Fessenden Center

Fessenden Center The Fessenden Center is a multi-generational facility serving all of Hatteras Island with programs/activities for toddlers, youth, adults and seniors.
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The Easter Bunny is coming to the Fessenden Center this spring for a fun event! We are inviting our community to be inv...
01/12/2026

The Easter Bunny is coming to the Fessenden Center this spring for a fun event! We are inviting our community to be involved with us. If you would like to participate please call us at 252-475-5650 to reserve your spot!

01/12/2026

Zumba class for tomorrow, January 13, 2026 has been cancelled.

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The Fessenden Center will be closed next week Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26, 2025 for the Christmas...
12/19/2025

The Fessenden Center will be closed next week Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26, 2025 for the Christmas holiday. We wish you all a happy and fun holiday!

Playground update! Our new playground pieces are installed, however they cannot be used until Monday. They are taped o...
12/18/2025

Playground update! Our new playground pieces are installed, however they cannot be used until Monday. They are taped off, but the rest of the playground will be open tomorrow!

The Fessenden Center playground will be closed today, December 18, 2025, to install our new toddler climber! We anticipa...
12/18/2025

The Fessenden Center playground will be closed today, December 18, 2025, to install our new toddler climber! We anticipate this to be completed today.

This month we had a driftwood Christmas tree class that produced some beautiful trees!
12/17/2025

This month we had a driftwood Christmas tree class that produced some beautiful trees!

It's beginning to look a lot like a pickleball Christmas here! This tree was built from retired pickleballs by James! He...
12/11/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like a pickleball Christmas here! This tree was built from retired pickleballs by James! He brought it in for all to enjoy!

Come visit our health fair today from 10-1 p.m.! We have Beach Food Pantry, free flu shots for ages 18+, and free diape...
12/04/2025

Come visit our health fair today from 10-1 p.m.! We have Beach Food Pantry, free flu shots for ages 18+, and free diapers with the Children and Youth Partnership! Other Dare County organizations are here too!

12/02/2025

We will have youth dance classes and 10-12 yr. basketball skills night as scheduled today, December 2, 2025.

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12/02/2025

Walk Thru Winter for today, December 2, 2025, is cancelled due to weather.

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12/01/2025

Youth basketball skills nights this week! Please see below for your childs time:

Tuesday December 2nd
10-12 Girls from 4:00-4:45pm
10-12 Boys from 5:00-5:45

Thursday December 4th
7-9 Girls from 4:-4:45
7-9 Boys from 4:45-5:30pm

Due to a schedule conflict there will be no break in between the 2 sessions on the Thursday skills night.

Lastly we cannot have any lingering kids at the end of each session. Parents are welcome to stay in the bleachers and wait for their child or if they are dropped off please pick up your child promptly at the designated end time.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.at the Fessenden Center (not the Annex)Join us for our health fair and ...
12/01/2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the Fessenden Center (not the Annex)
Join us for our health fair and get a free flu shot and visit other
vendors who will be joining us:
Outer Banks Health’s wellness van offering free health
screenings
Dare to Care Clinic
Dare County Sheriff’s Office accepting unwanted over-the-
counter and prescription medications
The Dementia Friendly Coalition
The Dare County Library
Dare County Social Services
Crisis Management Services
Beach Food Pantry
Following the health fair, Outer Banks Health will have a Lunch
and Learn on-site with a free lunch, teaching about nutrition
and healthy food choices. The maximum number of
participants is 10, and pre-registration is required in our lobby.

Address

46830 NC-12
Buxton, NC
27920

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12524755650

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