Labor Day Weekend Outer Banks

Family walking along a sandy beach path toward the ocean

Family relaxing on sandy beach, man reclining in chair while children play near shoreline.

Labor Day Weekend

Enjoy a festive lineup of family-friendly fun, including a beachside BBQ, live music, tie-dye activities, and memorable end-of-summer celebrations.

The Sanderling is the perfect place to unwind, indulge, and make the most of Labor Day weekend on the Outer Banks.

Thursday, September 3

Gather for The Sanderling’s Seafood Boil, an authentic, flavor-forward dining experience inspired by the rhythms of the Outer Banks. Then unwind with a Porch Social: learn to craft refreshing cocktails and spirit-free mocktails inspired by sweet tea traditions, featuring seasonal ingredients like peach, mint, citrus, and bourbon.

Friday, September 4

Enjoy live music and family-friendly beach and lawn games throughout the day. Complimentary snowcones at the Sandbar at 4pm. From 4 to 6pm, head to The Beach House for the Martini & Oyster Social: Cousins Oysters hosts a complimentary oyster pop-up, fresh, briny, and shucked to order, paired with a themed martini menu available for purchase

Saturday, September 5

Celebrate Labor Day at The Sanderling with a laid-back BBQ and live music, bringing friends and family together for a festive weekend by the beach.

Saturday- Tie-Dye Farewell to Summer

Get creative and bid farewell to summer with a classic activity! Kids will twist, swirl, and dye their very own tie-dye creation using vibrant colors. Guided by our recreation team, each child will design a one-of-a-kind keepsake that captures the fun and spirit of Independence Day. Saturday, 9/5.

Snowcones at the Sandbar

Cool off with complimentary snowcones at the Sandbar, served daily at 4pm Friday through Sunday. A simple, sweet way to beat the heat and keep the celebration going all weekend long.

Wednesday-Porch Punch

Learn to craft refreshing cocktails and spirit-free mocktails inspired by sweet tea traditions, featuring seasonal ingredients like peach, mint, citrus, and bourbon—all while taking in panoramic ocean views.