Beach Driving Begins October 1

Four-wheel drive, state inspected vehicles with a proper Town permit ($25) are allowed on the beach in both Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills from October 1 through April 30 each year.

Permits can be purchased at Nags Head's town hall starting September 27, 2021 (8:30 am - 5 pm).

Starting October 1, 2021, permits can also be purchased:

online
at the Kill Devil Hills town hall
from tackle shops in Nags Head.

**Please note that the new beach driving speed limit is 15 mph.

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National Night Out takes place on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Dowdy Park in Nags Head.

National Night Out is a Go for October 5, 2021

Come out and participate in the 38th annual National Night Out at Dowdy Park on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 5 pm.

This event promotes police-community partnerships and engagement with the public, providing a great opportunity to bring law enforcement and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

A bounce house, a dunking booth (yes, you read that correctly!), a seatbelt simulator and other various vendors and kids activities will be available. The police department will also be providing food for the event. We hope to see you all there!

New town of Nags Head Video - What to Expect Before, During, and After a Tropical Storm or Hurricane

New Video - What to Expect Before, During and After a Tropical Storm or Hurricane

If you are new to owning property in Nags Head (or if you haven't brushed up on this topic in a while), be sure to watch our latest video: What to Expect Before, During, and After a Tropical Storm or Hurricane. Storms are a way of life for the Outer Banks homeowner and there are important decisions to make BEFORE a storm hits. Watch the video for more information.

Did you know only about 23% of disposable bottles in the U.S. are placed in recycling? By recycling your bottles you can help prevent soil and water pollution created from landfills, save energy, and reduce oil usage.

One ton of recycled plastic saves:
30 cubic yards of landfill space.
5,774 kWh of electricity.
685 gallons of oil.

Thanks for recycling in Nags Head!

Check out the Dare County Arts Council's Artrageous Kids event at Dowdy Park on September 18, 2021.

Yoga at Dowdy Park every Tuesday at 7:30 am. Thanks to Village Realty for their sponsorship.

Holiday farmer's markets at Dowdy Park in November and December 2021.