Kill Devil Hills Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 22, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Sunday, June 28th 11:00 AM
Kill Devil Hills

Join the Outer Banks Brewing Station in a fun Independence Day weekend run that presents plenty of reason to celebrate. This adult 21 and over celebration starts with a refreshing brew before an easy-going, mile-long jog, walk or run around the heart of the Outer Banks in Kill Devil Hills.

Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Friday, July 3rd 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Kill Devil Hills

Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!

Saturday, July 4th
Kill Devil Hills

Visitors can keep the Independence Day celebration going strong with this special fireworks display in the heart of the central Outer Banks that’s sponsored by the Town of Kill Devil Hills, and which is held at the scenic Avalon Pier.

Week of July 13, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Friday, July 17th - Saturday, July 18th
Kill Devil Hills

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!

Week of August 17, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Wednesday, August 19th
Kill Devil Hills

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.  

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Wednesday, November 25th 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Kill Devil Hills

Get your Thanksgiving off to a fun and active start with this event that combines a little fitness with a world of exceptional brews. The Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile is a great Wednesday precursor to the Thanksgiving Day feast, and it entails a drink-and-run course that beer lovers and runners alike will enjoy to the fullest.

Week of December 14, 2026 - December 20, 2026
Thursday, 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...

Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Baum

Property Under Construction -- Amenities Subject to Change New for 2027, welcome to The Baum House — an extraordinary 12-bedroom oceanfront retreat in the exclusive Pine Island Limited community. Designed with coastal elegance and luxury...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

Boardwalk

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.It’s time to play! “Boardwalk” offers a vacation spot for your large family gathering with plenty of room and activities for all! The private...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 33
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

7019 - Sara's Sea Breeze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2025: Updated Kitchen Appliances and Added Fridge to GL Storage Room for Easy Access to the Beach. The pet-friendly oceanfront retreat of...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

266 | Playa Azul

Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean & Wright Brothers National Monument are just the beginning of a long list of features that will ensure a Great Vacation for your family & friends. "Playa Azul" is an exceptional home that provides...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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$7,995  $8,695
$700 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

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...

081 | Calypso's Hideaway

Calypso's Hideaway is a Nicely Appointed, Dog Friendly beach home w/Direct Beach Access and Ocean Views. The Fonck Street Beach Access is only 360 feet away. Relax on the covered porch after dinner or enjoy your morning coffee on the wrap-around...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

7676 - Nautical by Nature

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Avon lies Nautical by Nature, a charming semi-oceanfront Outer Banks retreat. This spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

1289 - Sounds Like Fun

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Bunk bedroom is now replaced with 2 Full Beds, Second Level Bedroom Upgraded from 2 Full Beds to 1 New King Bed. Enjoy this...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms