Recreation Programs

Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department for our 2026 Excursions! We plan to travel to various different places, with trips to various museums, attractions, and beautiful natural areas. These excursion are a great way to meet new people in the community and make some great connections over the places we intend to visit. Each different excursion will be listed as an individual session, so you are able to go ahead and plan out for the ones you would like to register for! If you have any questions, please reach out to Jacob Hyle at jhyle@oakislandnc.gov for more information!

Please note that the larger scale, holiday excursion, will be posted separately, in line with the release of our Christmas event registration. Thank you for your understanding!

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•  Carolina Beach State Park 06/18/2026
• Brunswick Nature Park 08/20/2026
• Wilmington Railroad Museum 09/17/2026
• Trask Family Farms 10/22/2026
• Lake Waccamaw State Park 11/19/2026

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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.

WHERE: Recreation center

Time: 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

COST: Free

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Teens TV & Film Acting Class

Lights! Camera! Confidence! Acting classes for teens aged 14–18, focused on film-style performance, audition skills, and creative self-expression through scene study and screen-focused techniques! All in a fun, encouraging space. Taught by Actor & Filmmaker KAMRYN SANDS.

WHERE: Recreation center

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - one day a week

COST: $100 / month

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Table Tennis Club

Join in on the fun each Friday morning for a FUN game of Table Tennis! Games are free to play, and there is no need to register, just show up and join in. The group meets in the Sea Turtle room except the 2nd Friday of the month where they will meet in the Salt Marsh Room. If you have any questions contact the Recreation Center at 910-278-5518.

Where: Oak Island Recreation Center

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Explore The Davis Canal Kayak Tours

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