Holiday Events on the Outer Banks

Spending the holidays on the Outer Banks creates beautiful memories. If you are planning your festivities this year on the islands, there is plenty to do and see to get you in that holiday spirit. Not visiting this year? Plan your stay for next year. Many events and activities occur on an annual basis.

Nov. 25 - Dec. 17, 2022
Corolla
Step back in time to the 1920’s decor and customs taking place during Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collings Knight, Jr.’s time in Corolla. The Whalehead mansion is beautifully decorated in the tradition of the times with greenery, Christmas trees, music, luscious food, fruit, candy, and nuts.

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December 1 - December 15, 2022 (Every Thursday)
Kitty Hawk
Check out some of the best craft goods our local artisans have to offer at Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Bar & Grill. Don’t forget to grab some sips and munchies while you browse.

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December 1 & 6, 2022
Nags Head
The Dowdy Park Holiday Farmers Market is a fun and festive destination for folks of all tastes, thanks to an assortment of local goodies from the Outer Banks and beyond.

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December 1-3, 2022
Manteo
Head to the Island Farm in Manteo where history, local culture, and the holiday spirit will combine for a fun and multiple-day event that showcases the holiday traditions of the earliest days on the Outer Banks.

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December 2, 2022
Ocracoke
Celebrate the vibrant Latino community on Ocracoke Island which has been growing and thriving in the past 20 years with this special festival that features a wealth of tempting foods, arts and crafts, music, activities for kids, and much more.

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December 3, 2022
Kitty Hawk
Save the date for the annual Holiday Market on December 3 from 3pm to 5pm. Featuring local vendors and holiday sips to benefit OBX Room at the Inn.

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December 1-3, 2022
Manteo
Get your Outer Banks holiday off to a glittering start with this annual parade that is sure to delight visitors and locals alike. The Manteo Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition that attracts both participants and spectators from all across the Outer Banks, and which is sure to entice anyone to get into the holiday spirit.

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December 3, 2022
Manteo
Discover the beauty and heritage of Manteo while enjoying a dose of holiday spirit with the 15th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes, which is hosted by the Manteo Preservation Trust. During this seasonal tour, visitors will be treated to an inside look of some of this town’s most charming and historically relevant homes while sampling light refreshments and exploring the heart of Manteo.

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December 10, 2022
Hatteras
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.

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December 31, 2022
Manteo
Get your Outer Banks holiday off to a glittering start with this annual parade that is sure to delight visitors and locals alike. The Manteo Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition that attracts both participants and spectators from all across the Outer Banks, and which is sure to entice anyone to get into the holiday spirit.

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December 31, 2022
Kill Devil Hills
Meet all your friends at the Brewing Station for a night you won’t forget. There will be the biggest and best balloon drop on the OBX with a champagne toast to go along with it. DJ Styles will be mixing it up on the turntables. They will be accepting reservations (beginning Dec. 1) for NYE dinner with a special menu in addition to their regular menu.

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