Ocracoke Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule
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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Lighthouse 5K Series
Jul 29

July 29, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

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...

Amore

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms/  2 Half BathroomsFeel the beach lifestyle at this fun vacation home in Corolla! Loaded with exceptional amenities, "Amore" is sure to become a family favorite! Savor the private pool, deluxe hot...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/1 - 9/8
$4,016  $5,016
$1,000 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

1886 - Got Beach

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A semi-oceanfront paradise, we’ll make sure you Got Beach during your entire Outer Banks vacation! This beautiful Outer Banks vacation rental...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

OC2 The Mariner's Cottage Oceanside Cour...

Welcome to The Mariner's Cottage Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
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...

THREE LITTLE BIRDS

You won't have to worry about a thing, when you stay at the "Three Little Birds" cottage. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath oceanside home is a short walk to your own public beach access which is only 275 yards away on a very private street. When you are ready...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/25 - 10/2
$2,073  $2,360
$287 off
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

GS-3-E3 Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 3-Bedroom Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine waking...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

OCEAN SOL

Discover OCEAN SOL in Corolla—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 15 bedrooms with private baths and premium amenities create an unforgettable Outer Banks experience. This extraordinary Whalehead home redefines luxury vacation living...

  • Corolla
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 16 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Shooting Star

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef When it comes to a vacation filled with opulent amenities that rival any five-star resort, the sky's the limit at spectacular SHOOTING STAR. This shining 6,130 sq. ft. sandcastle features four levels of indulgent...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms