Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2025 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills History Events - 2025 Schedule
Week of August 18, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Monday, August 18th - Sunday, August 24th
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!

Tuesday, 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 15, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Wednesday, 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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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 18

October 18, 2025

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

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...

Breezy Point 39

Water sports lovers will flock to Breezy Point, a fantastic home on the sound with 330 feet of waterfront access to one of Avon's premier windsurfing spots. This home features charming furnishings and decor throughout, from the spacious kitchen and...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
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...

Sea Dunes C2

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 2 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half Bathroom"Sea Dunes C2" is located at Mile Post 4.25. Sea Dunes is just across from 475 ft. of unobstructed, pristine beach that is life guarded and offers 2 private community beach access...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
9/11 - 9/18
$1,159  $1,326
$167 off
9/14 - 9/21
$1,394  $1,603
$209 off
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...

Avalon's Aldiana 313-W

You will truly have a stress-free time at this beautiful model home with plenty of space for the family. Take in the history of flight at the Wright Brothers Monument or simply enjoy the variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions that will keep...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

1747 - Resting Beach Place

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2024: New hot tub and interior paint. Located in Corolla, Resting Beach Place is a charming vacation rental that promises the perfect retreat for...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Out of the Blue 574

Enjoy beautiful views, decor, furnishings, and more when you stay at Out of the Blue! You'll love being just 500 feet away from the beach with easy beach access. This beautiful four-bedroom home away from home boasts 300 feet of furnished sundecks...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Ocean Dance

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Hattie Creef Landing — The 4,500 sq. ft. OCEAN DANCE is a pas de deux of rejuvenation and recreation, a place where everybody’s vacation dreams move to their own rhythms. Those soothed by water will be rewarded by painless...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

STAY-CATION 531-A

Book your next Outer Banks at STAY-CATION, an affordable oceanfront home on the beautiful beaches of South Nags Head! Stunning ocean views and refreshing ocean breeze will surround you with an essence of rejuvenation. Enjoy your morning coffee on...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms