Planning on attending the local celebration of Misty’s birthday? Stay with us for the best homebase for fun and good times. Celebrate the birthday of Chincoteague’s most famous pony, Misty! She was born on July 20, 1946 on the Beebe Ranch on Chincoteague Island. We will have pony-themed crafts and activities for all ages! Stay tuned for vendor pop-up events as well!
As a reminder, printed copies of our activities schedule can always be found in the Welcome Center during your stay and on Campers App, a digital platform to stay connected with our campground.
Weekend Activities Schedule
All themed activities and events are subject to change and are weather-dependent.
| Events | Date | Start time | End Time | Location | Description |
| Pin the Tail on the Pony | 7/17/26 | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Recreation Room | Play the “Pin the Tail on the Pony” for a chance to get free popcorn for the whole fam during tonight’s movie night! The closest placement wins. Participants must be 10 years old and under. |
| Movie Night | 7/17/26 | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Recreation Room | Join us for a showing of “Misty.” Based off of Marguerite Henry’s famous novel, “Misty of Chincoteague,” watch this film to learn more abour Chincoteague Island’s most famous pony and the history of Pony Penning Week. Popcorn available for $3 per bag. |
| Create Your Own Bangle Bracelet | 7/18/26 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Recreation Room | Design your own bangle bracelet. For $10, you receive the bracelet + your choice of 3 bangles. For an additional $3, you can receive another bangle of your choice. |
| Scavenger Hunt | 7/18/26 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Welcome Center | Are you ready for some fun? We challenge you to a friendly scavenger hunt across the campground. Pick up a list of items from the Welcome Center and come back for a prize! |
| Temporary Tattoos | 7/18/26 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Pool Deck | Join our team on the pool deck, weather-permitting, to get your weekend off to a great start! Pick from a variety of temporary tattoos! |
| Sunset Celebration | 7/18/26 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Pavilion/Bayfront Promenade | Enjoy the one of the finer things in life during your stay at Sun Outdoors Chincoteague Bay – our breathtaking sunsets. Meet our team and fellow campers near the pavilion and bayfront promenade at sunset each Friday to admire the view. |
| Famous Horse Trivia | 7/19/26 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Pool Deck | Are you a horse nerd? Test your knowledge on some famous horse facts during trivia! |
| DIY Craft: Cowboy and Cowgirl’s Horse | 7/19/26 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Recreation Room | Every cowboy and cowgirl needs a good horse! Make this paper plate horse craft. |
| Adopt a Pony ($) | 7/19/26 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Recreation Room | Adopt your own stuffed pony to remember your stay in Chincoteague! Each pony comes with its own adoption certificate to make this adoption official. |
| Lucky Duck – Future Stay Deals! | 7/19/26 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Welcome Center | Score savings off your next stay! Five pony-themed rubber ducks have been placed around the outside of the Welcome Center. Those who find one can redeem at the Front Desk for savings off their next stay. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions and may have date and site type restrictions. |
| S’Mores Social | 7/19/26 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Community Fire-pit | Join us at the community firepit near the pavilion for a s’mores social! Bring your own s’mores supplies (sold in campstore), and enjoy a campfire provided by our team members. |