Scroll through the calendar to find fun Outer Banks events in every month of the year. The Outer Banks is known for authentic experiences and we celebrate all that is unique about the Outer Banks.
Visit during the off season to take advantage of some of the best events the OBX has to offer, from Family events, kite events, events celebrating our heritage, events celebrating the Outer Banks history, holiday events, music events, culinary events and much more!
The Town of Duck brings jazz to the Duck Town Park annually on Columbus Day weekend.
Enjoy live music from a variety of jazz performers with a full day of performances on two stages at this FREE non-ticketed festival. Extend your Outer Banks stay to enjoy jazz-themed events and promotions taking place throughout Duck businesses and beyond.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase from various town eateries and chairs will be available for rent. Attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets and pets.
No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event.
The Duck Jazz Festival will be held rain or shine. Check out our video.
Crawl through the decorated, downtown Manteo social district and visit the 13 themed restaurants/bars and Inns, who are excited to welcome you with specialty food and drink menus to suit the occasion!
Downtown shops will remain open later than usual. Bring the whole family and friends to browse, shop and stroll through this unique, small-town experience. Be sure to scoop a Halloween Island t-shirt from various participating vendors around town. (more details to follow)
Outer Banks Parade of Homes
Location: Tour homes are located throughout the Outer Banks
Admission: $10.00 per person for all days of the Parade
We're celebrating the Outer Banks Home Builder Association' 33rd annual Parade of Homes and this year, EVERYONE'S INVITED!
The Outer Banks Parade of Homes experience on Columbus Day weekend 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.
As a tour visitor, you will have access to the masterful builders information and are encouraged to reach out and discuss your homebuilding plans and dreams!
Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays
Location: Island Farm, Manteo, NC
Starts: 9:00 am
Ends: 3:00 pm
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the arrival of fall at Island Farm! On the first four Saturdays in October, Island Farm will host its 14th annual Pumpkin Patch event. There will be no shortage of fun memories to be made, with a diverse array of fall games and activities offered. This event will take place on October 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. Admission for visitors aged four and older is $10. Children 0-3 years old are admitted for free.
This year’s Pumpkin Patch will feature plenty of pumpkins – grown locally in Chowan County by a descendant of Island Farm. During the event, visitors will enjoy historic games, wagon rides, doll crafting, candle making, free blacksmith shop giveaways, and a new lineup of fall activities. The very best open-fire cooked popcorn, hearth-cooked corn cakes and apple cider will appease the taste-buds while visitors take in the sounds and sites of fall. In addition to the farm’s activities, there will be a variety of local art vendors and locally-grown produce for purchase on site.
Island Farm is a living history site located on the north-end of Roanoke Island; it offers a trip back in time to 1850’s Outer Banks through hands-on activities, historic building tours, demonstrations, livestock, and more. Open Tuesday through Friday, the living history site offers live interpretation, daily mini-programs and special weekend events. The farmstead is located at 1140 N US Highway 64, north of Manteo, on Roanoke Island.
