Outer Banks, NC

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From Jazz to Bluegrass, Fall Sounds Fabulous on the Outer Banks

If you love live music, fall is a very good time to be on the Outer Banks. In mid-October, hundreds of musicians from across the country descend on the Outer Banks as two longtime music festivals bring national touring acts, rising artists and local performers to stages from Duck to Manteo. The 16th annual Duck Jazz Festival kicks things off October 10 and 11, followed a few days later by the 15th annual Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival from October 14 to 17. Add in the... Read More

Oktoberfest, Seafood Fests & Barbecue Fea...

Fall on the Outer Banks tastes delicious. As summer winds down and the weather starts to cool, the local... Read More

Cheers to 75 Years at The Elizabethan Gardens...

Autumn Ale Faire brings brews, bites and live music to The Elizabethan Gardens while raising funds to... Read More
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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 10:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 5:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Bryan Campbell
BCD Distillery
Point Harbor
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm
BCD Distillery, Cigar & Bourbon Club
BCD Distillery
Point Harbor
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 6:00 pm
BCD Distillery, Live Music Friday with Dockside Duo
Hatteras Village
Hatteras
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Hatteras Village, Day at the Docks Festival
Village Craftsmen
Ocracoke
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 7:30 pm
Village Craftsmen, Ocracoke Ghost & History Tour
Hatteras Village
Hatteras
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Hatteras Village, Day at the Docks Festival
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Nags Head
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Dune Days: An Evening w/ Mojo Collins
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Fish Heads Bar & Grill, Ty Fleming
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 10:00 am
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
Elizabethan Gardens
Roanoke Island
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Elizabethan Gardens, Butterfly House Release
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Children and Youth Partnership, Explore to Learn Playgroup (Manteo)
Dare County Arts Council
Manteo
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dare County Arts Council, Annual Rock the Cape Festival
Hatteras Village
Hatteras
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Hatteras Village, Day at the Docks Festival
Hatteras Village
Hatteras
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Hatteras Village, Day at the Docks Festival
Town of Manteo
Manteo
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Town of Manteo, Downtown Market on the Manteo Waterfront
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Oktoberfest Weekend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Nags Head
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Jockey's Ridge State Park, Dune Days: An Evening w/ Mojo Collins
Cafe Pamlico
Buxton
Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cafe Pamlico, Sunday Brunch with Live Music
Top Picks: Great Plates

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NC Coast Grill & Bar
Duck
Fresh herb panko crusted Scottish salmon flat iron grilled served on garam masala chole (chickpeas & potato) finished with a yogurt... More info - NC Coast Grill & Bar
NC Coast Grill & Bar, Punjabi Salmon
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Change it up and try up to four of our different beers or seltzers. More info - Whalehead Brewery
Whalehead Brewery, Beer Flights
Oceanas Bistro
Avon
Sautee in a white wine creamy garlic sauce served with grilled bread More info - Oceanas Bistro
Oceanas Bistro, Pei Mussels
Outer Banks Boil Company
Avon, Corolla, Kitty Hawk
Our ‘CRAB POT” includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, authentic andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered... More info - Outer Banks Boil Company
Outer Banks Boil Company, The Crab Pot
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Nags Head
All Lucious Lump, Broiled. No filler. Your choice of 2 sides. More info - Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering, Kelly’s World Famous Crab Cakes
Mirro's Cafe
Waves
Fresh blackened mahi topped with melted Swiss cheese and a slice of juicy grilled pineapple, lettuce and tomato on a toasted Kaiser roll. More info - Mirro's Cafe
Mirro's Cafe, The Islander
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Manteo
Traditional North Carolina pulled pork barbecue. More info - Carolina Bar-B-Que Company
Carolina Bar-B-Que Company, NC Pork BBQ Sandwich
Dare Devil's Pizzeria
Kill Devil Hills
Traditional Greek salad with homemade Italian dressing More info - Dare Devil's Pizzeria
Dare Devil's Pizzeria, Zorba
Mulligan's Grille
Nags Head
Fried rockfish on three flour tortillas topped with pico de gallo, cilantro-lime slaw & Cajun tartar More info - Mulligan's Grille
Mulligan's Grille, Southern Cali Fish Tacos
The Dunes Restaurant Nags Head
Nags Head
Three large hotcakes served with syrup. Toppings: blueberries, pecans, chocolate chips or peanut butter chips. More info - The Dunes Restaurant Nags Head
The Dunes Restaurant Nags Head, Buttermilk Hotcakes
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Buxton Village Books
Buxton
We have an extensive line of custom Sea Bags you can only find here at Buxton Village Books. Designed by us and made for us at Sea Bags in... More info - Buxton Village Books
Buxton Village Books, Custom Sea Bags
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
Corolla
Find a variety of tackle boxes and backpacks by prominent brands like Plano and Flambeau, etc. More info - OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks, Tackle Boxes & Backpacks
Nora's Wish
Rodanthe
Add a bit of Outer Banks history to your decor with this antique handline! More info - Nora's Wish
Nora's Wish, Antique Handline
Ocracoke Preservation Society
Ocracoke
The OPS Museum gift shop has a nice selection of books, from island nature to life on Ocracoke. We are proud to support local authors.... More info - Ocracoke Preservation Society
Ocracoke Preservation Society, Local Books
SeaDragon Gallery in Duck NC
Duck
DeHaven Pottery's nesting whale bowls add a touch of coastal whimsey to your kitchen or dining room table. Available individually or... More info - SeaDragon Gallery in Duck NC
SeaDragon Gallery in Duck NC, Nesting Whale Bowls
OuterBanksThisWeek.com Magazine Articles

Back in Rhythm: Duck Jazz Festival 2026

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