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 19

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

Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

1810 - Hook Line And Sinker

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Refaced & repainted kitchen cabinets, and an entire Theatre Room upgrade with surround sound added. Look no further; this Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

COASTAL HARMONY

Overview Achieve balance and experience stress-free days at Coastal Harmony, a stunning oceanfront escape in Nags Head that is sure to offer a memorable backdrop for your next Outer Banks vacation. Built to incorporate contemporary...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

893 | Coleman's Ocean View Inn

A New Oceanfront gazebo, 10 x 10, is under construction for the 2026 season and will be ready by 6/6/26. Overlooking the Ocean and Beach, this beautiful covered area is is deal for for relaxing and watching the waves roll in. Coleman's Ocean View...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/4 - 7/10
$3,495  $5,695
$2,200 off
7/25 - 7/31
$4,995  $5,695
$700 off
8/1 - 8/7
$4,995  $5,495
$500 off
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

ROUND ABOUT

”Round About” is a two bedroom, round rental home located on a private and secluded wooded lot. The semi-private beaches of Southern Shores are just 145 yards away.This Outer Banks vacation home offers two sundecks for sunning and relaxing...

  • Southern Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/21 - 6/28
$1,366  $1,660
$294 off
7/5 - 7/12
$1,473  $1,790
$317 off
7/12 - 7/19
$1,539  $1,790
$251 off
7/26 - 8/2
$1,594  $1,790
$196 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,405  $1,558
$153 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,232  $1,334
$102 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,190  $1,268
$78 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,175  $1,268
$93 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,093  $1,177
$84 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,099  $1,177
$78 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,099  $1,177
$78 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,099  $1,177
$78 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,122  $1,177
$55 off
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

4623 - Bella Luna

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Your perfect Outer Banks vacation awaits in Bella Luna. This Southern Shores Oceanfront vacation home has it all. You...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

428 | Betsy B

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! This exquisite Nags Head Oceanfront home is beautifully furnished and decorated and provides endless views of the Ocean and Beach. Your family will be...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
7/5 - 7/11
$11,000  $14,395
$3,395 off
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...

OB'Xcape

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomOB’Xcape has everything to make your dream beach vacation come true! Located in a gated community, you'll have access to an outdoor pool, a recreation center with a bathhouse...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms