Outer Banks, NC

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The 12 Bars of Christmas

If you want to find holiday fun on the Outer Banks, you do not have to look far to find it. There’s something going on every day and night in December, as you can see here. With Christmas parades, home tours, light shows, Santa visits, seasonal fundraisers, holiday markets and more, the Outer Banks is alive with traditional celebrations and events all month long. When it comes to your holiday eating, drinking and convivial celebrating, there’s something new in town: The 12... Read More

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Top Picks
Top Picks: Nightlife

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Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe
Manteo
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 11:00 am
Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe, Frost Colony
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 11:30 am
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, Goombrrrs Pop-Up Christmas Bar
The 12 Bars of Christmas
Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Nags Head
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 12:00 pm
The 12 Bars of Christmas, The 12 Bars of Christmas
Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe
Manteo
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 11:00 am
Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe, Frost Colony
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 11:30 am
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, Goombrrrs Pop-Up Christmas Bar
The 12 Bars of Christmas
Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Nags Head
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 12:00 pm
The 12 Bars of Christmas, The 12 Bars of Christmas
Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe
Manteo
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 11:00 am
Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe, Frost Colony
The 12 Bars of Christmas
Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Nags Head
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 12:00 pm
The 12 Bars of Christmas, The 12 Bars of Christmas
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, Goombrrrs Sip, Savory, & Shop Market
Children and Youth Partnership
Manteo
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Children and Youth Partnership, ITS-SIDS Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep & SIDS Risk Reduction in Child Care
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Outer Banks Woman's Club
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 8:00 am
Outer Banks Woman's Club, Angel Gift Program
The 12 Bars of Christmas
Nags Head
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
The 12 Bars of Christmas, Jingle 12 Christmas Brunch
Plaza Azteca
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 11:00 am
Plaza Azteca, NFL Sundays: All the Games!
Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe
Manteo
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 11:00 am
Lost Colony Tavern / The Nag & Doe, Frost Colony
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 11:30 am
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, Goombrrrs Pop-Up Christmas Bar
Soundside Market
Nags Head
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Soundside Market, Soundside Holiday Market Series
Currituck Outer Banks, NC
Corolla
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Currituck Outer Banks, NC, Ice Skating in Historic Corolla Park
The 12 Bars of Christmas
Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Nags Head
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 12:00 pm
The 12 Bars of Christmas, The 12 Bars of Christmas
AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills, SPECIALTY WORKSHOP - WREATH WITH LIVE GREENS
AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
AR Workshop Kill Devil Hills, Specialty Workshop - Wreath with Live Greens
Top Picks: Great Plates

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Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
The first bite is with your eyes! Roasted garlic pepper seared fresh tuna served rare over cucumber salad with wasabi and miso ginger aioli... More info - Outer Banks Brewing Station
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Tuna Stack
Something or Other Treats and More
Manteo
The perfect treat as you stroll around Manteo in the summertime! More info - Something or Other Treats and More
Something or Other Treats and More, Grab-n-Go Cocktail Slush Mix
Sticky Bottom Oyster Company
Hatteras
Our oysters are sourced fresh from the Pamlico Sound. Sorted and tumbled every week, we promise our customers will get the best oysters... More info - Sticky Bottom Oyster Company
Sticky Bottom Oyster Company, Fresh, Local Oysters
Mirro's Cafe
Waves
your choice of fresh fish or shrimp, fried, grilled or blackened, diced cabbage and fresh house recipe salsa all piled on 2 corn and flour... More info - Mirro's Cafe
Mirro's Cafe, Legendary Seafood Tacos
3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano
Kill Devil Hills
Grilled chicken, beef and shrimp wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with cheese sauce and mango sauce. Served with sour cream and pico de... More info - 3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano
3 Tequilas Restaurante Mexicano, Burrito Tejano
The Slushy Stand
Ocracoke
Single, double or triple shots. More info - The Slushy Stand
The Slushy Stand, Espresso
Fig Tree Bakery & Deli and Sweettooth
Ocracoke
Homemade, personalized cakes for any occasion More info - Fig Tree Bakery & Deli and Sweettooth
Fig Tree Bakery & Deli and Sweettooth, Pies and Cakes
Fishheads Bar & Grill
Nags Head
Tossed in J.O. seasoning More info - Fishheads Bar & Grill
Fishheads Bar & Grill, Eddie's Edamame
Sandtrap Tavern
Kitty Hawk
Soft Dough Biscuits Smothered in Sausage Gravy More info - Sandtrap Tavern
Sandtrap Tavern, Biscuits & Gravy
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Cotton Gin
Corolla, Duck, Jarvisburg, Nags Head
Anytime of year is a great time to light up a beautiful candle from Outer Banks Candle Co. We carry a variety of sizes and scents. More info - Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin, Outer Banks Candle Co.
Moonraker Tea Shop
Ocracoke
Basically we will get all the items together for you to have the perfect tea party at home! We have a disposable carafe that can serve... More info - Moonraker Tea Shop
Moonraker Tea Shop, Tea Party To Go
The Fudgery
Corolla, Duck, Nags Head
Sold by the 1/2 pound More info - The Fudgery
The Fudgery, Twisted Pretzels
Ocracoke Variety Store
Ocracoke
Ocracoke Variety Store, Ocracoke Stickers
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
Corolla, Grandy
The Official 2023 Corolla Wild Horse Fund Calendar! MAKES A GREAT GIFT at any time of year and for any occasion! More info - Corolla Wild Horse Fund
Corolla Wild Horse Fund, The Official 2023 Corolla Wild Horse Fund Calendar
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
Corolla
Get cool! Rep your favorite tackle shop with lightweight OBX Bait & Tackle branded tank tops. More info - OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks, Tank Tops
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Kill Devil Hills
Sizes 2T-5/6T. Call 252-441-6001 to order! More info - Goombays Grille & Raw Bar
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar, Toddler Tees
TW’s Bait & Tackle
Kitty Hawk, Nags Head
Rods, lures, and lines for freshwater and saltwater fishing More info - TW’s Bait & Tackle
TW’s Bait & Tackle, Fishing Gear
Outer Banks Boarding Company
Nags Head
From shapers like Dan Mann, Daniel Tomson, Nev Hyman, Rob Machado and more. More info - Outer Banks Boarding Company
Outer Banks Boarding Company, Firewire Surfboards
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