Hatteras Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Hatteras Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

This Week
Thursday, October 29th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hatteras

Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween adventure at the annual Hatteras Village Haunted Trail, one of Hatteras Island's favorite spooky traditions. Hosted by the Hatteras Village Civic Association, this popular event transforms the scenic Sea Breeze Nature Trail into a haunted woodland filled with eerie surprises, mysterious characters, and plenty of thrills for those brave enough to enter.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of December 7, 2026 - December 13, 2026
Saturday, December 12th
Hatteras

Join in the fun of one of the most festive celebrations on Hatteras Island with this annual Christmas parade that has become a decades-long tradition for locals and holiday visitors alike. The Hatteras Island Christmas Parade combines local businesses, fire departments, the US Coast Guard, and non-profit organizations in a joyful and small-town parade that will inspire anyone to get into the holiday spirit.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of June 28, 2027 - July 4, 2027
Sunday, July 4th
Hatteras

Celebrating its 14th year in 2027, the Hatteras Village Golf Cart Parade is quickly becoming a favorite Independence Day celebration for Hatteras Island visitors and locals alike. Launched in 2013 as a fundraiser for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation with less than a dozen golf cart participants, today the event features more than 50 or 60  golf carts of all styles, decked out in purely fun and patriotic themes.

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Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

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Sentimental Journey

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Corolla Raceway

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5985 - Surf House

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New furniture. NEW FOR 2025: New porch furniture, new mattresses, new kitchen supplies, sand removal and parking improvements. Your...

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Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

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K7303 Maritime Majesty 4 Bedroom Home at...

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Poke Box

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KEES Vacations

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Twiddy & Company

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Miss Oregon Inlet

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