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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Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

SEAS THE DAY

Overview Seas The Day by reserving this luxurious oceanfront estate, brilliantly designed to comfortably accommodate those travelling in large groups. This retreat is centrally located to popular restaurants, events and activities and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 16.5 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

THE GREY PALM

Overview Sway in sweet Outer Banks ocean breezes at The Grey Palm, a six-bedroom Corolla home that effortlessly combines refined simplicity, professional design, and a top-notch list of indoor and outdoor amenities. This custom home is...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Front Row Seats Too 521

Welcome to Front Row Seats Too in South Nags Head! Completely relax with nothing but incredible ocean views from this oceanfront home at milepost 17.5 in South Nags Head. Enjoy a peaceful sunrise with your morning coffee on the large, furnished...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Villa FourSeasons

Recent upgrades supplied new HVAC system (2 zones), new washer and dryer, new dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and oven/range, 5 refreshed bathrooms, and new LVP floor in all bedrooms.Located in Duck/ 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

The Swan Shack

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 4.3 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.** Enjoy the seclusion of this OBX vacation home, located in the four-wheel-drive section of the Outer...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Parrot'dise

OCEANVIEW Avon - Angelfish Road -Painless access to the beach is just steps away as PARROT'DISE is only 2 tons back from the beach. You'll appreciate the mesmerizing oceanfront view right from the living room or while calming in an Adirondack chair...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

K4216 Breezy Bungalow at Beacon Quarters

Welcome to Breezy Bungalow at Beacon Quarters by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand-new Beacon Quarters community. The whole group will enjoy not only the community pool, volleyball area and...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms