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Experience the magic of December on the Outer Banks with festive holiday events, stunning winter sunsets, and incredible local food. Enjoy all the OBX luxuries without the summer crowds, and relax with family and friends during a peaceful coastal getaway.
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Christmas on the Outer Banks is packed with festive events, delicious food, and plenty of holiday cheer. Stroll through the enchanting Winter Lights at the Elizabethan Gardens, sip local brews on seasonal bar crawls, and shop unique gifts at local holiday markets. It may not be summer, but the Outer Banks shines bright with beauty and excitement all season long.
The holiday fun on the Outer Banks doesn’t end after Christmas! Festive bar crawls continue, dazzling lights stay aglow, and the coast gets ready to ring in the New Year. Celebrate with fireworks in Manteo, enjoy a special New Year’s Eve dinner at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café, join the classic countdown at the Outer Banks Brewing Station, or have a fun dinner at any open local restaurant. With so many exciting ways to welcome the new year, the OBX is the perfect place to celebrate.
A gift feels extra special when it’s unique and perfectly suited for your loved ones. While visiting the Outer Banks this holiday season, explore local Christmas markets for one-of-a-kind gifts, festive treats, and holiday cheer. It’s the perfect opportunity for memorable Christmas shopping or even a little treat for yourself!
Enjoy two magical nights of family fun in Historic Corolla Village at a free holiday event featuring a festive market with 30+ local artists, food and sweets, live music, Santa storytime, commemorative photos, and twinkling holiday lights.
Join the locals at the Manteo Tree Lighting, a beloved Outer Banks holiday tradition that fills the waterfront with sparkling lights, festive music, and unforgettable seasonal cheer.
The 7th Annual Christmas Stop at Nags Head Church offers three festive evenings of holiday fun, featuring a train ride through twinkling lights, snowball arena, visits with Santa, holiday crafts, and complimentary cocoa and cookies for a free, family-friendly Outer Banks Christmas event.
Take part in the Holiday Hustle 5K & Elf Dash in Kill Devil Hills, a festive twilight run or walk through the decorated Aviation Park, complete with post-race snacks and plenty of holiday cheer for all ages.
Attend the Outer Banks Holiday Flotilla at the Manteo Waterfront Marina, where festively decorated boats parade along the water, filling the evening with twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and magical fun for all ages.
Bring the family to Dowdy Park for a festive candy cane hunt, where kids in two age groups can search for sweet treats with flashlights, holiday spirit, and plenty of fun in this beloved Nags Head holiday tradition.
Ring in the New Year at Outer Banks Brewing Station: a festive balloon drop, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and a night full of music, fun, and unforgettable holiday vibes.
Celebrate a family-friendly New Year’s Eve in Downtown Manteo with food vendors, kids’ games, giveaways, a DJ, live music by Riggsbee Road, and a spectacular fireworks display, plus drinks from local bars to enjoy at the historic courthouse.
Stay with Outer Banks Blue this holiday season for a cozy and unforgettable December getaway. Our fully equipped vacation rentals provide the perfect home base to enjoy OBX holiday events, festive traditions, and family-friendly activities while escaping the winter hustle. With private, spacious accommodations by the beach, you can relax, create new holiday memories, and experience the Outer Banks at its most magical time of year.
You can enjoy your preparing your favorite holiday meals in our homes' high quality kitchens.
