Events

The 2026 Town of Duck 4th of July parade and community celebration for America 250 is set for July 3rd, 2026.  

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Farm’s grassy lawn, and continue celebrations of the nation’s birth with musket-fire, traditional games, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and much more. A living history farm, Island Farm is a tangible glimpse into coastal history, and the realities of life on Roanoke Island in the mid-1800’s. Admission to the site is $11,...

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!

The Town of Duck presents the Duck Jazz Festival at the Duck Town Park on Columbus Day weekend. Enjoy live music from national, regional and local jazz musicians with performances over two days on two stages at this free festival. Extend your Outer Banks stay to enjoy jazz-themed events and promotions taking place throughout Duck businesses and beyond. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from various town restaurants....