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Crystal Coast Lessons & Educational Events - 2025 Schedule

Crystal Coast Lessons & Educational Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of October 20, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Saturday, October 25th 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cape Carteret

Come explore a unique and picturesque corner of the Crystal Coast with this grand event that celebrates all the activities and fun of the fall season. The Town of Cape Carteret Fall Festival features a myriad of food, activities, and entertainment for visitors of all ages, and the free festival is a great opportunity to uncover this scenic town that’s located just a shell’s throw away from the Emerald Isle coastline.

Week of December 1, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Saturday, December 6th - Sunday, December 7th
Harkers Island

The small community of Harkers Island comes to life at this annual event that puts this community’s rich heritage and history in the spotlight. The annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, which is held the first full weekend in December, is a unique celebration that combines exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, food, and much more, to the delight of local visitors and residents alike.

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The 8 Best Beach Blankets and Towels for 2025

If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...

Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Kate's Cottage is a darling home 1 block...

Escape your everyday stressors and relax at our cheerful beach bungalow, Buoy Oh Buoy AKA Kate's Cottage! We are the new owners of this appealing home!Located in the peaceful heart of the Crystal Coast, you won't have to compete for the ideal beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Sandfiddler - Oceanside House 3 BR 2BA -...

Welcome to Atlantic Beach's sandy shores at Sandfiddler! This Oceanside House with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms, is in an ideal location near the corner of West Atlantic Blvd and Durham Ave - less than 250 feet to the public beach access...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...