Enjoying the Holiday Season on the OBX

Wintertime on the OBX, especially during the holiday season, offers beautiful, empty beaches, restaurants without waits, special events, and plenty of discounted vacation rentals to enjoy quality family time. Although we do get the occasional inch or two of snow, the Outer Banks displays it’s white covered ground in the form of sand – extending in both directions as far as the eye can see! If you’re vacationing here during the holiday season, we’ve provided a list of things to do and see while you’re here!

Corolla Christmas Village

Where: Historic Corolla Village

When: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday evenings, November 25th through December 30th

Price: Free!

Take a stroll through Historic Corolla Village, festively decorated as a winter wonderland. Each weekend will feature food trucks and unique shopping opportunities. Special events, like storytime with Santa and live music, are planned for select dates throughout the event. Christmas spirit is in the air during this family-friendly event.

Bring the whole family or enjoy a romantic evening wandering through the transformed Elizabethan Gardens winter wonderland! Filled with an abundance of colorful Christmas lights, holiday decorations and cozy fire pits, Winterlights makes you feel the magic of Christmas. 

The Anniversary of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s First Flight

Where: Wright Brothers Monument National Monument, Kill Devil Hills, NC

When: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, December 17th

Price: Free!

Come to the Wright Brothers National Monument on December 17th to celebrate the anniversary of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s historic first flight. The event will feature many great speakers, and a flyover! Learn more about the Wright Brothers National Monument here.

Nothing will put you and your family more into the Christmas spirit than this! Known by locals as The Poulos House, this home offers more Christmas lights and decorations than you can possibly imagine and has become a family tradition for locals and visitors for over 40 years. The Outer Banks Christmas House has even been recognized nationwide; it was featured on the Today Show and voted #1 in the country in 2005!

Try a Local OBX Restaurant

Since all of these events are on the southern end of the OBX, check out some of our favorite restaurants in Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills. For a laid-back atmosphere with local seafood and craft beers, visit Blue Moon Beach Grill. If you’re looking for a top quality steakhouse, check out JK’s Restaurant. Got a sweet tooth? Don’t miss out on froyo, sorbet, and gelato, as well as locally-made ice cream sandwiches at Surfin’ Spoon.