Halloween is even more exciting when you can celebrate it over five fun-filled weekends. Every October, Ocean Lakes becomes a Halloween destination where families decorate their vacation homes and golf cars, dress in creative costumes, and make new traditions together.
For 2026, the theme is “Red, White & Boo!” Halloweekends are scheduled for October 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–24, and 30–31. Additional Thursday and Sunday activities make it easy to fill a fall getaway with seasonal fun near our Myrtle Beach vacation rentals.
Why Halloweekends Are So Special
Halloweekends are about much more than candy and costumes. Families can spend their days participating in contests, games, crafts, and special events before enjoying the beach and other amenities.
The celebration has become an annual tradition for families from near and far. Guests get into the spirit by decorating campsites, pumpkins, and golf cars, creating plenty to see as you explore the property.
A fall stay also puts you near other Myrtle Beach events, giving your family more options beyond the Halloweekends schedule.
Signature Halloween Events
Saturdays bring some of the biggest festivities at Ocean Lakes Family Campground®. Sandy’s Eats & Treats Food Truck Festival starts at 9 a.m., followed by a full lineup of contests and entertainment.
The Tricked-Out Golf Cars Contest lets guests show off creative decorations, and the Pet Costume Contest supports All4Paws Animal Rescue. The family costume contest includes categories for several age groups, plus duo and family/group competitions.
Trick-or-treating takes place Saturdays from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Guests handing out treats must sign up at the Recreation Office, while trick-or-treaters can pick up a Treat-Friendly Site List beginning at 4 p.m.
Later, Sites & Lights: Cruise & Choose runs from 6:30–9:30 p.m., inviting families to tour participating decorated houses and campsites. Saturday night also includes laser tag and the Red, White & BOO-gie Dance with a live DJ.
Creative Activities for the Whole Family
The fun isn’t limited to Saturdays. Thursday nights feature Halloween Music Bingo & Stupid Trivia at the Recreation Center. On Fridays, guests can join Campground Canvases, a two-hour painting class, or play 20 games of Trick or Treat Bingo.
Other activities include the Halloween Amazing Race, an app-based Patriotic Scavenger Hunt, DIY tie-dye, and weekly Halloween Jar Guessing. Sunday mornings also feature a Patriotic Duck Hunt, with 250 ducks hidden throughout common areas and a one-duck-per-family limit.
After a packed day, Ocean Lakes house rentals give families their own space to enjoy dinner, relax, and get ready for the next round of Halloween fun.
Here are a few highlights to keep on your calendar:
- Thursdays: Halloween Music Bingo & Stupid Trivia begins at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center.
- Fridays: Campground Canvases offers a two-hour painting class, while Trick or Treat Bingo adds seasonal surprises to 20 games of bingo.
- Saturdays: The schedule is packed with the food truck festival, pumpkin decorating contest, Tricked-Out Golf Cars Contest, pet and family costume contests, trick-or-treating, laser tag, Sites & Lights, and the Red, White & BOO-gie Dance.
- Sundays: Families can search for one of 250 hidden patriotic ducks around common areas, with a limit of one prize-winning duck per family.
You can see the whole lineup on the Ocean Lakes Family Campground® website.
Creative Activities for the Whole Family
Beyond the larger events, Halloweekends feature plenty of hands-on activities that encourage creativity and family participation. Many activities are available throughout the week, giving guests opportunities to stay busy between trips to the beach, the pools, or other resort amenities.
These activities help families create memories together while giving kids plenty of opportunities to stay active and engaged.
When you stay in one of our Ocean Lakes house rentals, you’ll have a comfortable place to relax after a full day of Halloween fun. Gather around the kitchen table, enjoy dinner together, or plan which activities you’ll tackle next.
Plan Your Visit
Ready to start planning your next beach getaway? Explore our full selection of Myrtle Beach vacation rentals and book your coastal escape with Ocean Lakes Properties today!
Safety Comes First
Halloween fun goes hand in hand with clear safety rules. Guests are asked to keep costumes, decorations, and activities family-friendly, and special policies apply to full masks and face coverings.
Full face coverings are restricted primarily to Saturday trick-or-treat hours and guests’ sites. They cannot be worn while operating a vehicle or golf car, and restrictions also apply inside campground businesses. Halloweekend activities are reserved for guests staying at Ocean Lakes and Annual Leaseholders.
Why Book Your Ocean Lakes Rental with Ocean Lakes Properties?
Make Ocean Lakes Properties your starting point when comparing Myrtle Beach vacation rentals for your October getaway. We are the only official booking site for house rentals inside the campground and offer a 100% scam-free guarantee to help protect your vacation investment.
Our team provides personalized service and a selection of vacation homes for couples, families, and multigenerational groups. Staying inside Ocean Lakes also keeps you close to Halloweekend activities, ocean access points, pools, waterpark, cafés, and more.
Book through the official booking site for Ocean Lakes Properties and start planning your October stay. Welcome to your happy place, where five weekends give your family five chances to join the Halloween fun.
