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Ocracoke Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule

Ocracoke Outdoor & Nature Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of October 13, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Saturday, October 18th
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Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

Week of November 24, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Friday, November 28th
Ocracoke

Ring in the holidays island-style with this seasonal parade that takes place on the waters that surrounds Ocracoke village. The Ocracoke Parade of Boats is a celebration of life on the water, and this annual procession of ships of all shapes and sizes is sure to make anyone fall in love with the coastal scene and community that calls Ocracoke Island home.

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Ocracoke Harbor

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

Hoi Toide Low Toide:  Two homes in one. ...
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This sizable Ocracoke home offers magnificent accommodations for a huge family. Savor the convenience of two separate kitchens and living areas. Take in the vistas of either the backyard canal with boat dockage or Pamlico Sound vistas across the...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Dockside Retreat - Waterfront home in Oy...

Discover Dockside Retreat: Your Ultimate Waterfront GetawayEscape to heaven and experience the epitome of luxury living at Dockside Retreat. Located along the impressive shores of Oyster Creek, this freshly constructed waterfront property is a...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...

Context Switch: Great Ocracoke family va...

Tucked back on a side road on the way to the Oyster Creek neighborhood, this Sunday turn day property sits right next to a peaceful creek on one side and a sizable side yard on the other side. The creek provides tons of nature watching from otters...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...

Guardian of the Sea:  adorable home away...

You will feel like you are right at home in Guardian of the Sea. This adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home comfortably sleeps 6. Everything is on one floor so the only stairs are the front stairs. The front door opens to an inviting living room where you...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Wild Ponies

Seasoned visitors to Ocracoke Island love to soak in its rich heritage and culture which dates back to the 1500s, and features some legendary and longstanding residents. Some of the most popular Ocracoke locals are the Wild Ponies, which are...

The 8 Best Beach Blankets and Towels for 2025

If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...

Seafield House:  Dog friendly home, soun...

Located in secluded Sound Shores, this 3 bedroom vacation home on Ocracoke Island offers privacy and extraordinary vistas of the sound and marsh. This unique property offers a sandy beach, ideal for kayaking or simply calming on the waterfront. A...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Things to do in Ocracoke

Check out our list of things to do in Ocracoke, NC.

The 11 Best Beach Toys for Summer 2025

Here is a list of some of our favorite beach toys for kiddos. We gravitate to unique, high-quality toys that inspire creativity. Some of these toys are classics, and some add a twist.

Reel Lucky: Spacious waterfront home on ...

This canal front rental is complete with all the amenities you need for a enchanting vacation. Unwind on the upstairs screened porch and appreciate the spectacular vistas of the Pamlico Sound. Reel Lucky is located near the entrance of Oyster Creek...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke, NC History

Ocracoke has a unique history that revolves around pirates, shipwrecks, and offshore battles. Occupied for hundreds of years, this now booming tourism destination has deep roots that run parallel to the history of the country.

Outer Banks Museums

The Outer Banks is rich in history, from the early explorers who first set foot on its shores 400 years ago to the groundbreaking first flight that launched modern aviation. Every community has a story and a resonant heritage, and as a result, the...

Once Upon A Tide:  Waterfront home, on a...
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Savor this waterfront home located on a modest canal leading to the Pamlico Sound. Once Upon A Tide offers a amazing hideaway for kayakers and nature lovers. Appreciate expansive vistas of the shallow water canal, neighboring salt marsh, and...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6