Nags Head Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule

Nags Head Outdoor & Nature Events - 2026 Schedule
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 October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Nags Head
Outer Banks Seafood Festival

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site in Nags Head, and is a family-friendly outing that will make anyone fall in love with this staple of the Outer Banks’ culinary cuisine.

Week of October 19, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Saturday, October 24th 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Nags Head

Get ready for one of the Outer Banks’ most unique and entertaining traditions as the 10th Annual OBX Brewtag returns for a high-flying celebration of creativity, community, and craft beer. Held at the scenic Soundside Event Site in Nags Head, the popular event challenges teams to design homemade flying machines capable of launching an empty 1/6 keg barrel — with bragging rights going to the team whose keg soars the farthest.

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.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

VILLAGE DIAMOND

The poolside tiki bar anchors the private pool deck at Village Diamond, a short distance from Jennette's Pier. This 7-bedroom oceanfront house from Carolina Designs combines a custom-shaped pool and a hot tub with oceanside decks on every level...

  • Nags Head
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  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

2510 - Six Knots

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Kitchen quartz countertops, bathroom and bedroom flooring. Six Knots is located in Duck, NC and is a Soundfront property. This...

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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...

Jamaican Me Happy

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Hatteras Island Estates - It’s JAMAICAN ME HAPPY just describing this 4,130 sq. ft. home to you. It will be JAMAICAN you HAPPY to vacation in it! The fun begins as soon as you arrive and escape to the outdoor entertaining...

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Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Sounds Good

SOUNDFRONT Buxton - Rocky Rollison Rd. - On a clear day you can see forever, or at least as far as Avon from the smartly refreshed SOUNDS GOOD, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on Pamlico Sound. Ideal for both watersport...

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  • 4 Bedrooms
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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...

A WITCH DUCK

Charming beach house with no major highways to cross to access the ocean, located on oceanside, 200 feet from Duck Rd. Granite counter tops and kitchen bar, outdoor bar area. Bathroom granite vanities and oceanside deck with built in bench. 200...

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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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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...

Jewel of the Isle

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsJewel of the Isle provides a comfortable and well-maintained space for enormous groups visiting Pine Island. This home is decorated with care and laid out to accommodate families...

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Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

1810 - Hook Line And Sinker

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Refaced & repainted kitchen cabinets, and an entire Theatre Room upgrade with surround sound added. Look no further; this Outer...

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  • 9.5 Bathrooms