Winter Holiday Events

  • Santa will be at the Lake Terrapin Clubhouse from 3pm to 4pm to read a story to children and be available for family photos. Thank you to Karen Radley Acura and Volkswagen for sponsoring Santa Time this year.
  • New this year is a Toy Drive. Bring a new unwrapped toy for our Villa Advocacy Group Toy Drive. See the flyer below.
  • Judging for the Yard Decorating Contest will happen on the evening of Saturday, December14, 2024.

  • Ornament decorating and craft stations will be setup.
  • Local businesses owned by Lake Terrapin residents and friends of residents are welcome to register for a free 4ft. x 8 ft. table space (based on availability) to be setup inside the Clubhouse. Email [email protected] to reserve a table.
  • Light snacks, hot chocolate, and coffee will be provided.
Santa Reading
Fun at Cookies with Santa
Ornament Decorating
Cookie Decorating

Yard Decoration Contest

  • The first annual Yard Decoration Contest is tentatively planned to be held in December of 2024 and is a fun way for the Social Committee to recognize residents that decorate their residence in a variety of holiday themes.
  • The Coordinator and volunteer judges will tour the neighborhood as a group and issue Award Certificates based on a variety of categories to be published each December.
  • The list of the 2024 Yard Decorating Contest Winners:
    • Best Winter Wonderland – 15259 Chincoteague Ct.
    • Best North Pole – 15262 Leopard Tortoise Way
    • Best North Pole (Townhomes) – 5274 Flatback Ln.
    • Best Wrapped Front Door (Townhomes) – 5333 Yellow Turtle Pl.
    • Best Candy Cane Lane – 15260 Chincoteague Ct.
    • Most Festive Lights – 5307 Daybreak Ln.
    • Most Inflatable Animas – 15345 Dillwyn Ct.
    • Biggest Christmas Forest – 15204 Chula Pl.
    • Best Decorated Porch – 5476 Loggerhead Pl.
    • Best Light Display with Tune-in Radio – 15084 Copper Turtle Pl.
    • Most Kid Friendly/Inflatables – 5007 Leatherback Rd.
    • Best Classic Christmas Light Display – 15308 Dillwyn Ct.
    • Largest Use of Lights – 5131 Lake Terrapin Dr.
    • Clark W. Griswold Jr. Award – 15341 Dillwyn Ct.
    • Best Wreath Display – 15120 Snapper Ct.

Winter Event Volunteers

Volunteers help organize and host the winter events in December such as:

  • Cookie and Ornament Decorating and Winter Market on December 8th
  • Holiday Yard Decoration Contest
  • Organizing Holiday Music Caroling
  • Holiday Cookie Decorating and Exchange at the Clubhouse

NOTE: The resident that organized the luminaries around Lake Terrapin has moved away so a volunteer is needed to organize this effort: Contact the Social Committee or come to a Social Committee Meeting.

Email [email protected] if you are interested to volunteer and help with Holiday Events.

Toy Drive with Villa Advocacy Group

We have partnered this year with Villa Advocacy Group, INC. to host a toy drive. Bring a new unwrapped toy to the lake Terrapin Clubhouse during the Winter Event on Saturday December 8th.

Luminaries Around Lake Terrapin

  • A Lake Terrapin resident coordinates the placement of luminaries along the path around Lake Terrapin on the evening of December 24th. White paper bags are filled with some sand and a small votive candle is placed inside. This tradition originated in Spain in the 16th century. Residents are invited to help distribute and light the luminaries in the early evening. Once the work is done, volunteers are invited to enjoy a fire pit and warm cider.