Fall Events on the Outer Banks

The temperatures become cooler, the pace more relaxed, and the crowds less abundant. With this changing of seasons also comes fantastic fall events!

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• You can save up to 50% off peak rates by making your OBX vacation reservation during the fall months.

• The longer you stay, the more you save on average per night.

KEES is known for our FlexStay™ calendars but we also offer the traditional weekly stay as well as extended stays. Most KEES properties only have a 3 night minimum this time of year! Perfect for those quick weekend stays.

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Mondays & Wednesdays
You`ll be entertained as our enthusiastic guides lead you through downtown Manteo telling the spooky stories that make the Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! You even get to use a real ghost detector!

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The 2024 Outer Banks Parade of Homes experience will be back to in person tours during Open Hours of Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 am-6:00 pm. This means that during these three days you will have exclusive access to some of the most innovative, exciting homes on the Outer Banks.

October 12-13, 2024
The Town of Duck brings jazz to the Duck Town Park annually in early October. This event is non-ticketed and free to the public. Food and drinks are available to purchase from town eateries and chairs are available for rent. Attendees may also bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets, and well-behaved dogs.

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Explore the spine-chilling depths of our Haunted Woods attraction, an immersive and hair-raising experience that promises to send shivers down your spine!

October 22-27, 2024
In 1997 Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival was begun under the direction of then refuge manager, Mike Bryant, as a way to encourage and offer the public wildlife and wild land interpretation, educational opportunities and experiences on regional national wildlife refuges. This annual national wildlife refuge fundraising event has grown from a few offered activities in 1997, to over 70 birding, paddling, photography, art & natural history programs.

October 17-19, 2024
Music lovers from all over the world flock to the Outer Banks for this tradition that adds a roster of acclaimed bands with one of the most beautiful venues anywhere. The festival is held at the stunning Roanoke Island Festival Park, which overlooks miles of pristine sound waters. This unique 22-acre island becomes Bluegrass Island each year to host the event. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets and lodging well in advance as this event tends to fill up fast each year.

October 19, 2024
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site in Nags Head, and is a family-friendly outing that will make anyone fall in love with this staple of the Outer Banks` culinary cuisine.

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Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

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Come to Ocracoke Island for a Pirate Halloween! The Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree is an annual and multiple-day event that is highlighted by a family-friendly Pirate Encampment by Blackbeard`s Pirate Crew on Ocracoke Island, and an ensuing world of fun on the southern Outer Banks.

October 26, 2024
A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag is modeled after the whimsical and entertaining Red Bull Flutag, translated to "flying day" in German. With OBX Brewtag, the general premise is the same, although rather than human-powered flying machines, Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest. This family-friendly event will also feature plenty of activities for the kiddos!

November 8-10, 2024
The Outer Banks Marathon Weekend will be chock-full of action. In addition to the marathon, the weekend will include a half marathon, 8K, Southern 6K, 5K, challenge, and fun run.

Come revel in the beauty of North Carolina`s coastal crown jewel! Our race courses are carefully planned to showcase some of the best-loved spots along the Outer Banks. Don`t forget to plan a few extra days for some beach time and wider exploration.