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
Jul 29

July 29, 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...

Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

5821 - Sugar Magnolia

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Roof and Hot Tub. Home will be Pet Free for 2027 A home that’s fit for your family’s needs, Sugar Magnolia has it all! This...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

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



SEA BISCUIT

Wonderfully well-maintained home with a new swimming pool and outdoor kitchen. Located in a quiet, low traffic area of Southern Shores but just minutes from Duck and Kitty Hawk's amazing restaurants and shopping. The home's interior is well-kept...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/21 - 8/28
$3,200  $3,664
$464 off
9/18 - 9/25
$2,302  $2,624
$322 off
9/25 - 10/2
$2,302  $2,624
$322 off
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Green Grass and High Tides

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsUnwind and appreciate your vacation in a roomy home designed with families in mind. Green Grass & High Tides was thoughtfully converted from a duplex into one huge...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
8/9 - 8/16
$5,856  $6,441
$585 off
8/17 - 8/24
$5,533  $6,082
$549 off
8/27 - 9/3
$5,533  $6,082
$549 off
9/1 - 9/8
$3,781  $4,136
$355 off
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Bali Wind

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Escape into luxury and painless-living when you stay at elegant BALI WIND. Your family will appreciate the personal touches found throughout the home including the island-themed bedrooms. The home is only...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

SOUNDS DUCKIN' AWESOME

Overview This seven bedroom soundfront stunner Sounds Duckin' Awesome, because it is! Tucked back on a large lot just north of the village of Duck, Sounds Duckin' Awesome has been designed to enhance your vacation fun with an unbeatable...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Caroline's Cottage COL-100

Hidden for a reason, tucked back in a secluded, private neighborhood in the heart of Kill Devil Hills lies Caroline’s Cottage, a six-bedroom, soundfront stunner representing the perfect blend of classic Outer Banks character fused with style and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Seas Of Sun 87-C

You'll have tons of fun in Seas of Sun with your own private 12x20 pool and hot tub, sun and shade decks, and screened porch. Play basketball and volleyball all day and enjoy playing billiards in the game room. This home boasts comfortable bedding...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$2,252  $2,752
$500 off