Laurel Burgam
We’ve made it to June, we did it y’all! That glorious time of the year when the days are long, the sun is out, and the ocean water is warm, around 75°. The average high temperature on the Outer Banks in June is 83° and the average low temperature is 69° – downright perfect summer weather. Perhaps best of all, family vacations are in full swing! While we know the beach is likely to be #1 on your vacation to-do list, we can’t help but gush over all the fun activities OBX has to offer this month! Check out what we’re doing in the Outer Banks in June.
Festival Fun
June on the Outer Banks is a time of outdoor celebrations! Check out these fantastic festivals happening on the island this month.
Dare Day Festival
June 7th, 2025 | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm | Downtown Manteo
A family-friendly annual event on the Outer Banks, enjoy food vendors, live music, live entertainment, and local craft vendors. Kids will love the kids’ zone, which includes rides, an obstacle course, and fun activities. The charm of Downtown Manteo on the waterfront will be on full display.
Sunset Festival
Mondays through Fridays, June 9th – August 8th, 2025 | 6:00 pm – sunset | Kitty Hawk Kites at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing in Nags Head
Kitty Hawk Kites hosts a free Sunset Festival at their Jockey’s Ridge Crossing location each week, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 pm until sunset. Each day of the week features a different theme or activity, with a gorgeous sunset to watch at the end of the evening.
Rogallo Kite Festival
June 5th & 6th, 2025 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head
Join Kitty Hawk Kites for the 43rd Annual Rogallo Kite Festival to celebrate NASA scientist and inventor of the flexible wing, Francis Rogallo, and his many accomplishments. The event will feature a sky full of kites and activities for the whole family!
Outer Banks Rum Festival
June 14th, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm | The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina
Calling all rum drinkers, rum aficionados, and rum lovers! Learn more about rum, sample a wide selection of eclectic rums, and enjoy food provided by local restaurants at this fun event. Live music and curated vendors will also be onsite. The Outer Banks Rum Festival is a fundraising event to support the Beach Food Pantry. This event is for ages 21 and up only.
Under the Oaks Arts Festival
June 17th & 18th, 2025 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Historic Corolla Park
This annual festival, held on the beautiful grounds of the Whalehead Club, brings together a collection of talented artists who will share their paintings and prints, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and much more. Come shop and enjoy the views over the Currituck Sound.
A Tee-Rific Time
As you pass waterfalls, pirate ships, and dinosaurs, you may notice a theme along the Outer Banks. — We LOVE mini golf! This family-friendly pastime is a great way to switch things up during your vacation while spending quality time together. With exciting courses in Corolla, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head, you’re never far from fun! OBX even has an indoor golf simulator option for rainy days. Although geared towards older kids and adults, Turf’s Up is a unique sports experience providing hours of entertainment.
Prefer to tee up on a disc golf course? Head out to Casey R. Logan Disc Golf Course in Kill Devil Hills. Featuring amateur and professional fairways situated under live oaks and tall pine trees, it’s worth a visit!
Nocturnal Nature
You’ve been at the beach all day and the sun is starting to set, but maybe you’re not quite ready to leave. We’ve got one great reason for y’all to stay. — Ghost crabbing! Ghost crabs are aptly named for their ability to blend into the sand and for their nocturnal habits. A fun activity for the whole family, ghost crab hunting only requires a flashlight and a bit of patience. Although we call it “hunting,” ghost crabbing is simply standing still and watching as the tiny creatures emerge from their holes along the shoreline. If you’re new to ghost crabbing and would like some guidance, consider a ghost crab tour with Ghost Crab Quest. All equipment is provided for each tour and everyone in your group will love the fun ghost crab facts you learn from the knowledgeable guides. For more beach “finding” ideas, take a look at our Guide to Beachcombing.
America’s First Mystery
This must-see production is back for another season! Celebrating the history of the first English colony on Roanoke Island, The Lost Colony is the longest-running outdoor symphonic drama in the entire nation. The production runs during summer evenings at Waterside Theatre, an outdoor soundfront theater on Roanoke Island. A few years ago, we joined Director Jeff Whiting for a behind-the-scenes look at The Lost Colony.
Namaste At The Beach
Didn’t think you could be any more relaxed on your OBX vacation? Try becoming one with nature by way of a yoga class! With weekly classes across the Outer Banks, we love to start our mornings stretching and breathing in the fresh ocean air. There are several places to do yoga on the Outer Banks, and the following seasonal outdoor yoga classes are open to all skill levels and free!
COROLLA Yoga in the Park: Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park every Thursday morning at 7:30am
DUCK Yoga on the Green: Duck Town Green, Tuesdays, May 20th through September 23rd, 2025, at 7:30am
NAGS HEAD Yoga at Dowdy Park: Dowdy Park, Tuesdays, May 20th through September 30th, 2025 at 7:30am
OBX Farmers Markets
Farmers markets on the Outer Banks offer way more than local produce. Local artisans are on hand with their locally-made goods for sale. Find a unique souvenir from your OBX vacation this year, or simply enjoy browsing all that the markets have to offer on a sunny day. Many local markets also offer food and live music.
KILL DEVIL HILLS First Flight Market: Aviation Park, Tuesdays, June 17th to August 12th, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
NAGS HEAD Dowdy Park Farmer’s Market: Dowdy Park, Thursdays, June 12th to August 21st, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Enjoy Live Music During Your Vacation
The Outer Banks has various live music events during the summer months. From chill acoustic sets in a backyard bar setting to large concerts featuring well-known artists, there’s a live music event for every musical taste. Take a look at our OBX live music recommendations for where to listen to live music in each Outer Banks town.
LiveFromOBX.com facilitates larger concerts during the summer on the Outer Banks at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. Check out this summer’s concerts.
For more more fun summer activities, check out some of our ideas for what to do on the OBX in May and what to do on the Outer Banks in July.