New Year’s Eve 2023

New Year’s Eve 2023 on the Outer Banks
It’s almost the end of 2023! Another year has come and gone, what are your 2024 goals? If you are looking to venture out for New Year’s Eve dinner or interested in what’s happening on the OBX for New Year’s Eve 2023, we’ve got you covered! Below are some of our favorite Outer Banks restaurants offering New Year’s Eve dinners as well as things to do on the last night of the year!
Outer Banks Restaurants Open on New Year’s Eve
Kimball’s Kitchen-The Sanderling Resort
Town of Manteo New Years Eve Celebration
The Town of Manteo is hosting a New Year’s Eve event-Midnight Magic in Manteo
This event is family-friendly with tons to do! Live music, fireworks at 8pm, participating restaurants, food trucks and more.
View more information here.
For more New Year’s Eve things to do, check out the Seaside Vacations OBX blog.
Happy New Year from the Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Team!
2023 Outer Banks Holiday Events

Outer Banks Holiday Happenings 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year on the Outer Banks! Our small business community is bursting with holiday cheer. Supporting our local small businesses as well as giving back to our neighbors and local organizations is what the holiday season on the OBX is all about. There are also some great local events, markets as well as great kids’ events taking place from Corolla to Hatteras Island. Enjoy our Outer Banks Holiday Happenings list below and be sure to check them out!
12 Bars of Christmas
This annual Outer Banks event is a collaboration between twelve local restaurants that transform into 12 festive pop-up bars during the month of December! All are decked out with holiday flair and décor, with catchy holiday themed names, menus and drink specials. A portion of the proceeds of this holiday tour goes to local Outer Banks charities.
More information here.
Holiday Lights-Elizabethan Gardens
A holiday tradition not to be missed! Stroll along illuminated garden walks and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights that transform the ten-acre gardens into an enchanted wonderland. The radiant glow, holiday décor, and a crackling open-air fire, add to the festive atmosphere. Seasonal plants and holiday gifts will be available in the Gift Shop and Nursery. Check the schedule for designated nights of live entertainment.
Hatteras Village Christmas Parade
58372 N.C. Highway 12Hatteras, NC 27943
December 9, 2pm-5pm
Join in the fun of one of the most festive celebrations on Hatteras Island with this annual Christmas parade that has become a decades-long tradition for locals and holiday visitors alike. The Hatteras Island Christmas Parade combines local businesses, fire departments, the US Coast Guard, and non-profit organizations in a joyful and small-town parade that will inspire anyone to get into the holiday spirit.
Shuck Hatteras Oyster Festival
December 15-December 16, 2023
25099 NC Hwy 12Rodanthe, NC 27968
Get in on the Shuck Hatteras II Oyster Festival 2023! The Shellabration takes place December 15 – 16th and will be filled with community, music, and food!
View more information here.
Spirits of Christmas at Café Pamlico
Monday, December 11, 2023
Visit Cafe Pamlico for an unforgettable evening of culinary delights and holiday cheer at our exclusive Spirits of Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 11th 2023.
View more information here.
OBX Family Events:
Brew N’ Art Holiday Market & Selfies with The Grinch!
Outer Banks Brewing Station
December 15 4:30-7:30
Local artists and makers selling handmade gifts, the restaurant is hosting an oyster roast, meet and take selfies will Anna Elsa, and Olaf, and Doc Perkins playing live music.
Dine With Santa!
Blue Moon Beach Grill
Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 1-month in advance. Walk-ins are always welcome, as well.
Sunday, December 17: 2:30 PM – 5 PM
Monday, December 18: 3 PM – 5 PM
Saturday, December 23: 1 – 4 PM
View more information here.
The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical-Theatre of Dare
Show Dates:
December 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m.
December 10 & 17 at 2:00 p.m.
It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. But when a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical! This companion to the original GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is just as much of a cat-fightin’, sun-worshippin’, chair-throwin’ good time-—but with tinsel and Keg Nog.
View more information here.
Soundside Holiday Markets
December 10 & December 17, 12-4pm
Nags Head Event Site
Featuring photos with Santa Claus, an appearance (or two) from the Grinch, a live camp fire to keep your hands and toes warm, Christmas tunes to sing along to, food trucks and 50+ favorite Outer Banks local makers and artisans.
Nags Head Church 4th Annual Christmas Stop
December 9 & 16, 5-8pm.
Nags Head Church is excited to host the 4th Annual Christmas Stop on December 9 and December 16 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Thousands of illuminated lights throughout the property at 105 W. Soundside Road in Nags Head transform the grounds into a winter wonderland. Snowballs will be flying around in the snowball arena with blizzard-like conditions. Gather around to hear the Christmas story while sipping on hot cocoa and nibbling on cookies. Photo ops are available for that perfect family Christmas picture. There will also be an opportunity for children to talk with Santa, create a Christmas keepsake and watch a favorite Christmas movie. Canned food donations are being accepted for the Beach Pantry
For more information here.
Merry ChrisMos – The 12 Days of ChrisMos
December 11, 2023
Hurricane Mo’s-Kitty Hawk
Get some shopping done with local artisans. Take selfies with the Grinch from 4 pm – 6 pm. Bring donations for the mobile food pantry.
Candy Cane Hunt Dowdy Park
December 14th, 4:45pm
We will gather under the pavilion, allow the littles hunt first, then ages 6 – 10 y/o will be in a separate area. Bring your flashlight.
View more information.
Outer Banks Holiday Market List:
- Dowdy Park Farmers Market, Dowdy Park, 12/9, 9-12pm.
View info. - Soundside Holiday Market, Aviation Park, 12/10, 12/17
- The 12 Days of ChrisMos, Hurricane Mo’s-Kitty Hawk, 12/11
- First Flight Holiday Markets, 100 Veterans Dr Kill Devil Hills, 12/12, 4-7pm
View info. - Brew N’ Art Holiday Market-Outer Banks Brewing Station, 12/15, 4:30-7:30
For more Outer Banks Holiday Events, visit www.outerbanks.org
Happy Holidays from the Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty family!
Holiday Decorating Tips & Ideas

Home holiday decorating tips and ideas
We love decorating for the holiday season! If you are looking for some new ways to decorate or just repurpose what you already have-we have gathered a list of ideas, and tips from an expert, to help you transform your home into a winter wonderland.
Holiday Decorating Ideas
Kitchen Decor
Decorate the heart of your home. Transform your kitchen around the holidays by hanging wreaths over the cabinet doors, and lining the top of cabinets with greenery or garland. Kitchen windows and vent hoods also make great spots to display wreaths and garland.
Dining Room
Another opportunity for creating a festive holiday design style in your home is in your dining area. Add small wreaths to the backs of dining chairs or simply drape a seasonal throw for a more cozy feel. For the table, add some greenery, colorful candles or other fun smaller holiday decorations you may have.
Organic Touches
Go au naturel. No matter where you live, nature’s bounty is all around, and adding some aspects from what lives outside your home can create an organic flair to your holiday décor. For a more coastal feel, grab some seashells, colorful seaglass or dried pampass grass. If you don’t have access to these wonderful beach items, consider dried fruit, dried florals or even pines cones added to your wreaths and tablescapes. The results are seasonally appropriate and endlessly sophisticated.
Tips From An Expert
“One of my favorite ways to snuggle up to the holiday season is with timers on lights. Since it’s dark before we can blink, having your home aglow with preset candle lights and Christmas lights when you get home sets the tone for warm and cozy holiday vibes. Candles and string lights with timers are easy to find nowadays. I also love using sprigs of plants and trees from my garden that I spray with a can of gold or silver paint to use in arrangements in holiday vases or as picks in the Christmas tree or garland. It adds unique texture and bling that you can’t buy off the shelf!”- Tiffany Day, Outer Banks Interior Designer with Tiffany Day Designs.
Front Entrance Transformation
Adding a gorgeous wreath on the front door is a lovely and timeless option but why stop there?
Consider incorporating more unique items to your front entrance. Vintage furniture draped with garland or even a wooden sled, are beautiful additions to any Christmas display. As an alternative to a front door wreath, stuff a decorative stocking with fresh greenery to hang on your door. To add some color, grab those empty cardboard boxes, wrap with your leftover gift wrap, and display as pretty porch gifts. Be sure to stack by a well-sheltered front door out of the elements!
Happy Holidays from the Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Team!
Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks 2023

Outer Banks Thanksgiving 2023
Spending Thanksgiving on the Outer Banks with family is a great way to celebrate the holiday. Outer Banks weather is usually mild in November, perfect for a beach walk after your Thanksgiving feast! If you are looking for local restaurants hosting a Thanksgiving meal, we have compiled a list for you!
Red Sky Cafe, Duck, NC
Mulligan’s Grille, Nags Head, NC
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Kimball’s Kitchen, Duck, NC
Jolly Roger, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Basnight’s Lone Cedar, Nags Head, NC
If you are looking for things to do and see while visiting the Outer Banks during Thanksgiving, visit outerbanks.org for a full list of events. If you are interested in checking out Outer Banks properties for sale, start your search on our website and reach out to one of our OBX agents!