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 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.

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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The Freedom 5k
Jul 3

July 3, 2026

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!

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...

5702 - It's A Wonderful Life

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! You too can enjoy A Wonderful Life! This beautifully decorated Outer Banks vacation home is steps from a convenient...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Poncho's Villa

Located in Southern Shores / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsThis gorgeous 3 bedroom Oceanfront rental home will be sure to please the entire family! This home offers your family handsome, unobstructed ocean vistas and your very own private walkway to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Sea Smoke

OCEAN SIDE Avon — Ocean Isle Estates — Set your sights on clear horizons when you settle into SEA SMOKE, a elegantly appointed six-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home just a short walk to the community beach boardwalk and the ocean’s...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Bright Dreams Ahead

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Tucked into a peaceful cul-de-sac at the south end of Duck, Bright Dreams Ahead blends modern upgrades with a laid-back coastal setting. Live oaks line...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Duck, Duck, Goose

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.No need to keep circling—Duck, Duck, Goose is the Outer Banks escape you’ve been waiting to catch! This charming 4-bedroom cottage, recently updated...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

K4223 Mermaid Cottage at Beacon Quarters

Welcome to Mermaid Cottage at Beacon Quarters by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand new Corolla community. The whole group will enjoy private community access to the sandy oceanfront, while...

  • Corolla
  • 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. 



5586 - Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze is a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental located in Nags Head. This cozy oceanside retreat...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms