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    Summer Events

    What's happening this summer on the Outer Banks!

    Beach days aren’t the only reason the Outer Banks is an incredible place to enjoy the summer season; there is a wide array of exciting events and celebrations to participate in and enjoy as well! Throughout the season, you will find a wide variety of events and celebrations, from Fourth of July festivities featuring parades, fireworks, and entertainment to the beauty of the Wright Kite Festival as colors fill the skies above. Summer events on the OBX are a reason on their own to come for a visit!

    Whether you are staying in Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, or Nags Head, there are exciting nearby events to enjoy! If you are a theatre lover, the outdoor performance of The Lost Colony is sure to please. If you are a history buff and/or an aviation fanatic, National Aviation Day is a must, as it celebrates the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers and all that has come from their incredible work. If you love fishing, running, food, music, and even Jeeps or pirates, you’re sure to be smiling ear to ear as you explore the fun and excitement happening at the events here on the Outer Banks this summer.

    Below is a selection of summer events you and your group can attend and participate in here on the Outer Banks:

    Please Note: We are in the process of adding more events to our listings, so be sure to check back as we continue to expand this resource.

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    The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama

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    Experience The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island June 4-Aug. 22, 2026, with family-friendly pricing, pre-show performances, tours, and history.

    The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama

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    Experience The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island June 4-Aug. 22, 2026, with family-friendly pricing, pre-show performances, tours, and history.

    The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama

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    Experience The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island June 4-Aug. 22, 2026, with family-friendly pricing, pre-show performances, tours, and history.

    The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama

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    Experience The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island June 4-Aug. 22, 2026, with family-friendly pricing, pre-show performances, tours, and history.

    Celebrate Independence Day on the Outer Banks

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    Celebrate the 4th of July on the Outer Banks! Browse our 2026 events schedule for fireworks, parades, and events in Kill Devil Hills, Duck, Manteo, Nags Head, and Corolla.

    Outer Banks Annual Wright Kite Festival

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    This July 17-18, 2026, head to the Wright Kite Festival for an exciting day as you watch giant kites soar overhead, participate in a kite flying lesson and learn about the history of flight!

    Outer Banks Annual Wright Kite Festival

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    This July 17-18, 2026, head to the Wright Kite Festival for an exciting day as you watch giant kites soar overhead, participate in a kite flying lesson and learn about the history of flight!

    Outer Banks Annual Watermelon Festival

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    Have fun in the sun at the Outer Banks Watermelon Festival in Nags Head on Aug 6, 2026! Enjoy family games, contests, local food and live music.
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    National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks

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    On August 19, 2026, celebrate the first powered flight at the site where it all started, at the Wright Brothers National Memorial on the Outer Banks!