A nonpartisan municipal election will be held on November 4, 2025. 

Before the election, the League of Women Voters of Dare County will hold a candidate forum on October 7 so you can hear directly from the those running for Nags Head's Board of Commissioners.

Nags Head Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Nags Head Board of Commissioners Room
5401 South Croatan Highway

Submit questions for Nags Head's candidates to DarelWV@gmail.com by October 4 (or bring them with you if you plan to attend). Be sure to include your name and town in your submittal. 

**A video of the forum will be available on Nags Head's YouTube channel as well as on CurrentTV and their YouTube channel, which is local cable channel 191.

National Night Out
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5–7 p.m.
Dowdy Park 
3005 S. Croatan Hwy.

Join us for this year’s National Night Out and meet the incredible employees and emergency workers who make our community a safer, better place to live.

This family-friendly event will feature food, games, and activities for children of all ages. It’s a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, learn more about our services, and enjoy a fun evening in the park. 

Don't forget to get practice your pitching for the dunking booth!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Nags Head Fire Rescue for its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at Douglas A. Remaley Fire Station 16, 5314 South Croatan Highway. This family-friendly event will feature fire safety activities, station tours, and important information to help keep your household safe.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (October 5–11, 2025) theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Nags Head Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), the official sponsor of FPW™ for more than 100 years, to raise awareness about the safe use of lithium-ion batteries.

From phones to power tools, laptops to lawn equipment, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. While they are powerful and convenient, they can also overheat, catch fire, or even explode if not handled properly. That’s why this year’s campaign encourages everyone to follow the Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safely approach.

Safety Tips from Nags Head Fire Rescue

Buy Safely

• Choose products that have been tested by a recognized lab and meet safety standards.
• Be cautious with products sold online that may not meet these standards.

Charge Safely

• Always use the charging cord that came with your device.
• Replace chargers only with ones approved by the manufacturer.
• Charge on a hard, flat surface, not on a bed, couch, or under a pillow.
• Unplug devices when fully charged.

Recycle Safely

• Never toss lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins.
• Use a designated battery recycling location. Visit the Call2Recycle.org website to find a site near you.

Nags Head Fire Rescue encourages all residents and visitors to practice safe habits when using rechargeable devices and to spread the word about this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Charge into Fire Safety.”

Douglas A. Remaley Fire Station 16
5314 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head
Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:30–8:00 p.m.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Nags Head, contact Nags Head Fire Rescue at 252-441-5909. Learn more about lithium-ion battery safety at FPW.org.

Tonight’s FREE Movie Night at Dowdy Park will feature Happy Gilmore! 

Join us for a community night under the stars with plenty of laughs, free popcorn (don’t forget your container), and good company. Bring along your chairs or blankets and get cozy on the lawn as we enjoy this comedy classic together.

The movie begins at 7 p.m., so come early to grab a spot. The park is located at 3005 S. Croatan Hwy.

Events are still taking place at Dowdy Park at 3005 S. Croatan Hwy. Don't miss them! 

Yoga in the Park 
Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Free Movie Nights
October 3 and November 7
Sunset

Learn more about future events at Dowdy Park Events | Nags Head, NC.

As the holiday season draws near, the Dowdy Park Holiday Markets are preparing to bring a one-of-a-kind shopping experience to Nags Head. 

Market Dates

• Saturday | November 8 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Saturday | November 29 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Saturday | December 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The park is located at 3005 S. Croatan Hwy.

Interested in being a vendor? Learn more here. Take note of the important dates and guidelines for this year's markets. 

Nags Head Commercial Trash Customers - 

The winter commercial trash collection schedule begins Monday, September 29, 2025.

Collections will change from the summer schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, to the winter schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only.

This schedule will remain in effect through the end of April 2026.

Now that swimming pool season is coming to an end, keep in mind that pool items such as noodles, goggles, toys, and pool supplies are not recyclable. 

Thank you for recycling right!

View a reference guide on what can and cannot go into our recycling containers. 

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at Town Hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our Public Services facility (2203 Lark Avenue), be sure to subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is $13.35/month.