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.

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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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
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June 19, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

K6101 Wright Play at Carolina Shores

Welcome to Wright Play at Carolina Shores by KEES Vacations! With its twist on classic modern style and amenities and amazing proximity to the ocean, Wright Play (Formerly The Bodie Island) has a style all its own. Reunite family and friends for...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Green Grass and High Tides

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

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
6/14 - 6/21
$4,643  $5,093
$450 off
7/20 - 7/27
$5,856  $6,441
$585 off
8/8 - 8/15
$6,442  $7,092
$650 off
8/16 - 8/23
$6,083  $6,693
$610 off
8/24 - 8/31
$6,083  $6,693
$610 off
8/31 - 9/7
$4,136  $4,530
$394 off
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...

Play On

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom"Play On" will serve up a comfortable vacation for your entire family, colorfully decorated with all the amenities of home! This home is close to the Currituck Sound, Soundside...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Sunshine Daydream

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half bathroomsIt's time to book your stay at this gorgeous home in the resort community of Corolla Light! This home is packed with amenities offering something for everybody in the family. Located...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

ABSOLUTE PARADISE

1,950 square foot, well-maintained vacation home with good ocean view in quiet, low-traffic area. 105 yards to beach access, less than a 3 minute walk! This home is gorgeous and every detail has been tended to - all you have to do is relax and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/14 - 8/21
$4,042  $4,227
$185 off
9/4 - 9/11
$2,656  $2,901
$245 off
9/11 - 9/18
$2,449  $2,571
$122 off
9/18 - 9/25
$2,388  $2,571
$183 off
9/25 - 10/2
$2,233  $2,433
$200 off
10/2 - 10/9
$2,290  $2,433
$143 off
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...

1411 - Keep'N it Reel

 Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Keep'N it Reel has everything you need for the perfect Outer Banks vacation! Located in Corolla, Keep'N it Reel is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Its All Good

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomBook early to savor this fashionable Oceanside home designed to host an marvelous vacation, rain or shine! Sunny days you and your guests will appreciate being located on this...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms