December 8, 2023

Santa Claus is Coming Back to Town!

If you missed our amazing Santa and the Wright Lights Illumination event, don't worry! KDH will host Santa Claus one more time before his "big day." Santa still has to check his list twice and finish his final preparations before Christmas, but he loves Kill Devil Hills and its people and plans to make one more appearance before heading back to the North Pole.

On Saturday, December 16th, at 7:00 p.m., the KDH Fire & Police Departments will be escorting Santa from Town Hall, down Veterans Drive, and back. Families can safely line the streets at Aviation Park and near the schools to greet Mr. Claus as he rides by.

After Santa passes by, continue the festivities with a stroll through Aviation Park to see the Wright Lights Illumination!

If you missed our amazing Santa and the Wright Lights Illumination event, don't worry! KDH will host Santa Claus one more time before his "big day." Santa still has to check his list twice and finish his final preparations before Christmas, but he loves Kill Devil Hills and its people and plans to make one more appearance before heading back to the North Pole. On Saturday, December 16th, at 7:00 p.m., the KDH Fire & Police Departments will be escorting Santa from Town Hall, down Veterans Drive, and back. Families can safely line the streets at Aviation Park and near the schools to greet Mr. Claus as he rides by. After Santa passes by, continue the festivities with a stroll through Aviation Park to see the Wright Lights Illumination!

The Town of Kill Devil Hills is collecting donations to benefit Toys for Tots and Dare County’s Children & Youth Partnership’s Diaper Bank. By donating to these organizations, you are making a significant impact on the lives of your fellow neighbors. Though it may not seem like a big deal, donating a toy or a box of diapers is an act of kindness that can leave a lasting impression and make a real difference.

Make a Big Impact, Shop Small
at the First Flight Holiday Market

Shop small and local -- with a wide variety of goods from sweet & savory treats, woodworking, photography, paintings, jewelry, candles, bath and body items and so much more - you’re sure to find one-of-a kind items for everyone on your shopping list!

Upcoming Markets:

Tuesday, December 12th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 16th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

(Please consider bringing a donation to Toys for Tots or the Diaper Bank with you to a market.)

Make a Big Impact, Shop Small at the First Flight Holiday Market Shop small and local -- with a wide variety of goods from sweet & savory treats, woodworking, photography, paintings, jewelry, candles, bath and body items and so much more - you’re sure to find one-of-a kind items for everyone on your shopping list! Upcoming Markets: Tuesday, December 12th, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The large open field at Meekins Field Park has re-opened after being closed for seeding. Soccer and Lacrosse goals are now available for use.

Open Play Field at Meekins Park has Re-opened

The large open play field at Meekins Park has re-opened after being closed for seeding. Soccer and Lacrosse goals are now available for use.

From Dare County:

Survey: Help Shape the Future for Dare County Children & Youth

The Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County invites members of the Dare County community to help plan for the future of local children and youth by taking a short survey that is designed to identify which services are currently the most needed in our area.

The feedback gathered from the five-question survey will be used at the sixth annual State of the Children Conference for Dare County in March 2024 to help guide future planning for Dare County children and youth. The goal of this program is to bring greater awareness about issues related to Dare County’s youth, including childcare, early learning, mental health and recreation. Click here to take the brief survey.

From the National Park Service:

Wright Brothers National Memorial hosts Dec. 17 first flight anniversary event

On Dec. 17 at 9 a.m., Wright Brothers National Memorial, the First Flight Society and Outer Banks Forever will celebrate the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright on the 120thanniversary of their first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight. Park entrance fees are waived on this special day.

Click here to read more about the day's scheduled programs .