Kill Devil Hills Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Kill Devil Hills Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th
Kill Devil Hills

Visitors can keep the Independence Day celebration going strong with this special fireworks display in the heart of the central Outer Banks that’s sponsored by the Town of Kill Devil Hills, and which is held at the scenic Avalon Pier.

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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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 26

June 26, 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

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

K6513 Four Seasons 11 Bedroom Oceanfront...

Welcome to Four Seasons on Hatteras Island! You will love this brand-new, pet-friendly construction in a unique location in Hatteras Village which gives you both an oceanfront and a soundfront vacation rental. Every room of this home has a...

  • Hatteras
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

PERIWINKLE BEACH

Periwinkle Beach is the perfect location for rest and relaxation. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Periwinkle Beach is nestled within the sanctuary of mature live oaks, on a quiet street, with no need to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/28 - 7/5
$3,987  $5,139
$1,152 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,185  $5,139
$954 off
7/12 - 7/19
$4,218  $5,139
$921 off
8/9 - 8/16
$4,255  $4,668
$413 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,977  $3,125
$148 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,396  $2,604
$208 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,046  $2,241
$195 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,738  $1,882
$144 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,595  $1,723
$128 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,595  $1,723
$128 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,595  $1,723
$128 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,447  $1,477
$30 off
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...

HARRIS COTTAGE

A unique, architect-designed modern beach home nestled in the live oaks of Southern Shores. The house has a unique courtyard design surrounding an ultra-private plunge pool and spa with large patio. Clean lines, funky lighting and cool colors accent...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/4 - 9/11
$2,730  $3,088
$358 off
9/11 - 9/18
$2,374  $2,635
$261 off
9/18 - 9/25
$2,405  $2,635
$230 off
9/25 - 10/2
$2,242  $2,439
$197 off
10/2 - 10/9
$2,242  $2,439
$197 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Dune Our Thing 264

Experience coastal living at its finest at Dune Our Thing, a beautifully designed 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom retreat nestled in historic Kitty Hawk. This spacious and inviting home offers plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax in style...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
6/27 - 7/4
$8,587  $8,797
$210 off
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

049 | Second Flight

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! This exceptional Nags Head Beach Cottage will make you feel at home w/all the amenities, special touches that you can expect from a top-quality...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Beach Play

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Sand St. - Plan a playful vacation this year in BEACH PLAY. Frolic in the private swimming pool or a soak-tired muscles in the bubbly hot tub. Dry off on the new pool chairs and take in the Hatteras sun. The first level of the...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Niblick VNH-02

A well-maintained home overlooking the 13th tee, pond, and fairway at Nags Head Golf Links. A non-smoking, non-pet home with a well-stocked kitchen and wireless internet access. The Village of Nags Head amenities include Nags Head Golf Links, free...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms