Kitty Hawk Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Kitty Hawk Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of September 7, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Wednesday, September 9th - Thursday, September 10th
Kitty Hawk

This annual show features a superb variety of creations from 24 Outer Banks artists whose specialties include painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, glass, fiber arts, collage, wood and more. Admission to the show is free on both days and there is plenty of free parking. In addition to the handcrafted art, you can gather information about two local charities – N.E.S.T. and Beach Food Pantry – that participate in the show. A portion of artists' entrance fees are donated to the charities.

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Lighthouse 5K Series
Aug 4

August 4, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Third Wish 189-B

Third Wish is a wonderful home on a large lot surrounded by trees that offers many amenities for a family vacation. The spacious decks and pool area make it so that everyone can find their own personal nook for relaxation whether it’s reading a...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
8/16 - 8/23
$2,888  $3,588
$700 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,576  $3,176
$600 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,392  $2,892
$500 off
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...

Starboard 394-B

Enjoy your Outer Banks beach vacation in this 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom semi-oceanfront duplex with great views of the water. Only 100 feet to the beach with no roads to cross. The ground level includes a recreation room with a game table. Located at...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Leeward R-38

Location, location, location! On a private and quiet open water lot, this oceanfront property offers the vintage feel of “old style” Hatteras! The charming cottage offers a wonderful view even from inside. While sitting inside or lazing out on a...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Eagle Quay

Kick back, soak up the sun, and make unforgettable memories at Eagle Quay! Relax in the screened-in hot tub just off the main living area, or unwind on the front, rear, or rooftop decks with stunning panoramic views. The spacious Great Room with a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

A Shore Pleasure

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Classic Corolla Comfort, Just Minutes from the BeachLocated in the popular Whalehead Beach neighborhood, A Shore Pleasure is a spacious, family-friendly...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

5310 - Wright by the Beach

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A pet-friendly OBX rental just 4 minutes from the beach? Yes, please! Wright by the Beach is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Little Royale 105

Welcome to Little Royale in Duck! Just 750' to the beach access in the charming Bias Shores community, this spacious 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home is an ideal escape. Discover a blend of classic coastal charm and modern comforts, all set just moments...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms