Special Events

2nd Annual Shrimp Cup - Peel & Eat Shrimp Competition
2nd Annual Shrimp Cup - Peel & Eat Shrimp Competition

Shrimp Cup - Peel & Eat Shrimp Competition

Sponsored by:  Outer Banks Boil Company

3 Divisions:  Youth (17-Under), Adult (18 - 64), Senior (65 - Older)

Participants per division:  6

Registration:  FREE

Each division will have 3 minutes to peel and eat as many shrimp as they can.  Each participant will have a judge helping keep track of how many shrimps are being eaten.  Award given to the top winner in each division.   For questions, or more information, please contact Program Supervisor, Ryan Gordon at rgordon@oakislandnc.gov or by calling 910-278-4747.

*Online Registration will open on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Shrimp Cup - Peel & Eat Shrimp Competition - Ages 17 - Under 05/02/2026
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Shrimp Cup - Peel & Eat Shrimp Competition - Ages 18 - 64 05/02/2026
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Shrimp Cup - Peel & Eat Shrimp Competition - Ages 65-Older 05/02/2026
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Oak Island Earth Day Festival
Oak Island Earth Day Festival

April 22nd, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us in the Middleton Park Complex for educational, interactive opportunities, provided by local organizations that work to make Earth the best it can be. Booths, demonstrations, and active play opportunities will all be present, in addition to food trucks and other eco-friendly organizations. We look forward to seeing you there!

Middleton Park Complex Location: 4610 E Dolphin Dr.

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Oak Island Earth Day Festival 04/22/2026
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Ride The Tide Kayak Community Float
Ride The Tide Kayak Community Float

About

  The Oak Island Recreation Department and The Adventure Kayak Company will be sponsoring our Annual Ride the Tide Community Float down the Davis Canal on April 18, 2026.  It will consist of a 5.2 mile float from 39th Place West Boat Ramp to the Oak Island Recreation Kayak Launch (SE 31st St.)

  The Davis Canal is a calm and scenic waterway and the float will take place as the tide is flowing with the paddlers.  Trip difficulty is:  Easy.

Rentals 

Kayaks are available to rent from the Adventure Kayak Company ($30 single/$50 double) (910) 454-0607.  The Oak Island Recreation Department will have kayaks available to be rented as well.  Limited amount.  Please check with the Adventure Kayak company first.   Rental cutoff is noon Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Ride The Tide Kayak Community Float 04/18/2026
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Trunk-Or-Treat
Trunk-Or-Treat

Trunk-Or-Treat Vendor

Saturday, October 31, 2026

WHEN: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

Sign up to be a Trunk-Or-Treat Vendor and help the Recreation Department fill the parking lot by joining in on the fun, passing candy out to the kids!

 

Decorate your car and pass out candy, with First, Second, and Third Place awards being presented for Best Decorated Car.

To register as a Vendor, visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS.

For questions or to learn more, contact Emily Kincer at 910-278-5518 or email ekincer@oakIslandnc.gov.

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Trunk or Treat 10/31/2026
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2026 Sunset on Summer Music Festival
2026 Sunset on Summer Music Festival
2026 Sunset on Summer
Music Festival
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Middleton Park Complex 
(4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465)
Food Trucks, Craft Beer, Wine, and Spirits on Site
For more information, visit www.OakIslandNC.gov/SOS
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Sunset on Summer 09/05/2026
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