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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04/17/2026

We have an I-Phone that has been found in our bleachers. Call or come by to claim if it's yours.

Check out the beautiful wood tiles painted in a quilted square pattern! Thanks to Marcella for leading this class. Watch...
04/14/2026

Check out the beautiful wood tiles painted in a quilted square pattern! Thanks to Marcella for leading this class. Watch our monthly adult newsletters for upcoming arts and crafts classes!

Yoga classes for this week and next week have been cancelled.Tues. April 14 and 21, 2026 4 p.m. andThurs. April 16 and ...
04/13/2026

Yoga classes for this week and next week have been cancelled.
Tues. April 14 and 21, 2026 4 p.m. and
Thurs. April 16 and 23, 2026 9:30 a.m.

We have a flag football set up consisting of team flags, footballs and cones available for sign out! Any resident or pr...
04/09/2026

We have a flag football set up consisting of team flags, footballs and cones available for sign out! Any resident or property owner adult may sign out the equipment for the night or the weekend to use. Stop by the Fessenden Center between the hours of 8:30-5 p.m. Monday through Friday!

03/31/2026

Please note the following fitness cancellations for this week:
April 1, 2026 -
11 a.m. Low Impact Training
1 p.m. - Power Circuit
April 2, 2026 -
9:30 a.m. - Yoga
We are closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday.

Trunk or Treaster 2026, part 3.
03/31/2026

Trunk or Treaster 2026, part 3.

Trunk or Treaster 2026, part 2.
03/31/2026

Trunk or Treaster 2026, part 2.

We had a terrific turn out for our Trunk or Treaster event last Saturday! The wind moved us inside, but it was a great ...
03/31/2026

We had a terrific turn out for our Trunk or Treaster event last Saturday! The wind moved us inside, but it was a great day! THANK YOU to all who participated, and our great businesses and community members who went all out with their tables and treats! More photos to follow in additional posts.

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.

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

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