Ocracoke Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Arts & Crafts Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Thursday, July 2nd - Saturday, July 4th
Ocracoke

Head to the tiny coastal village of Ocracoke for a big Independence Day celebration that includes fireworks, a parade, and plenty of family fun. The highlight of the Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration is the annual amazing fireworks display over the Silver Lake Harbor after the sun goes down. Visitors will find plenty of seating all around the harborfront docks, and can bring along beach chairs, towels, blankets, and everything they need to enjoy the show.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Friday, August 7th - Saturday, August 8th
Ocracoke

Take a stroll along any shaded street in Ocracoke village and you’ll naturally notice the town’s love of all-things fig. Fig trees are everywhere in this coastal town, and during this annual celebration, visitors and locals alike can celebrate the fig through a myriad of  music, dancing, history, activities, and of course, plenty of fig goodies.

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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 19

June 19, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Carova Time

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 9.5 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Welcome to your coastal paradise in Carova Beach, North Carolina! Nestled amidst the serene...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

GRILLIN AND CHILLIN

The long days of summer are yours to enjoy in this wonderfully designed home. Just a short distance to the beach and a large kitchen make this a great family home and allows for easy entertaining. Enjoy lazy days by your very own private pool and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/29 - 9/5
$2,895  $3,087
$192 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,749  $2,862
$113 off
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

091 | Kittiwake Retreat

Welcome to Kittiwake Retreat, a comfortable and conveniently located beach home in the heart of Nags Head. Nestled on a quiet residential street, this charming oceanside retreat offers easy access to two nearby beach accesses — just a short...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/13 - 6/19
$1,595  $1,695
$100 off
6/27 - 7/3
$1,995  $2,295
$300 off
7/25 - 7/31
$1,995  $2,295
$300 off
Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Trader Vic's

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — When it’s more than just sand and surf that lures you to Hatteras Island, it’s hard to trade TRADER VIC’s for just any location in this premier fishing destination. Here, you have the best of both...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

BLESSED

Overview Relax, unwind, and enjoy the beach at Blessed, an 8-bedroom vacation home located in the Whalehead community of Corolla. A beautifully landscaped exterior and a 2-car garage welcome you when you arrive at the beach. As you...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

The Coastal Cottage

Located in Kill Devil Hills/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsStriking Oceanside beach home between the highways! Location, Location! Your family will appreciate this clean and refreshed Coastal Cottage located close to the beach between the highways in...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

SHAMBALA

Shambala is an unassuming home that hopes to be a respite from your everyday hurried life. Come unwind and relax in a peaceful and private setting, surrounded by native plants and wildlife. Take a short stroll to the ocean or enjoy riding your bikes...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8