On this page you will find the annual December events on the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Annual Events by Category or Month
Outer Banks December
Experience historic Ocracoke as it basks in the magic of the holiday season. The Ocracoke Historic Home Tour gives you an up-close glimpse of the beautifully maintained old homes in Ocracoke Village. Tour properties around Ocracoke – many with generations of history and stories – and feel inspired with the holiday spirit as you admire their festive lights, decorations and more. The Ocracoke Historic Home Tour is presented by the Ocracoke Preservation Society, so you’ll also gain a sense of appreciation for many of these homes’ significance while you visit them. This annual event is usually held during the first weekend in December.
Experience historic Ocracoke as it basks in the magic of the holiday season. The Ocracoke Historic Home Tour gives you an up-close glimpse of the beautifully maintained old homes in Ocracoke Village. Tour properties around Ocracoke – many with generations of history and stories – and feel inspired with the holiday spirit as you admire their festive lights, decorations and more. The Ocracoke Historic Home...read more
Experience historic Ocracoke as it basks in the magic of the holiday season. The Ocracoke...read more
Outer Banks December
Ocracoke Community Square, Ocracoke
If you’re on Ocracoke Island in December, you won’t want to miss the Ocracoke Working Watermen’s Association Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil. One of the most popular winter events, this community meal celebrates seafood and the people who make enjoying it possible. For the afternoon, the Community Square turns into a fish-fest where makeshift tables offer gathering grounds for shucking oysters, peeling and eating shrimp and rubbing elbows with your neighbors. There is also fish stew to slurp and cold beverages to sip. Come enjoy the taste of Ocracoke’s heritage, community and fresh-catch seafood at this Outer Banks annual event, which occurs during the last weekend in December.
If you’re on Ocracoke Island in December, you won’t want to miss the Ocracoke Working Watermen’s Association Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil. One of the most popular winter events, this community meal celebrates seafood and the people who make enjoying it possible. For the afternoon, the Community Square turns into a fish-fest where makeshift tables offer gathering grounds for shucking oysters, peeling and eating shrimp...read more
If you’re on Ocracoke Island in December, you won’t want to miss the Ocracoke Working...read more
Outer Banks December
Ocracoke Island offers 16 miles of undeveloped beachfront, numerous preserved natural areas and a charming village with lodging, camping, restaurants, nightlife, shops and recreational activities, making it a very popular vacation spot. Add in the island's numerous annual events, from the Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival in April to the Ocracoke Working Watermen Association's Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil in December, and it's easy to see why people return to this island again and again. Ocracoke Township Tourism Development Authority has the information you need for a complete vacation getaway, including detailed information on the island's annual events.
Ocracoke Island offers 16 miles of undeveloped beachfront, numerous preserved natural areas and a charming village with lodging, camping, restaurants, nightlife, shops and recreational activities, making it a very popular vacation spot. Add in the island's numerous annual events, from the Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival in April to the Ocracoke Working Watermen Association's Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil in December, and it's easy to see why...read more
Ocracoke Island offers 16 miles of undeveloped beachfront, numerous preserved natural areas and a charming...read more
Outer Banks December
Locations throughout the Outer Banks, Manteo
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival is an annual six-day celebration devoted to celebrating the wild side of the Outer Banks and the surrounding region. Held in October, the festival offers almost 100 programs in themes ranging from birding and wildlife photography to paddling, natural history and more. It’s a fun and educational event for the whole family, and since it takes place in the shoulder season, it’s a very affordable time to enjoy the beauty of the Outer Banks. Programs are held in many areas from Corolla to Ocracoke to the mainland. A sister event is the December Wings Over Water Encore, a three-day festival with a focus on birding and photography. Visit wingsoverwater.org for more information or to register.
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival is an annual six-day celebration devoted to celebrating the wild side of the Outer Banks and the surrounding region. Held in October, the festival offers almost 100 programs in themes ranging from birding and wildlife photography to paddling, natural history and more. It’s a fun and educational event for the whole family, and since it takes place in the shoulder...read more
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival is an annual six-day celebration devoted to celebrating the wild...read more
Outer Banks December
1411 National Park Drive, Manteo
The Elizabethan Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Walk outside along the whimsical path lit by Christmas lights and cheery holiday characters, and you’ll pull your coat a little tighter around you because there’s no way you’re going inside yet. This is your chance to revel in the beauty of the holiday season. The gardens are embellished with thousands of twinkling lights, topiaries, displays and more. Decorations in the gardens range from traditional to alternative, and they all work together to create a magical experience. In the center of all the decorations you’ll find a crackling open-air fire on the Great Lawn, perfect for warming your hands and maybe roasting a marshmallow. Special events are held throughout the duration of WinterLights, with offerings such as Dinner with Santa and Thank You Notes to Santa. In late November and early December, WinterLights is held Tuesday through Saturday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. In January it's held on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. See the website for more information.
The Elizabethan Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Walk outside along the whimsical path lit by Christmas lights and cheery holiday characters, and you’ll pull your coat a little tighter around you because there’s no way you’re going inside yet. This is your chance to revel in the beauty of the holiday season. The gardens are embellished with thousands...read more
The Elizabethan Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Walk...read more
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