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  • A High Tide Christmas & OBX Holiday Flotilla

    Downtown Manteo Downtown Manteo, Manteo, NC, United States

    The best place to meet for the holidays is "A High Tide Christmas" on December 13 in Downtown Manteo! Capture a photo of your pet with Santa Paws at Poodles & Bob from 10am-12pm; visit Sensory Santa at the Roanoke Island Inn from 11am - 1pm; Enjoy music from the Outer Banks Youth Chorus at 11:30am; join the Gnome for the Holidays scavenger hunt or shop the sales at local boutiques! Snap a pic of a real Roanoke Island Santa complete with crab pots and fishing boots in front of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse from 3:30pm - 5:30pm! grab a hot chocolate from Shut the Barn Door and head over to Magnolia Pavilion for Mistletoe Line Dancing from 4pm - 6pm with Let's Dance OBX! Then, at 6pm, head to the Manteo Waterfront to enjoy the Outer Banks Holiday Flotilla featuring anything that floats decorated for Christmas! Enjoy some dinner at any of our wonderful restaurants, catch a movie or Rock the Holidays at Old Tom's Tavern from 7pm to 9:30pm; grab a few stamps for your Christmas Island or Twelve Bars Christmas and your day will be complete! A High Tide Christmas is sponsored by the Manteo Business Association, who encourage you to shop small, buy local and support your community during this holiday season!

  • Traveler’s Moon Vendor Market

    Traveler’s Moon Vendor Market

    Traveler's Moon East Gallery Row 210, Nags Head, NC, United States

    Artisans bring forth a delightful array of trinkets and treasures that whisper stories of love and creativity. From soothing teas and enchanting candles to captivating home decor, handbags, and accessories, there is something to inspire every heart.  Delight in the whimsical world of kids' toys and explore charming figurines that add character to any space. Adorn yourself with exquisite jewelry, or find the perfect keychain to keep your keys grounded in positivity. Each handcrafted item radiates unique energy, fostering connection and joy.

    Each market, offers craft sessions inside the shop that cater to all ages! Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and connection as you explore various projects designed to spark your imagination and nurture your spirit.
    Celebrate the spirit of community the second Saturday of every month.

  • 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.

  • Holidays on Hatteras at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

    Graveyard of The Atlantic Museum 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras, NC, United States

    Join The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Saturday, December 13th, from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm for some holiday spirit! Enjoy live music, refreshments, make a seashell ornament, and write letters to Santa! Tour the gallery and enter a raffle for your chance to win an original Sam Green wood duck decoy! Holiday parade through Hatteras Village with an awards presentation following at the museum. This event is FREE and open to the public.

  • Hatteras Village Christmas Parade 2025

    Hatteras Community Center 57689 NC Highway 12, Hatteras, NC

    Join in the fun of one of the most festive celebrations on Hatteras Island with this annual Christmas parade that has become a decades-long tradition for locals and holiday visitors alike. The Hatteras Island Christmas Parade combines local businesses, fire departments, the US Coast Guard, and non-profit organizations in a joyful and small-town parade that will inspire anyone to get into the holiday spirit.

    The parade happens every year around the second Saturday in December, (weather permitting), and features a roughly mile-long route that veers from the Hatteras Community Center to Eagle Pass Road in the heart of Hatteras village. Local businesses and organizations are represented with coastal-themed floats, and kids of all ages will love the candy, toys, and other prizes that are thrown to the crowds throughout the march down NC Highway 12. Santa himself makes a special appearance at the end of the parade, and everyone is welcome back at the Hatteras Community Center after the parade is over for hot cocoa, cookies, and to hear the winners of this year’s parade festivities. Always drawing a large crowd of locals, homeowners, and visitors, this wonderful outdoor event is a favorite way for island lovers of all ages to officially ring in the holiday season. 

  • 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
  • 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.

  • Soundside Holiday Market

    Soundside Holiday Market

    The Soundside Event Site 6800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, United States

    Soundside Holiday Market provides an amazing opportunity for our talented local artisans, creators, and makers to share their wares, stories, and spirit with Outer Banks visitors and locals alike. Markets will be on November 23, November 30, and December 14 from 12 pm - 4 pm.

  • 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

    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

    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.