Nags Head Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Saturday, April 4th 10:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Nags Head

Join us across the street from the dunes outside Kitty Hawk Kites on Saturday to take your picture with the Easter Bunny and let your kids join in the fun during our annual Jockey’s Ridge Crossing Easter Egg Hunt! We will be hosting small-scale Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, April 4th starting at 10:30 AM. You can invite your friends and family to participate with special prizes included! Each Easter Egg Hunt will be 15 minutes with a $7 registration fee for each participant. We highly recommend registering ahead of time, as spots typically fill up before event day.

Week of April 20, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Saturday, April 25th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nags Head

Kitty Hawk Kites is teaming up with Dare Arts Council to create the Outer Banks ‘Sweep the Beach’ Trash Art Contest! In conjunction with Earth Day, we ask artists to create work from the trash they have collected from our beaches and sounds. After submission, the artwork will be placed on our TrART Walk at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Submissions will be placed on (or around) April 1st. Until April 20th, pieces will be adjudicated and voted on for varying prize categories. Select pieces will be collected and moved to Jockey’s Ridge State Park for Earth Fair OBX, April 25th, where winners will be announced at the Kitty Hawk Kites booth in Jockey’s Ridge State Park parking lot at 3:45 pm.

Week of May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Saturday, May 9th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nags Head

At the annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza, everyone can enjoy a little hands-on creativity with lots of interactive displays, live demos, and fun artistic activities for the young and the young at heart. This full day affair which combines art, music, and the friendly spirit of the Outer Banks, is an annual tradition that began in 1989, and which has become a favorite event for visitors of all ages.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Thursday, August 6th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nags Head

Celebrate summer with Kitty Hawk Kites and support the Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition at the annual OBX Watermelon Festival. This beloved local celebration that’s held at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head features a wealth of activities for visitors of all ages, and is the perfect way to toast the peak of the summer season on the Outer Banks.

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Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

CAPTAINS LOOKOUT

Stunning views and luxurious oceanfront living await you at this magnificent home located in beautiful Southern Shores. You will find entertainment for the whole family, from the beach just steps away and private pool to the game and media rooms...

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Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

1069 - Seadation

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Seadation, your Outer Banks soundside oasis. This 6 bedroom 6.5 bath vacation rental is perfect for your...

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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Avalon Alibi (formerly Making Memories) ...

Experience the ultimate Outer Banks coastal lifestyle at Avalon Alibi, an ideal semi-oceanfront home featuring a private pool, ocean views, a rec room, 4 bedrooms, bonus sleeping areas, and more! Perfectly located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills...

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Salt Coast Outfitters

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286 | Skipper's Watch

Oceanfront, Private Walkway to Beach, & Great Ocean Views!Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views await when you choose this Fantastic Home for your family's Outer Banks getaway. Lovely décor & your own Private Walkway to the Beach w/Dune Top...

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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...

Atlantic View NAN-01

This fantastic 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms, semi-oceanfront vacation home offers alluring ocean views! Located just a few hundred feet from beach, this retreat is situated in the heart of South Nags Head where you will have the best the Outer Banks...

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Firehouse Boil Delivery

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The Beach House

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Want a taste of old Nags Head? ‘The Beach House’ is a historical treasure on the Nags Head oceanfront with an added private pool and hot tub! The...

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