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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Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

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...

Station Bay House

Enjoy luxurious afternoons on the dune deck & upper deck overlooking the ocean, or relax on the screened porch watching the sunset at “Station Bay House”. Close to the Sanderling community pool and tennis, you will enjoy every minute in...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

2304 - High Spirits

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! High Spirits is located in the heart of Corolla near great local shopping, dining, and so much more. This Outer Banks rental is walkable to a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Serenity on the Beach

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsUnwind in this charmingly furnished home located in a high private setting. This home has ocean vistas throughout with simple beach access, while offering many choices of relaxation from sunbathing on...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Ocean Blue

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“Ocean Blue” is a great place to enjoy quality décor and finishes for a great price! It is only the third house from the ocean and centrally...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Treasure Island

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Plan your Hatteras Island adventure at TREASURE ISLAND. The beach is effortlessly accessed by a convenient boardwalk located just across the street and a couple of tons to the south. The open lot across the...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

2816 - Tranquil Sound

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Tranquil Sound has everything you need and more for the  best Outer Banks vacation yet! Located on the soundfront in...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

THE BU

Located just 60 feet to the beach with no roads to cross!  Get an ocean view from almost any room in the house for a semi-oceanfront price! The ground level of the home features a huge rec room with pool table and table tennis conversion top...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms