Outer Banks North Carolina Events, Concerts, Festivals and More!

OUTER BANKS

Looking for things to do on your trip? Our local events guide for Outer Banks North Carolina highlights festivals, concerts, and seasonal celebrations happening year-round. From family-friendly activities to live entertainment and cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone.

📆 December

Southern Shores North Carolina

Kelly's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

The largest St. Patricks's Day Parade in NC travels, over 1,500 participants, and about 10,000 spectators each year enjoy this festive…

📆 March

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March • Kill Devil Hills North Carolina

Annual Shamrock Car Show And Poker Run

Come one come all to celebrate St Patricks and admire the amazing cars. Love to play poker then this fun is for you!

📆 May

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May • Kill Devil Hills North Carolina

Annual Yuengling Nags Head 5K Run

This course weaves through one of the best remaing examples of Mid-Atlantic maritime forest and decidous hardwoods. This race highlights the…

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May • Nags Head North Carolina

Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular

Take part in the world's oldest hang gliding contest held in the Outer Banks at Jockey's Ridge State Park and Jockey's Ridge Crossing in Nags…

📆 August

Event Travel

August • Manteo North Carolina

Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies Only Billfish

The ladies are given a chance to show their fishing skills in this tournament held at the Pirate Cove Marina. The tournament effectively attracts…

📆 October

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October • Nags Head North Carolina

Duck Jazz Festival in the Outer Banks (OBX)

Enjoy the free, non-ticketed, day-long festival showcasing national, regional and local jazz musicians on two stages. Gates open at 10:00 a.m.…

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October • Nags Head North Carolina

Outer Banks (OBX) Seafood Festival

Collectively, Currituck, Dare, Hyde and Tyrrell Counties, OBX, a rich history of 2nd, 3rd, even 8th generation families who crab, shrimp, oyster,…

📆 November

Event Travel

November • Kitty Hawk North Carolina

The Outer Banks Marathon Weekend

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November • Corolla North Carolina

Christmas In Corolla

The house will be festive and elegantly decorated, and our hosts will set the scenes that bring the Knight s Christmas story to life. Share the…

📆 July

Event Travel

July • Corolla North Carolina

Inaugural Christmas In July Sweaty Santa..

Lace up your snow shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation with some Holiday cheer and join us for a Summer…