Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

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

This Week
Sunday, November 8th
Ocracoke

Celebrate the vibrant Latino community on Ocracoke Island which has been growing and thriving in the past 20 years with this special festival that features a wealth of tempting foods, arts and crafts, music, activities for kids, and much more. Held at the Ocracoke School during the day and the Ocracoke Community Center at night, this festival deliciously combines education and effortless fun to present a day that visitors of all tastes will adore.

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 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ocracoke

Step inside Ocracoke's rich history during the OPS Historic Homes Tour, a special event presented by the Ocracoke Preservation Society that offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore some of the island's most treasured historic homes. Set within Ocracoke's nationally recognized Historic District, this unique tour celebrates the island's distinctive architecture, maritime heritage, and generations of families who have shaped the community.

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

Week of June 28, 2027 - July 4, 2027
Friday, July 2nd - Sunday, 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.

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The 11 Best Beach Games for Summer 2026

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Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

LEGACY

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this beautifully remodeled oceanfront home. The new renovations include a Private Pool with new Cabana with wet bar and fridge. Your family will want to return year after year!Level 1:6 bedrooms (1 with King &...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Skipper's Landing

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores Are you looking for a beach home on the lake in Kinnakeet Shores with pretty water vistas, space for the family, a fast 5-min. walk to the beach and walking distance to the grocery store, shopping and eateries...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Stella Maris

OCEANFRONT Avon – Since ancient times, mariners have relied on the steadfast Stella Maris — the North Star — to guide them on their seafaring journeys. In much the same way, STELLA MARIS, a five-bedroom/four-bath home perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Brightwaters

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  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

NautiBuoy

**NautiBouy is now Pet Friendly** If you’re looking for the ultimate Outer Banks vacation rental for your next stay in Nags Head, look no further than this beautiful oceanfront home. With a private walkway to the beach, a Private Pool and Hot Tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

875 | Yellow Bird

Enjoy beautiful Ocean and Beach Views right from your deck! Yellow Bird is a terrific Kill Devil Hills beach cottage that features bright décor, comfortable furnishings, and steps that lead right down to the Beach. This very nice home that is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

DAISY'S DUNE

Suspended between the first and second floor decks, the elevated pool at Daisy's Dune delivers a panoramic view over the Atlantic while you float, a detail you will not find at many oceanfront homes. New for 2026 from Carolina Designs, this 20...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 18 Bathrooms