- Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
Now celebrating its 47th year, the Wright Kite Festival is a celebration of aviation that takes place where flight began – the Wright Brothers Memorial. Walk through the sprawling grounds of the museum and gain a little knowledge of the birthplace of aviation and then put this knowledge to the test outside with Kitty Hawk Kites. Large kites will be on display throughout the weekend, joining in the sky with the Wright Memorial!
- Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
- Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
- Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
Take a stroll along any shaded street in Ocracoke village and you’ll naturally notice the town’s love of all-things fig. Fig trees are everywhere in this coastal town, and during this annual celebration, visitors and locals alike can celebrate the fig through a myriad of music, dancing, history, activities, and of course, plenty of fig goodies.
Get ready for a pirate invasion on the Outer Banks, courtesy of the two-day Outer Banks Pirate Festival. This festival that will be held next to Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the central Outer Banks town of Nags Head promises plenty of swashbuckling good times and activities, and will be a memorable event for young and old salty visitors alike.
- Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
Come celebrate one of the most important events in Life-Saving local history with this special day at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site in the heart of Rodanthe. The rescue of the Mirlo was one of the most legendary rescues that was ever conducted by the US Life-Saving Service, and during this special day, visitors will dive deeper into this story courtesy of a wealth of activities that will fascinate visitors of all ages.
First proclaimed on August 19, 1939, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Aviation Day is a celebration of Orville Wright’s birth date, and is a fun-filled event at the Wright Brothers National Memorial that visitors of all ages will enjoy.
- Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
- Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.
Come to Ocracoke Island for a Pirate Halloween! The Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree is an annual and multiple-day event that is highlighted by a family-friendly Pirate Encampment by Blackbeard's Pirate Crew on Ocracoke Island, and an ensuing world of fun on the southern Outer Banks.
Enjoy an uplifting experience at the exact location where aviation was born at the annual Celebration of the Wright Brothers First Flight at the impossible-to-miss Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. This day-long celebration honors the birthplace of flight, with a commemoration that coincides with the precise time that the first successful launch took place, and a wealth of activities throughout the day that will delight aviation fans of all ages.
Automobile enthusiasts can meet and greet with fellow aficionados while exploring some of the most stunning coastlines that North Carolina has to offer at this two-day festival that features a wide array of ways to have fun. The OBX Rod And Custom Festival is a special celebration of vintage and antique cars that will boast a host of family-friendly activities, from local food, to cruise-ins, to displays that will impress car fans of all tastes and ages.
July 15, 2026
(+ more dates)Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...
Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...
The Lazy Dog is a beautifully updated and spacious coastal retreat located in the desirable Whalehead Beach community of Corolla. This open and airy six bedroom home offers panoramic coastal views, thoughtful upgrades throughout, and plenty of room...
If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...
Comfortable furnishings, terrific views that stretch from Ocean to Sound make "Llama Beach" a great destination for your Outer Banks vacation. Well-equipped w/expansive decks, this home is just a short walk (240 feet) to the beach access at E...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Relaxed Corolla Living at Its BestWelcome to Irish Tides, a thoughtfully maintained coastal retreat tucked into the heart of Corolla Light Resort—one...
Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Half Mile from EverythingStep into seaside style at this newly renovated Nags Head vacation rental! At milepost 11.5, Tides Rollin’ In offers the...
If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...
Russ-Lynn Dunes is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in Hatteras Colony only two lots from the Salvo oceanfront making this classic beach cottage a gem for your family. Enjoy the open feeling of a combination living, dining and kitchen area where all...
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...
5th Avenue Coastal Retreat will be the vacation of your dreams as soon as you step into this premier oceanfront home. With limitless ocean views, you and your family will have the experience of a lifetime! Rest easy in comfortable, well-appointed...
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...
Overview Surf your way into good times at Big Kahuna, a vibrant vacation home filled with popular indoor and outdoor amenities. This unbeatable beachfront location is steps to the Atlantic and features endless ocean views from the top...




















