Ocracoke Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Kid Friendly Events - 2026 Schedule

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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.

Event info is subject to change at any time. Check associated official event websites for latest.

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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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

SOUND OF TRANQUILITY

Sound of Tranquility pairs swim-up bar stools and an in-pool hot tub with a 38'x18' infinity pool that spills toward the Currituck Sound, a soundfront perch Carolina Designs guests will find hard to duplicate. Add a home theater and an...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
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...

SOUND OF TRANQUILITY

Sound of Tranquility pairs swim-up bar stools and an in-pool hot tub with a 38'x18' infinity pool that spills toward the Currituck Sound, a soundfront perch Carolina Designs guests will find hard to duplicate. Add a home theater and an...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
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...

Oz
Oz

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomNumerous appointments and details have been supplied to make sure this resort home completely accommodates all your vacation wishes. Oz is really a memorable vacation experience and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Windstar

Now Offering Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum) for 2026!Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsSavor your vacation in this well-appreciated family bungalow located on a peaceful street on the Soundfront in the Sanderling community!  This home...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

1608 - Margarita Girl

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! FREE POOL HEAT FOR APRIL AND MAY, CALL TO ADD! Escape to the Outer Banks and discover the perfect family getaway at Margarita Girl. This beautiful...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT

Six cinema-style recliners in a private home theater set the tone at Starry, Starry Night, a soundfront Duck retreat from Carolina Designs where a stand up paddleboard waits at your own private dock. Six bedrooms, an elevator, a private pool...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

289 | Sunnyside

This terrific South Nags Head Oceanfront Home is the perfect choice for an outstanding Outer Banks vacation. Spacious, well-equipped, and beautifully decorated to ensure a grand time, the Ocean Views are endless! Spend days relaxing on the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18