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 Fessenden Center is a division of Parks and Recreation, a department of Dare County, www.darenc.com This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and Parks and Recreation on the listed topics and is not intended for service requests. This site is not monitored by emergency services. Call 911 for emergencies. Comments posted to this page will be monitored. Under the Dare County Social Media Use Policy, the county reserves the right to remove inappropriate comments.This comment policy is subject to modification at any time. Dare County social media sites or comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed.
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Hatteras Island Youth Baseball skills day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Registration is still open through Feb. 28, 2026.
02/26/2026

Hatteras Island Youth Baseball skills day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Registration is still open through Feb. 28, 2026.

Date is Set for the 2026 HIBL Skills Day!
Come Ready to Play & Show the Coaches What You’ve Got! Teams Will be Selected After & Parents will Be Contacted by Coaches.
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See You Tuesday, March 3rd at Burrus Field!

We are still looking for community members to participate with us in our Trunk or Treaster event on March 28, 2026.  Any...
02/25/2026

We are still looking for community members to participate with us in our Trunk or Treaster event on March 28, 2026. Any businesses or individuals who would like to join us please call 252-475-5650.

Come by and say hello on March  7 at the high school gym!
02/25/2026

Come by and say hello on March 7 at the high school gym!

We had a great time at the CHSS Volunteer Fair and had several kids sign up to volunteer with summer camps this year!
02/20/2026

We had a great time at the CHSS Volunteer Fair and had several kids sign up to volunteer with summer camps this year!

Spring registration opens tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.!https://info.darenc.gov/HIspringHatteras Islan...
02/17/2026

Spring registration opens tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.!
https://info.darenc.gov/HIspring

Hatteras Island Youth Baseball registration has been extended to Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026! Baseball registrations are also available online at Darenc.gov/spring

02/17/2026

Registration opens today for the Dare County Senior Games! You may register online, or pick up an application at the Fessenden Center.

Coming up this Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 is Thrive Month Move-a-Thon!  Check out our activities for the day!Fessenden Cent...
02/12/2026

Coming up this Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 is Thrive Month Move-a-Thon! Check out our activities for the day!

Fessenden Center | Buxton
2 p.m.–3 p.m. OBX Women Who Walk (meet at Fessenden Center; walk outside)

3 p.m.–3:45 p.m. POUND (cardio drumming fitness) led by April Bodiford

4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Strength and core class with Jill Lettieri

5 p.m.–5:45 p.m. All-levels yoga class with Terri Mohnel

5:45 p.m.–7 p.m. ComMotion: Community in Motion

Whether you stay all day or stop by for a few minutes, this event is all about moving your body, connecting with others and celebrating inclusive movement for everyone.

02/11/2026

Yoga class for Thursday, Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. has been cancelled.

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Beach Food Pantry is at the Fessenden Center from 10-2 or until all food has been distributed.  All are welcome to come ...
02/10/2026

Beach Food Pantry is at the Fessenden Center from 10-2 or until all food has been distributed. All are welcome to come visit and get what you need.

02/09/2026

4 p.m. Yoga class for tomorrow, February 10, 2026 will not be held. However, Jill Lettieri will offer a Stretch and Mobility class in it's place.

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02/05/2026

All the food donations from yesterday have been picked up. Beach Food Pantry will be back on February 10 to the Fessenden Center.

Beach Food Pantry has shared an overabundance of bananas and bakery items to be distributed. Please come by and help you...
02/04/2026

Beach Food Pantry has shared an overabundance of bananas and bakery items to be distributed. Please come by and help yourself!

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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