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

Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

304 | Sea Esta

This cozy Nags Head Semi-Oceanfront beach home is a wonderful family retreat that boasts all the extras to make your vacation complete. Nicely decorated, well-equipped, well maintained, offers a Hot Tub, and Ocean Views. It is located within easy...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/14 - 6/20
$2,495  $2,695
$200 off
7/12 - 7/18
$2,795  $2,995
$200 off
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...

EVERYBODY DUCK

Overview Just three lots from the Atlantic with quick and easy access to the beach, this Outer Banks home in ocean blue tones is the perfect place to spend your vacation. Situated on a high dune, magnificent ocean and sound views are at...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Seas the Moment 372

Welcome to Seas the Moment, your dream oceanside retreat in the heart of Kill Devil Hills! This stunning 4-bedroom coastal sanctuary offers everything your family needs for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. Dive year-round into the indoor pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/13 - 6/20
$4,091  $4,511
$420 off
6/20 - 6/27
$4,290  $4,710
$420 off
7/11 - 7/18
$5,095  $5,221
$126 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,029  $2,379
$350 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,029  $2,379
$350 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,823  $2,173
$350 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,823  $2,173
$350 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,823  $2,173
$350 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,823  $2,173
$350 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,823  $2,173
$350 off
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

3196 - Sea Sights

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Colony by the Sea, Unit D-226. You will not believe the sight of the sea from this well appointed Oceanfront two bedroom condo. Spectacular ocean...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

BEACH PALACE

Overview Exquisite comfort, breathtaking ocean and monument views, and a vast array of unforgettable amenities belong to those who vacation at Beach Palace. Thoughtfully designed to accommodate large groups, this immense estate provides...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

041 | Ruby Reef

Ruby Reef is a comfortable family beach cottage that provides the convenience of being within a short walking distance of the beach (Second St. Beach Access Approximately 560 Feet). Ideal for smaller groups, this home offers amenities usually...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Sea Grapes

OCEANFRONT Avon - Askins Creek - If the gentle sound of waves provides the ideal soundtrack to your vacation, then you must “press play” on SEA GRAPES. The oceanfront vistas from both levels of this beachfront home are a reminder that nature...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms