Outer Banks Annual Events - November

Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, so start celebrating immediately by visiting Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head on the weekend after Thanksgiving. Santa Claus will be there on Friday and Saturday, excited to meet all of the children coming to visit. On Saturday evening, after a meaningful conversation with the jolly ol' elf, head over to Jockey’s Ridge to see the giant delta kites decorated with Christmas lights and flown over the dunes. As the sun starts setting, the lights on the kites will sparkle and fill the night sky. Sip on hot apple cider and munch on cookies as you enjoy this Christmas spectacle.

Fall Restaurant Week is a nine-day event full of food, drink and fun with friends at area restaurants. During this promotion you can travel to any participating restaurant and order off the special menus. Restaurants from all over the Outer Banks participate in this event, and all the chefs want to do is give you seven days of good eating. For a fixed price you get a three-course meal off of lunch or dinner menus. No registration or advanced ticket purchase is required to enjoy this Outer Banks event – just pick out a participating restaurant, go there and let them know you are there for Fall Restaurant Week. There are so many great restaurants on the Outer Banks, and now’s your chance to visit new places and discover new tastes. Restaurant week is usually scheduled for the first week in November.

These two races helped put the Outer Banks on the map as an athlete’s paradise! The varying terrain, mild weather and scenic route attract top runners every year. But there’s more to it than just a marathon and half-marathon – the guest speakers, clinics, expo, family activities, surrounding events and more have helped shape this into one of the most popular running events in North Carolina. Participants run through the village of Kitty Hawk, historic Kill Devil Hills, the maritime forest in Nags Head, over a bridge and into the charming town of Manteo. It’s an up-close way to do a little sightseeing on the Outer Banks. After crossing the finish line, athletes can check out all the hotspots they ran past, including restaurants, attractions and the beach, and enjoy beer, food, live bands, medal ceremonies and fun! These races, held on Veterans Day weekend, benefit Dare Education Foundation and Outer Banks Relief Foundation.