Hatteras Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Hatteras Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule
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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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

439 | Sonnie Beaches

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Lovely vacation home w/Private Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room w/Pool Table, and a wonderful location that is very close to the beach w/direct access (only 180...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Flip Flop Inn

*Linens are not provided in 2026 Welcome to The Flip Flop Inn, a bright, cheerful, and well-maintained home just a short stroll to the beach or a bike ride to the heart of Duck. Enjoy easy access to the village’s charming shops, restaurants, and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

487 | Lucky Stella

OCEAN VIEWS!!! Situated on one of the highest dunes in Kitty Hawk, this home boasts Views of the Ocean & Golf Course. Spacious enough for Two Families, Lucky Stella has something to offer each member of your group. The kids will love hanging...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Near The Edge

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Rat Race got you “Near the Edge”? Go with the flow and come out to enjoy a week of ocean views and sea breezes at this lovely Outer Banks beach...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

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Simply Irresistible

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  • Waves
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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Better Together 190-G

Welcome to Better Together, a bright and inviting coastal retreat tucked into the charming community of Georgetown Sands in Duck. Perfect for small families or a group getaway, this thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home comfortably sleeps up...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
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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...

Vacay All Day

Welcome to your perfect beach escape! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Ocean Sands Section B offers beautiful ocean views and an unbeatable location just 20 yards from the beach access — close enough to hear the waves and be on the sand in...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms