Island Activities All Ages

Ballroom Dance Lessons
Ballroom Dance Lessons

45 minute group class • $20 per person

Every Monday

4:15 - 5:00 PM

  • Interested in learning something new? Getting ready for a wedding? Want to stay active while having a blast? Need to spice up your relationship? Recovering from an injury? Want more joy in life?

For couples or singles, any type of partner dancing:

  • Hustle, Shag, Swing, Rumba, Salsa, Waltz and many more!!

Oak Island Recreation Center

3003 E Oak island Dr

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Ballroom Dance Lessons 09/22/2025–05/25/2026
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Holiday Fresh Flower Arrangement Class
Holiday Fresh Flower Arrangement Class

Holiday Fresh Flower Arrangement Class

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Join in on this wonderful class where this month, participants will learn to make a Holiday Candle Centerpiece. This will be a fresh floral arrangement. Participants will need to bring shears or scissors to cut flowers. Additional detailed list of supplies will be e-mailed upon registration.

To register for this class, visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS.

For questions, email ekincer@oakislandnc.gov or call 910-278-5518.

$35 Residents / $40 Non- Residents

When: 10:00 AM - NOON

Where: Oak Island Recreation Center • 3003 East Oak Island Drive

Registration: OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS registration deadline October 30, 2025

With Dave Duty

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Holiday Fresh Flower Arrangement Class 11/06/2025
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Line Dancing Club
Line Dancing Club

Starting March 4, 2025

Get ready to move, groove, and have fun with the Oak Island Line Dancing Club! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this club is the perfect place to learn new steps, enjoy great music, and meet others who love to dance. Sessions will be Every Tuesday Beginner Session (4:00 PM - 4:30 PM): New to line dancing? No problem! This session is designed for beginners, featuring simple steps and easy-to-follow routines to help you get comfortable on the dance floor. (4:30 PM - 5:30 PM): Ready for a challenge? Join us for more advanced dances with exciting choreography and a faster pace!

No need to sign up, all you need is to show up in your dancing shoes!!!

No partner is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable shoes! Whether you’re here to learn, exercise, or just have fun, the Oak Island Line Dancing Club welcomes all.

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Line Dancing Club 03/04/2025–10/28/2025
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November Craft Class
November Craft Class

November Craft Class

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

$15 Residents / $20 Non- Residents

WHEN: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: Oak Island Recreation Center • 3003 East Oak Island Drive

Registration: OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Come join in on this new once a month crafting class being offered at the Oak Island Recreation Center.

Each month will be a different craft to take home or learning a new skill to use on crafts. In November participants will be making Christmas or Winter Themed Trees Like the picture above.

All supplies will be provided with the cost of the class.

To register for the class, visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS.

For any questions, email ekincer@oakislandnc.gov.

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November Craft Class 11/12/2025
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Between The Lines: Book Club
Between The Lines: Book Club

Share your love of reading with other members of your community with Oak Island Recreation Department’s Book Club. “Between The Lines” will feature a new book each month for participants to dive into tantalizing discussion as we navigate through a variety of genres. Bring your book, a chair, and some snacks, as we meet at different areas throughout Oak Island, with the Ocean Education Center being our home base. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own copy of their book with pre-registration required. "Between the Lines" will meet monthly from 2:00 -3:00 PM at TBA locations.

With 2025 upon us, we are going to be introducing a new series of books. This series will be known as "Crafted in Carolina" collection. This set of books will contain stories that take place in North Carolina or were written by North Carolinian authors. We are looking forward to diving into this series as progress through the year!

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

 
  • Friday, August 23rd, 2025 - "Fifth Avenue Artists" by Joy Callaway and "Unmaking of June Farrow" by Adrienne Young
  • Friday, September 19th, 2025 - "Hieroglyphics" by Jill McCorkle
  • Friday, October 24th, 2025 - "Saints of Swallow Hill" by Donna Everheart
  • Friday, November 21st, 2025 - "When These Mountains Burn" by David Joy
  • Friday, December 19th, 2025 -  "Through the Snow Globe" by Annie Rains

For questions, please reach out to Jacob Hyle! (jhyle@oakislandnc.gov)

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Between The Lines Book Club: August - "Fifth Avenue Artists" and "Unmaking of June Farrow" 08/22/2025
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 Register Park 18+ Years 4/22
Between The Lines Book Club: September - "Hieroglyphics" 09/19/2025
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 Ocean Education Center 18+ Years 2/22
Between The Lines Book Club: October - "Saints of Swallow Hill" 10/24/2025
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 Bill Smith Park 18+ Years 6/22
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Between The Lines Book Club: November - "When These Mountains Burn" 11/21/2025
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 Ocean Education Center 18+ Years 0/22
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Between The Lines Book Club: December - "Through the Snow Globe" 12/19/2025
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