For 50 years, Kitty Hawk Kites has been serving the Outer Banks and beyond. What began as a business venture to teach people how to hang glide has become an Outer Banks staple, with 28 stores up and down the East Coast offering premier retail and outdoor recreation experiences. They host more than 25 large-scale events throughout the year celebrating all of the wonderful things that make the Outer Banks special and bringing the brilliance of kite flying and hang gliding to everyone here on the beach. For years, Seaside Vacations has happily partnered with Kitty Hawk Kites to help you make the most of your Outer Banks vacation experience. Whether you're exploring our exclusive discounts with Kitty Hawk Kites, or attending a co-sponsored event, you really can't go wrong with this partnership! Check out some of Kitty Hawk Kites' unforgettable events happening this year and plan to make memories with us and Kitty Hawk Kites!
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Kitty Hawk Kites Kids Days
June 4 - August 2, 2024
Kitty Hawk Kites Kids Days are every week from June 4 – August 2, 2024 at the Duck, Nags Head, and Rodanthe locations.
Games, toy demos, and crafts for all ages!
Tuesday:
Duck – Kitty Hawk Kites
10am-2pm
Wednesday:
Nags Head – Kitty Hawk Kites
10am-2pm
Wednesday:
Waves – Kitty Hawk Kites
10am-2pm
Waterfront Festival
June 10 - August 8, 2024
The Waterfront Festival takes place Monday through Friday nights from 7pm to sunset at Kitty Hawk Kites in Waves from June 10th – August 9th. Each week, you can enjoy:
Tune-in Tuesday
Tuesday is for live music! Join Kitty Hawk Kites to hear the musical stylings of Kim Kalman, and stop in for food and beverage at Good Winds upstairs in Waves Village.
Winning Wednesday
Wednesday is for the family at Kitty Hawk Kites in Waves. We will have fun family games like Spikeball and cornhole, and other fun family things for all to enjoy.
Tail-Wind Thursday
Kites and bubbles are fun for all ages here at Kitty Hawk Kites! Come and join Kitty Hawk Kites for some bubbly activities including lessons on Kite Flying in one of the most windy areas on the East Coast. Grab a kite from home, or go into our store and buy one to join them on the lawn!
Sunset Festival
June 10 - August 9, 2024
Join Kitty Hawk Kites for the FREE Sunset Festival at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing! Enjoy some great activities and fun while you shop at some of the best stores on the beach. The Outer Banks has one of the best places to view the evening Sunset on Jockey’s Ridge Sand Dunes.
Stop by the Kitty Hawk Kites store to pick up a kite to fly while watching the sunset. Life on a Sandbar has a little bit of everything, including sand art projects, cool hair wraps/braids, and beautiful jewelry. Try some of the best homemade ice cream on the Outer Banks at Jockey’s Ridge Creamery and some amazing fudge at the Fudgery. Make memories that will last forever at OBX Old Time Photos. Abbi’s Teas and Things/Sudden Light Records has a sip and a song to nestle in the nostalgia. Silver Line Jewelry, Art & Unique Finds has multiple jewelry lines made from up-cycled and recycled materials, that also support local businesses. Make sure to stop by the Kitty Hawk Surf Co. for Hobie Kayaks and browse great new items from Salty Crew, Rip Curl, Vans, Hurley, and more.
The Sunset Festival takes place Monday through Friday nights starting at 7pm till sunset, from June 10th – August 9th. Each week, you can enjoy:
Magic Mondays:
Chris Kram (The Impossible Chris) will be performing INTERACTIVE magic for all to enjoy from 7-sunset. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Kram brings visual entertainment to life through his alluring tricks and captivating props. His performance is sure to leave you in wonder. Magic will be held in the courtyard in front of Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head. Finish the night off watching the beautiful sunset while enjoying a delicious treat from Jockey’s Ridge Creamery or The Fudgery!
Tournament Tuesday:
What a great idea to start your week but to pick up a family game like Spikeball and Bulzi Bucket and try them out at Kitty Hawk Kites with your friends and family. While you are there, you can shop from a variety of stores and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing to buy some awesome souvenirs and gifts! Events take place from 7-sunset.
‘What’s Spinning?’ Wednesday:
Come by and listen to the on site DJ playing an array of music for all ages! Make sure to stop by Abbi’s Teas and things/Sudden Light Records for highlighted records.
Ukulele Thursday:
Learn how to play Ukulele, grab your own and strum along every Thursday night from 7-sunset.
Family Fun Friday:
What a great idea to end your week but to fly some kites and enjoy some bubbles at Kitty Hawk Kites with your friends and family. While you are there, you can shop from a variety of stores and Jockey’s Ridge Crossing to buy some awesome souvenirs and gifts! Events take place from 7-sunset.
42nd Annual Rogallo Kite Festival
June 14-15, 2024
Kitty Hawk Kites invites you to join us and fly a kite at the 42nd Annual Rogallo Kite Festival to celebrate Francis Rogallo and his many accomplishments. Enjoy the sights of 30-100 foot kites as they fly over Jockey’s Ridge State Park while learning to fly a kite!
46th Annual Wright Kite Festival
July 19-29, 2024
Take flight where flight first began with Kitty Hawk Kites at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Enjoy a walk up to the Wright Brothers Memorial statue, and around the hollowed grounds where Wilbur and Orville took their historic first flight in 1903, then come join Kitty Hawk Kites for some fun flying a kite!
18th Annual Outer Banks Watermelon Festival
August 1, 2024
Games, music, food, and LOTS of watermelon. What more could you ask for in a summer celebration? Join Kitty Hawk Kites for a summer bash you won’t want to miss. Splash tank, corn hole, toy demos, face painting, and tons of watermelon competitions including seed spitting, watermelon eating, and a watermelon ice cream eating competition just to name a few.
Outer Banks Pirate Festival
August 7, 2024
Ahoy Mateys! Get ready for a swashbucklin’ good time as Kitty Hawk Kites hosts the Outer Banks Pirate Festival. Pirates will be camped out at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Come learn the vast history of pirates on the OBX, and participate in Scallywag school for the little ones to see if they have what it take to be a pirate!
Outer Banks Kite Festival
September 13-14, 2024
The Outer Banks Kite Festival brings some of the nation’s best kite fliers right here to our backyard. Come out and join us for 2 days of kite-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, and participate in stunt and power kite lessons given by pros.
8th Outer Banks Brewtag
October 26, 2024
A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg barrel the furthest.
Want to compete? The sky’s the limit as to how creative your homemade flying contraption can be! Individuals and teams are welcome.
Admission to the event is FREE for everyone! A rather crafty selection of local and regional beer and food will be available for purchase that day. This family-friendly event will also feature plenty of activities for the kiddos!
Hangin' With Santa
November 29-30, 2024
Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Jockey’s Ridge Crossing crew. Free visits and pictures with Santa are just a few of the fun and festive things going on. Not to mention all the amazing holiday sales!
Share all your Christmas wishes and have your picture taken with Santa at Kitty Hawk Kites at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head on Friday, November 29th from 10 AM – 2 PM, and Saturday, November 30th from 1 – 4 PM. Have some fun with Santa’s elves and try out classic toys straight from the workshop on the second floor of Kitty Hawk Kites!
Kites with Lights
November 30, 2024
Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and a kite light show on Jockey’s Ridge!
Be sure to make it out on Saturday, November 30th from 4 – 7 PM for a light display like no other. Kites with Lights, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, features large 19-to-30-foot kites decked out in the spirit of the holiday season! At 5 PM, enjoy the lighting of the Jockey’s Ridge State Park Solar Christmas tree out on the dunes directly across from Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Warm beverages and baked goods are available across the street at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. All donations benefit the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge.
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