Things To Do in Nags Head: Child & Family Oriented

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

A beautiful place for hiking, trail running and birding, Nags Head Woods Preserve is one of the best remaining examples of a mid-Atlantic maritime forest. The 8 miles of hiking trails in the 1,200-acre preserve are open and free to the public every day from dawn until dusk. There are lushly wooded dunes, peaceful ponds, brackish marsh and an upland maritime forest complete with live oaks...read more

Over the last 70 years, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center has earned legendary status for its celebrated charter fishing fleet and proximity to the best fishing grounds. It earned this reputation as a no-frills facility, but big changes in 2024 have brought modernizations and upgrades to match its iconic status. A beautiful new, climate-resistant, two-story building elevated 11 feet above ground is now home to a...read more

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

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