Nags Head Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Festivals Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Sunday, March 15th 1:00 PM
Nags Head

For an Outer Banks celebration that revolves around family fun, and encompasses the best of the Outer Banks' spirit, make plans to catch a good glimpse of the Outer Banks St. Patrick's Day Parade. With moderate temperatures and plenty of southern hospitality, this event can kick-off a fantastic week-long vacation or spring break on the Outer Banks.

Week of March 30, 2026 - April 5, 2026
Saturday, April 4th
Nags Head

Come enjoy the spirit of the Easter holiday on the Outer Banks while taking advantage of National Kite Month at this fun and family-friendly event that joyfully combines these two celebrations. The Flying Into Spring And Easter EGGstravaganza festival is a great way to take in the fresh spring air along the coastline, while participating in a myriad of games, displays, and a little kite action at one of the best spots on the East Coast for high flying.

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 September 7, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Friday, September 11th - Saturday, September 12th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nags Head

Enjoy a thrilling scene along the towering sand dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park as giant kites and stunt kite pilots wow the crowd at the engaging and family-friendly Outer Banks Kite Festival. Hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites, this festival features both live demonstrations and interactive activities to ensure that everyone can have a ball enjoying the high flying lifestyle on the Outer Banks.

Week of September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Saturday, September 19th - Sunday, September 20th
Nags Head

Jeep lovers are welcome to attend this annual festival that takes advantage of the beautiful fall weather of the Outer Banks, as well as the off-roading opportunities that are abundant along the miles of coastal North Carolina shoreline. The OBX Jeep Invasion is a fun and adventure-filled event that gives Jeep lovers an opportunity to get together and have a blast at one of the East Coat’s favorite destinations for four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th - Saturday, November 28th
Nags Head

Get a head start on the holiday season with this post-Thanksgiving event that offers a world of fun for visitors of all ages. Held at the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head, this two-day event features amazing shopping, activities, demos and displays, and - of course - a visit by old St. Nick himself to allow kids to get a jump start on their Christmas lists.  

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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

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Back Country Safari Tours

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Kitty Hawk Kites

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Wanchese Marina

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4/5 - 4/12
$1,834  $2,234
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4/12 - 4/19
$1,652  $2,052
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4/19 - 4/26
$1,652  $2,052
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4/26 - 5/3
$1,652  $2,052
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5/3 - 5/10
$1,827  $2,227
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6/14 - 6/21
$4,627  $5,027
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6/21 - 6/28
$4,627  $5,027
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7/12 - 7/19
$4,627  $5,027
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8/30 - 9/6
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9/6 - 9/13
$2,527  $2,927
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9/13 - 9/20
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9/20 - 9/27
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9/27 - 10/4
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10/4 - 10/11
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10/11 - 10/18
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10/18 - 10/25
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10/25 - 11/1
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11/1 - 11/8
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11/15 - 11/22
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11/29 - 12/6
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12/6 - 12/13
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12/13 - 12/20
$2,527  $2,927
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12/20 - 12/27
$2,527  $2,927
$400 off
Poke Box

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6/20 - 6/27
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7/6 - 7/13
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7/11 - 7/18
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7/16 - 7/23
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7/27 - 8/3
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8/1 - 8/8
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8/19 - 8/26
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