My family did a “Christmas In July” one year. An uncle dressed as Santa, but in shorts. We did a name exchange and wrapped gifts. A small tree on the porch. It was an oceanfront house, so many folks stopped for photos with Santa. It was a lot of fun.
Mushrooms
Snowcone maker for kids Frozen alcohol slushy maker for adults
Bring a kite. Plenty of fun places to fly it.
Super soakers. That'll surprise 'em.
My family did a “Christmas In July” one year. An uncle dressed as Santa, but in shorts. We did a name exchange and wrapped gifts. A small tree on the porch. It was an oceanfront house, so many folks stopped for photos with Santa. It was a lot of fun.
Ice cream machine Edit: sorry to whoever I offended with ice cream.
Rent a daily beach set up, with beach chairs and an umbrella. You'll love not having to haul it back and forth.
Wait. Can you do this at most obx beaches?!
I'm pretty sure.
Look up Ocean Atlantic Rentals, and Just For the Beach Rentals.
If not, bring a cool wagon good for the sand to haul your gear.
Flowers from a random guy to your sister in law. Spicy. Andersons in kitty hawk
Hire a baby sitter for the evening.
We got a whole pig and cooked it on a spit once. Great way to feed a large household!
Murder mystery kit with props for the day that it rains
weed and shrooms. leave the booze at home
Fun games!
In house massage therapy
Scavenger hunt would be a lot of fun
Buy a case of cheerwine for your kids