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...

Twiddy Wedding Homes

Celebrate your love in a place you love! Twiddy & Company has a wide variety of wedding homes located throughout the Outer Banks. Find the perfect special event home for your Outer Banks wedding, whether you're planning an intimate elopement or...

Shore Fun

Welcome to 'Shore Fun,' a thoughtfully adorned condominium with a captivating coastal ambiance. This luxury three-bedroom condo is located on the second level and offers outstanding ocean views. Head out to the furnished oceanfront deck and spend...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Shore to Please

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean View Dr. - This oceanfront is SHORE TO PLEASE you on your vacation. Come back home after playing in the ocean and wash your feet at the foot wash station before using the outdoor showers. Step into the game room and...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

True at First Light

Located in Duck / 9 Bedrooms / 9 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomPrepare to indulge in the ultimate Outer Banks hideaway at this pretty, oceanfront Brindley Beach Vacations home. With its thoughtful design and an astonishing array of extravagant...

  • Duck
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

169 | Blankenship

This beautifully decorated & furnished beach cottage was constructed in the traditional "Old Nags Head" architectural style w/an attention to detail that will ensure that you have a special Outer Banks Vacation. Located in South Creek Acres...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

134 | Pirates & Parrots

Welcome to Pirates & Parrots your easygoing coastal escape in the heart of Avalon Beach. Just a flip-flop stroll from the ocean, fishing pier, and some of the area's favorite restaurants and shops, this ideal home away offers the perfect blend...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

When Pigs Fly

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThe ocean is your backyard at this immaculate home with plenty of decking and a cheerful sunroom.Mid Level: Exterior amenities include a private lighted beach walkway, outside shower...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Frosty Shores

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Savor a peaceful and peaceful family hideaway located close to the beach where the wild horses roam the dunes! Ground Level: Totally gated private pool...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms