Outer Banks Holiday Season Christmas events Nov Dec 2018

Top Outer Banks Holiday Season Events Happening This Weekend!

The holiday season is in full swing on the Outer Banks with lots of wonderful holiday and Christmas events this weekend from Friday, November 30th through Sunday, December 2nd. From parades and celebrations to tours and shopping, there’s something for everyone to get in the spirit. Follow the green links for more details.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

Step back in time to the 1920s with Whalehead’s Candlelight Christmas Tours. Whalehead is beautifully decorated in the tradition of the times with greenery, Christmas trees, music, luscious food, fruit, candy and nuts. Tour participants will see 4 floors of the magnificent mansion and a live performance on the original one-of-a-kind Steinway piano. Guests will enjoy a holiday beverage and homemade Christmas cookies at the close of the tour. Tours are also scheduled for 4 dates in December.

The 2018 Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration promises to be a wonderland of songs, dances and performances from all ages of local talent. “A Christmas to Remember” will be showcased Friday on stage in front of the Dare County Arts Council and historic courthouse on Queen Elizabeth Street in downtown Manteo. Immediately following the entertainment, the official Town of Manteo Christmas tree will light up for the first time and Santa will be on hand to meet with the children at Magnolia Market. Please come out for hot chocolate, great entertainment and the wonderment of the Christmas spirit as downtown is lit up for the holidays.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST

The Festival of Trees Holiday Bazaar & Benefit Auction is a unique community fundraiser hosted by Outer Banks Hotline that supports programming, services, shelter, training, information, and resources to address domestic and sexual violence on the Outer Banks. The event brings together individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to celebrate the holiday season with lights, festive musical performances, punch & homemade cookies, and shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST

The 2018 Town of Manteo’s Annual Christmas Parade is Saturday starting at 10:30am. The parade features marching bands, floats and lots of fun as it goes through downtown Manteo. The parade route starts at Manteo High School and ends at the College of the Albemarle. The Jazzmen band will provide entertainment downtown before the parade. After the parade, the kids can visit with Santa at the Manteo Elementary School’s Winter Wonderland.

Gather at the Duck Town Park for the Duck Yuletide Celebration from 3-5pm for holiday music by Just Playing Dixieland, tasty treats from local Duck businesses, the lighting of the Crab Pot tree, and carols by First Flight High School students in preparation for Santa’s arrival on the Duck Fire Engine. Participants will enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and tasty treats. You are encouraged to bring donations for community partners Outer Banks SPCA and Food For Thought. Once Santa arrives, he will greet attendees in Town Hall until 5pm.

Please join Manteo Preservation Trust for the 14th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Manteo on Roanoke Island on Saturday. Homes will be festively decorated and open for tour participants to enjoy from noon until 6pm. Included on the tour are several of the historic island homes, a home built by the “Manteo way of life” guidelines, a renovated dual-purpose office/home building and two historic Inns… and more!

The Outer Banks Centre for Dance presents The Nutcracker on Saturday at 1pm & 7pm held at First Flight High School. Bring the whole family to this delightful holiday classic! There will be an Intermission, Concessions, and Photo Ops with Clara, Prince & Sugar Plum Fairy.

The 208th United States Army Band will perform a Christmas Concert on Saturday at 6pm. in the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The event is free and open to the public. Come out for some live music to get you in the holiday spirit.

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 29TH

Come see the Jockey’s Ridge State Park Holiday Lights display sponsored by Outer Banks area organizations, businesses and residents in the parking lot of Jockey’s Ridge State Park on Fridays and Saturdays in coordination with Kites with Lights and the lighting of the tree; running through December 29th. Sunset is approximately 5pm and the park will stay open until 7pm for viewing the lights. A hot cocoa booth will be staffed by Friends of Jockey’s Ridge volunteers at the Visitor Center.

NOW THROUGH JANUARY 19TH, 2019

The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold at WinterLights at The Elizabethan Gardens. Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Seasonal gift shop and plant sales coincide.

The winter schedules of lunch and dinner specials at lots of Outer Banks bars and restaurants are available now. Visit our Restaurant Specials section for a list of this season’s meal deals featured each day. There is also a steady lineup of live music throughout the Outer Banks to check out in our Music section.

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Outer Banks Thanksgiving events 2018

Top Outer Banks Thanksgiving Week Events

The week of Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks is loaded with 5K Runs, Thanksgiving Buffets, Holiday Craft Shows & Bazaars, Holiday Light Displays and plenty more! Check out our rundown of the top local events on the calendar for you and your family to enjoy this week. Click the links for event details.

Monday, November 19
6th Annual Gobble Gobble Giveaway

Wednesday, November 21
Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile

THANKSGIVING DAY

Thursday, November 22
OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run

Thursday, November 22
Surfin’ Turkey 5K & Puppy Drum 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Thursday, November 22
23rd Annual Advice 5K Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 22
OBX GO FAR Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 22
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Thursday, November 22
Mulligan’s Thanksgiving Buffet

Thursday, November 22
Rooster’s Thanksgiving Buffet

Friday, November 23
Whalehead’s Candlelight Christmas

Friday & Saturday, November 23 & 24
Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday Show

Friday & Saturday, November 23 & 24
Hangin’ with Santa & Kites with Lights

Friday – Sunday, November 23 – 25
Krampus Artisan Emporium

Saturday, November 24
6th Annual Outer Banks Entrepreneurs Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 24
The Big Curri-Shuck Wine & Oyster Festival

Saturday, November 24 – December 29
Jockey’s Ridge State Park Holiday Lights

Saturday, November 24 – January 19, 2019
Winterlights at The Elizabethan Gardens

The off-season schedules of weekly lunch and dinner specials are also in full swing at lots of Outer Banks bars and restaurants. Visit our Restaurant Specials section for a list of this season’s deals featured every day. There is also a steady lineup of live music to check out in our Music section.

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Outer Banks events - November - SPCA - Coastal Humane Society - Feline Hope - Friends of Felines

Top Outer Banks Events for the Week of November 12th

Check out some of the festive events happening this week on the Outer Banks leading up to the holidays. And be sure to check back again next week for a Thanksgiving week calendar loaded with special holiday events and activities.

Break away from the wreath mold this holiday season and add a bit of bling to your front door with a custom door tag made by you at Paint the Plank! In this fun Wood Sign Class you are assisted with step-by-step instructions for creating wood sign decor pieces. No experience is necessary. This week’s class is Wednesday, November 14th from 6-8pm at Rooster’s Southern Kitchen.

The 9th Annual Wags & Whiskers Gala – A Starlit Night for the Animals will be held at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove on Friday, November 16th. This is a cooperative fundraiser for the 4 animal organizations of Dare County: the Coastal Humane Society, Feline Hope, Friends of Felines – Cape Hatteras Island, and the Outer Banks SPCA to provide care & assistance for animals in Dare. The event is an evening of music, dancing, full buffet dinner, beer/wine service, silent auction and an educational forum for all non-profits to educate the attendees on their respective organizations.

Friday & Saturday, November 16th & 17th will be All Saints’ Episcopal Church’s 16th Annual Holly Days Bazaar & Arts Festival. Over 34 vendors will be on site with their handcrafted art for you to enjoy and purchase. You will find essential oils and soaps, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, painted gourds, framed prints, paintings, wooden art, knitted and sewn items, and much more! Come get your holiday shopping and fun started!

Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint invites you to their first Fall Charity Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, November 17th in the yard benefiting Beach Food Pantry! Registration starts at 2pm and the tournament kicks off at 3pm. Teams of two and a $10 registration fee all goes to the food pantry. Featured beers & brewery reps will be there from Uinta Brewing, Delirium Brewery, and Fullsteam Brewery.

Come out to TRiO on Saturday, November 17 from 3-8pm for HarvestFest! This annual celebration of fall is your chance to taste the best the season has to offer. The TRiO mezzanine will be transformed with 7 tasting stations featuring wine, beer, cider, bubbly, cheese, cured meats and gourmet goodies that are perfect for holiday entertaining and gifting!

The off-season schedules of weekly lunch and dinner specials are in full swing at lots of Outer Banks bars and restaurants. Visit our Restaurant Specials section for a list of this season’s deals featured each day. There is also a steady lineup of live music to check out in our Music section.

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Events for week of November 12, 2018

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Steak Out for Charity

November 12, 2018 @ 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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All Saints’ Holly Days Bazaar & Arts Festival

November 16, 2018 @ 9:00 am - November 17, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
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All Saints’ Holly Days Bazaar & Arts Festival

November 16, 2018 @ 9:00 am - November 17, 2018 @ 3:00 pm

Fall Charity Cornhole Tournament

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Outer Banks events - Veterans Day

Top Outer Banks Events for the Week of November 5th

Here are a few great events on the Outer Banks to check out this week and upcoming Veterans Day weekend.

The 6th Annual Outer Banks Veterans Week is going on now through Sunday, November 11th from Corolla to Hatteras and everywhere in between. The week long event hosts numerous celebrations and ceremonies honoring veterans in Dare County and their families through the arts.

Get your holiday shopping and decorating started early at the Manns Harbor Holiday Craft Show from Friday, November 9th through Sunday the 11th at the Manns Harbor Community Building. Holiday gifts, handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, canned goods, sweets, and much more will be on sale along with a raffle and door prizes!

The 3rd Annual Festival Latino de Ocracoke is happening this weekend from November 9-11. Celebrate the Latino community on Ocracoke Island at this vibrant festival honoring Hispanic traditions and cultural unity. Residents and visitors alike are invited to enjoy authentic Mexican food, music and dances as well as games and fun for all ages over 3 days at the Ocracoke School and the Ocracoke Community Center.

This weekend is also Outer Banks Marathon Weekend! The Outer Banks Marathon is one of the biggest races of the year, a Boston Marathon Qualifier and an RRCA State Championship Race. The marathon weekend features the Townebank Outer Banks Marathon, the Southern Fried Half Marathon, Fun Runs, and the Diaper Dash. There will also be a family festival and pasta party on Saturday and a post-race party and live music on Sunday! As a huge thank you to our veterans, this year includes FREE entry into the Southern Six category for all veterans.

During the off-season, lots of Outer Banks bars and restaurants roll out their schedules of recurring lunch and dinner specials that they feature each day of the week. Visit our Restaurant Specials section for a list of this season’s daily deals. There is always a steady lineup of live music on the Outer Banks to also check out in our Music section.

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