Christmas at Thanksgiving

Turkey Bingo

Monday, November 24th @ 7 PM
Join us in the Recreation Center for 10 exciting games of bingo filled with laughter, luck, and great prizes, and don’t miss the Grand Prize – a big old Thanksgiving turkey! Each guest may play with 1 card per person, so come join the fun and see if you’ll be the one to take home the bird! 

Thanksgiving Rock Painting

Tuesday, November 25th @ 2 PM
Come unleash your creativity and take home a personalized work of art! We provide the rocks and paint. Class held at the Recreation Center, Room C. No new painters after 2:30 PM. Cost is $3 per person.

Thanksgiving Minute-to-Win-It

Tuesday, November 25th @ 6 PM
Join us at the Recreation Center for a special Thanksgiving edition of Ocean Lakes Minute-to-Win-It! Gather your family and friends for some festive fun and friendly competition. Form teams of 3-4 and sign up on the bulletin board at the Recreation Office. Space is limited to 12 teams, prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Thanksgiving Butter Making – Nature Center

Wednesday, November 26th @ 10 AM
Go back in time at the Nature Center and learn how to make butter for Thanksgiving Dinner, while learning about physical and chemical changes. Advance sign-up at the Nature Center is required, as space is limited. All ages are welcome; cost of $6 per person required at sign up.

Turkey Terrariums –  Nature Center

Wednesday, November 26th @ 12 PM
Join our Naturalist at the Nature Center to create your very own Thanksgiving terrariums while learning about microorganisms and their ecosystems. Advance sign-up at the Nature Center is required, as space is limited. All ages are welcome; cost of $6 per person required at sign up. Don’t miss this hands-on, educational, and festive activity!

Thanksgiving Bingo

Wednesday, November 26th @ 7 PM
Join us at the Recreation Center for 10 festive games of bingo where every prize will be an item that will help with your Thanksgiving feast. Come ready to laugh, play, and win a little holiday cheer!

Starfish Strut Family 5K

Thursday, November 27th starting @ 9 AM
Bring your family and join us for the 4th Annual Ocean Lakes Starfish Strut Family 5K! We welcome you to sign up at the Recreation Office any time starting on Tuesday, November 25th. We will provide you with a packet that includes instructions. You can walk/run the path anytime on Thanksgiving Day before 8 PM to win a prize.

Please Note: You will need a way to track your walk/run via Smart Watch or a Walking App. You will show your results to the Recreation Office to receive your prize.

Thanksgiving Placemats – Nature Center

Thursday, November 27th @ 10 AM
Meet us at the Nature Center to design your very own placemat for Thanksgiving dinner with natural materials. All ages are welcome.

Pie Bingo

Thursday, November 27th @ 3 PM
Join us in the Recreation Center for 10 sweet rounds of bingo where the prizes are delicious! Our 10 lucky winners will each take home a freshly baked pie to enjoy. Each guest may play with 1 card per person. Grab your lucky charm, mark those numbers, and get ready for a slice of fun.

Seashell Candles – Nature Center

Friday, November 28th @ 10 AM
Celebrate the season at the Nature Center by crafting a personalized seashell candle and exploring the stories behind your beach treasures. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this activity, as they will need assistance. Advance sign-up at the Nature Center is required, as space is limited. Cost of $6 per person required at sign up. 

Pressed Flower Ornaments – Nature Center

Friday, November 28th @ 12 PM
Join our Naturalist at the Nature Center to learn all about your favorite flowers while making a festive ornament for your Christmas tree. Advance sign-up at the Nature Center is required, as space is limited. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Cost of $5 per person required at sign up. 

Pet Costume Contest

Friday, November 28th @ 12:30 PM–1 PM 
Think your furry friend has what it takes to shine? Sign up your friendly pet in the Recreation Office BEFORE 12 PM on the day of the event. The entry fee is $5 per pet, and all proceeds will benefit our local animal rescues. The contest, held in the Recreation Center, begins at 12:30 PM so be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. Prizes will be awarded for Most Unique, Cutest, Most Festive, and Best of Show. Come cheer on our amazing pets and enjoy a pawsitively fun afternoon!

Pet Photos with Santa

Friday, November 28th @ 1:30 PM–3:30 PM 
Bring your pets for a chance to tell Santa how paw-some they’ve been all year! Join us at the Recreation Center from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM with your friendly furry friends to take a festive photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa will have a special treat for each pet! Don’t miss this cheerful holiday tradition that’s sure to make tails wag and hearts melt.

Campground Canvases

Friday, November 28th @ 3:30 PM 
Join our fun 2-hour painting class, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts! Sign up on the bulletin board at the Recreation Office to reserve your spot. Please be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of class. NO PAINTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 3 PM. Cost is $20 per person, paid to the instructor at beginning of class. All supplies and step-by-step guidance are provided, just bring your creativity and favorite snacks!. The class takes place in Rooms A and B of the Recreation Center. Space is limited to 35 painters, so sign up early!

Christmas Music Bingo & Stupid Trivia

Friday, November 28th @ 6 PM–8 PM  
Come to the Recreation Center for this fun, musical twist on the original bingo game we typically play. Snippets of songs in different categories will be played; you will have to match the song played with the song’s title on your bingo card. We will give a few hints along the way. In between rounds of music bingo, we will play 3 rounds of stupid trivia. 10 wacky, crazy questions in each round. 

Tree Trimming Event

Saturday, November 29th @ 10 AM–12 PM
Bring your holiday spirit to the Recreation Center on Saturday morning and help decorate the Big Ocean Lakes Christmas tree in preparation for Santa’s arrival later in the afternoon. Over the years, our wonderful guests have contributed the beautiful decorations that now adorn the tree, and we encourage you to bring a special ornament of your own to add to the collection. During the event, beverages and small snacks will be provided, making it a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday celebrations!

Ugly Sweater Contest

Saturday, November 29th @ 11 AM
Think you have the ugliest sweater just lying around? Then this is the competition for you! Join us at the Recreation Center for our live contest and show off your wonderfully-wacky holiday wear. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Crafted Sweater, Craziest Sweater, Most Creative Sweater, Funniest Sweater, and Best Overall Ugliest Sweater. Come ready to laugh, compete, and celebrate the holiday season in style.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Dance

Saturday, November 29th @ 7 PM
NEW THIS YEAR! Get ready to rock around the Christmas Tree at our jolliest dance of the season! Join us for an evening filled with festive tunes and plenty of holiday cheer. Dance the night away to your favorite Christmas classics, snap photos by the sparkling tree, and enjoy sweet treats (available for purchase at our Concession Area) that will keep you merry all night long. Dress in your most festive gear, like your ugliest Christmas sweater, and get ready for a holly jolly good time!