Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Friday, May 8th 11:00 AM
Ocracoke

Visitors can pay tribute to the fallen heroes of Ocracoke’s past at this special and inspired ceremony that pays homage to the heroes who lost their lives off the island’s coast. Orchestrated by the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, the Ocracoke community, the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary 16-04, the National Park Service, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the annual British Cemetery Ceremony is a historic and landmark event that honors Ocracoke’s tumultuous past.

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 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.

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Old Lighthouse Beach

Avid Outer Banks Surfers and sightseers alike are familiar with Old Lighthouse Beach, a stretch of sand in the heart of Buxton that was once the sight of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Convenient and renowned for its good shelling and great waves...

Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

479 | Ev's Hev

Semi-Oceanfront, Kitty Hawk. This terrific Family Beach Cottage has a great location that is just steps from the beach. Spacious, comfortable, and very well equipped, "Ev's Hev" provides unobstructed Ocean Views, and Direct Access to Beach (Just...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

4600 - Blue Pearl

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for oceanfront luxury living? Look no further than Blue Pearl! This 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom rental is perfect...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Cheers

Enjoy The Ocean Views From Cheers And The Whalehead Neighborhood's Wide, Beautiful Beaches! This pet friendly home is just 1050 feet from the ocean with easy beach access. Centrally located in Corolla, Cheers is nearby to shopping, restaurants, the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

LATITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Overview Designed to impress, Latitude Adjustment is the perfect prescription for your next beach vacation. This home features popular amenities, professional design, and is beautifully decorated in a stylish coastal vibe. Brilliantly...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Still Salty

If you're searching for an oceanfront home that feels like its own private beach resort — with space, comfort, and amenities that keep everyone entertained — “Still Salty” delivers one of the strongest vacation experiences on the Outer...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Ternabout

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomOnly 240' from a wooden boardwalk beach access, this unique home with great ocean vistas is loaded with extras and amenities for a beach hideaway! Located on a peaceful street, it is...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

SHORELY BLESSED

Overview Shorely Blessed is a seaside retreat with the coastal warmth you expect to find when you vacation in the Outer Banks. The floor plan is outstanding and the home is welcoming and practical for multi-family use. Excellent dining...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms