Say Aloha to Summer: Hawaiian Weekend Luau Comes to The Lakes
By admin August 13, 2026 Summer is not over yet — it is just getting tropical.
From Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, The Lakes RV & Cabin Resort trades its usual lake-country groove for a full-on island vibe. It is the Hawaiian Weekend Luau, and it is three days of poolside fun, tropical music, colorful crafts, and one of the most anticipated weekends on our late-summer events calendar.
Tucked into Maysville, North Carolina — a quick drive from Jacksonville, New Bern, Emerald Isle, and the Crystal Coast — The Lakes has become the eastern NC go-to for families who want a themed weekend that actually feels themed. Grass skirts. Leis. Foam. Sunset dance parties. It is exactly as fun as it sounds.
Here is what to look forward to.
The Luau Pool Party
The centerpiece of the whole weekend, the Luau Pool Party turns our resort-style pool into a mini tropical island for the afternoon.
Limbo. Hula. Hula-hoop contests. Music that will make you wish summer never ended. The whole thing runs a little longer than you think it will because nobody wants to leave the water. Bring your brightest swimsuit, grab a lounge chair, and get ready for the kind of afternoon you will still be talking about at Thanksgiving.
Parents love it because everyone is in one place. Kids love it because the parents let them stay in the water past the usual “one more hour” limit. Grandparents love it because they can find a shady spot, sip something cold, and watch the whole show unfold.
Lei-Making + Tropical Crafts
Between splashes, the craft station stays busy.
Guests can stop by the lei-making table and put together their own colorful string of flowers — perfect to wear to the dance party later that night or to hang from the RV awning as a memento of the weekend. Kids can get creative at the tropical craft table, making island-inspired souvenirs to bring back to the cabin or RV.
These are the little touches that make a themed weekend at The Lakes feel like more than a schedule of activities. They give the kids something to make, something to wear, and something to keep — all of it wrapped up in the sort of easy summer creativity that used to define summer break.
Saturday Foam Party
If there is one activity guests plan their entire weekend around, it is the Saturday afternoon Foam Party.
Imagine a resort-wide bubble bath: knee-deep foam, upbeat music, and every kid on the property in one place, screaming with joy. It is a full-blown sensory event — the kind of thing that shows up in family photo albums and gets its own dedicated video on your phone. Bring a swimsuit you do not mind getting soapy, wear water shoes if the little ones want them, and prepare to laugh a lot.
Adults are absolutely welcome to jump in. In fact, we highly recommend it.
Aloha Dance Party at Sunset
As the sun starts to fade over the lake, the island vibes shift into an evening celebration. The Aloha Dance Party takes over with upbeat music, a family-friendly dance floor, and a Carolina sunset that never disappoints.
Kids running around with glow sticks. Parents dancing in leis. Grandparents clapping along from their chairs. This is where the weekend earns its “unforgettable” label — not because of any single thing, but because of everything happening at once, all against the backdrop of the water going gold and then pink and then dark.
Between the Big Moments: Lake Life Doesn’t Stop
The great thing about a themed weekend at The Lakes is that all of the usual reasons people come to the resort are still available.
Grab a rod and hit the fishing lakes. Launch the boat, rent a kayak, or explore the shoreline. Hike the trails, cast off from the sandy beach, or let the dogs stretch out at the fenced Bark & Run Park — one of the reasons families call us a favorite pet-friendly camping destination in eastern NC.
Between the Luau Pool Party and the Aloha Dance Party, there is room to fill the day exactly the way your crew wants. See everything the resort has on tap so you can plan accordingly.
Where to Stay: RV Sites, Cabins, Park Models, and Tents
The Luau Weekend is only as good as the base camp waiting for you at the end of the day — and The Lakes has an option for every kind of traveler.
RV Sites. Spacious, level, and set up with full hookups. Big-rig friendly, with pull-through and back-in options. Perfect for the RV crowd who plans their whole summer around lakeside weekends like this.
Glamping Cabins. Want a real bed, A/C, and a full bathroom waiting for you after a day of pool games? Our cabins are the way to go. Pack a bag, grab the family, and let the resort handle the rest.
Park Models. For groups who want a little extra room, park models offer that vacation-home feel with everything you need to spread out and stay awhile.
Tent Sites. Old-school camping in the best way. Simple, quiet, priced for families who just want to be outside.
Extended Stays. Come for the luau, stay through fall. Extended stays are available — talk to the office when you book.
Coastal Carolina, Closer Than You Think
Maysville sits within an easy drive of Jacksonville, New Bern, Emerald Isle, and the Crystal Coast. That means Hawaiian Weekend at The Lakes can be your whole vacation — or the anchor of a longer summer trip that includes a morning at the beach in Atlantic Beach, a lunch at the waterfront in New Bern, or an afternoon exploring one of the many things to do near Maysville, NC.
You do not have to leave the property to have a great weekend. But if you want to make it a full coastal escape, everything is close by.
A Themed Weekend That Actually Feels Themed
Some parks put up a banner and call it a themed weekend. At The Lakes, we go all in — leis, foam, music, decorations, activities running all three days, and the whole staff pulling in the same direction.
Hawaiian Weekend Luau is one of our most anticipated late-summer events every year. Whether you are searching for a summer RV getaway near Jacksonville NC or just looking for one last three-day break before school and fall calendars take over, this is a great one to circle.
Plan Your Hawaiian Weekend Luau at The Lakes
Hawaiian Weekend Luau takes place August 21–23, 2026 at The Lakes RV & Cabin Resort in Maysville, NC. Poolside fun, tropical crafts, a Saturday foam party, and a sunset Aloha dance party — plus everything else our resort has to offer.
Ready to luau by the lake? Book your RV site, cabin, park model, or tent site online and lock in your Hawaiian Weekend today. Questions? Reach out to us here or give the office a call.
The Lakes RV & Cabin Resort
100 Lakes Blvd, Maysville, NC 28555
(910) 595-4112
thelakesrvcabinresort.com
Because Life’s Better at The Lakes!
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