Things To Do in Nags Head: Arts & Crafts

If you’re looking for things to do in Nags Head away from the beach, check out these places for arts and crafts. You just might discover a new favorite hobby.

Artsy Octopus

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Artsy Octopus is a collective gallery showcasing the work of more than 60 artists from North Carolina and Virginia. You'll find local paintings and photographs, stained glass, gourmet foods, gifts, jewelry, sea glass jewelry and more in their gallery on the Beach Road in Nags Head, close to Jennette's Pier. If you're looking for a fun activity, Artsy Octopus offers art classes and art parties,...read more

Beach Braids Hair Wraps & Henna

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Get the ultimate vacation souvenir with a colorful hairwrap, some cornrows or a temporary tattoo. Beach Braids is the only Outer Banks shop offering natural henna tattoos in addition to Jagua tattoos, all 100% plant based and brown or blue/black in color. All three Beach Braids locations have a Mendhi artist on staff during peak season. This store also sells custom, handmade hemp jewelry. Appointments or...read more

Cloud Nine

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Colorful and creative, Cloud Nine is a happening stop for shoppers and artisans and has been for more than 25 years. Buy beads to create your own jewelry or bring in a piece of beach glass or a found treasure and they'll create it for you. Owner Ginny Flowers is a talented jewelry artist who shares her knowledge and provides lots of helpful info. Ask...read more

Island School of Dance

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In a friendly and instructive atmosphere, dance instruction helps school-aged children find inspiration and a new hobby or passion. Island School of Dance instills a love for dance in a noncompetitive environment where learning and practicing the proper technique are prioritized over being the best in the class. Dance lessons are offered in a variety of forms suited to a range of ages and skill...read more

Life on a Sandbar

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Life on a Sandbar is a great stop during your vacation for shopping and activities, and they happen to be the Outer Banks headquarters for Del Sol color-changing t-shirts and nail polishes. There are great activities here for kids and adults. You can get feather extensions, hair wraps and cornrows, or you can make your own sand art box, try ceramic painting and discover the...read more

Nags Head Town Artwork Collection

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To add beauty and culture to its Town Hall building, the Town of Nags Head has purchased more than 100 works of fine art by local artists over the course of many years. The public is welcome to stop by Town Hall during regular business hours to view the artworks. A self-guided tour features creations by the area’s best artists. View paintings, drawings, sculpture, fiber...read more

Nags Head Town Hall

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Purchase your beach driving permit at the main desk on the second floor. Permits are $50 for Nags Head residents and $100 for all others and are valid in Nags Head town limits only. The Town of Nags Head offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beach driving is permitted from October 1 through April 30. While you're getting your...read more

Outer Banks Centre for Dance

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Through professional and nurturing instruction, the Outer Banks Centre for Dance teaches toddlers to adults proper dance techniques, etiquette and confidence needed to practice a wide range of dance forms. Group and private classes are offered throughout the year, and types of dance include ballet, tap, jazz/hip hop, Irish dance, Flamenco, musical theater, pointe, lyrical, modern, ballroom and acrobatics. Students have access to numerous performance...read more

Outer Banks Dance Academy

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Dance isn’t the main focus of Outer Banks Dance Academy – rather it’s that through passion, grace and dedication, successful dance follows. This studio offers fall and spring dance classes, summer workshops and hosts dance recitals to students in kindergarten through 12^th grades. Through these classes and instruction, students learn proper dance etiquette and develop confidence in their abilities. While ballet technique is the studio’s...read more

Outer Banks Family YMCA

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This 28,000-square-foot facility offers a 25-meter indoor lap pool and a wellness center with state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment. You'll enjoy group exercise classes including cycle, yoga, Barre, Zumba and more. Aquatic classes are also available, and you'll find racquetball courts and a full-court gymnasium for pickleball, basketball, soccer and volleyball. Activities include summer camps for kids, wellness programs, swim lessons, youth and adult sports leagues...read more

Traveler's Moon

Art and Arts & Crafts in Nags Head

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Tucked in Gallery Row in Nags Head, Traveler’s Moon is a portal into something magical. Step inside and you’ll find shelves lined with crystals and meditation stones, tarot and oracle decks, sound-healing tools and wands, all curated to spark curiosity and connection. The apothecary side of the shop is just as inviting, with teas, essential oils, incense, sacred herbs and bath and body goods designed...read more

Yarn and More

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Got a knitting addiction? This is the place for you. They sell all sorts of yarn, along with knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and needlework supplies. They also offer classes in crocheting and knitting. Bring your knitting problems and questions to the open classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or request a special class or workshop to work on a specific technique. The owner is very knowledgeable, friendly...read more