🎄 Outer Banks Christmas Bar Crawls 2025

The Outer Banks is home to not one but two incredible holiday bar crawls in 2025—the Misfit Bars of Christmas and the 12 Bars of Christmas. Together, they transform local restaurants and bars into festive wonderlands filled with themed cocktails, seasonal menus, and community spirit.

🍹 Misfit Bars of Christmas Crawl

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Running November 21 – December 31, 2025, the Misfit Bars of Christmas features 16 participating bars and restaurants across Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Each venue transforms into a whimsical “Misfit Toy” theme inspired by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Highlights:

  • Souvenir Postcards: $10 postcards let you collect stamps at each stop.
    • Collect 10 stamps → win a gift.
    • Collect all 16 stamps → enter the grand raffle.
  • Community Impact: Proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Relief Foundation and the Community Care Clinic of Dare.
  • Special Events: Ugly sweater parties, oyster roasts, trivia nights, ornament-making, and live music keep the crawl lively all season long.
  • Transportation: The festive “Grinch Bus” offers safe rides between venues The Outer Banks Outer Banks This Week theouterbankslife.com.

👉 Learn more at the official Misfit Bars of Christmas page.

🍸 The 12 Bars of Christmas

The 12 Bars of Christmas

From November 28 – December 31, 2025, the 12 Bars of Christmas returns for its third year, spanning Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo. Each of the 12 venues is transformed into a holiday pop-up bar with over-the-top décor, themed menus, and family-friendly activities 12barsofchristmas.com The Outer Banks lifestyleobx.com.

Highlights:

  • Passport Challenge: For $10, collect stamps at all 12 bars.
    • Redeem for a keepsake ornament.
    • Enter prize giveaways with a completed passport.
  • Festive Venues: Highlights include Outer Banks Brewing Station’s Christmas Vacation Station, Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar, Lucky 12 Tavern, and Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar.
  • Family-Friendly Fun: Scavenger hunts, Santa visits, and seasonal menus make this crawl welcoming for all ages.
  • Charity Support: 100% of passport proceeds benefit local nonprofits.

👉 Explore the full lineup at 12 Bars of Christmas official site.

🎅 Together, the Misfit Bars of Christmas and the 12 Bars of Christmas offer over 28 festive venues across the Outer Banks. Whether you’re looking for creative cocktails, family-friendly events, or a way to give back to the community, these crawls deliver holiday cheer in true OBX style.