Ocracoke Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Kid Friendly 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.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th
ocracoke

Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.

Week of October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Friday, October 30th - Saturday, October 31st
Ocracoke

Come to Ocracoke Island for a Pirate Halloween! The Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree is an annual and multiple-day event that is highlighted by a family-friendly Pirate Encampment by Blackbeard's Pirate Crew on Ocracoke Island, and an ensuing world of fun on the southern Outer Banks.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th
Ocracoke

Ring in the holidays island-style with this seasonal parade that takes place on the waters that surrounds Ocracoke village. The Ocracoke Parade of Boats is a celebration of life on the water, and this annual procession of ships of all shapes and sizes is sure to make anyone fall in love with the coastal scene and community that calls Ocracoke Island home.

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Scenic Spots on the Outer Banks

There's a reason why so many aspiring and professional photographers flock to the Outer Banks. Ocean sunrises, sound sunsets, and miles of quiet wildlife in between create some breathtaking landscapes, ideal for photographers, painters, or plain-old...

Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

443 | Whippoorwill

Come relax and enjoy the peaceful luxury of “Whippoorwill”. This elegant home offers many special touches including hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, & tiled baths. This home is bright & open with cathedral...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

The Tui 459-D

This beach home has everything your family needs for a wonderful Outer Banks vacation. The top level features a huge great room with flat screen TV and ocean views, a well-stocked kitchen with bar seating and a dining table. Relax in the private...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

826 | Coastal Retreat

The “Coastal Retreat” has a perfect location in the heart of Nags Head that boasts Ocean Views and a short walk to the beach (approx. 50 yards to Curlew St.). Nicely decorated and loaded w/Amenities, your family will really enjoy relaxing in...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

The BARNacle

Looking for a pet-friendly Corolla vacation rental? Look no further than The BARNacle! This custom built and impeccably maintained oceanside vacation home, located in the popular Ocean Sands community of Corolla on a quiet cul-de-sac, boasts views...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Beachcomber COS-324

Enjoy the spectacular oceanfront views from your private balcony or from the sunroom in this third-level end unit in Colony by the Sea. With bright decor and the extra sleeping areas, you’ll want to return to Beachcomber again and again. This...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

2057 N VIRGINIA DARE TRAIL

Overview An amazing location, views of the ocean and the Avalon Pier, classic beach house furnishings coupled with modern finishes, and top-notch vacation amenities, this home will surely be a hit for you and your vacation crew! It's...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Sweetwater 49

Your family will be very happy with "Sweetwater 49," located just across the street from the beach access in Southern Shores. Fabulous private pool area with a pergola covering hot tub and offering shaded seating. The sun worshipers will find...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11