Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of April 27, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Friday, May 1st - Saturday, May 2nd
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.

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.

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Featured Local Businesses

We love to highlight some of the best and most interesting Outer Banks restaurants, shops, attractions and activities. Read on to discover some of our favorites!

Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Sandy Dream

Sandy Dream is a second level oceanfront luxury condominium, featuring spectacular ocean views from two private decks. This spacious retreat features a three bedroom floor plan as well as two living rooms and two full baths. Nothing has been...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Carolina on my Mind

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomGot Carolina on your mind? This home is packed with amenities both inside and out that are sure to please the entire group. Savor vistas of both the ocean and the Currituck Lighthouse...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Beacon Hill 38-CL

Beacon Hill, a gorgeous six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom vacation home in Corolla Light, will take your breath away with its amenities and its location. Fabulous views of the sound, a large recreation room with a pool table, wet bar, spacious...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Sandpebble

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores – How long has it been since you have felt the sand between your toes? The simple joy of a beach vacation cannot be underestimated; nor can the way SANDPEBBLE makes you feel peacefully renewed. Located just...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

Fins

Located right on the ocean, Fins boasts a private, raised walkway to a private dune/sun deck, as well as instant access to the beach. There’s a panoramic view of the ocean from the main level, loft, and decks and it’s never been easier to enjoy...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Realty

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has specialized in Outer Banks Real Estate with a full service Real Estate Sales office. We offer real estate services for buyers and sellers on the Outer Banks. As part of our Vacation Rental...

Beauty & The Beach

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomStunning oceanfront home accessible by 4 x 4 car only! This home sits on a corner lot and offers direct beach access with alluring ocean vistas. Approximately 9.3 miles up the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Shor-Ten-Sweet

2025 upgrades included: sink and min refrigerator added to the pool bar area and a half bathroom by the pool.Located in Southern Shores / 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomShore-Ten-Sweet is a impressive, well equipped 4-bedroom home...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms