Outer Banks Kid Friendly Events - 2025 Schedule

Outer Banks Kid Friendly Events - 2025 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, December 13th 2:00 PM
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.

Saturday, December 13th 11:34 AM
Kill Devil Hills

Join us for this festive, twilight 5k & Elf Dash, run in the spirit of Christmas! Run or Walk from the decorated Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills and enjoy its illuminated beauty upon your return. There will be post- race snacks and holiday joy to spread around! Parking will be at First Flight Elementary School which is .2 miles from the start.

Week of December 15, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Wednesday, December 17th
Kill Devil Hills

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.

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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Day Drinkin'

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - America Dr. - It's five o'clock somewhere which means it's never too early to start your vacation off right at DAY DRINKIN' with a dip in the exhilarating private pool, or a soak in the calming hot tub. Or drink in the vistas...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

The Jetty Cottage

Wraparound porches and lots of poolside seating makes this ocean view home a top stop for guests looking to enjoy the beach! Jump into this home's fun, sparkling private pool or have a relaxing soak in the covered hot tub. You can shower off sand...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

Shore Is Fun

Shore is Fun, a tastefully decorated home located in the picturesque Village of Duck, is waiting to welcome you and your family. Located less than a 3-minute walk to Duck Village for restaurants, shopping, and more! Enjoy outdoor events such as the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 30 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 550 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite...

RO120 The Knotty Whale

Have a whale of a good time on your next vacation at The Knotty Whale with water views from every window! This bright and beachy ocean-side home offers plenty of stylish comforts for the whole family, pets included! You'll have four bedrooms...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

AV138 Windy Dunes 138

Welcome to Windy Dunes! If you are looking for a cozy oceanfront retreat, you've come to the right spot. Located on the popular Ocean View Drive in Avon, this beach escape offers endless panoramic views of the pristine Cape Hatteras National...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
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...

Alls That

Located in Avon | 6 Bedrooms | 4 Full BathroomsSleeps 20 - Ocean Front Luxury with Heated PoolNew in 2025: Welcome to your happy place at the beach—now even better with thoughtful updates and designer touches throughout! This oceanfront home...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

It's All Good

SOUNDSIDE Salvo – Wind Over Waves – Everything is more than alright when you discover IT’S ALL GOOD, a six-bedroom/five-full- and two-half-bath home located in an modren community of gracious homes that share a 100-foot pier and boat ramp on...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms