Special Events


Mardi Gras by the Sea
Mardi Gras by the Sea

Mardi Gras by the Sea Parade and Festival 

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Parade: 11:00 AM Start SE 63rd Street

Festival: NOON - 4:00 PM Middleton Park Complex

 

FOR MORE INFROAMTION VISIT OakIslandNC.gov/EVENTS

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Valentines Dance
Valentines Dance

WHEN: Saturday, February 7, 2026

WHERE: Oak Island Recreation Center

COST: $5 Residents/ $10 Non-Residents

(cost per person, registration required)

Come enjoy time with loved ones as we welcome Fathers & Daughters, Mothers & Sons and Couples to some fun and dancing with those they care about. Featuring Music, Games, and Refreshments!

To register visit OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

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Valentines Dance 02/07/2026
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Calling All Artist for Art Show
Calling All Artist for Art Show

The Recreation Department is calling all Artists for the Spring Art Show at the Recreation Center.

TO PARTICIPATE AS AN ARTIST:

  1. Register under the Special Events tab at OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS
  2. When registering, pay the $20 Show Entry Fee
  3. When registering, use the embedded tool to upload up to 5 files for entry into the show.
  4. Notification of which entries have been accepted will be sent after Friday March 6, 2026
  5. After the Accepted Entries Notification is sent, Recreation Center staff provide further participation details

The Opening Reception will be Saturday, March 28, 2026, with the

Art Show running though the following Saturday April 4, 2026.

All art work must be collected by Monday April 6, 2026

Between 5:30 AM and 7:00 PM.

All entries must be original, completed art created in the last 5 years.

There are NO REFUNDS for entry fees.

For further questions. please contact Emily Kincer at 910-278-5518 or ekincer@oakislandnc.gov

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