October is a beautiful time of year in Edenton. In fact, it’s one of the perfect times to plan a trip to “the South’s prettiest small town” and experience a beautiful fall day in Edenton!
If you’ve never stayed in Edenton, you’ll find a variety of comfortable and affordable accommodations here.
From our luxurious B&Bs to private, backyard cottages and local hotels, you’ll find lots of options. We even have boat slips where you can dock and walk right into exploring our exciting downtown! Or load up your RV and stay at a nearby RV campground to experience fall’s serene beauty.
Whether you’re looking for something walkable to our downtown shops and restaurants or you’d prefer a water view overlooking the Albemarle Sound, Edenton has the perfect spot for your “home-away-from-home” while you’re visiting here.
October is a beautiful time to visit Edenton due to our temperate fall weather and gorgeous waterfront scenery.
The mornings are crisp and cool with refreshing breezes from the Albemarle Sound. The trees are showing off brilliant hues of oranges, yellows, and reds. And the waterfront is sparkling as the sun reflects off its surface and warms up the day!
Take a moment to relax in a comfortable rocking chair on “Edenton’s front porch” at the Penelope Barker House where you can bask in the sunshine while gazing out on the water. You’re likely to hear the cries of snow geese as they migrate to enjoy our more temperate weather.
From the Penelope Barker House Welcome Center, you can ride the Trolley where you’ll be regaled with stories of Edenton’s past, have a front row seat to view our stunning fall foliage, and discover the role that prominent Edentonians played in shaping American history.
If you’re looking for special events and community activities, October is the perfect time to visit Edenton!
Our calendar is brimming full with events during the month of October. You’ll find something planned for every weekend to kick-off fall celebrations and the holidays.
We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere, so we’d love for you to join us and become “one of the locals” this October.
This month, we’ve got everything from historic reenactments, to arts and cultural events, to festive fall celebrations, and of course, delicious food!
Join us for the Plein Air Artists Showcase at the Chowan Arts Council or tap your feet to the parade of bands at the Peanut Festival – both on October 7th. Come enjoy a waterfront celebration of music and food at our annual Shrimp By The Bay on October 13th.
On October 20th, we’ll be celebrating Oktoberfest at the Iredell House, and on October 26th through October 28th, we’ll be kicking off our year-long 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Edenton Tea Party with several special events.
Of course, the month will end with a family-friendly, community-wide Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Edenton on October 31st.
You can find details on all of these events and more on our calendar!
October really is a special month, and we don’t want you to miss enjoying a perfectly beautiful fall day, or weekend, in Edenton.
So, check out our website for more helpful information and then make plans to join us this month. You’ll be glad you decided to Visit Edenton.
We can’t wait to see you soon!
