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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We are getting all set up and waiting for the bunny to arrive!! We will see you between 11-1p.m. today!
03/28/2026

We are getting all set up and waiting for the bunny to arrive!! We will see you between 11-1p.m. today!

Our weather tomorrow sounds cold and very windy, so we will be having our Easter event in the gym! The Easter Bunny wil...
03/27/2026

Our weather tomorrow sounds cold and very windy, so we will be having our Easter event in the gym! The Easter Bunny will be here for pictures, and our community partners are very excited and have created some great treats. We will see you between 11-1 p.m. tomorrow, March 28, 2026.

We are scheduled to have driveway repair by the skatepark tomorrow, March 26, 2026. The driveway will remain open and p...
03/26/2026

We are scheduled to have driveway repair by the skatepark tomorrow, March 26, 2026. The driveway will remain open and passable during this process. Thank you for your patience.

Look who was here this morning checking out our front lawn! The Easter Bunny will be here this Saturday for our first T...
03/26/2026

Look who was here this morning checking out our front lawn! The Easter Bunny will be here this Saturday for our first Trunk or Treaster event from 11-1 p.m. to pose for pictures! The weather forecast looks like we will be moving this event into the gym. See you Saturday!

Our Youth Summer Newsletter is now available to view, and registration opens Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.!https...
03/23/2026

Our Youth Summer Newsletter is now available to view, and registration opens Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.!
https://info.darenc.gov/HIsummer

03/23/2026

Change in the fitness calendar for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24:
Yoga class at 4 p.m. will not be happening, however a stretching class will be taught by Jill in it's place at the Fessenden Annex.

03/23/2026

Zumba class for Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. is cancelled.

Please join us this Saturday, March 28, 2026 for our first Trunk or Treaster! Community members and businesses will join...
03/23/2026

Please join us this Saturday, March 28, 2026 for our first Trunk or Treaster! Community members and businesses will join us set up in the parking lot handing out Easter goodies. The Easter Bunny will also be here for you to take pictures! Bring your basket or bag from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and stop by! Should the weather be bad we will move this event into the gym. See you Saturday!

THANK YOU to the community members who have joined us to host our first Trunk or Treaster event on March 28, 2026! We ha...
03/10/2026

THANK YOU to the community members who have joined us to host our first Trunk or Treaster event on March 28, 2026! We have availability for more people to join us! Please call 252-475-5650 to sign up and join us.

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.

We will see you all there Saturday!
03/06/2026

We will see you all there Saturday!

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.

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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