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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Kiteboarding

Spring and fall visitors will notice the popularity of kiteboarding on the Outer Banks the moment they ride down a stretch of soundfront highway. In the off-season months, it's not unusual to spot dozens if not hundreds of multi-colored kites lining...

Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

A Peace of Quiet

New for 2024: New Queen bed mattress, new mattresses on twin beds, upgraded bunk beds.Aptly named, “A Peace of Quiet” finds you in an idyllic setting surrounded by mature scrub oak trees on the quiet street of Sea Tern. Enjoy your own private...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

A Hidden Gem

Find your own ‘Hidden Gem’ nestled in the live oaks in Southern Shores with a great beachside location on East 7th Street. Cozy, comfy and perfect for a smaller family gathering to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer! Great backyard for...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Deep Blue SWB-17

Looking for an unforgettable 4x4 home with panoramic views and amenities that will make you never want to leave? Deep Blue, in the secluded 4x4 beaches of Carova, NC is the perfect place for you! Deep Blue has six bedrooms and breathtaking views of...

  • Carova
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$4,946  $5,946
$1,000 off
5/30 - 6/6
$5,165  $6,285
$1,120 off
6/6 - 6/13
$5,725  $6,635
$910 off
6/13 - 6/20
$6,712  $7,712
$1,000 off
6/20 - 6/27
$7,035  $8,035
$1,000 off
6/27 - 7/4
$7,139  $8,139
$1,000 off
7/4 - 7/11
$7,035  $8,035
$1,000 off
7/12 - 7/19
$7,055  $8,055
$1,000 off
7/26 - 8/2
$6,810  $8,035
$1,225 off
8/9 - 8/16
$6,460  $7,230
$770 off
8/16 - 8/23
$6,110  $6,460
$350 off
8/23 - 8/30
$5,459  $5,795
$336 off
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

1425 - A Promise Kept

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to A Promise Kept, a spacious Outer Banks vacation home perfect for you and your family! Located in the Whalehead Beach community in the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Overview Situated in a gated ocean-to-sound community, elevate your Outer Banks vacation to the next level by reserving Great Expectations. This sensational oceanfront estate features iconic ocean views, eight beautifully appointed...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

HAPPY CRAB

Overview Welcome to Happy Crab! This casual cottage is bright and cheerful, with high ceilings and sweeping sound views from two levels of wraparound decks. A palette of tropical colors and popular amenities set the stage for fun days...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Sully's Shore Thing

Welcome to "Sully's Shore Thing," a beautiful 5-bedroom Beach House with a Private Pool, Hot Tub, & Screened-In Porch – Steps from the Ocean! Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a starter kit of essentials from Beach Realty and a welcome...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms