Events

Cruise-ins - Static Displays - Special Events - Food & Family Fun - Historic Sites

All Held against the beautiful backdrop of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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Kid's Activities, Artisan Vendors, Plant Sales, Raffle, Educational Displays. Rain or Shine! 

KidsFest is an outdoor festival for young children in which local community businesses and organizations come out to provide exciting games, crafts and activities for a free morning of fun and exploration. This year, KidsFest will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026...

Dare County Arts Council will host the Artrageous Kids Art Festival from 10am-3pm at Dowdy Park in Nags Head. Artrageous is a free, family-friendly event featuring kids art activities, live music, local artisans selling their creative goods and a variety of local restaurants selling lun...

When it comes down to the real flavors of the Outer Banks, we think this cult classic best captures the taste of our locals water. And did we mention how fresh these crabs are? Straight from the shedders in the backyard to tables at the participating restaurants and ...

The opening event of the NC Billfish Series, the Hatteras Village Offshore Open is now in its second decade. Proceeds from the tournament support the Hatteras Village Civic Association in their mission to continue providing scholarships to college bound village residents as well as suppor...

OBX Pridefest is our flagship fundraiser and includes a week of various events throughout the Outer Banks, produced by OBX Pride, Inc., a 501(c)3 local non-profit organization. Established in 2011, OBX Pride, Inc. our mission is to eliminate prejudices and discrimination toward the LBGTQ+ c...

The 2026 Season of The Lost Colony runs June 4th through August 22nd. An experience not to be missed! The Lost Colony offers a refreshed production of Paul Green's original symphonic drama. Set on the soundfront on Roanoke Island, enjoy this 89 year-old musical under the stars. Become immersed in...

Join us for the 2026 annual running of The Outer Banks Sunrise 5k / 1 Mile  Beach race series presented by ...

Doors: 5pm // Show: 6:30pm $90.65 to $170.65 KOOL & THE GANG – LIVE IN OBX...

OBX Running and Village Realty are proud to present the 12th annual running of the Village Realty Village of Nags Head 5k/1 Mile Road Race Series 8AM Thursday's  Summer 2026 June 18 , July 16 and  August 13 in The Village of West Nags Head ...

Join us for the 2026  Annual running of The Outer Banks Sunrise 5k / 1 Mile  Beach race series presented by ...

The Outer Banks B...

Registration information for the 2026 Parade will be available mid-May 2026. The Town of Duck would like to invite any Veterans that will be in attendance to join in the fun! Walk-ups are welcome. However, we would appreciate for you to sign up online (when it becomes available) so that w...

Celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s Semiquincentennial with Island Farm! On Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Island Farm will host visitors to celebrate the holiday. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Farm’s grassy lawn, and...

Join us for the 2026 annual running of The Outer Banks Sunrise 5k / 1 Mile  Beach race series presented by ...

OBX Running and Village Realty are proud to present the 12th annual running of the Village Realty Village of Nags Head 5k/1 Mile Road Race Series 8AM Thursday's  Summer 2026 June 18 , July 16 and  August 13 in The Village of West Nags Head ...

Join us for the 2026  Annual running of The Outer Banks Sunrise 5k / 1 Mile  Beach race series presented by ...

Join us for the 2026 annual running of The Outer Banks Sunrise 5k / 1 Mile  Beach race series presented by ...

OBX Running and Village Realty are proud to present the 12th annual running of the Village Realty Village of Nags Head 5k/1 Mile Road Race Series 8AM Thursday's  Summer 2026 June 18 , July 16 and  August 13 in The Village of West Nags Head ...

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...