Events & Holidays

From Christmas parades to holiday markets, check out our must-experience OBX events during your trip to the Outer Banks this holiday season.

Celebrate the holidays on the Outer Banks and join in the festive spirit by visiting the "12 Bars of Christmas" event, an annual tradition that will surely add a dose of merriment to your vacation. Get ready to be enchanted, as we delve into the magic of the Outer Banks during the most wonderful time of the year.

"Jingle in July: Bundle Up for Seniors" is a community-wide collection drive across the Outer Banks to gather new blankets and grip socks in July for local seniors, with all items wrapped and delivered during the holiday season.

Ring in New Year's Eve on the Outer Banks – enjoy one of the best New Year’s Eve vacations with festive events and seaside views. Book your stay now!

Here's our Christmas Week Itinerary for your December Outer Banks vacation!

Start thinking about the holidays now! Check out our list of the top 10 Reasons to Spend the Holidays on the Outer Banks!

Learn four reasons why you should spend your Thanksgiving in the Outer Banks, NC by checking out our blog.

Here are some local legends and a list of the creepiest places on the Outer Banks that you can check out (or avoid) during your next vacation.

At Seaside Vacations, the holidays are about more than twinkling lights and festive decorations. They’re about showing up for our Outer Banks community in meaningful ways. And in 2025, our annual Seaside Cares Holiday Trifecta became one of our most heartfelt celebrations yet.