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OBX Rod and Custom Festival
Starts: 05/02/2025 - Ends: 05/03/2025
Automobile enthusiasts can meet and greet with fellow aficionados while exploring some of the most stunning coastlines that North Carolina has to offer at this two-day festival that features a wide array of ways to have fun. The OBX Rod And Custom Festival is a special celebration of vintage and antique cars that will boast a host of family-friendly activities, from local food, to cruise-ins, to displays that will impress car fans of all tastes and ages.
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Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Starts: 04/11/2025 - Ends: 04/13/2025
PIRATES, PIRATES EVERYWHERE! From runner costumes to Expo decorations and all the way to the post-race party!
Pirates Rule at the well-organized, professional, fun race. Race options include the Flying Pirate Half Marathon, First Flight 5K, and Double Dare Challenge!
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Eastern Surfing Association's Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Starts: 04/25/2025 - Ends: 04/27/2025
The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) offers four championship events each year. Three regionals are held in the spring in which competitors compete to qualify for the Easterns® that is held each September in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. All local and championship ESA events include people of all ages and are family-friendly. Approximately 200 competitors from each region compete in their respective ESA Regional event every spring. The Mid-Atlantic Region is comprised of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Starts: 05/02/2025 - Ends: 05/04/2025
Holy guacamole - it's fiesta time! Join us for a Pinata Craft, Nacho Bar, Salsa Dance Lesson & a Maraca Train Ride to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
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Easter Weekend
Starts: 04/18/2025 - Ends: 04/20/2025
Hop on over and join us for for our Easter Weekend festivities! We've got an egg-citing Easter egg hunt, a magical jelly bean garden, spring crafts and let's all cross our fingers for a surprise visit from the one and only Easter Bunny! He told us last year that the Outer Banks is his favorite spot to vacation!
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Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay
Starts: 03/22/2025 - Ends: 03/22/2025
Not for the faint of heart, the Blackbeard's Revenge 100 is a relatively new event that first launched in 2019, and which will test the strongest athletes from the Outer Banks area and miles beyond. Covering a lengthy coastal course that extends for 100 miles, this scenic but tough race will push athletes to the limit as they head from the northernmost beaches of the OBX all the way down to the southern tip of Hatteras Island.
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Holly Jolly Weekend
Starts: 12/24/2025 - Ends: 12/25/2025
It's always a bit magical here in the Outer Banks, but Christmas is that magical time of year to spread some extra Holiday cheer! Get ready for a few days filled with memories that won't get forgotten. We've got so much planned for including hot cocoa, gingerbread house making, Christmas movies and maybe... just maybe, a special visit from the jolly ol' guy himself!
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The Lost Colony Wine Festival
Starts: 04/12/2025 - Ends: 04/12/2025
Take part in the Annual Lost Colony Wine, Art & Culinary Festival!
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Carolina Boat Builders Fishing Tournament
Starts: 07/23/2025 - Ends: 07/26/2025
The Dare County Boat Builders Foundation is a non-profit, 501c3 organization dedicated to preserving Dare County's boat building heritage by actively supporting the students and families within its community. We invite you to get involved! Whether you plan to sponsor or participate in our annual sport fishing tournament or give annually to our cause, we are grateful for your support.
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Outer Banks Rum Festival
Starts: 06/14/2025 - Ends: 06/14/2025
The Outer Banks Rum Festival is a chance for locals and visitors to celebrate all things uniquely Outer Banks while also funding solutions to feed the most vulnerable among us - children, seniors, and families in crisis.
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The Running of the Leprechauns
Starts: 03/15/2025 - Ends: 03/15/2025
This fun and festive 5K and 10K event has kicked off our annual lineup since 2017!
Date subject to change.
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Eastertide in the Gardens
Starts: 04/19/2025 - Ends: 04/19/2025
Hop into the Gardens! The beauty of spring at the Gardens sets the stage for this fun-filled family event.
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Earth Day
Starts: 04/22/2025 - Ends: 04/22/2025
Join us for a beach clean-up on Tuesday, April 22nd right here along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. There will be earth-friendly kids crafts and treats for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate that we live on the only planet with chocolate!
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Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Starts: 04/11/2025 - Ends: 04/13/2025
The Outer Banks is at Sea Level, and this course is mainly flat. The course starts at the First Flight Middle school and ends at the Wright Brothers Memorial. Within the Nags Head Woods Nature Preserve elevation change includes some rolling terrain and 2 major hills. Outer Banks runners make this preserve's trail and roads a frequent location got their training.
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Memorial Day Weekend
Starts: 05/23/2025 - Ends: 05/26/2025
Come show your American Pride and join us for a week full of patriotic activities and fun for everyone! Grab your swim trunks and get ready for a great holiday weekend. There will be a Site Decorating Contest, Red White & Blue Parade, Patriotic Crafts, Root Beer Floats, Cornhole Tournament & Live Music!
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Winter Wildlife Season
Starts: 12/01/2024 - Ends: 02/28/2025
Winter wildlife viewing in the Outer Banks (OBX) offers a unique chance to observe the region's rich biodiversity during the quieter months.
The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is a hot spot for migratory waterfowl, including tundra swans, snow geese, and various duck species. Visitors can explore walking trails and observation decks to spot these birds in their natural habitats.
The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge provides opportunities to see black bears, river otters, and even the elusive red wolf. Guided tours and paddling trips often enhance the experience, providing insight into the area's ecosystems. Winter is also prime time for bird watching enthusiasts, with raptors like bald eagles and northern harriers frequently sighted?
This activity is ideal for nature lovers looking to connect with OBX's serene landscapes and diverse wildlife.
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Mother's Day & Care Camps Big Weekend
Starts: 05/09/2025 - Ends: 05/10/2025
Help us fund raise during the annual Big Weekend for Care Camps! Stay at our campground on May 9 & 10, 2025, and 50%* of the cost of the site on the second night will be donated to Care Camps!
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We will also have a silent auction with various items to raise money to help send those kiddos with cancer to camp. In addition to the sweet deal for the weekend, come celebrate Mom for Mother's Day!
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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend
Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/06/2025
KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 5th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 6th for FREE*.
KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
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The Big Game Weekend
Starts: 02/07/2025 - Ends: 02/09/2025
Whether you like football or not, you will enjoy our football weekend while we serve up Super Sangria and "Soup"er Bowl Soups! Cheer for your favorite team or just pretend you know what's going on by cheering with the crowd. We will have a Super Squares fundraiser for Care Camps for you chance to WIN BIG even if you your team isn't playing in the big game this year!
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Love of Camping Weekend
Starts: 02/14/2025 - Ends: 02/16/2025
Grab your sweetheart, best buds, gal pals or furry friends and sneak away for a beach getaway this February! We will be servingup sweetheart mimosas, have some DIY paintable valentine's day themed ceramics and don't worry there will be some chocolate involved! Live, Love, Camp!
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Mardi Gras
Starts: 03/04/2025 - Ends: 03/04/2025
We will be celebrating Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday with tasty donuts & coffee! Don't miss out on the fun, and let the good times roll!
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Blast Off to Summer Weekend
Starts: 05/28/2025 - Ends: 06/02/2025
Blast off into summer at our campground with a weekend full of fun and excitement! Enjoy rocket crafts & games that are out of this world, and refresh yourself with our signature galaxy lemonade. It's the perfect way to kick start your summer adventures with family and friends!
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Chili Cookoff Weekend
Starts: 10/10/2025 - Ends: 10/13/2025
We're bringing the heat to the 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks KOA Resort! Enter your award-winning recipe or for a chance to be crowned the 2025 Chili Champ! It's FREE to enter and for just $5 all others can grab a sample of the tasty entries to help select the winner! With refreshing drinks available to pair with the hearty chili, the weekend offers the perfect combination of delicious food, fun music, and cold drinks. It's a fun and social event for friends and families to gather, taste, and celebrate the spirit of friendly competition.
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Wind and Waves Weekend
Starts: 06/03/2025 - Ends: 06/08/2025
Enjoy the Wind & Waves Sailing Regatta, make a Sailboat Craft, compete in the Sand Castle Contest, and build a DIY Kite!
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Dog Days of Summer Weekend
Starts: 09/12/2025 - Ends: 09/14/2025
Bring your four-legged camper for the Best-Dressed Pet Contest, DIY Dog Treats, Ice Cream Social with Pup Cups, Yappy Hour & Pet Photo Contest!
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Halloween Weekend #2
Starts: 10/31/2025 - Ends: 11/02/2025
We're celebrating Halloween with two weekends packed full of creepy, crawly fun! Enjoy a Flashlight Candy Hunt, Magic Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Decorating Palozza, Monster Mash Party, Costume Contests - Kids, Adults & Pets, Site Decorating Contest, Spooky Crafts and Trick-or-Treating! Come dressed in your Halloween best and decorate your RV site! These are two weekends you won't want to miss!
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Oktoberfest Weekend
Starts: 10/17/2025 - Ends: 10/19/2025
Brats, Beer and music combined with some quintessential fall fun to remind you of all things fall here at the beach Wilkommen Kampers!
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Luau Weekend
Starts: 08/11/2025 - Ends: 08/17/2025
Get out your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts, we are having a Luau with tropical slushies served poolside! We will be adding more tropical fun to the weekend with a Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest, Surfboard Craft, Sand Art & more!
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Pirate Weekend
Starts: 05/16/2025 - Ends: 05/18/2025
AAARG! Grab your hook, bring your mateys and get ready for some swashbuckling fun! There will be a Treasure Hunt, Pirate Crafts, and a Pirate Photo Op!
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Countdown to the Last Sunset of 2025
Starts: 12/31/2025 - Ends: 12/31/2025
Join us for a Meat & Cheese Social and Champagne Toast as we watch the sun dip below the horizon for the last time in 2025.
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Shuck Hatteras IV Oyster Festival
Starts: 12/20/2025 - Ends: 12/20/2025
Join us for Shuck Hatteras IV Oyster Festival! It's a SHELLABRATION of community, music, & food. The weekend will be filled with local live music, Kinnakeet Oyster Co. oysters, local art vendors, an Oyster Cook-off Challenge AND an ALL-YOU-CAN EAT Oyster Roast (ticket required). There will also be games and activities for the kids. ALL PROCEEDS from Shuck Hatteras IV will benefit the Life-Saving station.
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Happy Birthday America!
Starts: 06/30/2025 - Ends: 07/06/2025
Along with the usual fun of the beach, pool, playground and jumping pillow, we will have even more fun planned for you including a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Cornhole Tournament, Patriotic Crafts, Pet Costume Contest, Red, White & Blue Pararde, Pie-A-Staffer, AND a Site Decorating Contest. *Friendly reminder that fireworks and firecrackers are not permitted in the campground.
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Pinktober Warrior Weekend
Starts: 10/03/2025 - Ends: 10/05/2025
THINK PINK for a weekend to support and bring awareness those affected by breast cancer. Pink lemonade, a pink ribbon hunt, pink flamingos and plenty of ink vibes as we raise up, celebrate the warriors and raise money for breast cancer awareness.
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End of Summer Labor Day Blast
Starts: 08/25/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
Come visit us for a great end-of-summer wrap-up! The weekend will include a Limbo Contest, Frozen Lemonade, Cornhole Tournament, Spiked Root Beer Float, Sand Art, and all the usual joys of camping! While this might be our end-of-summer blast, never fear though as we can still have and will have lots of fun going into fall so book that stay today too!
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Shark Week
Starts: 07/14/2025 - Ends: 07/20/2025
I don't know about you, but camping is pretty JAWsome, especially when the weekend includes a Wet N' Wild Fun Train, Shark Ceramics, Foam Party, Shark Scavenger Hunt, Shark Attack Ice Cream Social, and more. Put your fins together and cheer for a fun Shark-Themed weekend!
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Color Craze Weekend
Starts: 09/19/2025 - Ends: 09/21/2025
The 2nd Annual Color Run will be a vibrant and exciting weekend event filled with fun and colorful activities for all ages. Participants will race through a dazzling cloud of colored powder, creating an unforgettable experience as they run, walk, or jog. Alongside the Color Run, there will be a variety of other color-crazed events for all to enjoy!
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Christmas in July Week
Starts: 07/21/2025 - Ends: 07/27/2025
Join us for all sorts of Christmas themed fun, including Cookie Decorating, Frozen Hot Chocolate Social, Christmas Movies, Snow Foam Party, Rudolph's Glow Train and maybe even a visit from Surfin' Santa himself!
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Turkey in the Sand
Starts: 11/27/2025 - Ends: 11/27/2025
Be sure to join us this fall for Turkey in the Sand at the Cape Hatteras/Outer Banks KOA Resort. We will have turkey fun all weekend long with activities & crafts for kids and adults. For Thanksgiving Day, we will be hosting our annual dinner potluck style so bring your favorite holiday recipes to share! We will provide the turkey & desserts and you bring the side dishes! Make sure to sign-up at the front office. Happy Campsgiving!
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Veterans Day Weekend
Starts: 11/07/2025 - Ends: 11/09/2025
Come help us say “Thank You” to our veterans who gave so much for our freedom. We will be writing letters to our servicemen and women and for those camping with us and we'll have free donuts for Veterans.
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Halloween Weekend #1
Starts: 10/24/2025 - Ends: 10/26/2025
We're celebrating Halloween with two weekends packed full of creepy, crawly fun! Enjoy a Flashlight Candy Hunt, Magic Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Decorating Palozza, Monster Mash Party, Costume Contests - Kids, Adults & Pets, Site Decorating Contest, Spooky Crafts and Trick-or-Treating! Come dressed in your Halloween best and decorate your RV site! These are two weekends you won't want to miss!
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National S'Mores Day Weekend
Starts: 08/04/2025 - Ends: 08/10/2025
What's a camping trip without S'mores! So when a holiday dedicated to our favorite camping dessert rolls around, we celebrate! National S'mores Day will be celebrated with of course a chance to make S'mores, but also with sweet fun and games. We''ll have Candy Bar Bingo, a S'mores Scavenger Hunt, S'mores Ice Cream Social, Sunset S'mores & Special S'mores Kit Deals in the KampStore!
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Lucky Camper Weekend
Starts: 03/14/2025 - Ends: 03/17/2025
You'll surely feel lucky when you spend St. Patrick's Day Weekend at the Cape Hatteras / Outer Banks kOA Resort. While you might not find a pot o' gold, the memories made, will be worth even more! between the Irish Coffee, Baked Potato Bar, ShamROCK Painting and a Golden Coin hunt you will feel like one lucky leprechaun!
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Happy Dad's Day Week
Starts: 06/09/2025 - Ends: 06/15/2025
What better way to spend Father's Day weekend than camping with Dad?! Relax poolside or on the beach with pops, jump into the Belly Flop, Cannon Ball or Dad Bod Contests, grab a Root Beer Float, make a Craft for Dad and chow down on Dollar Donuts!
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Under the Sea Week
Starts: 06/16/2025 - Ends: 06/22/2025
Dive into our Under the Sea Week! We'll have Sand Art, a Sand Castle Contest, Ghost Crab Hunting, Ocean Animal Crafts, and a Beach Cleanup.
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Fall Fest Weekend
Starts: 09/26/2025 - Ends: 09/28/2025
As we welcome the season of Autumn, why not celebrate with all things fall! Along with our usual weekend fun we'll also have a Hard Cider Tasting, Caramel Apple Bar, Fall Games & Crafts!
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Back to School Weekend
Starts: 08/18/2025 - Ends: 08/24/2025
End Summer with some fun! We'll have Yard Games, Cotton Candy, Decorate a Pencil Pouch, and Water Games!
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Snakes, Lizards & Frogs - Oh My! Weekend
Starts: 07/07/2025 - Ends: 07/13/2025
Join us for all things amphibian! We'll have a Live Animal Show by OBX Lizard Land, Critter Crafts, Rock Snake Painting, and an Animal Scavenger Hunt!
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Super Hero Weekend
Starts: 06/23/2025 - Ends: 06/29/2025
All our campers are super heroes this week! We'll have a Super Hero Costume Contest, Super Hero Crafts and Super Hero Water Train Ride & Movie Night!
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80s Week
Starts: 07/28/2025 - Ends: 08/03/2025
It's going to be totally rad! Join us as we travel back to the decade of big hair, bright colors and loud music! Rock the pool deck, participate in our costume contest, enjoy movie night, tie-dye and MORE!
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34th Annual OBX St. Patrick's Day Parade
Starts: 03/16/2025 - Ends: 03/16/2025
The Kelly's 34th Annual St. Patrick's Parade kicks off on Sunday March 16th at 1pm in Nags Head, RAIN OR SHINE.
2316 South Croatan HighwayNags Head, NC 27959Dates: March 16, 2025Time:1:00 PMThe Kelly's 34th Annual St. Patrick's Parade kicks off on Sunday March 16th at 1pm in Nags Head, RAIN OR SHINE.