Nags Head Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Lessons & Educational 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.

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Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
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...

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...

7556 - Surf Shack

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Surf Shack, your vibrant and pet-friendly coastal oasis in the heart of Avon! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental home invites you to...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

TJ's Hideaway

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hatteras Colony – If getting away from your daily cares is what you hope to achieve with a Hatteras Island holiday, then TJ’s HIDEAWAY holds the key to your vacation dreams. Settled on a peaceful beachfront that provides a...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Jones Beach House

Enjoy the luxury of your own private pool or melt your cares away and relax in the hot tub. Your family will love the private bath in each bedroom, and four bedrooms also have deck access. The rec room off the pool deck is complete with a...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

3660 - Duckingham

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Replaced carpets with laminate hard wood. Duckingham is the Outer Banks vacation home you've been...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

The Blue Seahorse S-260

Get ready for the ultimate beach getaway at The Blue Seahorse! This brand-new, semi-oceanfront home in the serene Hatteras Colony neighborhood offers everything you need for a memorable stay. Located in the heart of Salvo, known for its peace and...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
8/2 - 8/9
$5,905  $6,405
$500 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

247 | Ahhh...Notta Worry

"Ahhh…Notta Worry" is a terrific family vacation destination that is nicely decorated & very comfortable, this home is situated directly across the beach road from the ocean & only 150 Ft. from Second Street Beach Access. Very close to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Summer Place

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.This is your ‘Summer Place’ for fun in the sun on the Outer Banks. Highlights include a 60” LCD TV in the Great Room, a screened porch for meals...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10