Ocean Lakes Halloween Extravaganza

Ocean Lakes transforms into one of the most decorated campgrounds on the East Coast every October. Halloween here is a full weekend event, and families plan their trips around it year after year.

Trick-or-Treating

The campground hosts organized trick-or-treating through the streets, with residents and guests decorating their sites and handing out candy. Kids in costume fill the roads from early evening — it's safe, contained, and genuinely fun for little ones. Some sites go all out with full haunted setups.

Costume Contests

Contests run for kids and adults, with categories for best individual costume, best group, and best golf cart decoration. The golf cart parade is a highlight — carts decked out in Halloween themes cruise the campground while everyone lines the streets.

Activities at Sandy Harbor

Sandy Harbor runs Halloween-themed games and activities for kids throughout the weekend. Check the Ocean Lakes activity schedule when you arrive for exact times and locations.

Planning Your Visit

• The Halloween weekend typically falls the last weekend of October
• Book well in advance — this is one of the most popular weekends of the fall season
• Pack costumes for the whole family, including one for your golf cart
• The weather in late October is usually mild — light layers work well for evening trick-or-treating