Hatteras Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Hatteras Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Thursday, July 2nd 6:00 PM
Hatteras

Celebrating its 13th year in 2026, 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.

Week of September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Friday, September 18th - Saturday, September 19th
Hatteras

Come celebrate the history and culture of Hatteras Island’s working watermen at this annual event in the heart of Hatteras Village that has become a tradition for fall visitors and locals alike. Day at the Dock takes place along the waterfront that’s adjacent to the village marinas, and is a delightful combination of fresh seafood and good eats, live demonstrations, working commercial fishing boats, live music, kids activities, and more, and is a true and authentic sample of what life on Hatteras Island is all about.

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.

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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 19

June 19, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

K0119 Ebb Tide 3 Bedroom at Cambridge Co...

Welcome to Ebb Tide at Cambridge Cove by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club access is available as an optional add-on. For a one-time fee of $75, you and your guests can enjoy unlimited access throughout your stay, including both...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Sanderling Song

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Come to “Sanderling Song” to escape from the noise and crowded beaches and enjoy the Outer Banks as it should be! Located in Sanderling, a Duck...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

336 | Ocean Aria

Rates will not increase for 2026!Ocean Aria is a recently renovated, upscale vacation home on the OCEANFRONT in Nags Head. You will have panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from each level of this striking, pet friendly property. You can relax on...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Wright Time, Wright Place

Wake up to endless ocean horizons and the soothing rhythm of the surf at Wright Time, Wright Place. This stunning oceanfront retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and classic Outer Banks charm—designed for unforgettable family...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

5513 - Shell Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This classic Outer Banks Oceanfront vacation home in Nags Head, with its wonderful combination of historic charm and modern conveniences, is a...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Shared Dreams

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Perfect Place for the Adventurous SpiritMake memories that'll last a lifetime at Shared Dreams! Situated in Section Q of the Ocean Sands neighborhood...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Surf It Up

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Galleon Drive - With an simple walk to the waves, you'll find plenty of reasons to go and SURF IT UP. For a break from the breakers, take a splash in the private pool with Tiki bar or soak in the bubbly hot tub. Step inside and...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms