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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Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

SEASIDE SERENADE

Overview Vacation bliss awaits at Seaside Serenade, a breezy six bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores. Highlighted by professional interior design, this home combines ample amenities with soft hues of aqua, gray, and white to...

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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...

Woodhaven

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsA coastal bungalow at its best! Great ocean vistas from the bright and open great room, sun room or decks. Fantastic home office space.  Only 6 tons from the wide and private beaches of Ocean Sands...

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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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

FANT-A-SEA

Located in Corolla/ Oceanside - Canal Front / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4x4 car only! Booked solid last season, don't wait to book this home or you may miss out completely. Your family will adore the privacy, uniqueness and...

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  • 4 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

K7508 One More Moon 3 Bedroom Home in Ki...

Welcome to One More Moon by KEES Vacations! If you are looking for true beach living, this is the place for you. Right on Virginia Dare Trail aka Beach Road, this house is literally steps from the beach. You have easy walking distance to both the...

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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...

Maritime

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomContemporary styling and pretty ocean vistas accent this Semi-Oceanfront home in Whalehead Beach. The furnishings and accessories inside the home provide luxury and style with ice...

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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Wildest Dream WHL-51

Wildest Dream is a spacious and beautiful home with wonderful ocean views, only 700 feet to the nearest beach access!The recreation room provides entertainment for the whole family, with a pool table, a TV, a kitchenette complete with a full-size...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

499 | Lifeline

Semi-Oceanfront-Kitty Hawk. Bright, open and inviting, this fabulous semi-oceanfront home is just steps from the beach and provides exceptional ocean views. Lifeline is a terrific vacation home and an ideal location for anyone seeking fun and...

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  • Sleeps 10