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Jingle All The Way to the beach!

Holiday celebrations have started all over the Outer Banks. Below are the top fun and family friendly events happening from Corolla to Manteo.

Winter Lights @ Elizabethan Garden

Throughout the month of December, the Elizabethan Garden will be lighting up the night with festive displays for all to enjoy. Tours: 6pm -9 pm  Tuesday – Saturdays

Candlelight Christmas Tour @ Whalehead Club

Step back in time to the 1920s for this holiday themed tour. Walk through the historic home of the Knights and view beautifully decorated greenery, trees, music, candies, and more. Tours: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Dec. 13th, 14th, 20th, & 21st

December 17th

116th Annual Celebrations of the Wright Brothers First Flight @ Wright Memorial

Induction of Col. Gail Halvorsen, USAF (Ret) aka the Candy Bomber as a representative of the crews that flew the mission and Berlin Airlift into the Dr. Paul E Garber First Flight Shrine. Starts at 8:30am – FREE!

December 21st

Outer Banks Jingle Jog Christmas Run @ Southern Shores 

Enjoy a winter morning run along the oceanside in Southern Shores. Divisions for adults and children, plus a Elf 1/4 Milke and 1 Mile Jingle Jog. Photo ops with Santa after the race, along with refreshments and snacks. Race Time: 8am - 10am

December 31st

New Year in the New World @ Downtown Manteo

Join the town of Manteo for a NYE street fair party with live music, family friendly activities, and an early ball drop for the kiddos and adults who can’t make it til midnight. Topping off the evening will be a fireworks display choreographed to music. Celebration Hours: 3pm – Midnight

Ultimate 2020 NYE Party @ Paparazzi OBX

Ring in the New Year Outer Banks style! Live music from the #1 Prince tribute band and a Purple Masquerade. Packages include hor d’oeuvres, drinks, raffles, contests, and more! Showtime: 10pm

Find more fun family friendly friends happening along the Outer Banks on our Local Events page.