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Rodanthe History Events - 2026 Schedule

The Freedom 5k

Friday, July 3rd - Friday, July 3rd 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Kill Devil Hills

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Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of July 6, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of July 13, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of July 20, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of July 27, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Anniversary of the Mirlo Rescue
Sunday, August 16th
Rodanthe

Come celebrate one of the most important events in Life-Saving local history with this special day at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site in the heart of Rodanthe. The rescue of the Mirlo was one of the most legendary rescues that was ever conducted by the US Life-Saving Service, and during this special day, visitors will dive deeper into this story courtesy of a wealth of activities that will fascinate visitors of all ages.

Week of August 17, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Week of August 24, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Beach Apparatus Drill
Thursday, August 27th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 2nd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 9th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 16th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23rd 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 30th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 6th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 20th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rodanthe

Visitors can take a step back in time and learn how the heroes of the original US Life-Saving Service performed their daring rescues and everyday duties through this special live demonstration that’s held on the grounds of the oceanside Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

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The Freedom 5k
Jul 3

July 3, 2026

The Freedom 5k

Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!

Kill Devil Hills 252-489-8239
Black Pelican
Black Pelican
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Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Kitty Hawk 252-261-3171
$15 OFF JETSKI RENTAL MON, TUES AND 9AM ONLY ON WED THRU SAT
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$15 OFF JETSKI RENTAL

MON, TUES AND 9AM ONLY ON WED THRU SAT

USE CODE VG15 NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR SPECIALS GOOD FOR ENTIRE GROUP
WEB-COUPON 22G9-MLR4-1P6N

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FUNNY DUCK
FUNNY DUCK

Kick back and relax in this charming beach cottage. Located a short walk to the beach and to the village of Duck with its wonderful shops and restaurants, you won’t have to drive again until it’s time to go home. While here, you will enjoy...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/2 - 8/9
$4,240  $4,682
$442 off
8/9 - 8/16
$3,644  $4,189
$545 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,361  $3,856
$495 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,837  $3,240
$403 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet
Website

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Kitty Hawk 252-261-4973
$2 OFF LARGE PIZZAS $2 OFF ALL LARGE PIZZAS
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$2 OFF LARGE PIZZAS

$2 OFF ALL LARGE PIZZAS

Must present coupon at time of order or mention this coupon when placing a phone order. No Limit! Not valid with any other offers.
WEB-COUPON PKMD-2MG6-LPJB

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5586 - Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze
5586 - Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze is a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental located in Nags Head. This cozy oceanside retreat...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
Website $ Coupons

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Kill Devil Hills 252-441-5955
Customer Appreciation Repeat Guests Save $100...
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Customer Appreciation

Repeat Guests Save $100...

...when you book a 7-night stay during the in season or $50 when you book a 7-night stay during the off season. Based on availability at over 300 participating properties. Cannot be combined with other offers.
WEB-COUPON M31M-15Q0-6GJ1

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The Dune Bug
The Dune Bug

Welcome to your serene escape in Nags Head! Our charming Oceanside cottage, nestled just one house back from the beach and a mere 150 feet from beach access, offers a peaceful haven for couples or small families. Imagine waking up to the sound of...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company
Twiddy & Company
Website

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...

Corolla 800-489-4339
$25 OFF SEAFOOD BOIL KIT
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$25 OFF

SEAFOOD BOIL KIT

* Coupon does not apply to Mini Boils. We pledge 1% to local first responders. Use code OBVG2026
WEB-COUPON 1RNW-GR27-GGKG

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1489 - Shore Enough
1489 - Shore Enough

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax and enjoy sunrises and ocean views from this bright and inviting home. Located on a corner lot in the Corolla community of Whalehead Beach...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing
Website

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Manteo 252-441-6301
BREAKFAST DEAL 10% OFF BREAKFAST FROM 8AM TO 9AM
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BREAKFAST DEAL

10% OFF BREAKFAST FROM 8AM TO 9AM

MUST PRESENT COUPON BEFORE ORDERING ONLY VALID IF SEATED BY 8AM
WEB-COUPON 4G5R-R5QF-1QMR

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BALIWEST
BALIWEST

Gorgeous home!  3,500 square foot living area.  Panoramic ocean view.Level 1:Bedroom (with King), bath (with shower). Game room with large screen CATV, game table and Two-Twin Sectional. Garage.Level 2:Great room with window wall with panoramic...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/19 - 9/26
$3,791  $4,131
$340 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,921  $4,131
$210 off
Flip Flop Shops
Flip Flop Shops
Website

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



Duck 252-441-1757
FREE SUPER WINGS BAG WITH PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE
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FREE SUPER WINGS BAG

WITH PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE

LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER SHOW THIS COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO RECEIVE OFFER EXPIRES MAY 24, 2027
WEB-COUPON 6NH5-Q6NC-L36N

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Marabel-by-the-Sea
Marabel-by-the-Sea

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsAppreciate a calming hideaway in this unique home! Bask in the sun while appreciating the seclusion of the fenced-in pool area or savor ocean vistas from the top level while soaking up the sun! Just...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center
OBX Shipping Center
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We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

Kill Devil Hills 252-441-7090
$10 OFF $25 PURCHASE Valid on Already Reduced Clearance Items
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$10 OFF $25 PURCHASE

Valid on Already Reduced Clearance Items

MUST PRESENT THIS COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. Expires 5/20/27. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. SOUNDFEET.COM
WEB-COUPON J3H8-4NN9-QKJF

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Fin12 Starfish Suite 2 Bedroom Condo at ...
Fin12 Starfish Suite 2 Bedroom Condo at ...

Welcome to Starfish Suite at Fin N' Feather Waterside Inn by KEES Vacations! The Fin N' Feather Waterside Inn by KEES Vacations is one of the last of its kind. Located on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, the Inn offers comfortable and well-appointed...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms