Island Activities All Ages


Crochet for Beginners
Crochet for Beginners

Crochet For Beginners

WHEN: Monday, July 20 - Wednesday, July 22

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

WHERE: Oak Island Recreation Center

COST: $45 per person (supplies included)

AGES: 12 and older

Unlock your creativity and learn a fun new hobby in this beginner-friendly crochet class! This 3-day class provides all of the yarn and hooks you need to master your first stitches and learn the basics of crochet!

To register, visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

For questions, contact Emily Kincer at ekincer@oakislandnc.gov

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Crochet For Beginners 07/20/2026–07/22/2026
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Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours
Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours

Enjoy Oak Island's beauty from the water!  Guided trips are available through the Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department.  Trips last approximately 2 hours and include kayak rentals, paddle, PFD and experienced guides.  Paddle difficulty is easy.


For more information, call Recreation Programs Supervisor, Ryan Gordon at (910) 278-4747 or email rgordon@oakislandnc.gov.
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Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours - May 5, 2026 05/05/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 18+ Years 7/10
Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours - May 19, 2026 05/19/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 18+ Years 10/10
Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours - June 4, 2026 06/04/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 18+ Years 7/10
Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours - June 16, 2026 06/16/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 18+ Years 9/10
Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours -July 16, 2026 07/16/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 18+ Years 10/10
Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours - July 30, 2026 07/30/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 13+ Years 10/10
Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours - August 13, 2026 08/13/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 18+ Years 1/10
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Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours - August 27, 2026 08/27/2026
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Tidalwaves Kayak Launch (SE 31st Street) 18+ Years 8/10
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Glass and Ceramic Stackable
Glass and Ceramic Stackable

WHEN: July 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM - NOON

WHERE: Recreation Center • 3003 E Oak Island Dr.

COST: $45 Per Person (Ceramics & Glass provided)

Create bird baths, feeders, cookie servers, planters, or candle holders – you choose! Use any dish, mug, or bowl, with Glass & Ceramic options available in wild colors and designs, for multiple uses.

Participants can bring their own supplies or donate for others to use as well.

For price discounts prior to registration,

contact Rebecca at 203-334-3660

To register visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Glass and Ceramic Stackable 07/16/2026
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Jewelry Making Class
Jewelry Making Class

WHEN: August 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Oak Island Recreation Center

COST: $65 Per-Person

Earrings, bracelets, necklaces ... make any style of jewelry you like with Rebecca's guidance! Participants will be provided the space, supplies, and instruction needed to complete many different pieces of jewelry during the class time.

Snacks, drinks, music, and all supplies are included,

though participants can bring their own,

as well as donate supplies for others to use.

For price discounts prior to registration,

call Rebecca at 203-334-3660

To Register Visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Jewelry Making Class 08/19/2026
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Knitted Wire Art
Knitted Wire Art

WHEN: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: Recreation Center • 3003 E Oak Island Drive

COST: $30 Per Person

Come learn about the new popular craft

Knitted Wire Art

You will be provided with a piece of knitted yarn and wire to create something fantastic!

To register visit

OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

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Knitted Wire Art 08/05/2026
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Little Plant Pals: Beginner Basics
Little Plant Pals: Beginner Basics

Ready to become a confident plant parent? Join our young Plant Pals instructor as she teaches the basics of keeping houseplants happy and healthy! You’ll learn how to choose the right amount of light, when it’s time to water, picking the best pot and soil, and how to spot common signs that your plant needs a extra care. You’ll also discover how to propagate a houseplant by taking a healthy cutting and learn how to help it grow into a new plant.

This fun, hands-on class is perfect for kids, families, and anyone just starting their houseplant journey. Every participant will take home their own propagated plant cutting to grow at home, along with a certificate of completion and the confidence to continue caring for their indoor plants. No experience needed - just bring your curiosity and love for plants!

WHEN: July 25, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

WHERE: Oak Island Recreation Center

COST: $25 • All Ages Welcome

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Little Plant Pals: Beginner Basics 07/25/2026
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Nature Center and Ocean Education Center - Educational Programs
Nature Center and Ocean Education Center - Educational Programs

Join Oak Island Parks and Recreation for our series of education programs at both the Oak Island Nature Center and the Oak Island Ocean Education Center! These programs are 1.5 hour sessions for kids that cover a wide array of topics pertaining to the natural world around us, and the varying ecosystems found here in our backyard. on Oak Island. This program is open to all students within the 6-12 age range. For each offering during a month, there will be two sessions: one in the day, one in the afternoon. This is to ensure access for students in our homeschool networks, as well as access for students in public or private education institutions. If you have any questions about this program, please reach outfor more information!

Registration Information:

  • For registration, only the student needs to be registered to ensure participation. Parents are welcome to watch the activity, and help assist in learning, but we do ask that no parent registers themselves to ensure accurate numbers. This is not a drop off/pickup program. If you have any confusion or concerns about this, please reach out to Jacob Hyle.

Pricing:

  • Residents: $10
  • Non-Residents: $12
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Coastal Environments and Shoreline Health (Day) 09/07/2026
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Ocean Education Center 6–12 Years 4/15
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Coastal Environments and Shoreline Health (Evening) 09/07/2026
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Ocean Education Center 6–12 Years 0/15
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Ocean Exploration and Navigation (Day) 10/05/2026
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Ocean Education Center 6–12 Years 4/15
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Ocean Exploration and Navigation (Evening) 10/05/2026
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Ocean Education Center 6–12 Years 0/15
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Wilderness Survival (Day) 11/02/2026
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Nature Center 6–12 Years 4/15
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Wilderness Survival (Evening) 11/02/2026
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Nature Center 6–12 Years 2/15
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Nutrition Basics with Rebecca
Nutrition Basics with Rebecca

WHEN: August 6, 2026 • NOON - 2:00 PM

WHERE: Recreation Center • 3003 E Oak Island Drive

COST: $50 Per-Person

Rebecca Roseberry is a medical intuitive, nutritionist, healer, and owner of Pure NEWtrition. Participants can bring health and wellness concerns, for this “reorientation on the basics” of good nutrition, which will include information handouts, demonstrations, and discussion.

Rebecca Roseberry is a health educator and an empowerment facilitator. The information taught is for educational purposes only.

Oak Island Parks & Recreation and the instructor are not responsible

for personal health management.

To register, visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Nutrition Basics with Rebecca 08/06/2026
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Pumpkin Decorating Craft Class
Pumpkin Decorating Craft Class

WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: Oak Island Recreation Center

COST: $40 per person

Summer is coming to an end, help bring in Fall by crafting a beautifully decorated pumpkin! An artificial pumpkin, along with a variety of ribbon, leaves, and other embellishments will be provided.

To register visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Pumpkin

Decorating

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Pumpkin Decorating Craft Class 09/02/2026
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Storytime by the Sea
Storytime by the Sea

Engaging stories set to the backdrop of the breathtaking views from the 801 Ocean Event Center make for the perfect way to spend time together as a family. This free series invites participants ages 12 and under to enjoy coastal themed story reading, followed by Arts & Crafts to take home.

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Storytime by the Sea - June 3, 2026 06/03/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 30/30
Storytime by the Sea - June 10, 2026 06/10/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 30/30
Storytime by the Sea - June 17, 2026 06/17/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 30/30
Storytime by the Sea - July 8, 2026 07/08/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 31/31
Storytime by the Sea - July 15, 2026 07/15/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 30/30
Storytime by the Sea - July 22, 2026 07/22/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 30/30
Storytime by the Sea - July 29, 2026 07/29/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 30/30
Storytime by the Sea - August 5, 2026 08/05/2026
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801 Event Center Up to 12 Years 30/30