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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Best Outer Banks Sunrise Spots

The Outer Banks is famous for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Outer Banks is to wake up early and watch a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic ocean. With miles of pristine coastline...

Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

K7002 Flip Flop

Welcome to Flip Flop by KEES Vacations! Enjoy contactless vacationing at Flip Flop! Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills and perfectly situated near Avalon Fishing Pier, Flip Flop allows for easy vacationing. As a semi-oceanfront property, this...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Soundly Sea-cluded

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomStunning vistas and extreme privacy! Be one of the first to vacation in the trendy Villages at Ocean Hill community! Appreciate an broad top floor great room and kitchen showcase...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/13 - 6/20
$4,431  $4,636
$205 off
6/20 - 6/27
$4,544  $4,755
$211 off
7/6 - 7/13
$5,911  $6,194
$283 off
7/10 - 7/17
$5,911  $6,194
$283 off
7/15 - 7/22
$5,911  $6,194
$283 off
7/21 - 7/28
$5,911  $6,194
$283 off
7/27 - 8/3
$5,911  $6,194
$283 off
8/1 - 8/8
$5,911  $6,194
$283 off
8/8 - 8/15
$5,911  $6,194
$283 off
8/19 - 8/26
$4,950  $5,182
$232 off
8/25 - 9/1
$4,198  $4,391
$193 off
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...

838 | Deja View

Located right on the beach, this terrific, dog friendly, home offers exceptional views of the Ocean and Beach! "Deja View" is a recently updated Coastal themed retreat that offer unsurpassed views of the Ocean & Beach. Enjoy days spent on your...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

2840 - Turtle-ly Relaxed

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS A PET FREE HOME. Enjoy all the comforts of home while on vacation in this four bedroom, two and a half bath Oceanside home in the Carolina...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Look 'N Sea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Slash Creek Rd. — You won’t have to look, or walk too far for that matter, to discover the soft golden sands of a wide-open beach when you stay at LOOK ‘N SEA, an idyllic place to slow down and live in the moment...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Drift

“Drift" away in this adorable cottage by the sea! Beautifully decorated with high quality and charming furnishings, this is an idyllic location for your beach vacation. And don't worry about leaving anyone behind, because Drift is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

717 | Spirit Of Kitty Hawk

The "Spirit Of Kitty Hawk" will be a Sunday arrival for the 2026 season. The New Property Number will be #718. Please refer to unit #718 to make you 2026 reservation. Your family is sure to enjoy the great Ocean Views from this home that provides...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8