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Outer Banks, your one-stop destination for the holidays! The great thing about Outer Banks is that there are so many Islands that make it up. Which means lots of places to visit and many things to do. Let’s check out what you can get up to. This is things to do in Outer Banks NC during the holidays!
Every year, the first weekend in December, the Core Sound Museum hosts a celebration. This is to embrace the history of Waterfowling. During the same weekend, the annual Core Sound Decoy Festival is also held.
During the Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend, this event brings together a large number of:
To display their creations. Throughout the weekend, visitors can take part in:
The Museum Store will also be packed with Core Sound Christmas souvenirs. You can expect to find clothing, decorative items, and gifts for you to share with family and friends also!
This is a holiday tradition you don’t want to miss! It is located at 1785 Island Rd, Harkers Island, NC.
The Celebration is held on the first Friday and Saturday in December annually. It starts with neighborhood shops keeping their doors open later on Friday. This is to assist customers in finding the ideal presents for friends and family. Locals and visitors can enjoy:
While strolling through this charming town that is decorated with cheery holiday lights.
On the first Saturday in December, everyone gathers at the Town Green for an afternoon of:
All of this serve as the opening act for the Town of Duck's holiday celebration.
Giving back is the main focus of this event. The yearly Duck Yuletide Celebration also takes pride in helping others. At this event, donations can also be made to Food for Thought and the Outer Banks SPCA. So take your loved ones and friends to Duck for a fun-filled day of holiday cheer! This celebration is held at 1200 Duck Road, Duck Town Park, Duck in Outer Banks.
Enjoy a jog through the Oceanside in the charming town of Southern Shores. Take in the refreshing Winter morning air on the Outer Banks. For this holiday themed Jingle Jog, you can participate in the 10k Loop or the Out & Back 5k. It all depends on your pace and what you are comfortable with. For the kids, they can participate in the Jingle Jog or the Little Elf 1/4 mile. It is a ton of fun!
All participants will receive:
Usually Santa does show up for this event so there is a possibility for pictures with him! This event takes place at The MarketPlace Shopping Center, Southern Shores, NC. Which is located at 5543 N. Croatan Hwy, Mile Post 1 on the Bypass. Be sure to check out their pages for dates and times!
Over 40 years ago, the Poulos started putting on the lovely show at their home at 622 Ocean Acres Drive. It has drawn tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. And even received widespread media coverage.
It takes 12 weeks to set up for this holiday light show.
Sadly, the lights have gone out since Jim and his wife Annie Lee passed away. That is, until the nearby residents decided they had to respect the Poulos. They decided that carrying on with their tradition was the best way to honor them.
So head on over and check them out!
Visit Dowdy Park to pick up fresh produce, fermented goodies and baked goods. Oh and also, to browse the many gift options made by regional artists and craftspeople! While you shop, the kids can play on the playground. This holiday farmers market is a great way to just unwind and have some fun. It is located at 3005 S Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC.
In Roanoke Island, you can expect to have a holiday spectacular! WinterLights features the most captivatingly lit garden. It is all holiday themed. The Elizabethan garden is transformed into a winter wonderland during the colder months!
So, admire the stunningly displayed lights and then head over to the gift shop. Or, experience the roaring fire in a romantic setting! It is also the ideal setting for warming up.
This is a yearly tradition not to be missed! So stroll through the lit garden. The full ten-acre grounds are transformed into a stunning setting! Just for your pleasure! Seasonal plants and Christmas gifts will also be available at the gift shop. Visit 1411 National Park Dr. in Manteo to see this breathtaking scenery!
After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.
