Eat, Drink, and Be Scary
While we can’t boast brilliant fall foliage tours like our neighbors to the north, we like to think that the Outer Banks offers a great alternative. Every year when October hits, our local restaurants break out their fall menus. From savory autumnal salads at TRIO Restaurant & Market to bloody pumpkin-spiced donuts at Duck Donuts, delicious seasonal eats can be found all across OBX. — And we’re here to try every single one of them! Check out our Fall Food Tour blog for our guide to eating across the banks this season.
Ghostly Gallies of the Outer Banks is coming to your favorite OBX restaurant or bar from October 17th through October 31st, 2025. Participating restaurants are in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. Indulge in ghoulish drinks, fantastic food, and spooky events for all brave souls who dare to enter. Be on the lookout for Michael Meyers and Ghostface from Scream – they may lurk in the shadows of one of the Ghostly Gallies.
If you’re looking for more boo-ze, we have a few spots in mind. Starting on October 3rd, 2025, head over to Swells’a Brewing to try their “octoobs”, their Oktoberfest marzen. And don’t miss out on Outer Banks Brewing Station‘s Pubkin Patch Boo’s & Brews Pumpkin Carving Party on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. $15 will get you a pumpkin, carving tools, and a house brew, and live music will be available in the backyard from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Downtown Manteo is transformed into Halloween Island for the spooky season. Starting on October 3rd, 2025, 13 venues in Downtown Manteo are serving up the most bewitching brews and sinister sips. Explore Manteo’s walkable downtown area as you enjoy a Halloween-themed bar crawl, taking place throughout Halloween night.