10/02/2026 to 10/31/2026
Every year from October 1st through Halloween Night, Roanoke Island — the site of America's Oldest Mystery, the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke — transforms into Halloween Island, a charity bar crawl through over a dozen uniquely themed Halloween bars throughout the town of Manteo on the Outer Banks of North Carolina!
Beginning on Friday, October 3, HALLOWEEN JACK will once again rise from the marshes of Shallowbag Bay to make his annual return to the streets of Manteo for HALLOWEEN ISLAND!
Join us at the site of America's oldest mystery — the Lost Colony of Roanoke — for 13 nefarious nights of fun including 13 uniquely themed pop-up Halloween bars, 13 eerie inns, 13 spooky shops and 13 seasonal events & experiences brought to you by 13 local sponsors, with proceeds benefitting 13 local charities through our partnership with the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
The fun begins at sunset on October 3 during the town's monthly First Friday street party and runs every Thursday through Saturday throughout the month of October. We'll have a "sneak preview" kickoff party at The Pioneer Theater on Thursday, October 2 during the premiere of the Halloween Int. Film Festival 2026, at which Halloween Island passports & t-shirts will be available prior to their official release to the public.
2026 Halloween Island Events and Experiences
Friday, October 2
- First Friday Street Party – Downtown Manteo – 6:00–8:00 PM
- Halloween Island Kickoff Party with DJ Lady Lux – Lost Colony Tavern – 9:00 PM–12:00 AM
Saturday, October 3
- Outer Banks Pumpkin Patch – Island Farm – 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Dead Man's Party with Monster Chezze – Lost Colony Tavern – 8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, October 10
- Outer Banks Pumpkin Patch – Island Farm – 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday–Saturday, October 14–17
- Outer Banks Bluegrass Island Festival – Roanoke Island Festival Park – All day
Saturday, October 17
- Outer Banks Pumpkin Patch – Island Farm – 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24
- Halloween International Film Festival – Roanoke Island Festival Park – All day
Saturday, October 24
- 10th Annual Dare to Scare 5K & Sweet Treat Fun Run – Coastal Studies Institute – 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Outer Banks Pumpkin Patch – Island Farm – 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- HarborWeen – Wanchese Marina – 3:00–7:00 PM
Friday, October 30
- A Night of 1587 Pumpkins – Elizabethan Gardens – 5:30–9:00 PM
Saturday, October 31
- Halloween Night Street Party – Downtown Manteo – 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
- Halloween Night Spooktacular with Monster Chezze – Lost Colony Tavern – 8:00–11:00 PM
There is even more still to be announced. Follow Halloween Island on Facebook for updates!
Outer Banks Podcast: Haunts & Happenings!
We’re also joined by Geno Seay, owner of the Ghost Colony Tavern, one of the event’s featured venues, to talk about the eerie vibes, special concoctions, and what visitors can expect during this haunted celebration. Tune in for all the ghoulish details!
