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 National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

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...

One
One

OCEANFRONT Avon — NC Hwy. 12 — When finding the quintessential getaway where being one with yourself and your surroundings is essential to realizing your vacation dreams, then ONE is where you belong. Perched high above the dunes on the last...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

Salvo Siesta

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Dory Road - There is nothing better than a SALVO SIESTA at this shining bungalow in relaxing Salvo. This gem is located just a short walk from the ocean, and not far from the boundary of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Recreation...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

458 | Knot A Care

KNOT A CARE is a terrific vacation home that offers lovely décor & comfortable furnishings along w/ ample space to spread out & relax. Decorated in a coastal theme, the living/dining/kitchen area is situated on the top floor w/ Ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

067 | Ocean Relax-inn

Wonderful views of the Ocean and Wright Brothers National Monument are just the beginning of the extensive amenities this outstanding home provides. Relax in the Private 12x25 Swimming Pool, 6x8 Kiddie Pool, or the Hot Tub, plus the Beach is only a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Cottage on the Dunes

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Dune Loop - This classic COTTAGE ON THE DUNES, in the roundhouse style, is located at the exclusive south end of Avon, with its own private boardwalk to the beach (shared only with the home next door), and expansive vistas...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

4603 - Yellow Brick Road

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the OBX! Nestled in the charming town of Southern Shores, this spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom rental is perfect...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Windandsea R-11

Experience the best of the beach and soundside life at Windandsea! Access to both the ocean and sound is just a short distance away in either direction. The island here is less than half a mile across, so it's a short walk to enjoy the world-famous...

  • Rodanthe
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms