Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule

Ocracoke Lessons & Educational Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
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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Windsurfing the Outer Banks

While several of the Outer Banks' most popular sports seemingly flew onto the scene in the past decade or two, like kiteboarding or stand up paddle boarding (SUP), windsurfing has been drawing water sports lovers to the North Carolina coast for...

Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

5685 - Seaside

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED FOR 2026 ONLY! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This reverse floor plan beach home with ocean views is located in the Village at Nags Head, within steps...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

5415 - Liberty Call

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New LVP flooring throughout. Located in popular Nags Head, Liberty Call is the perfect Outer Banks vacation...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Mahi Madness HC-107

Mahi Madness is the perfect spot for you and your family. This charming, multi-level, semi-oceanfront three bedroom house is 100 feet away from the beach access! The under house entry takes you to the first level. A laundry room is on this level for...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
7/19 - 7/26
$2,410  $2,710
$300 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,161  $2,461
$300 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,714  $2,014
$300 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,565  $1,865
$300 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,415  $1,715
$300 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,415  $1,715
$300 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,266  $1,566
$300 off
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

MARITIME LURE

This four bedroom, three bath Outer Banks rental is located in the Circle Drive community of Southern Shores. Maritime Lure sits on a quiet, wooded lot and features a screened porch. The living space in Maritime Lure has large, cathedral ceilings...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/17 - 7/24
$1,916  $2,306
$390 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,519  $1,690
$171 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,343  $1,516
$173 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,323  $1,429
$106 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,192  $1,251
$59 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Shore Beats Work

Located in Avon | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomShore Beats Work is your ideal oceanside beach home! Perfectly located in the heart of Avon, you are less than 130 yards to beach access, yet convenient to the Avon pier, shopping...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

K4221 Sail Boat Cottage at Beacon Quarte...

Welcome to the Sail Boat Cottage at Beacon Quarters of Corolla by KEES Vacations! Enjoy understated elegance in this luxury condo within the soothing and brand new Corolla community. The whole group will enjoy private community access to the sandy...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Thor at the Shore VICT-5

This oceanfront family-friendly Nags Head cottage has everything you need for a fun and relaxing Outer Banks vacation. Wake up early to watch the beach waves and sunrise from your oceanfront deck. Just steps away, across the private Viking Court...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
8/8 - 8/15
$5,196  $5,896
$700 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,710  $4,410
$700 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,599  $4,299
$700 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,657  $4,357
$700 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,325  $4,025
$700 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,826  $3,526
$700 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,535  $3,235
$700 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,700  $3,400
$700 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,509  $3,209
$700 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,455  $3,155
$700 off