Nags Head Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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.  

Saturday, November 28th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nags Head

Ignite your holiday spirit with this special annual event that combines the natural beauty of the Outer Banks with twinkling Christmas lights for an unforgettable display and seasonal experience. The Kites With Lights event is hosted by the flagship Kitty Hawk Kites store that’s just across the street from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and the beautiful landscape of twinkling kites with the iconic massive sand dunes of the park in the background will be a sight that spectators won’t soon forget.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

Week of May 24, 2027 - May 30, 2027
Thursday, May 27th
Nags Head

Experience live music in one of the Outer Banks' most spectacular natural settings at Concert on the Dunes, a special outdoor celebration held at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head. Set against the backdrop of the tallest living sand dune system on the East Coast, this family-friendly event brings together music, community, and the natural beauty of the Outer Banks for an unforgettable evening.

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Windsurfing the Outer Banks

While several of the Outer Banks' most popular sports seemingly flew onto the scene in the past decade or two, like kiteboarding or stand up paddle boarding (SUP), windsurfing has been drawing water sports lovers to the North Carolina coast for...

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...

1426 - Pelican's Lantern

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Pelican’s Lantern is sure to please on your next Corolla vacation! This 6 bedroom, 5.5 baths Outer Banks rental home is a short drive away from...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

12 C's

SOUNDSIDE Avon Kinnakeet Shores — Portside Dr. — With the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Pamlico Sound to the west and the gentle waters of a lake anchoring the mid-point to both shores, 12 C’S is literally a force of nature. If the surrounding...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

730 | Queen On The Green

Your family will enjoy the lovely views of the Ocean and Golf Course from this great home located just off the #2 green at Sea Scape Golf Links in Kitty Hawk. Nicely decorated, very comfortable, this home is spacious and well equipped. There are...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

ATLANTIC OVERLOOK

Atlantic Overlook is a 12-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla, one of the standouts among Carolina Designs oceanfront rentals. This home offers a private pool, a hot tub, a rec room, a media room, and an oceanfront location just steps from the...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Ocean Song

Escape to Ocean Song, a stunning oceanfront condo in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks, perfect for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or friends’ retreat. This top-floor two-bedroom, two-bath condo offers breathtaking Atlantic views, two...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

5543 - C-DREAMS

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Let "C-Dreams" be your dream vacation home. C-Dreams is located at MP 14 in the Moongate subdivision of the Villages...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

POSITIVE LATITUDE

“Positive Latitude” is one level living at its finest! This bright and open Outer Banks Vacation home has a spacious floor plan. You will find beautiful furnishings and decor with many upscale features! A Private pool will be the highlight of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
11/14 - 11/21
$1,727  $1,892
$165 off