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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 Dare County Regional Airport i
 n Manteo (previously\, it was planned to be held at the Wright Brothers 
 National Memorial\; the location was changed on 6/21/26).\n\nHistory of 
 National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks\nDid you know the first control
 led\, sustained\, powered\, heavier-than-air flight took place right her
 e 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 Society was created in 1
 927 to preserve the location and the legacy of the Wright Brothers' firs
 t flights. They promote aviation education and support the National Park
  Service at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. The First Flight Soci
 ety’s National Aviation Day celebration is one of a series of educatio
 nal programs and annual events.\n\n\nWhat to Expect at the National Avia
 tion Day Celebration\nVisitors can get up close to eye-catching airplane
  displays\, listen to engaging guest speakers\, and explore interactive 
 exhibits designed to heighten their curiosity. Enjoy local food trucks\,
  flyovers\, and take part in hands-on activities that make learning abou
 t aviation both fun and unforgettable for all ages. In previous years\, 
 there have even been scavenger hunts and delicious cake to add to the fu
 n.\nExplore The Area\nThe Wright Brothers National Memorial is a nationa
 l park at the site of the Wright Brothers’ first successful powered fl
 ight. The open grounds include the monument atop a high dune\, a life-si
 ze steel-and-bronze statue of the Wright Flyer and the people present at
  the moment of the first flight\, a walkable flight line of the first fl
 ight\, reconstructions of the 1903 hangar and living quarters\, a museum
 \, and more.\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 something for everyone. It
 's more than just an event\; it's a chance to soak in some history\, enj
 oy the moment\, and maybe even leave with a new appreciation for the evo
 lution of flight. 
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LOCATION:410 Airport Rd
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