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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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Dolphin Sunrise 324-A

Enjoy stunning ocean views and the ultimate beachside convenience at Dolphin Sunrise. Perfectly situated on the Beach Road at Milepost 5 ¾, this charming coastal retreat is just 50 feet from direct beach access with a lifeguard on duty—ideal for...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

Sea Esta

Extended pool dates for 2026!Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis oceanfront home is designed to accommodate a huge family group with ease. Once your family has experienced the opulent comfort of this home, they...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Dixie Sandcastle

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half Bathrooms (1 Outside by private pool)Accessible by 4 x 4 car only! Welcome to Dixie Sandcastle where you will appreciate the most fantastic sunrise and sunset vistas on the beach!  With...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Salt Palace 485

Get ready to make everlasting family memories at Salt Palace, an incredible oceanfront Nags Head vacation home! Start each day of your vacation off the right way by waking up to stunning ocean views! Abundant amenities such as a private pool, hot...

  • Nags Head
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

This D.E.R.N. House CV-51

Serenity, peace, seclusion and tranquility are yours in this Carova vacation home. Listen to sounds of the Atlantic from this lovely, well-maintained home located on the four-wheel-drive beach of Carova. Relax in the hot tub on the screened porch...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

RAINBOW CONNECTION

Overview Situated on a high dune in the charming community of Sandy Ridge, this comfortable vacation home offers a view from seemingly every standpoint, from the ocean to the sound. Adjacent to the Army Corps of Engineers open land, the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

210 | Loggerhead Lookout

Located on the Oceanfront in the Nags Head Historic District, this classic beach cottage will take you back to a by-gone era where you can relax & enjoy an uncrowded beach & the island breeze as it passes through the huge wrap-around...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14