decorated Frog Pond
    Live music provided by the First Flight Choirs
    Food available for purchase from Outer Banks Catering & Events Food Truck
    And the big man himself. . . SANTA CLAUS! (𝐷𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑎 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑎!)
    This is a FREE event; however, we kindly ask that attendees bring a donation to benefit Toys for Tots and/or the Beach Food Pantry.

  • Rotating Art Show: Curious Currents by Emily Holmes

    Duck Town Hall 1200 Duck Rd, Duck, United States

    Curious Currents By Emily Holmes is the next exhibit in the Rotating Art Show. A free opening reception for the exhibit will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come see the exhibit and talk to the artist about her work.
    The exhibit will be on display Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 31, 2025- January 21, 2026 in the first floor conference room of the Town Hall.

  • Baxter Miller Exhibit: Inheritance

    Baxter Miller Exhibit: Inheritance

    Dare Arts Center 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, United States

    From November 8 to December 20, 2025, the Vault Gallery will feature a collection of first-edition, framed original photographs by Baxter Miller. The exhibit, Inheritance, examines the liminality of sacred places. Ethereal vignettes of ancestral grounds anchor the photography exhibition by Baxter Miller, a descendant of a Hatteras Island family who arrived in the 1700s. Printed and framed oversized on Hahnemühle watercolor rag, the work stands in stark contrast to traditional depictions of landscape.

  • 12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    12 Bars of Christmas OBX 2025

    The 12 Bars of Christmas return for their third year, bringing 33 days of festive food, drinks, and holiday events across Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo. Visit all 12 decorated bars, pick up a passport to support local charities, and collect stamps for a keepsake ornament and a chance to win prizes. This family-friendly holiday celebration runs from November 28 through New Year’s, sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.