Nags Head History Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head History Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Thursday, August 13th - Friday, August 14th
Nags Head

Get ready for a pirate invasion on the Outer Banks, courtesy of the two-day Outer Banks Pirate Festival. This festival that will be held next to Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the central Outer Banks town of Nags Head promises plenty of swashbuckling good times and activities, and will be a memorable event for young and old salty visitors alike.

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
The Freedom 5k
Jul 3

July 3, 2026

Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!

Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

313 | Sea Bass

Updates for the 2026 Season Include:* New paint, carpet, and lighting throughout* Kitchen cabinets refinished and painted* Quartz countertops installed in kitchen* Hardwood floors in living area with new 60" TV installed* Game room updated to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

863 | Laundry Mat

The "Laundry Mat" provides exceptional Ocean Views and direct access to the Beach. An ideal location for your Outer Banks vacation! When you come to the beach to vacation at the "Laundry Mat" you're at the beach, w/unobstructed Ocean Views &...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/4 - 7/10
$4,195  $4,995
$800 off
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

VH119 Toes In The Water at Villas of Hat...

Welcome to Toes In The Water at Villas of Hatteras Landing! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find at Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with culture and history, this...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

VH220 Hattie Mac at Villas of Hatteras L...

Welcome to Hattie Mac at Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations! Rarely do getaways have a smaller getaway built into them, but that's exactly what you will find in Hatteras. While the Outer Banks is a place overflowing with culture and...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
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...

The Beach Box

Welcome to The Beach Box, a coastal retreat in Kitty Hawk! This charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath cottage offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, combining comfort with the beauty of its semi-oceanfront location. Nestled in a prime spot, this cottage is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

Salty Moon (formerly Witches Bikini)

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Set directly on the legendary 4x4 beaches, where the wild horses roam freely and the Atlantic...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/25 - 9/1
$5,245  $5,495
$250 off
9/4 - 9/11
$4,236  $4,486
$250 off
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Hideawave 503

Just the right cottage for the family and your pet! This comfortable and cozy spot in South Nags Head has a spacious great room, open kitchen, nice size bedrooms and partial ocean views. With direct beach access only 50 yards away, it's easy to go...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms