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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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

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...

Oh Say Can You Sea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Ct. — OH SAY CAN YOU SEA ... the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean? And setting beneath the Pamlico Sound? It’s yes to both when you settle into this six-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Island Princess

OCEANFRONT Frisco — Runboat Cir. — Attempting to meet everybody’s wishes while planning your family’s Hatteras Island hideaway can be a noble cause, but you’ll find that crown jewel you’re seeking in the 4,500 sq. ft. ISLAND PRINCESS...

  • Frisco
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

Tucs Beachin OBX House CV-16

Tucs Beachin OBX House is the ultimate home on the beautiful 4x4 beaches of Carova! Stunning ocean views will overwhelm you when you enter this beautifully appointed estate. Located just over the dune from the Atlantic Ocean, this home offers easy...

  • Carova
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

SALTY PAUSE IN SOUTHERN SHORES

Vacation paradise on the sound side in Southern Shores, NC awaits! Easy walk to Ocean or Sound from this well-appointed, updated gorgeous beach home! Electric Vehicle Charger in the carport. 24 rooftop solar panels and geothermal heating and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/8 - 2/15
$1,432  $1,823
$391 off
2/15 - 2/22
$1,432  $1,823
$391 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,432  $1,823
$391 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,432  $1,823
$391 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,432  $1,823
$391 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,432  $1,823
$391 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,432  $1,823
$391 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,717  $1,974
$257 off
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...

5422 - Raynors Rest

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Beautifully built Nags Head home is less than 500 feet to the lifeguarded beach with handicap access that includes a bathhouse. The open spacious...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Salty Shamrock

2024 Bedding configuration change. Pyramid bunk bedroom now has 2 Twin beds instead. Casual, comfortable, and impeccably decorated, this bright and airy townhome is perfect for small families or romantic getaways. Take in the ocean view from the...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

K0425 Tangerine Dream at Devonshire Plac...

Welcome to Tangerine Dream by KEES Vacations! Nestled in the Devonshire Place neighborhood in the Bermuda Bay Community of Kill Devil Hills, you'll find this bright and cheerful home waiting for you. Plus being in the Bermuda Bay community, this...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms