We love November on the OBX here at Ships Watch Resort! Cool, ocean breezes, gorgeous sunsets, perfect for beach nights with flips flops and a sweater! If you are lucky enough to be staying with Ships Watch Resort in November, we have compiled a list of things to do….Enjoy!

OBX Veterans Week is an annual event celebrating Veterans and their families through the arts. Ray Johnson Band at First Friday. Veterans Week Kick-off, November 3 at 6 p.m. Downtown Manteo, Hosted by The Town of Manteo. Read More

The TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying race. There is something for everyone: • TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon • Southern Fried Half Marathon • Southern 6 • Take the Challenge! • 8K & 5K • Family Fun Run Medals for all Finishers!
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​Start off oyster season in a major way at The Big Curri-Shuck at Sanctuary Vineyards and Winery in Jarvisburg: All You Can Eat steamed oysters courtesy of ‘I Got Your Crabs’ in Kitty Hawk (they also have BBQ & steamed crabs while they last). Enjoy local wine and beer sampling, music from Croatan Highway and Dave Cynar Band and a signature wineglass is yours to keep.
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Kites with Lights at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Enjoy this amazingly unique Christmas light show in the sky featuring giant display kites decked out in the holiday spirit! Warm up with delicious treates at Kitty Hawk Kites. Proceeds benefit the Beach Food Pantry. Read More

Nov. 24th & 25th, Dec 1st & 2nd, Dec 8th, Dec 15th & Dec 16th

Whalehead’s Christmas Candlelight Tour is a step back in time to the 1920’s décor and customs taking place during Mr. and Mrs. Knight’s time here. Whalehead is decorated in the tradition of the times with greenery, Christmas trees, music and luscious food, fruit, candy and nuts. The tour will feature a live performance on the original Steinway piano, custom designed for Mrs. Knight. Tour participants will see four floors of this magnificent mansion including the newly designed Starkey room exhibit. Enjoy hot chocolate, cider and homemade Christmas cookies at the close of the tour.
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