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Patriotic Golf Car Parade
Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 [We cannot do the parade on Sat. or Sun.]
Time: Sign up by Noon. Line up at 2 PM, Parade Begins at 3 PM
Venue: Line up between Big Sandy @ iCare and the K-Section
An Ocean Lakes tradition honoring our country’s Independence Day! Decorate your Golf Car, put on your red, white, and blue, and bring your water! Ocean Lakes’ parade features hundreds of golf cars. Pick up a parade route map and enter our contest via the Recreation Office. Participants need to sign up for their golf car’s number.
33rd Annual Fall Craft Fair
Date: September 19-20, 2025
Friday: 1 PM – 7 PM*
Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM*
Venue: Ocean Lakes Recreation Center
Enjoy two sets of vendors (Friday and Saturday) for unique, handcrafted items. Exclusive craft shopping for Ocean Lakes guests only!
4 Halloweekends
Date: Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 2025
Time: Events begin Friday evening and all day Saturday.
Venue: throughout Ocean Lakes and the Recreation Center
October is a beautiful time to be at Ocean Lakes! Halloweekends feature family-friendly fun where everyone decorates their site and gets creative. Each weekend features costume contests (humans and pets), pumpkin carving, trick or treating and more. Enjoy this Halloween tradition at the beach with us!
Thanksgiving and Christmas Season Events
Date: November 24-29, 2025
Time: Events throughout week and all day Saturday.
Venue: Ocean Lakes and the Recreation Center
The Thanksgiving family traditions feature wonderful family dinners at sites with many activities throughout the week. Bring your Christmas decor to decorate your site! Assemble a Gingerbread House, make your own ornament, and come get photos with Santa. Santa arrives on Saturday, November 30th for photos and treats!
Polar Bear Plunge
Date: December 31, 2025 [Online Registration begins Nov. 15]
Time: 3 PM
Venue: On beach in front of Observation Deck
Our Ocean Lakes New Years Eve Tradition! Over 1,000 brave souls dive into the icy Atlantic waters each year. Become part of this elite club and embrace the exhilaration of our polar bear plunge.
Beach N’ Boogie
Date: February 14-15, 2025
Time: Concerts start at 7 PM
Venue: Ocean Lakes Recreation Center
Join us for Beach n Boogie, a beloved tradition spanning over two decades! It’s a family-friendly weekend brimming with fantastic beach music, shag lessons tailored for all ages, and non-stop fun!
Kamp Starfish
Our Kid’s Kamp Starfish counselors are waiting for you at the Recreation Center. All 4-11 year old children who are guests or full time residents are welcome to enroll. Our Open to guests & residents of Ocean Lakes. Daily session: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 12 Noon. Registration daily: 9 am – 9:30 am. Check the Summer Activities Calendar for the daily/weekly rate. Our activities include music, crafts, group games, snack and nature activities. Each child will receive a Kamp Starfish souvenir. Brochures available in the Rec. Office. Rooms A & B.
