Hatteras Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Hatteras Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th
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.

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Best Sunsets on the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is known for its breathtaking sunsets. Watching sunsets is a popular activity for both locals and visitors, and there are plenty of photogenic sunset spots to create special memories. Here are the top places to watch a sunset on the...

Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Turtle Shack

Turtle Shack is located close to the beach in the charming oceanside community Sea Tern, just north of Duck Village. Bring your family along with your furry friend for some quality time. Relax, make memories, and enjoy the beach in the perfect...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

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
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...

1478 - All 4 Won

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! All 4 Won is the perfect 4-bedroom, 3 bath Corolla vacation home for the active and adventurous! Enjoy your own private saltwater pool after a...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

1761 - Flip Flops & Tree Tops

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Flip Flops & Tree Tops awaits you and your family for your next Corolla vacation. Located in the Ocean Sands community, you'll have easy...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Blue Parrot 163

There's nothing like watching a colorful sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean from the large decks boasting ocean views. Ample decking provides plenty of room for sunbathing or sitting on the upper deck with the ocean breezes providing your serenity...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

K6101 Wright Play at Carolina Shores

Welcome to Wright Play at Carolina Shores by KEES Vacations! With its twist on classic modern style and amenities and amazing proximity to the ocean, Wright Play (Formerly The Bodie Island) has a style all its own. Reunite family and friends for...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

The Sand Bar 61-O

The Sand Bar is the perfect location for your Outer Banks getaway. Panoramic views of the ocean can be seen from almost every room in the house. Enjoy the comfort of your private 23x11 pool and expansive deck areas. The large living room has...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
6/21 - 6/28
$11,920  $12,220
$300 off