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 2025

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

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kill Devil Hills, NC

July 2

Soundside Summer Market

Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Nags Head, NC

OBXExtreme Magic Show

Duck Amphitheater

9:30 AM and 11:00 AM

Duck, NC

Concert on the Green – Troy Breslow & the Company Band

Duck Town Green

6:30 PM

Duck, NC

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

Nags Head, NC

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

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Nags Head, NC

July 8

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Variety Show – Ivan Pecel: Making Juggling Tolerable

Duck Amphitheater

10:00 AM

Duck, NC

July 9

July 15

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Family Rhythm & Drums

Duck Amphitheater

10:00 AM

Duck, NC

Movie on the Green – Paddington

Duck Town Green

8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Duck, NC

July 16

Soundside Summer Market

Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Nags Head, NC

OBXExtreme Magic Show

Duck Amphitheater

9:30 AM and 11:00 AM

Duck, NC

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

Nags Head, NC

Family Music Time (toddler-centric)

Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall

9:30 AM

Duck, NC

2025 South Atlantic Lifesaving Association

Regional Lifeguard Championships

Nags Head, NC

Concert on the Green – James Henry Morgan Gang

Duck Town Green

6:30 PM

Duck, NC

July 18-19

Annual Wright Kite Festival

Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, NC

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Kill Devil Hills, NC

July 22

First Flight Farmers Market

Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive

Kill Devil Hills, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Town of Duck – Christmas in July

Sprinkles the Elf

Duck Amphitheater

10:00 AM

Duck, NC

Movie on the Green – Elf

Duck Town Green

Sunset

Duck, NC

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

Variety Show – Wacky Chad

Duck Amphitheater

10:00 AM

Duck, NC

Duck Unplugged – MaryAnn Toboz and Bruce

Duck Amphitheater

6:30 PM

Duck, NC

July 30

Soundside Summer Market

Soundside Event Site, Nags Head, NC

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Nags Head, NC

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

Nags Head, NC

Concert on the Green – Justin Trawick & The Common Good

Duck Town Green

6:30 PM

Duck, NC

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