Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2026 Schedule
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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Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Happy Valentines S-73

Enjoy a relaxing beach vacation with your family in this well-kept cottage located on a quiet street. Happy Valentines rests on a large corner lot surrounded by trees to ensure privacy and comfort.There are many special little features inside and...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Just Beachin

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathYour family will adore this home located close to the beach, shopping, grocery, eateries and activities. Appreciate great outdoor spaces with a sizable private pool that includes a gazebo...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
5/27 - 6/3
$2,811  $3,401
$590 off
6/3 - 6/10
$2,765  $3,344
$579 off
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...

TRI THE SURF

Overview Jump right in and Tri the Surf at this beautifully appointed 6-bedroom Corolla retreat, just four lots from the beach in the Ocean Sands Section O community. Well-equipped with all you'll need for a fantastic vacation, Tri the Surf was...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Sea Castle

OCEANFRONT Waves - Mac-Oca Dr. Appreciate the island lifestyle and a touch of the royal treatment with a stay at decadent SEA CASTLE. This towering oceanfront palace offers front row vistas from multiple levels of decks, and regal amenities around...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

2408 - Herring Gull

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Herring Gull, a beautiful oceanfront Outer Banks vacation home located in the historic town of Duck. This 4...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Sea Fox

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to Sea Fox! The whole family will be in awe of the views from the large multi-level decks of this charming, comfortable beach property located...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Bikini Bottom

Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 3 Half BathroomsConveniently located one lot from the corner, this handsomely furnished, colorful and light filled beach home is just a short walk to the beach walkway on a handsomely landscaped lot...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
5/29 - 6/5
$4,664  $5,101
$437 off
8/28 - 9/4
$6,465  $7,102
$637 off