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.

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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ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Seas the Day 66-K

Seas the Day invites you to relax and enjoy the best the Outer Banks has to offer! Conveniently located near the Currituck Club Golf Course in the popular Corolla community of Ocean Sands, this home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. With its...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Turner's Tide

Located in Duck / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore the modern coastal decor and amenities this impressive vacation home offers. Located on a peaceful street close to the beach and the town of Duck which offers...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Big Kahuna

OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Drive This broad 5,870 sq. ft. oceanfront home earns the name BIG KAHUNA with its generous room sizes, two family suites, convenient elevator to access all four floors and multiple gathering areas and entertainment...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Flamingo

Escape to Flamingo, a bright and cheerful beach cottage where relaxation meets fun. Just minutes from the sand, this pet-friendly retreat invites you to unwind by your private pool, savor breezy evenings on the deck, and create unforgettable...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

407 | Reed's Remedy

This comfortable, nicely decorated Kitty Hawk vacation home features Ocean Views & a short walk to the Beach. Lovingly cared for & very well equipped to ensure a great time on the Outer Banks, "Reed's Remedy' will be a relaxing cure to your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Fire Island

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  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

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This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.This oceanfront property is available to you outfitted for fun for “All Seasons” with a sparkling private pool, hot tub, and a kiddie pool for the...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22