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SUMMARY:National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks
DESCRIPTION:Price:\n\n 	FREE! A $10 parking entry fee is usually require
 d when visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial\, but the National
  Park Service typically waives this fee for the National Aviation Day ce
 lebration. \n\nAges:\n\n 	All ages welcome!\n\nPets:\n\n 	Leashed pets 
 are welcome in outdoor areas at the National Aviation Day celebration on
  the Outer Banks.\n\nPlease note: The start and end times for the August
  19\, 2026\, event were not yet available when this article was written.
  Please refer to the event’s website for the latest information.\nNati
 onal Aviation Day on the Outer Banks: August 19\, 2026\nCelebrate Nation
 al Aviation Day on the Outer Banks! National Aviation Day was first proc
 laimed by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 and honors Orville Wright's birt
 hday on August 19. On the Outer Banks\, Aviation Day is hosted by the Fi
 rst Flight Society and celebrates the Wright brothers and the rich histo
 ry of flight that followed their pioneering work. This free family-frien
 dly event is planned to take place at the Wright Brothers National Memor
 ial.\n\nHistory of National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks\nDid you kno
 w the first controlled\, sustained\, powered\, heavier-than-air flight t
 ook place right here on the Outer Banks? On December 17\, 1903\, Orville
  Wright piloted the Wright Flyer for twelve seconds\, traveling 120 feet
  and paving the way for a new era of possibility. The First Flight Socie
 ty was created in 1927 to preserve the location and the legacy of the Wr
 ight Brothers' first flights. They promote aviation education and suppor
 t the National Park Service at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Th
 e First Flight Society’s National Aviation Day celebration is one of a
  series of educational programs and annual events.\n\n\nWhat to Expect a
 t the National Aviation Day Celebration\nVisitors can get up close to ey
 e-catching airplane displays\, listen to engaging guest speakers\, and e
 xplore interactive exhibits designed to heighten their curiosity. Enjoy 
 local food trucks\, flyovers\, and take part in hands-on activities that
  make learning about aviation both fun and unforgettable for all ages. I
 n previous years\, there have even been scavenger hunts and delicious ca
 ke to add to the fun.\nExplore The Area\nThe Wright Brothers National Me
 morial is a national park at the site of the Wright Brothers’ first su
 ccessful powered flight. The open grounds include the monument atop a hi
 gh dune\, a life-size steel-and-bronze statue of the Wright Flyer and th
 e people present at the moment of the first flight\, a walkable flight l
 ine of the first flight\, reconstructions of the 1903 hangar and living 
 quarters\, a museum\, and more.\n\n\n\nSee You There!\nWhether you're a 
 longtime aviation fan or just looking for a fun\, family-friendly way to
  spend the day\, National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks has a little s
 omething for everyone. It's more than just an event\; it's a chance to s
 oak in some history\, enjoy the moment\, and maybe even leave with a new
  appreciation for the evolution of flight. 
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