Programs
Onslow County Parks & Recreation is excited about our Annual Lights Over Onslow Christmas Tree Lighting and Drone Show Event. This year we are adding some new and exciting things to the event. This is an application for our Festival of Trees decoration competition/Tree auction and fundraiser. Join Onslow County Parks and Recreation for a festive Tree Auction & Fundraiser benefiting the Onslow County Senior Games!
This special addition will feature 10 beautifully decorated Christmas trees competing in 2 unique themes:
70's Christmas Tree Theme - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Onslow County Parks & Recreation and the history of recreation in our community.
A250 Christmas Tree Theme - Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with a patriotic holiday- inspired design.
THIS IS THE REGISTRATION FOR THE 70'S THEME TREE!
Decorating Date: Friday Dec. 4, 2026
Decorating Time: 6-9pm
Decorating Location: Onslow Pines Meeting Room- 1244 Onslow Pines Rd. (Blue building)
Event Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Event Time: 2pm-6pm
Event Location: Onslow Pines Park (1250 Onslow Pines Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540)
Cost: 5 canned goods for the soup kitchen or a gently used winter coat for the homeless shelter, this can be delivered on the decorating day.
Onslow County Parks & Recreation will provide the Christmas trees. Registered participants will decorate their assigned tree during the decorating event. Completed trees will then be transported to the designated auction/display location.
Awards
A trophy will be awarded to the winning tree in each category:
Best 70s-Themed Tree
Best A250-Themed Tree
1 Peoples Choice award
The decorated trees will be displayed and made available for auction, with proceeds supporting the Onslow County Senior Games.
Registration: THIS IS THE REGISTRATION FOR THE 70'S THEME TREE!
Registration is required to participate. Space is limited to 10 decorators/teams—5 trees per theme.
Participants are encouraged to be creative, festive, and original while staying within their assigned theme. All decorations must be provided by the registered participant/team.
Onslow County Parks & Recreation will provide one bare 7.5ft tree only.
This special addition will feature 10 beautifully decorated Christmas trees competing in 2 unique themes:
70's Christmas Tree Theme - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Onslow County Parks & Recreation and the history of recreation in our community.
A250 Christmas Tree Theme - Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with a patriotic holiday- inspired design.
THIS IS THE REGISTRATION FOR THE 70'S THEME TREE!
Decorating Date: Friday Dec. 4, 2026
Decorating Time: 6-9pm
Decorating Location: Onslow Pines Meeting Room- 1244 Onslow Pines Rd. (Blue building)
Event Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Event Time: 2pm-6pm
Event Location: Onslow Pines Park (1250 Onslow Pines Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540)
Cost: 5 canned goods for the soup kitchen or a gently used winter coat for the homeless shelter, this can be delivered on the decorating day.
Onslow County Parks & Recreation will provide the Christmas trees. Registered participants will decorate their assigned tree during the decorating event. Completed trees will then be transported to the designated auction/display location.
Awards
A trophy will be awarded to the winning tree in each category:
Best 70s-Themed Tree
Best A250-Themed Tree
1 Peoples Choice award
The decorated trees will be displayed and made available for auction, with proceeds supporting the Onslow County Senior Games.
Registration: THIS IS THE REGISTRATION FOR THE 70'S THEME TREE!
Registration is required to participate. Space is limited to 10 decorators/teams—5 trees per theme.
Participants are encouraged to be creative, festive, and original while staying within their assigned theme. All decorations must be provided by the registered participant/team.
Onslow County Parks & Recreation will provide one bare 7.5ft tree only.
Note:
Onslow County Parks & Recreation will provide the trees. Participants provide their own decorations. Trees will be displayed and auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Senior Games.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Special Event |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 9/23/2026 8:00 AM |
| Enrollment End Date | 11/23/2026 5:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 3 |
| Maximum | 5 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Fee | -None- |
-None-
|
$0.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2026 | Friday | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Onslow Pines Park Meeting Room |
