Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
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 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 April 26, 2027 - May 2, 2027
Friday, April 30th - Saturday, May 1st
Kill Devil Hills

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.

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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

Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Soundside Sunsets

CANALFRONT Frisco — Get lost in the glow of a brilliant setting sun, the evening illumination of an already gorgeous vista from SOUNDSIDE SUNSETS. If you find yourself inexplicably drawn to the prospect of these calming moments from the covered...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

5436 - Latitude Adjustment

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New exterior shingling. Latitude Adjustment is the perfect choice for your next Outer Banks vacation! This...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Beach House

OCEANVIEW Buxton - Old Lighthouse Rd. - (Formerly The Playhouse Too) A pleasant short walk to the ocean, BEACH HOME makes your stay on Hatteras Island so much fun! Walk to the most famed surfing break on the east coast, bicycle to the most famed...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

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...

SAND AND SURF

Overview Experience rest and relaxation at Sand and Surf, a classic oceanfront estate with southern coastal influence and a great list of amenities. Enjoy magnificent ocean and sound views, sunrises and sunsets in this 6,300 square...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

309 | Sound Garden

Peacefully situated on the Soundside in Kitty Hawk, Sound Garden is a terrific home that is nicely decorated, comfortably furnished, and offers the luxury of your own Private Swimming Pool. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by trees...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/6 - 6/12
$2,195  $2,795
$600 off
7/11 - 7/17
$3,295  $3,895
$600 off
7/18 - 7/24
$3,295  $3,895
$600 off
7/25 - 7/31
$3,295  $3,895
$600 off
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Dime-A-Doz SW-12

This soundfront/semi-oceanfront condo with sound and ocean views offers the best of both worlds. A shared soundside dock for the Sea Whisper condos provides direct water access. With sound and ocean access, this condo is perfect for kayaks, canoes...

  • Hatteras
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



183 | Coastal Haven

Coastal Haven is a terrific oceanside home that provides your family with all the extras that make for a great vacation experience. The beach is located within walking distance to public beach access 300 yards to the south. There are ample decks...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
6/13 - 6/19
$5,695  $6,195
$500 off
6/27 - 7/3
$6,595  $7,195
$600 off