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

Fessenden Center

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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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11/10/2025

This Saturday is our annual Fit-A-Thon with all donations going to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation! Come by and try out classes that are on our fitness calendar every month!

11/07/2025

It's the big day! Nerf Wars is here!
A reminder of times:
5-6 year old: 4-5 p.m.
7-9 year old: 5:15-6:15
10-12 year old: 6:30-7:30

We still have registrations available in all age groups. Call 252-475-5650.

11/07/2025

Low Impact Training class is always a good time! Come join us Monday-Wednesday- Friday mornings at 11 a.m.!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the Fessenden Center!

10/31/2025

A set of keys was just found in our bleachers! Come by or give us a call at 252-475-5650 if you have lost your keys!

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10/30/2025

We want to make staying informed easier!

The Senior Community Resource Fair will bring together dozens of community organizations to provide free resources & support. Connect with local healthcare providers, Medicare experts, and organizations offering guidance on long-term care, insurance, and wellness services—all in one place!

Come see what’s available on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Dare County Youth Center in Kill Devil Hills!

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Join Dare County at the Youth Center in Kill Devil Hills for a free event dedicated to supporting the well-being of older adults in our community.

10/30/2025

Tai Chi class for today, Octoboer 30, 2025 is cancelled.

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10/29/2025

*EXCITING NEWS*!! We have opened registration for a 13-15 year girls basketball team! We are hoping to have enough registrations to field one team. This team would play teams from our Roanoke Island and Northern Beach divisions in hopes that they will have registrations to field teams as well. Registration will remain open through December 5, 2025.

10/28/2025

Boot Camp class for 7 a.m. tomorrow, October 29, 2025 is canceled due to road conditions.

10/28/2025

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10/28/2025

No DCD Hatteras classes - check emails
Yes DCD Kill Devil Hills classes! 🩰☂️💨

10/28/2025

**UPDATE #2**
Due to weather concerns, the following activities are cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, 2025:
Adult Luncheon
Youth dance classes
All scheduled outdoor activities
Volleyball Open Gym
5:15 WARRIOR Combat class

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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

Website

http://www.DareNC.gov/Fessenden

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