Outer Banks Events Calendar

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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!


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Events for Friday, October 24, 2025
Halloween Island Event

Halloween Island

  • Location: Downtown Manteo

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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)

A Night of 1587 Pumpkins Event

A Night of 1587 Pumpkins

  • Location: Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo, NC
  • Starts: 10:00am
  • Ends: 4:00pm

Pumpkin Carving for A Night of 1587 Pumpkins

This is a ticketed event. Purchase online at the Elizabethan Gardens website provided below.

Come to the Gardens on Thursday or Friday to carve a free pumpkin that we’ll add to the pumpkin path. (take your pumpkin home Saturday evening after the event)

In 1587, English colonists came to Roanoke Island. On October 25, we will attempt to light 1,587 jack-o-lanterns. The evening will consist of trick-or-treating, costume contests, carving contests, and of course, pumpkins! Everyone is encouraged to come in costume to enjoy the festivities.

Jack-o-lanterns are provided by our community, so come to the Gardens to carve a free pumpkin on October 23rd or 24th that will be added to the pumpkin path. Or bring your own carved pumpkin(s) to the event!

The Gardens will have glow sticks, hot chocolate, apple cider and s’more packs for the bonfire for sale. Come enjoy the evening!

For tickets and more information