Hatteras Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Hatteras Outdoor & Nature 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.

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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

Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

The Happy Crab 267

Come enjoy the Happy Crab, a professionally decorated home near the beach at milepost 2.5 in Kitty Hawk! After a long day at the beach, come home to relax in the private pool or hot tub, or lounge on one of the decks and take in the ocean views and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

7026 - Southwind

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Start your Rodanthe vacation at Southwind! This 2 bedroom 2 bath beach box is the best place to spend your stay on the Outer Banks. Explore the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Ohana Sunrise

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore making memories in this vacation home, located on a peaceful street and packed with amenities. Savor tons of hang out places to relax, your own private pool...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Rejuvenation

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Rd. - REJUVENATION, a nine-bedroom/ nine-full and one-half bath home in the esteemed Hatteras by the Sea oceanfront community, is alluring and comfortable. The top floor is open with wet bar, half bath, living and...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Vantage Point

OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek Dr. - See the ocean from a unique VANTAGE POINT in this home with many modern and comfortable features. Unwind and appreciate a movie in the den with home theater system, or escape for a bit of peaceful time in the...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

064 | Mackenzie / Smiley Cottage

MacKenzie/Smiley Cottage is a traditional Nags Head Beach Cottage featuring Outstanding Views of the Ocean and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Nicely Decorated, Very Well Maintained, this Home is an Excellent Choice for Your Family to Enjoy the Beauty...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/7 - 6/13
$3,995  $4,495
$500 off
6/28 - 7/4
$5,495  $5,995
$500 off
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...

STARBOARD

You are in for the perfect Outer Banks beach vacation in Starboard. With its gorgeous ocean views, short walk to the beach, a lovely decor, beautiful salt water pool and hot tub in the backyard. The house has been re-sided and additional recent...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/30 - 9/6
$3,972  $4,179
$207 off