Events

In 1997, the Wings Over Water (WOW) Wildlife Festival was established as a way to encourage and offer the public opportunities for wildlife and wildland interpretation, education and experiences on regional national wildlife refuges. This annual fundraising event for national wildlife refug...

Music lovers from all over the world flock to the Outer Banks for this tradition that adds a roster of ...

Tipsy Turkey 1 Mile Beer RunLimit 100 participants11 AM Wednesday, November 25, 2026...

Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and a kite light show on Jockey’s Ridge! Be sure to make it out on Saturday, November 28th from 4 – 7 PM for a light display like no other. Kites with Lights, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, featur...

The Wright Brothers first successfully flew a powered aircraft on December 17, 1903. Every year the First Flight Society celebrates that achievement with a morning ceremony at Wright Brothers National Memorial and a luncheon that noon. This year will be the 123rd Anniversary of the First Fl...