Ocracoke, NC, USA

Events Worth the Ferry Ride

Oct

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Oct 24, 2026

One of the island’s most whimsical fall traditions, the Witches Paddle sends costumed paddlers gliding across Silver Lake on paddleboards and kayaks. Locals and...

Oct

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Oct 30, 2026

Ocracoke’s pirate past comes to life during the annual Blackbeard Pirate Jamboree on October 30 & 31st. This family-friendly fall event celebrates the island’s...

Oct

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Oct 31, 2026

Celebrate Halloween night with an evening of ghost stories and local legends! Join Amy Howard and David Tweedie at the Ocracoke Commons as they...

Nov

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Nov 8, 2026

Join Ocracoke Alive for a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at the Ocracoke Commons on Sunday, November 8! This traditional...

Nov

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Nov 10, 2026

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society for its Fall Membership Meeting and Potluck Dinner on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the...

Nov

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Nov 26, 2026

Kick off your Thanksgiving Day on Ocracoke with the annual Turkey Trot! 🦃🌊 This festive 5K run/walk brings together locals and visitors on Thanksgiving...

Nov

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Nov 27, 2026

The Parade of Boats in Silver Lake Harbor is a beloved Ocracoke holiday tradition featuring festively decorated boats cruising through the harbor. Locals and...

Nov

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Nov 27, 2026

Celebrate the start of the holiday season on Ocracoke Island with the Holiday Illumination of the Gardens at the Ocracoke Commons! Join the community...

Nov

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Nov 28, 2026

The Ocracoke Holiday Gift Market, held just after Thanksgiving, is a festive way to kick off the holiday season. Shoppers can browse a curated...