The Pirates Are Back For The Annual Lochmere Pumpkin Pirate Flotilla On October 26
Bring the whole family and celebrate Halloween on Lake Lochmere for a night of swashbuckling adventure at the annual Lochmere Pirate Pumpkin Flotilla on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Watch pirates on board their ghostly vessels pull your carved pumpkins on the waters of Lake Lochmere. Sing along to spooky Halloween songs and enjoy this fun event.
Register each carved pumpkin below no later than Saturday, October 17, 2026 (registration details below). This event is FREE and all ages are welcome to carve a pumpkin.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Schedule of Events:
- 4:00-5:00 PM — Pumpkin Drop Off at Lake Lochmere Dock
- 6:45 PM - Pirate Pumpkin Flotilla Launch
GUIDELINES:
- BUY A PUMPKIN: Carve a spooky pumpkin at home
- PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME ON YOUR PUMPKIN
- GET CREATIVE: Pumpkins should come with tops and be carved at home. To protect Lake Lochmere, pumpkins with artificial decorations (such as paint, glitter, marker food dye, paper or plastic) cannot be accepted.
- 4:00 - 5:00 PM DROP OFF YOUR PUMPKIN AT THE LAKE LOCHMERE DOCK. A light and floating device will be provided for each registered pumpkin.
- WATCH LAKE LOCHMERE GET SPOOKY!!! Find a spot along the bridge over Lake Lochmere. At twilight, join the pirates for spooky Halloween songs as the pirate ships pull pumpkins along the bridge.
- PUMPKIN RETURN: Pumpkins will be returned immediately after the event or can be picked up the next day at the HOA Main Office front porch. Unclaimed pumpkins will be disposed of in the pumpkin graveyard.
Please register HERE and bring your carved pumpkin to the event. Don't forget that the pirates can also use help with dop-off and pick-up of the pumpkins. This is a great opportunity for teenagers looking for community service hours.
We look forward to seeing you at the Pirate Pumpkin Flotilla!
Be sure to register on sign-up genius by Saturday, October 17, 2026 to reserve your flotation device and LED candle for your carved pumpkins. Don’t forget, you don’t have to be a kid to carve a pumpkin; adults are welcome to showcase their artistic abilities.
Morning Yoga Classes Bid Instructor Bonnye Hur A Fond Farewell
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our popular and long-time yoga instructor Bonnye Hur will be relocating to Virginia this month. While we are sad to see her leave us, she and her husband will be making many memories with her daughter, her son, and grandchildren. It is always nice to have grandma and grandpa close!
For those of you who have taken Bonnye's class, please join your neighbors at class on Wednesday, October 7, to bid Bonnye a fond farewell.
While we are sad to see Bonnye leave, we are very happy to announce that Olya will be teaching the morning classes. However, because of her schedule, classes are being moved to Tuesday mornings.
Our yoga schedule will change starting Monday, October 13. Classes will be held as follows:
- Monday evenings from 5:30-6:30.
- Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30.
All classes are held at the Highlands Clubhouse located at 200 Loch Highlands Drive. All classes are open to Lochmere residents only and are complimentary. At this time, no walk-ins are allowed. You must be registered to attend class.
To register for class, please visit HERE. You can sign up 7 days in advance for each class.
2026 Lochmere Childrens' Halloween Celebration
Lochmere's annual Halloween Costume Parade and Party for Lochmere children (grandchildren, nieces, nephews) ages 10 & under is being held at the Lochwood Pool upper parking lot on Saturday, October 24, from 2-4:30 PM, rain or shine. To register, please visit HERE.
While we will still have our traditional parade of costumers, this year we would like to see the return of a Trunk Or Treat theme. For those of you who are not familiar with this idea, you can decorate your car, truck bed, or van. The kids love it.
The event will be split into two (2) segments. However, please feel free to linger and visit with your neighbors and just have fun. Each segment will be limited to 120 people in each 75-minute time period. Each segment will start with the parade of costumes.
This area will be sectioned off from the rest of the parking lot.
At the end of the scavenger hunt, they will receive a goody bag courtesy of the HOA.
When you sign up:
- Please indicate which time slot you would like and how many children are attending.
So kids (and parents), start thinking about dressing up and joining the fun.
For planning purposes, please RSVP below by Friday, October 24, and let us know your plans.
When you are letting us know how many to expect, please sign up to help. We need people to (you don't have to have a child participating if you want to help):
- Put up & take down signs advetising event in the community.
- Assist with setting up.
- Direct and accompany children through the parking lot for the parade
- Assist with helping the children make crafts to take home.
- Assist with clean up.