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
Aug 12

August 12, 2026

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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...

Flip Flop Shops

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



SALTY PAWS

Located in the heart of Duck “Salty Paws” will be your vacation getaway year after year…but don’t forget to include your four legged, furry family members in this dog friendly, oceanside Outer Banks Vacation Rental! With a private  pool for...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Windhaven

Experience the best of the Outer Banks at Whalehead Beach in beautiful Corolla! Windhaven is a spacious oceanside retreat just 400 yards from beach access, offering ocean views, a private 13x30 pool, hot tub, and poolside tiki bar for the ultimate...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/23 - 8/30
$2,802  $3,101
$299 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

K0220 Sounds About Wright at Cambridge C...

Welcome to Sounds About Wright at Cambridge Cove! Sounds About Wright is a 1700 sq ft sound side condo in the Cambridge Cove neighborhood, part of the Bermuda Bay community which is centrally located at Milepost 9 and within walking distance of the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Where Dreams Take Flight

Located in the heart of Kitty Hawk! Ocean views from EVERY level! Close to shops, restaurants and steps from the pristine Atlantic Ocean. Spend time relaxing on the deck watching the pelicans fly over the Atlantic ocean. Gather you beach stuff and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Ocean Hideaway

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Make your family memories for a lifetime at “Ocean Hideaway” on the oceanfront in the Villages at Nags Head. Tucked away from the fray behind a dune...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Decked Out

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Ocean Dr. - Bedecked in both modern coastal appeal and wrap-around verandas that reveal spectacular expansive vistas, DECKED OUT lives up to its name in every possible way. Sitting just a block off the ocean, this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

7590 - Sea Cabin

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS A PET FREE HOME. Relax and unwind in the comfort and simplicity of Sea Cabin! This oceanfront Outer Banks vacation home is located in the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms