Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the best surfers on the East Coast compete in the Mid-Atlantic Surfing Regionals. The action goes down at the beach next to Jennette's Pier, where the waves provide the perfect playground for the country's top surfers to compete. Cheer on the surfers over multiple days of competition in a fun coastal environment. Spread out a beach towel, pull up a chair in the sand,...

Held against the beautiful backdrop of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Rod and Custom Festival is a family-friendly event for automotive enthusiasts featuring Cruise-ins, Displays & Vendors, Special Events, Historic Sites, Food & Fun! Extra money raised through the sponsor program will be donated to local charities.

Kids Fest is a FREE and fun-filled day where children, ages five and under, can enjoy arts and crafts, bubbles, characters, music, large vehicles, and much more!

Dare County Arts Council presents the Artrageous Kids Art Festival at Dowdy Park in Nags Head from 10am-3pm. Artrageous is a free, family-friendly event that includes art activities, live music, dance performances, an artisan market, and food vendors. This annual community event brings families together to paint, sculpt, dance, sing and be creative. Proceeds from Artrageous benefit DCAC cultural arts programming and the Artrageous Youth Scholarship Fund, which awards one...

Where fashion and fundraising unite. Couture By The Shore is a fun-filled annual event bringing retailers together to highlight the season’s newest and brightest fashions while raising funds for those in need.

Join the First Flight Rotary Club for the 39th Annual Nags Head Woods 5K Charity Race on Saturday of Mother's Day Weekend. NEW in 2025 ... a 1-mile "Walk in the Woods"!

The Outer Banks National Soft-Shell Week - Fresh from the shedders to your plate! 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 seafood markets. From the classic sandwich to creative...

The Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! We are excited to celebrate the 53rd consecutive year of this event and have many fun activities planned. Join professional hang gliders, fans, and families for this Kitty Hawk Flight School tradition. The Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! We are excited to celebrate the 53rd consecutive year of this event...

The Outer Banks welcomes the annual Sumospeed Beach Bash at the Soundside Events Site. Come out for car shows, music, raffles, local vendors and food trucks.

Jockey's Ridge 50th Year Celebration featuring The Connells & The Outer Banks' first ever DRONE SHOW! Get ready to celebrate 50 years of adventure, beauty, and community at Jockey's Ridge State Park! FREE to the Public – Secure your free tickets now at JOCKEYSRIDGE50.com Event Highlights:  Live Entertainment featuring The Connells  First-Ever Drone Show over the dune.by Sky Elements (as seen on America's Got Talent)  Sunrise Yoga, Disc Golf & Horseshoe Tournaments  Sunset Toast on the dunes with the National Anthem  Kite Demonstrations, Sandcastle Competitions, and more!...

Soundside Fun Fair is a Carnival at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head to benefit Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP)! Bring friends and family to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a carnival with fabulous rides for all ages, games and food concessions.

Kitty Hawk Kites and friends will be displaying amazing 30 – 100 ft kites on top of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us and fly a kite of your own, take part in FREE walk-up stunt kite lessons, kite coloring for kids of all ages, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular kites as they fly in the sky.

Dare Days is a Town-Sponsored special event showcasing and celebrating our great community, its diverse culture, and rich history over two days in two different locations to enjoy! Dare Days is always held the first Saturday in June in downtown Manteo. It serves as the initial kick-off to the summer here in Manteo and on the Outer Banks. Family and friends can enjoy a variety of craft and food vendors,...

Multi-Grammy Award-winning 90s country superstar Travis Tritt is returning to Roanoke Island Festival Park this June as part of the summer concert series

Jake Owen & Uncle Cracker in concert on the OBX. The Driftwood Ramble Tour makes its way to the Outer Banks! Join us on **Saturday, June 28th**, at the scenic Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC, for an evening filled with chart-topping hits

Various locations around the Outer Banks will host fireworks displays, ensuring there’s plenty of opportunities to catch a show. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, these events are perfect for families looking to enjoy a night out.

The annual one-mile Town of Duck 4th of July Parade route begins at the crest of the hill on Scarborough Lane, travels east towards the ocean, turns left onto Ocean Way, and then continues onto Christopher Drive to end at Pamela Court. Please note: no part of the parade will take place on Duck Road. A Community Celebration will be held immediately following the parade at the Duck Town Park. The celebration...

Enjoy a day of fun on Roanoke Island with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show. The downtown Manteo waterfront provides a picturesque setting for the fireworks display, which can be viewed from Roanoke Island Festival Park

Celebrate the 4th of July in Corolla with free live music and a spectacular fireworks show on the northern Outer Banks!

Kill Devil Hills’ Avalon Pier for a night of live music and fireworks. This family-friendly event is free and offers a prime spot to watch the fireworks over the ocean.

Celebrate the 4th of July on the Outer Banks with a breathtaking fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. The Nags Head Fishing Pier offers the perfect vantage point for families and friends to gather for The Town Of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular!