Kill Devil Hills Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, May 9th 7:00 AM
Kill Devil Hills

Come and enjoy a scenic 5k run or 1-mile walk through some of the prettiest terrain that the central Outer Banks has to offer with this race that has been going strong for more than 35 years. The Annual Nags Head Woods 5K Run is a great running event that falls on Mother’s Day Weekend, and which features plenty of reasons to put on your sneakers and hit the road, and the sandy, wooded trails.

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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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

FIN AND FEATHER

Overview Gather your treasured flock of family and friends to vacation together at Fin and Feather, a lovely seaside retreat in South Nags Head with ocean and sound views, a delightful list of amenities, and eight bedrooms with private...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

5654 - Lord of the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! PETS ALLOWED IN 2026! NEW FOR 2026: New Level 2 decks and stairs from Level 3 to Level 1. You'll feel like "Lord of the Sea" in this premier...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

LUCKY DUCK

A magnificent home in an exceptional location. Barely 115 yards from the ocean access, this 8 bedroom, 6 ½ bath home with elevator has 4,500 square feet of beautifully decorated interior. Large updated pool and lounge area with shallow area for...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
8/22 - 8/29
$7,255  $7,927
$672 off
8/29 - 9/5
$6,631  $7,108
$477 off
9/5 - 9/12
$6,355  $6,521
$166 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Soulshine

OCEANSIDE Salvo - Colony Drive - Let your SOULSHINE this year at this appealing home in peaceful Salvo village, with convenient beach access just a few mins. walk from the home. Park in the deep, shaded carport and unpack your body boards and hot...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

K9014 The Black Stallion

Welcome to The Black Stallion by KEES Vacations Named the BEST LUXURY DESTINATION WEDDING VENUE IN THE SOUTHEAST USA by Lux Magazine 2018! The Black Stallion is a unique 24-bedroom home, located in the heart of the gated Currituck Club golf...

  • Corolla
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 32 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Bunky's Den

OCEANVIEW Frisco – Hatterask Dr. – Wrap yourself in the coastal comfort of BUNKY’S DEN, a three-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home located just steps from the sandy Atlantic beach. There’s no better way to let go and relax than in this...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

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...

402 | Carolina Pearl

"Carolina Pearl" is a terrific Semi-Ocean Front home ideally situated at milepost 15.5 in Nags Head. Nicely decorated and very well equipped with many recent improvements, all are sure to be pleased. There are three spacious levels for your group...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10