The Dare County Board of Commissioners will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The meeting will take place in the commissioners meeting room, which is adjacent to the Dare County Administration Building located at 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive in Manteo.

Stay Informed! Catch the meeting live on Dare County’s YouTube channel, CurrentTV.org, or Channel 191 (Spectrum TV). Missed it? Watch on-demand the next day at DareNC.gov.

Public Comment: Speak for up to five minutes at the start of each meeting—either at the Dare County Administration Building in Manteo or the Fessenden Center Annex in Buxton.

Catch the Highlights: Meeting highlights are posted on DareNC.gov after each meeting. To get them straight to your inbox, sign up at DareNC.gov/Subscribe.

For more information about the Dare County Board of Commissioners, visit DareNC.gov/BOC or click the button below.

All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 in observance of the Good Friday holiday. These offices and facilities will reopen and resume their regular hours of operation on Monday, April 6, 2026. 

Additionally, Dare County Public Works—which only provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of the county as well as the Town of Kitty Hawk—has announced a revised trash collection schedule for the week of Monday, March 30, 2026 to Friday, April 3, 2026 due to the Good Friday holiday closure. 

To view the revised trash collection schedule, visit DareNC.gov/PublicWorks or click the button below.

The Dare A250 “Liberty, Legacy and Lift-Off in the Land of Beginnings” Faire will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in historic downtown Manteo and at Roanoke Island Festival Park. It's a signature community celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary that you won't want to miss! 

This event will unfold across two iconic locations—historic downtown Manteo and scenic Roanoke Island Festival Park—to honor America’s 250th anniversary. Rooted in Dare County’s legacy as the “Land of Beginnings,” the celebration will bring together history, culture and community in a meaningful tribute to the nation’s founding, as well as the region’s enduring contributions to its story.

The celebration begins in historic downtown Manteo, where visitors can explore a lively, open-air festival atmosphere from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No tickets are required for this daytime portion of the event, and attendees will enjoy live music, local vendors, historical exhibits, art displays, street performers, storytelling sessions and other interactive experiences that bring the past to life along the town’s charming waterfront streets. During this portion of the event, the streets of downtown Manteo will be closed to drivers to ensure the safety of attendees, so parking within downtown Manteo will be extremely limited. Attendees are encouraged to park in one of the designated off-site parking lots and ride the free shuttle bus to downtown Manteo.

As the day progresses, the Dare A250 Faire will transition from downtown Manteo to Roanoke Island Festival Park for a culminating evening experience from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Set against a scenic historic backdrop, the Star-Spangled Spectacular will feature performances by Just Playing Dixieland and the Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute, featuring the Ray Howard Band, along with the Dare A250 Grand Finale—a moving community choir performance paired with a multimedia patriotic production. This portion of the event is also free; however, advance tickets are required to attend. Just a few hundred tickets remain, so reserve yours today. 

Together, these two unique A250 experiences form one unforgettable day—an immersive journey through heritage and innovation, created to bring the community together in celebration of 250 years of American history, while highlighting Dare County’s unique and vital role in shaping the nation’s history. For more information, visit DareA250.com/faire. 

Registration is now open for a summer of fun-filled Parks and Recreation programs, camps and activities specifically tailored to children and teens of all ages throughout Dare County. From fishing tournaments, surf school, kayak camp and an assortment of sports to stand up paddleboarding, dance classes, a variety of arts and crafts activities and more, the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department’s three divisions offer something for everyone to enjoy. 

Don't miss out on the chance for your child to create unforgettable memories this summer. Visit DareNC.gov/Parks to sign up today and get ready to let the fun begin! Click the buttons below to view a PDF of the programs that will be offered at each of the three Parks and Recreation divisions throughout Dare County in the summer of 2026.

Northern Beach Division Summer 2026 Newsletter (PDF)

Roanoke Island/Mainland 2026 Division Newsletter (PDF)

Hatteras Island Division 2026 Newsletter (PDF)

For more information about the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department, visit DareNC.gov/Parks or click the button below.  

Dare A250 Faire Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Dare A250 “Liberty, Legacy and Lift-Off in the Land of Beginnings” Faire on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in historic downtown Manteo and Roanoke Island Festival Park. From assisting with setup and breakdown for the event to working as a welcome and information booth attendee, providing support and coordination for vendors, and serving as activity and exhibit assistants, stage and performance support, and general event ambassadors, a variety of volunteer opportunities are available. Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, your support will play a vital role in creating a seamless and memorable experience for attendees. Visit DareA250.org/volunteer for more information and to sign up today!

Parks and Recreation

Dare County Parks and Recreation relies on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers each year to help deliver programs that strengthen the community. From coaching youth sports like basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, t-ball and football to supporting the Dare County Senior Games by serving as race timers for track, cycling and swimming competitions, volunteers play a vital role as mentors, leaders and advocates for active, healthy living. Sign up today by visiting one of Dare County’s three Parks and Recreation offices to speak with staff or click here to download the volunteer application To learn more, view a short video highlighting volunteers or visit DareNC.gov/Parks for additional details.

Outer Banks SPCA

The Outer Banks SPCA on Roanoke Island offers several volunteer opportunities for animal lovers that range from dog walking and providing cat enrichment to cleaning, assisting with transports, serving as a foster for a day and working at off-site events throughout the community, among others. Volunteers must fill out an application and attend an orientation at the animal shelter. For more information about volunteering at the Outer Banks SPCA, email Volunteer@OBXSPCA.org or click here to fill out an application.  

Advisory Boards and Committees

The Dare County Board of Commissioners welcomes citizen participation on advisory boards and committees. This type of grassroots public involvement is the foundation of democracy and a vital part of maintaining Dare County as a quality place to live. Click here to view a list of advisory boards and committees with terms expiring during the next three months.

Dare County Special Olympics

The Dare County Special Olympics is a volunteer-driven organization that relies on members of the Outer Banks community to help with coaching the athletes, assisting with fundraising efforts and coordinating events, among many other tasks. Volunteer opportunities are available for just about anything! For more information, visit DareNC.gov/SpecialOlympics or contact Dare County Special Olympics Coordinator Sandy Pace at Dare@sonc.net.

A variety of additional volunteer opportunities are also available through the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center in Kill Devil Hills, the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center in Manteo and the Fessenden Center in Buxton, as well as the Dare County Regional Airport Museum, Friends of Youth and Home-Delivered Meals Program. For more information about volunteer opportunities throughout Dare County, please click the button below. 

The Dare County Public Works Department will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event in three separate locations from Thursday, May 14, 2026 through Saturday, May 16, 2026. 

During this free event, Dare County residents and property owners can drop off a variety of hazardous materials—including motor oil in spill-proof containers, along with paints, polishes, varnishes, fluorescent lightbulbs, household cleaners, pesticides and insecticides, small batteries, automotive fluids, pool chemicals and more—for safe and convenient disposal at any of the following locations in Dare County during the designated times on the three days listed. 

Northern Beach Collection:
Kitty Hawk Town Hall (101 Veterans Memorial Drive), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026

Buxton Collection:
Buxton Transfer Station, (47015 Buxton Back Road), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026

Manteo Collection:
Dare County Public Works (1018 Driftwood Drive), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026

Please Note: This hazardous waste collection event is only for Dare County residents (both property owners and year-round residents), as well as the agricultural community/farmers within Dare County. Residents of Dare County may use any of the three locations noted above during the three-day household hazardous waste collection event for their convenience.  

For more information about Dare County's upcoming household hazardous waste collection event—including a list of items that will be accepted as well as the types of items that are typically not accepted—watch the video on Dare County’s YouTube channel or click the button below to view the event flyer. Questions? Please contact Doug Huff, solid waste superintendent for the Dare County Public Works Department, at Doug.Huff@DareNC.gov or 252-475-5843.

Join the Dare County Library for National Library Week, which will be celebrated from Sunday, April 19, 2026 to Saturday, April 25, 2026! National Library Week highlights the important role libraries and library staff play in strengthening our community. This year’s theme, “Find Your Joy,” invites everyone to discover what makes the library meaningful to them.

In celebration of National Library week, the Dare County Library's annual Bookmark Contest for children ages 2-18 starts on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Additionally, don't miss the fun for all ages during Family Fun Night at the Kill Devil Hills Library on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and Crafternoon at the Manteo Library on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Whether you’re visiting for books, programs or community connections, there’s something for everyone at the Dare County Library.

Stay up to date with all events by visiting the Dare County Library’s online calendar. For more information about the assortment of programs, resources and services offered by the Dare County Library, please visit DareNC.gov/Library or click the button below.

Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a new video highlighting the upcoming beach nourishment project scheduled to take place in the villages of Buxton and Avon on Hatteras Island in the summer of 2026. 

The project, which is part of Dare County’s ongoing efforts to protect the shoreline, is designed to widen existing beaches and create a larger protective barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and critical infrastructure on Hatteras Island—specifically N.C. Highway 12. By addressing areas that have become hotspots for erosion in recent years, the nourishment project will help reduce the roadway’s vulnerability to storm surge and ocean overwash while also enhancing the recreational beach for residents and visitors.

As planning progresses and construction schedules for the 2026 beach nourishment project in Buxton and Avon are finalized, Dare County will continue to share updates on timing and active work areas at MoreBeachToLove.com. Residents, visitors and property owners are encouraged to watch the video on Dare County’s YouTube channel to learn more about how this important investment will help protect N.C. Highway 12 and support the long-term resilience of Hatteras Island’s beaches.

Our Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week is Kate Jade! Kate Jade is an 8-year-old girl with a big personality and plenty to say! This chatty lady loves to “talk” to her people and will happily keep you company with her adorable conversations throughout the day. 

Kate Jade absolutely loves attention and enjoys being the center of it. Whether it’s pets, cuddles, or just spending time with her favorite human, she's happiest when she's getting lots of love. Her affectionate nature and playful voice make her a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys a cat with a little extra personality.

Because Kate Jade prefers having all the attention to herself, she would do best in a home without other animals where she can truly be the star of the show. If you’re looking for a loving, talkative companion who will brighten your home and keep you company, Kate Jade might be the perfect match!

Are you ready to meet Kate Jade or other adoptable pets? Stop by the Dare County Animal Shelter, located at 378 Airport Road in Manteo, and click here to watch a video produced by Current TV. For more information, please visit OBXSPCA.org or contact the Outer Banks SPCA at 252-475-5620!

Outer Banks SPCA Adoption Hours:

Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for naptime)