As the old song goes, the holidays (during a normal year) are widely celebrated as “the most wonderful time of the year”. In the midst of a global pandemic, we can only hope and pray as much! During this unique time, we’ve been forced to see and try things differently—the way we communicate, the way we work, the way we learn, the way we share space with others. In some...
As we’ve noted, Hatteras Island is a great place for Coastal Distancing and Coastal Distance Learning. And our vacation rental homes avoid the high-traffic lobbies and shared common areas that are necessary in hotels and lodges. What we haven’t mentioned, and you possibly haven’t considered, is Hatteras Island for the holidays. The last weeks of summer are winding down and pumpkin-spice everything is juuuust around the corner. A beach vacation...
On every second Saturday of December, much like the Whos down in Whoville, the people of Hatteras Island come together to celebrate the holidays with the annual tradition of the Hatteras Village Christmas Parade. Many businesses and school groups create crafty, handmade floats and children line the streets with their parents, anxious for the abundance of candy that will soon fill every pocket available for stuffing. While one familiar with...
Coming to Hatteras Island over the month of December? You’re in luck! Not only is the scenery on point, but in addition to the shops and restaurants, you’ll see the community togetherness with some fun holiday events! Check them out below! Fun December Events on Hatteras Island Bird Brains! ecoEXPLORE Library Program | December 5th, 2019, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Bird Brains! ecoEXPLORE Library Program: Ages 7+,...
4th of July holds a significant meaning for all of us, and Hatteras Island loves to celebrate accordingly! For those of you who will be joining us for the first time over the holiday, we wanted to share some safety reminders as well as some Hatteras Island vacation tips and tricks! BE SAFE It is important to note that the island is generally at it’s peak max capacity during 4th...
The Midgett Realty team was very excited to take part in the 2018 Hatteras Village Christmas Parade. Our team wanted to dedicate our float to the kids this year, so the theme was the “Baby Shark” video loved by children everywhere. Other themes were The Grinch, NPS Landmarks, cancer awareness and more! Scroll through the gallery for photos of the parade line and join us for next years parade in...
No Grinch could possibly steal the Christmas cheer from Hatteras Island this year! Postponed due to inclement weather, the 2017 Hatteras Village Christmas Parade went on as usual, only one day after its originally scheduled date. As per normal, the roads were filled with joyous faces gathered to see their loved ones marching through the streets in boisterous costumes covered in glitter and made with love. Making an appearance this...
Coming Together To Celebrate The Holidays on Hatteras Island On Saturday, December 12th, islanders came together to celebrate the 25th Annual Hatteras Village Christmas Parade. An event on Hatteras Island, adults and children alike gathered along Highway 12 in the heart of Hatteras Village to see their friends and family members march through the streets to the tune of some very real holiday cheer. Kids had a blast collecting candy from...
One thing Hatteras Island loves is a good holiday and Halloween is no exception. With a place brimming with so much history, it is sure to be overflowing in tales of the deep, tales of the lost, tales of war and tales of forelorn love. There are various ways to spin a good ghost story, but no setting is as rich as Hatteras Island, so head to “The Banks” and...
Avid runners and supportive walkers, adults and children, couples and singles, real estate agents, bankers, EMTs and linemen. One thing all of these folks and too many more to list had in common was that they participated in the 2016 Memorial Day Shore Break 5K sponsored by Midgett Realty. Although a tropical system made for some less than ideal conditions, hundreds of folks gathered in Avon, NC to honor the...
Easter kicks off the season for Hatteras Island, with lots of activities, and various worship opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Below is your one-stop shop for all things Easter Weekend on Hatteras Island. For more HI happenings, check out our event calendar and be sure to follow us on Facebook! Hatteras Island Easter Services + Activities Sunrise Services: Dare County Public Beach Access (Rodanthe, between Dare County Water Dept...
Even in the middle of winter when you wouldn’t typically think of coming to the beach, Hatteras Island is still one of the most romantic locations on the Eastern Seaboard. The island isn’t in full swing, but there is just enough open for the lover’s holiday, combined with the Seashore’s natural beauty, to create a week of adoration and togetherness for you and that special someone. Beyond the fancy, dim...
