Atlantic Beach Area Events

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Scroll through the calendar to find fun Crystal Coast events in every month of the year. The Crystal Coast is known for authentic coastal experiences, and we celebrate everything that makes this stretch of shore so special.
Visit in the off season to enjoy some of the best events the Crystal Coast has to offer, from family-friendly outings and waterfront festivals to celebrations of maritime heritage and local history, plus holiday events, live music, culinary showcases, and so much more.
Carolina Kite Festival
- Location: Ft. Macon State Park
- Starts: 10:00 am
- Ends: 4:00 pm
Fill the skies with color at the 39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival, one of the Crystal Coast's most unique fall traditions. Held at beautiful Fort Macon State Park, this free, family-friendly event features hundreds of colorful kites soaring above the beach, from giant inflatable show kites to precision stunt kite demonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own kites, watch professional flyers perform, and enjoy kid-friendly activities including kite-building workshops and candy drops. With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop and steady coastal breezes, it's a picture-perfect way to spend an October weekend on the Crystal Coast.
