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 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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The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2026

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...

Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Southern Memories S-50

Prepare to make Southern Memories on Hatteras Island. This outstanding semi-oceanfront cottage features comfortable furnishings and a view of the ocean from the roof top deck. With beach access just 280' away, you can see the sea any time you...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
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...

379 | Chart House

Chart your course for Outer Banks fun & adventure at this outstanding oceanfront home that offers great ocean views, is equipped w/Elevator to all floors, & features unique Beach Themed furnishings, artwork & décor to make your...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

Shore Beats Work

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomSavor your vacation in this handsome east-end villa that accepts ocean vistas from the mid and top levels. This villa is well-appointed with painless access to the oceanfront...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

Duck, Duck, Goose

No need to keep circling—Duck, Duck, Goose is the Outer Banks escape you’ve been waiting to catch! This charming 4-bedroom cottage, recently updated for a contemporary feel, enjoys a high perch in North Duck’s Snow Geese neighborhood—known...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Coastal Comfort

Bring your family to enjoy “Coastal Comfort,” an absolutely lovely cottage by the sea! Just a five-minute walk to the beach for a day in the sun. Located only 3 lots from the ocean, with convenient boardwalk access! This three-bedroom charmer...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Big Blue (South)

Big Blue (South) is connected to Big Blue (North), and can also be rented a single unit - see Big Blue 10 for more information. Nestled in the heart of Corolla’s Buck Island community, this 5-bedroom rental offers both a peaceful coastal setting...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Sea Spray

Get the whole family ready for an unforgettable week at “Sea Spray” in Kitty Hawk, NC! Leave your world back home behind and take in the ocean breezes, and enjoy the ocean views without the oceanfront pricing! With no properties or high dunes...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13