Fun on a Budget

Free Admission to Wright Brother Memorial and Family Friendly Activities in Celebration of Wilbur Wright's 145th birthday

Head over to the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kill Devil Hills on Monday, April 16, 2012 for a special celebration of Wilbur Wright’s 145th Birthday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the whole day will be filled with family friendly events. Admission fees will be waived on the day of the event. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junior Flight Ranger Program: Make sure the kids pick up their Junior Ranger booklet at the visitor center information desk. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let’s Go Fly a Kite: Free kite building and kite flying demonstrations by Kitty Hawk Kites at the Centennial Pavilion and park grounds.

Wrangle up some Outer Banks crabs with the kids this Saturday at the Crabbing Rodeo!

Pea Island Annual Crab Rodeo This Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m.until noon head out to Pea Island Wildlife Refuge for the Annual Crabbing and Fishing Rodeo. Every year local and vacationing families alike, look forward to the festivities. The event is sponsored annually by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society .

Climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for free on April 15, 2011

The most famous Outer Banks attraction, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse opens for the 2011 season on Friday, April 15. On opening day the National Park Service is waiving the $7 fee for adults and the $3.50 fee for senior citizens and kids. Climbing house will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily in the spring and fall and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 27 through Labor Day. Tickets are required.

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