Spending the Holidays at Ocean Lakes

The holidays are quickly approaching! There is a slight chill in the air and the holiday music is all around. This means special time with family and friends, and let’s not forget the food! It is the most magical, wonderful time of year! 

And it is no different at Ocean Lakes! We have begun decorating with lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees, and our holiday-themed Activities Calendar has been finalized. 


Many guests spend their holiday season with us, and our activities have become a tradition in their families. Well, this year, the traditions will remain the same, but do we have a surprise for you! 

Our special event, Visit with Santa, will look a little different this year… Mrs. Claus will be joining Santa at Ocean Lakes (she wanted her beach vacation, too)! 


Take a Look at all of the Holiday Fun to be had at Ocean Lakes this Season |

Thanksgiving Events:

Turkey Bingo – Monday, November 22nd @ 7 PM | Join us in the Recreation Center for ten games of Bingo! The Grand Prize will be a TURKEY! One card per person and no fee.


Thanksgiving Music Bingo & Stupid Trivia – Tuesday 23rd @ 6 PM | Join us in 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 and you will have to match up 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 three rounds of Stupid Trivia. There will be ten wacky, crazy questions in each round. No cheating! No fee. 

Thanksgiving Bingo – Wednesday, November 24th @ 7 PM | Join us in the Recreation Center for ten games of Bingo! All prizes will be items that will help with your Thanksgiving Feast! One card per person and no fee.

Pie Bingo – Thursday, November 25th @ 3 PM | Join us in the Recreation Center for ten games of Bingo! Our ten lucky winners will receive pies as prizes. One card per person and no fee.

Gingerbread House Contest – Thursday, November 25th – All Houses Need to be Submitted by 8 PM | Drop off your hand-crafted one-of-a-kind Gingerbread House at the Recreation Center beginning at 9 AM on Thursday morning. All houses must be entered no later than 8 PM on Thursday night. You can bring in your completed house or you can use our Room A at the Recreation Center to create your house. Please note the Recreation Team does not provide any materials. Winners will be announced and posted Saturday at 1 PM.




Gingerbread Judges – Please Note: Technology is Needed for Voting | We encourage all to come join us in the Recreation Center to vote for your favorite Gingerbread Houses. Voting will be held from 9 AM Friday until 12 Noon on Saturday. Voting will be done virtually using the Ocean Lakes App – Click "Vote" to enter your favorites.

Christmas Events: 

Christmas Bingo – Friday, November 26th @ 3 PM | Join us in the Recreation Center for ten games of Bingo! All prizes will get you ready for Christmas! One Card per person and no fee.

Christmas Lights and Sites – Friday, November 26th until Saturday November 27th @ 8 PM | We could all use a little more holiday cheer!

Site Contestants | We encourage everyone to put up your beautiful decorations and spread that extra cheer. We are creating a list of participating sites that will "Deck the Halls” this holiday season. Please stop by the Recreation Office to sign up before 8 PM on Thanksgiving Day to get your site on the list. The top three favorite sites will win a prize! Winners will be announced Saturday evening. No fee.  




Site Judging – Please Note: Technology is needed for Voting | A list of participating sites will be available AFTER 12 PM on Friday, November 26th at the Recreation Office or on the Ocean Lakes App – Click the "Alert" button to view the list. Take the "Lights & Sites" tour and choose your three favorite Christmas sites! Vote virtually using the Ocean Lakes App – Click "Vote" to enter your top three choices. All votes need to be in by 8 PM on Saturday, November 27th to be counted.

Tree Trimming Event – Saturday, November 27th @ 10 AM – 12 PM | Bring your holiday spirit to the Recreation Center on Saturday morning to help trim the big Ocean Lakes Christmas Tree for Santa's arrival that afternoon. We are celebrating 50 Golden Years and want to see your family photos with Santa at Ocean Lakes from holidays past. Your special photo will be added to the incredible collection of ornaments we have collected over the years! Beverages will be provided.


Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus Visit Ocean Lakes – Saturday, November 27th @ 2 PM – 5 PM | Ocean Lakes welcomes Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, November 27th from 2 PM – 5 PM. Stop by the Recreation Center to take photos with our favorite Christmas couple! Plus, Flip Flop the Elf will be bringing some special holiday treats. We are encouraging each child to write their own personal letter to Santa (that he can read later). Letters will be provided for each child to fill out. Parents can print the letter at home and have the little ones finish it ahead of time [PARENT TIP: Please print your address clearly for Santa's elves]. There will be a special Christmas Mailbox located at the Recreation Center for your child's Letter to Santa. So, do not forget to drop the Letter to Santa in the mailbox for special delivery to Santa Claus. Who knows he may just write back! No fee. 

Visit our website to download the Letter to Santa: https://bit.ly/2YY6yaT 


Until Next Time | Pack your sweaters (no need to bring the sunscreen) and bring your turkeys! 

Speaking of turkeys – As a special reminder, if you are deep frying your turkey at Ocean Lakes, you will need to dispose of the used cooking oil. There are two cooking oil disposal tanks located at the Meet n’ Eat. Please ask for the Supervisor so they can decide which disposal tank is the most appropriate for your type of cooking oil. 


This is sure to be a great Thanksgiving and Christmas at Ocean Lakes, and we look forward to spending our holidays with each of you and your families!

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