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11 Dec 2019
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It's hard to keep the kids entertained when they are out of school. Rather than them playing video games all day, how about doing some festive activities together! Here are some great options for you whether you're in the Outer Banks!

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Ride Around and Look at Christmas Lights



christmas lights on house

When you think about the Outer Banks, you imagine the big, gorgeous homes with amazing views of the ocean. Well, think about those homes with amazing Christmas Lights on them! Ride up and down HWY 12 listening to Christmas music (radio station 104.1 is has been playing it all month long), and enjoy looking for lights with the kids!

Local Christmas Events

There are tons of local Christmas like the Winter Lights at the Elizabethan Gardens,  breakfast with the Grinch, and more!

See Outer Banks Holiday Events

Activities at Home



kids in a kitchen that's decorated for Christmas

If it's too cold to leave the house, try a few activities at home! Here are some ideas:

  • Decorate the House
  • Hang their Stockings
  • Make Christmas Cookies
  • Make Ornaments
  • Watch Christmas Movies
  • Make Homemade Hot Chocolate
  • Make a Gingerbread House
  • Wrap Presents
  • Call Santa Claus

Check out our Beach Christmas Pinterest Board

Track Santa Claus

Whether you're staying in the Outer Banks during Christmas, or you are at home, you can track where Santa Claus and his reindeer are! Using the website below you can listen to Christmas music, look through Santa's Village, play games, track him on Christmas Eve, and more! 

Track Santa Claus

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