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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Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

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...

449 | Sand Dollar

A beautiful vacation accommodation awaits your family and friends. This home offers lovely furnishings and is very well equipped w/all the extras including a Private Swimming Pool, and Hot Tub. Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, you will enjoy...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sweet TEA

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSavor time with your friends and family with an memorable Outer Banks vacation at Sweet TEA! This home is designed for total vacation enjoyment complete with great ocean vistas and...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Ocean Island

Located in Duck/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsSavor your own private Ocean Island at this well-appointed Oceanfront home! Your search for seclusion, tranquility and relaxation is over with this home. From the spectacular ocean and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Angels Landing 488

Angels Landing is a wonderful, family-friendly oceanfront vacation home in the heart of Nags Head offering six spacious bedrooms, as well as an expansive living space, game room with billiards table, a private 14x33 pool, a hot tub, and more. Guests...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Mahi Madness HC-107

Mahi Madness is the perfect spot for you and your family. This charming, multi-level, semi-oceanfront three bedroom house is 100 feet away from the beach access! The under house entry takes you to the first level. A laundry room is on this level for...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

As Good As It Gets

Experience Ultimate Relaxation Steps Away from the Ocean at 'As Good As It Gets'. Pets Allowed for 2026! Step into "As Good As It Gets," a vibrant oasis of relaxation and entertainment. The living space boasts tasteful decor reflecting the joyful...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Deja Blue

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore Deja Blue! This semi-oceanfront home offers 5 ocean facing bedrooms and plenty of space for relaxation around your private pool or on the many ocean view...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms