Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2026 Schedule
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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Lighthouse 5K Series
Aug 4

August 4, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

The Good Life (La Buena Vida)

Oceanfront, Elevator Services all 3 Levels, 15x28 Private Pool with Waterfall, Free Pool Heat for Fall & Spring, Elevated 6 Person Hot Tub with Ocean Views, Outdoor Half Bath near Pool, Pet Friendly, Multiple Dogs Allowed, Fenced In Dog Area...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

PiraSea

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsThis gorgeous Oceanfront home features STRIKING OCEAN VIEWS from every room, decks galore, a private pool, hot tub, and direct beach access. With six well-appointed bedrooms and lighthouse vistas...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

MARIAH

Looking for a private escape? You will find it in Mariah, an exceptional, light-filled home in Chicahauk on one of Southern Shores most sought after streets. Lovely, live oaks offer privacy and seclusion, less than a ten-minute walk from the beach...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/13 - 9/20
$1,203  $1,339
$136 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,203  $1,339
$136 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,223  $1,339
$116 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,230  $1,339
$109 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,230  $1,339
$109 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,230  $1,339
$109 off
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...

Southern Delight 424-A

Enjoy the Outer Banks at Southern Delight!This classic Outer Banks retreat will be a place your family can have a wonderful vacation experience. This home is located at Milepost 11 just a few hundred feet from the beach with easy beach access. When...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

SUNSET II SEA

Perfectly situated in a one-of-a-kind location, Sunset II Sea offers the rare combination of effortless oceanside beach access and stunning, unobstructed soundfront views. Located in the charming town of Duck, NC, this spacious 7-bedroom coastal...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/7 - 8/14
$5,901  $7,227
$1,326 off
8/14 - 8/21
$4,731  $5,764
$1,033 off
8/21 - 8/28
$4,267  $5,184
$917 off
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

The Sound of Sunshine

OCEANSIDE Avon — Pamlico Ct. — If contentment had its own jingle, it just might be THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE, a brand new four-bedroom/four- and two-half-bath home that offers the harmonious balance you seek in a vacation hideaway. Sitting close...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Sea Fever

Sea Fever is located in downtown Duck in the oceanside neighborhood of Saltaire. Have the best of both worlds – terrific downtown location and only 3 lots from the beach (130 yards)! Stroll through the village of Duck and visit the quaint shops...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms