Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule
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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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 19

June 19, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Laughing Gull Landing

OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave There is no reason to draw a line in the sand when choosing a resort home for your family’s next beach vacation. That is because LAUGHING GULL LANDING requires no compromise — everything you want in a restorative...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

THE BU

Located just 60 feet to the beach with no roads to cross!  Get an ocean view from almost any room in the house for a semi-oceanfront price! The ground level of the home features a huge rec room with pool table and table tennis conversion top...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



VH108 Dunes Day at Villas of Hatteras La...

Welcome to Dunes Day at Villas of Hatteras Landing by KEES Vacations! New to KEES for 2026! Doomsday can wait. Dunes Day is all about slowing down and settling into island time. Located on the southern end of Hatteras Island, this first floor...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

099 | Santa Cruzin

This Dramatic Oceanfront Home brings the Beauty of the Ocean Right into your Spacious Great Room! Conveniently located in Nags Head near the Gallery Row district at 10.6 Milepost this home boasts a Hot Tub, 2,000 Sq. Ft. of Decks, Porches, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Here At Last

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsHere at Last is just the third lot back from the ocean with the beach walkway access only 165’ away. Your family will appreciate watching the nighttime sky and striking ocean vistas...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/23 - 8/30
$4,923  $6,000
$1,077 off
8/30 - 9/6
$4,363  $5,300
$937 off
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...

Resting Beach Place

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis 4 bedroom home will be your Resting Beach Place to make lasting family memories for years to come!  Appreciate the family-friendly neighborhood of Monteray Shores located...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
9/2 - 9/9
$3,620  $4,145
$525 off
9/8 - 9/15
$3,281  $3,746
$465 off
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...

6504 - Eagle's Nest

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Cozy, comfortable beach home. Enjoy ocean views from the large top deck. Plenty of room for families. Screened porch...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms