OBX July Events

July on the Outer Banks is a vibrant tapestry of summer fun! The average temperature hovers in the mid-80s, perfect for building sandcastles, splashing in the waves, or trying your hand at water sports like surfing, kayaking, or paddleboarding. The evenings come alive with live music performances, cultural events and the festive spirit of the Fourth of July, filled with parades and dazzling fireworks. Whether you seek relaxation on the shore or adventurous exploration, July on the Outer Banks promises an unforgettable summer escape.

July 1-31

The Lost Colony

Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Set on the soundfront on Roanoke Island, enjoy this 87 year-old musical under the stars.

Waterside Theater, Manteo, NC

7:45 PM

July 1

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

Kill Devil Hills, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

July 2

Soundside Summer Market

Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

July 3

Dynamic Flow on the Green

Duck Town Green

7:30 AM

Duck, NC

Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market

Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

July 4

Town of Duck 4th of July Parade 

Duck, NC

9:00 AM

Killer Dunes 2-miler

Jockey’s Ridge State Park

8:00 AM

The Town of Kill Devil Hills Fireworks Show

Avalon Pier, Milepost 6, Kill Devil Hills

9:15 PM

Town of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular

9:25 PM

Nags Head Fishing Pier, NC

The Town of Manteo 4th of July Celebration

Begins 3:00 PM

Manteo, NC

July 6

Surfrider Foundation Summer Beach Clean up

W. Soundside Road, Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Nags Head, NC

5 PM – 6 PM

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

Kill Devil Hills, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

July 9

July 15

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

Kill Devil Hills, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

July 16

Soundside Summer Market

Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

2025 South Atlantic Lifesaving Association

Regional Lifeguard Championships

Nags Head, NC

July 17

Dynamic Flow on the Green

Duck Town Green

7:30 AM

Duck, NC

Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market

Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

2025 South Atlantic Lifesaving Association

Regional Lifeguard Championships

Nags Head, NC

July 18-19

Annual Wright Kite Festival

Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, NC

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

July 22

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

Kill Devil Hills, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Whiskey Myers – What We Were Born To Do Tour 2025

Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo, NC

5:00 PM

July 23 

July 29

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

Kill Devil Hills, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

July 30

Soundside Summer Market

Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

July 31

Dynamic Flow on the Green

Duck Town Green

7:30 AM

Duck, NC

Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market

Dowdy Park, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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