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It’s the hap-happiest time of the year! There are markets, tree lightings, parades and concerts galore this season on the Outer Banks and beyond. Check out our 2024 Christmas Events Guide for a list of activities to keep you feeling merry all month long. Please check with organization or merchant for details on tickets, event prices and updates.

COROLLA

Corolla Christmas Village

Historic Corolla Village

Friday and Saturday evenings through December 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Polar Express Movie Showing

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education Auditorium

1160 Village Lane, Corolla

Friday and Saturday, December 13-14 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Movie is free but tickets are required.

https://visitcurrituck.com/events/christmas-in-corolla/

CURRITUCK

 Winter Wonderland

Currituck YMCA, 130 Community Way, Barco

Friday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m.

Holiday treats, fun, games, and special time with Santa. Tree lighting at 6:50 p.m., parade starts at 7 p.m.

31^st Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Currituck Community Park

151 Maple Pkwy, Barco

Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m.

Parade viewing will be available throughout the Currituck Community Park in Barco, but the Tree Lighting and Cookies and Cocoa will take place at the Currituck Extension Center at 120 Community Way. Official festivities begin at 6 p.m. with family activities, food trucks, cocoa, and cookies. Santa will be visiting the YMCA starting at 5 p.m. Tree lighting is at 6:50 p.m., and the parade begins at 7 p.m.

Lunch and Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Currituck Trading Post

3581 Caratoke Hwy, Maple

Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brunch with Santa

Eagle Creek Golf Club and Grill

109 Green View Rd, Moyock

Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Brunch specials along with regular menu. A professional photographer will be on-site with photos available for purchase. Call to reserve a table.

Build a Gingerbread House

College of The Albemarle—Currituck

107 College Way, Barco

Wednesday, December 11 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

11^th Annual Christmas in the Country Fundraiser

Southern Hope Animal Rescue & Education

146 White Horse Dr., Shawboro

Saturday, December 14 from noon to 4 pm.

Enjoy a bonfire with roasted marshmallows, festive music and pictures with Santa (BYOC or purchase pictures). Small fee for ticketed events: pony rides, wagon rides, goats and pigs in the petting pen, bounce houses, carnival games, tractor hay ride, and craft table. Hot cocoa and cider bar, cocktails and beer, bake sale, silent auction.

Mosaic Christmas Ornament Class

NC Cooperative Extension

120 Community Way #120, Barco

Friday, December 20 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Spaghetti & Meatballs with Santa

Moyock Volunteer Fire Department

108 Fire Station Court, Moyock

Saturday, December 21 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Jolly good time with Santa. Enjoy crafts and delicious food. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children.

DUCK

Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration

Town Park

Saturday, December 7 from 3-5 p.m.

Make plans to gather at the Town Park for live holiday music by Sam on Sax and the First Flight High School Choir, activities for the whole family, tasty treats, the lighting of the Crab Pot Tree, and the arrival of Santa! Accepting donations for the Beach Food Pantry.

Storytime & Selfies with Santa

The Cottage Shop in Duck

1201 Duck Rd, Duck

Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

KITTY HAWK

Merry Chris’Mos Merry Maker Market

Hurricane Mo’s 120 E. Kitty Hawk Rd, Kitty Hawk

Wednesday, December 11 and December 18 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Happy hour and pet selfies with the Grinch, food and drink specials, mobile food pantry drive, Bus 252 local artists, makers and curators

“Magical Christmas Tree” Paint & Sip

Shipwreck’s Taphouse and Grill

4020 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk

Thursday, December 12 at 6 p.m.

Photos with the Grinch at the 4^th Annual Grinchmas

Barefoot Bernies, 3730 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk

Saturday, December 14 at 11 a.m.

Town of Kitty Hawk Santa Motorcade

859 W. Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk

Wednesday, December 18 at 6 p.m.

Details to follow on Facebook.

KILL DEVIL HILLS

Jack Frost’s Christmas Events

Jack Frost’s (Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint)

800 S. Virginia Dare Trail, KDH

• Kids Cookie Decorating (Wednesday, December 4 at 4 p.m.)
• Holiday Karaoke with DJ Gustavo (Saturday, December 7 from 9 p.m. to midnight)
• Kids Snowflake Making (Wednesday, December 18 at 4 p.m.)

Battleplans & Home Alone Trivia

McCallister’s Corner (Two Roads Tavern)

3105 N. Croatan Hwy, KDH

Wednesday, December 4, 11, and 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (reservations required)

Christmas Vacation Station Christmas Events

Christmas Vacation Station (Outer Banks Brewing Station)

600 S. Croatan Hwy, KDH

• Meet & Greet with Anna & Elsa (Saturdays in December from noon to 2 p.m.)
• Christmas Line Dancing (Wednesday, December 4 and 18 from 7 to 9 p.m.)
• Brew & Arts Market (Friday, December 6, 4 p.m.)
• Local Color Painting Party & Christmas Crafts (Thursday, December 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) 

Christmas Concert

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church

907 S. Croatan Hwy, KDH

Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m.

Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ through selected suites from Robert Shaw’s “Many Moods of Christmas” alongside works from other featured composers.

Christmas Crafts Mornings

Noosa Scoops

2005 S. Croatan Hwy, KDH

Saturdays through December 28 from 9 a.m. to noon

Decorate Stockings (12/7), Design Gingerbread Houses (12/14), Decorate Christmas Cookies (12/21) and Make Hot Cocoa Bombs (12/28)

First Flight Holiday Markets

Aviation Park

103 Veterans Drive, KDH

Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Holly Jolly Christmas Events

Holly Jolly Christmas (Jolly Roger Restaurant)

1836 N. Virginia Dare Trail, KDH

• Lunch with Santa (Saturday, December 7 and 21 from noon to 3 p.m. $20 per child.)
• Lunch with the Grinch (Saturday, December 14 and 28 from noon to 3 p.m. $20 per child.)
• Christmas Trivia (Saturday, December 14 at 6 p.m.)
• PJ Party (Friday, December 20 at 10 p.m.)
• Vittles & Flicks (Every Friday in December from 5 to 8 p.m. $35 per person or $130 for a family of four. Family-friendly movies on the big screen with movie-inspired food and freshly popped popcorn!) 

Grinch Scavenger Hunt

The Broken Candy Cane (The Bonzer Shack)

1200 S. Virginia Dare Trail, KDH

Saturday, December 7 and 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Blue Crab’s Christmas Events

The Blue Crab Tavern

1180 Colington Rd, KDH

• Visit from the Grinch (Saturday, December 7 from 5 to 6 p.m.)
• Ornament Decorating (Sunday, December 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.)
• Christmas Trivia with Santa (Wednesday, December 11 and 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
• Photos with Santa (Friday, December 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.)

Santa at the Wright Lights Illumination

Aviation Park

103 Veterans Drive, KDH

Tuesday, December 10 at 4 p.m.

Goombrrrs Christmas Events

Goombrrrs (Goombays Grill & Raw Bar)

1608 N. Viriginia Dare Trail, KDH

• Pictures with Sana & Picture Frame Decorating (Tuesday, December 10 from 5 to 7 p.m.)
• Wreath Decorating (Tuesday, December 17 from 6 to 9 p.m.)
• 3^rd Annual Bad Santa Party (Saturday, December 21 from 9 p.m. to midnight)

The Outer Banks Chorus “Gettin’ in the Mood for Christmas”

• First Flight High School Auditorium

100 Veterans Drive, KDH

Sunday, December 15 at 4 p.m.

• Bonus performances: Sunday, December 8 at Christmas in Corolla and Saturday, December 21 at Elizabethan Gardens

Admission by donation

Bryan Campbell Live Concert

2000 S. Virginia Dare Trail, KDH

Thursday, December 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Nutcracker “Sweet” Dessert Tasting

Salt Box Café

1469 Colington Rd, KDH

Sunday, December 22 at 6 p.m.

Taste a suite of desserts inspired by the classic Christmas ballet. Tickets ($45) available on Eventbrite.

Christmas Eve Service

Church of the Outer Banks

First Flight High School

100 Veterans Drive, KDH

Tuesday, December 24 at 5 p.m.

NAGS HEAD

Dowdy Park Holiday Markets

3005 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

Thursday, December 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to noon

The Mo-Rons at Basnight’s Lone Cedar

Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café

7623 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m.

A Magical Season Winter Market

210 E. Gallery Row, Nags Head

Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Winter vendor crafts, activities and a little magic

39^th Annual Starvin’ Artists Christmas Party

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company

14379 NC-12, Nags Head

Saturday, December 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Jingle 12 Christmas Events

Jingle 12 (Lucky 12 Tavern)

3308 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

• Visit with Santa (Saturday, December 7 and 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.)
• Walking in a Weiner Wonderland (Monday, December 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. Dress up your furry friend to participate in our pet costume contest from 6-7:30 p.m. Prizes awarded to owners with the best-dressed dogs!)
• Adult Gingerbread House Decorating Contest (Monday, December 9 from 5 p.m. to midnight)

Mama Klaus’s Christmas Events

Mama Klaus’s Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill

1701 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

• Mama’s Klaus’s Merry Market (Sunday, December 8 from noon to 4 p.m.)
• Christmas Karaoke Friday (Friday, December 13 from 10 p.m. to midnight)
• Kid’s Day with Santa (Sunday, December 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.)

A Charlie Brown Christmas Movie Showing & Character Pictures

Ol’ Cedar Brown’s (Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café)

7623 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Sunday, December 8 from 3 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Bryan Cultural Series Christmas Concert

St. Andrews By the Sea Episcopal Church

4212 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Sunday, December 8 at 4 p.m.

Selections from Handel’s Messiah and other Christmas songs. Free. 

Tinsel Tuesdays Pop-up Market

Sam & Omie’s

7228 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Tuesday, December 10 from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Candy Cane Hunt

Dowdy Park

3005 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

Wednesday, December 11 at 4:45 p.m.

The Christmas Stop

Nags Head Church

105 W. Soundside Road, Nags Head

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 12-14 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Climb aboard the train surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy a snowball fight, hot cocoa, pictures with Santa, crafts, and the telling of the Christmas story around a cozy fire.

Santa Visit

South of KDG

5000 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

Sunday, December 15, 10 a.m. to noon

Soundside Holiday Market

6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

Sunday, December 15 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

The Christmas Experience

Nags Head Church

105 Soundside Rd, Nags Head

Sunday, December 22 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Be captivated through music and story

Christmas Eve Service

Nags Head Church

105 Soundside Rd, Nags Head

Tuesday, December 24 at 1:30 and 3 p.m.

MANTEO

Gnome for the Holidays Gnome Hunt

Downtown Books

103 Sir Walter Raleigh St, Manteo

Through December

WinterLights

Elizabethan Gardens

1411 National Park Drive, Manteo

Select dates through December 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.

First Friday & Vendor Market

Downtown Manteo

Friday, December 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Town of Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting & Festivities

207 Queen Elizabeth Street, Manteo

Friday, December 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Embrace the season with Christmas carols, dancing, hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, reindeer games, and a special guest reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Mrs. Claus, and of course a visit from Santa Claus.

Christmas Parade

Manteo

Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Parade begins at Manteo High School, winds through downtown streets, and ends at College of The Albemarle

Winter Wonderland

Manteo Elementary PTO

Manteo Elementary School

701 Hwy-64, Manteo

Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m.

Bring the family for Santa, shopping, games, bounce houses, food trucks and more

Manteo Preservation Trust 17^th Holiday Tour

Tour begins at 108 Budleigh Street

Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Tickets ($25) can be purchased online or starting at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tour at 108 Budleigh St. Stroll through beautifully decorated private homes or businesses at this self-guided holiday tour. Rain or shine.

Christmas Past

Island Farm

1140 N US Hwy 64, Manteo

Saturday, December 7 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Experience Christmas traditions from the early days on the Outer Banks. Admission $10; children 3 and under free.

Holiday Hustle 5k

Ft. Raleigh, 1409 National Park Dr, Manteo

Saturday, December 7 from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.

The 5K will start and end at the Gardens and includes entry to “WinterLights” at the gardens. Post race party will include hot chocolate, cookies, a visit with Santa, and warmer winter wine for guests over 21. $50 for 5k; $20 for Elf Dash.

Manteo Downtown Merchants

Saturdays in December

• Photos with Santa (Saturday, December 7 and 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Magnolia Pavilion)
• Photos with Santa (Saturday, December 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Boathouse)
• Caroling with the Tillett Sisters (Saturday, December 7, 14, 21)
• Updates available on “A Magical Manteo Christmas” Facebook page

Trolley Tours

Magnolia Pavilion

Saturday, December 7 and 21 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Leaving every 30 minutes from the Magnolia Pavilion.

The United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band Jazz Combo Free Concert

Film Theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park

1 Festival Park, Manteo

Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy this show featuring beloved classics, ballads, blues, soul, bossa nova and contemporary holiday tunes performed by the Jazz Combo.

“Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause” Radio Play by Theater of Dare

Dare Arts

300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo

Performances: December 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and December 8 & 15 at 2:00 p.m.​ (sold out). Tickets $11.50-$16.50

A Christmas Party

Manteo Library

700 US-64, Manteo

Tuesday, December 10 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Bring your camera for Santa visits, stories, crafts, and cookie decorating. Free for all ages.

Paint-Along Workshop with Catherine Hamill

Dare Arts

300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo

Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Beginning or advanced painters invited to an acrylic paint-along with artist Catherine Hamill. $35-$45

Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa

Roanoke Island Inn

305 Fernando St, Manteo

Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to noon

Pawliday Pet Photos with Santa Paws

Poodles and Bob

101 Budleigh Street, Manteo

Saturday, December 14, 1 to 4 p.m.

Holiday Market at The Trellis

207 Queen Elizabeth Ave #5, Manteo

Saturday, December 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Shop from local vendors, sip on festive beverages, and view the boat parade.

Holiday Flotilla with Roanoke Island Yacht Club

Downtown Manteo’s Waterfront

Saturday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m.

Poor Rudolph’s Christmas Events

Poor Rudolph’s (Poor Richard’s)

305 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo

• Kids Make & Take Holiday Craft (Tuesday, December 17 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.)
• Live music (check website for dates; from 7 to 10 p.m.)

The Tams concert

The Pioneer Theater

109 Budleigh Street, Manteo

Sunday, December 22 at 7 p.m.

Candlelight Service

Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church

300 Ananias Dare St, Manteo

Tuesday, December 24 from 7 to 8 p.m.

WANCHESE

Sip & Paint with Sandy Tipton in “The Snowman Showdown”

Wanchese Marina OBX

4457 Mill Landing, Wanchese

Wednesday, December 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Back to the Manger” Christmas Play

Wanchese Christian Academy

Wanchese Assembly of God

39 The Ln, Wanchese

Wednesday, December 11 at 7 p.m.

RODANTHE

Shuck Hatteras Oyster Festival

25099 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe

Friday and Saturday, December 20-21

Holly Jolly Weekend

KOA Resort

25099 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe

Tuesday, December 24

Stop in for a Christmas Eve visit from Santa, Christmas treat making, and a hot chocolate social.

COLUMBIA

River Town Christmas

Main Street, Columbia

Friday to Sunday, December 6-8

Take a carriage ride through Main Street this season in downtown Columbia. Vendors, food, lights and visits from Santa.

SWAN QUARTER

9^th Annual Christmas in the Quarter

Hyde County Government Center

30 Oyster Creek Rd, Swan Quarter

Saturday, December 14 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Christmas caroling, children’s activities, vendors and food trucks. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the Center. After the parade, the SQVFD will serve hot dogs, chips, soda and water. Funnel cakes available.

HATTERAS

Breakfast with Santa

Civic Center, Hatteras Village

Saturday, December 14 from 8 to 11:30 a.m.

Proceeds benefit Hatteras Community Preschool. Tickets: adults $15, children 5-12 $6, children under 5 free.

Annual Christmas Parade

Hatteras Village

Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. (Rain date December 15)

Cookies and hot chocolate afterward at the Civic Center

Santa is in the Village

Hatteras Village

Tuesday, December 17

Santa will ride through the village with Hatteras Fire Department and visit afterward

A Magical Christmas Party

Hatteras Library

57689 NC Hwy 12, Hatteras

Thursday, December 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Pizza, cookies, crafts, treats, and a visit from Santa. Bring your camera! Free for all ages.

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