Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

This Week
Sunday, October 25th 2:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at the annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes, one of the area's most popular family-friendly Halloween traditions. Held at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills, this free community event brings together residents and visitors of all ages for an afternoon of creative costumes, trick-or-treating, and festive entertainment. Presented by OBX Entertainment, the parade attracts hundreds of participants and spectators each year, making it a highlight of the Outer Banks' fall festivities.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Saturday, November 14th
Kill Devil Hills

Enjoy a full day of live music, coastal scenery, and community spirit at the GrassFed Bluegrass Music Festival, held at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. This outdoor music festival brings together talented bluegrass musicians, local vendors, and music lovers for a celebration of great entertainment in a beautiful waterfront setting along the Roanoke Sound.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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.

Saturday, May 1st 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kill Devil Hills

The Coastal Gardening Festival celebrates gardening on the Outer Banks, bringing together plant enthusiasts, home gardeners, and residents interested in creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes in the region's unique coastal environment.The event offers an opportunity to explore gardening ideas, learn about plants suited to the Outer Banks, and connect with others who share an interest in horticulture. From native plants and flowering perennials to landscaping techniques that accommodate sandy soils, salt spray, and coastal winds, the festival highlights the opportunities and challenges of gardening along North Carolina's coast.

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Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Duck Diamond

Welcome to Duck Diamond Located in the Sanderling community, Duck Diamond offers a beautifully updated setting for families and friends to enjoy time together on the Outer Banks. Refreshed in 2024, the home features Brazilian teak decking, ocean...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Tale of the Whale

Located in Corolla / Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFriday check-in to avoid the weekend traffic! Unwind and savor the gorgeous sunrises at Tale of the Whale. This home is the ideal oceanfront getaway for your family offering...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

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



Endless Sun

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here. Jolly Days Ahead At Endless SunEndless Sun earns its name! With a wraparound top-level deck for sunbathing and a short walk to the beach, the sun is...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

1090 - Catch Me N Corolla

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Catch Me N' Corolla anytime! This spacious 8 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom Corolla vacation rental has everything you need and so much more for the most...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

FISH TALES

Fish Tales pairs 12 bedrooms with six kings, three queens, and three double bunks, a rare feat even among the largest homes in the Carolina Designs collection. This oceanfront Nags Head retreat at Milepost 19.5 adds an elevator, a rec room, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

Dolphina

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomUnwind and savor making family memories at Dolphina in Corolla! Located directly on the oceanfront, this pet friendly home is charmingly located in Pine Island where there is just...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 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...

068 | Pelican's Landing

New roof over east-side covered porch on main level and new free-standing icemaker have been added for the 2026 season. Pelican's Landing is an exceptional Kitty Hawk vacation home that provides a high level of comfort along w/ warm & inviting...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9