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This document is the 2026 Calendar of Events for Ocean City, NJ. It details a wide variety of activities scheduled throughout the year, including holiday celebrations (Easter Bunny meet and greets, July 4th fireworks, Christmas events), parades (Doo Dah Parade, Halloween Parade, Christmas Parade), concerts at the Music Pier (Judy Collins, Bruce Hornsby, Indigo Girls), sporting events (Mosaic 5K, OCNJ Labor Day Race), and festivals (Ocean City Airport Festival). The calendar also lists recurring events like Farmers Markets, Beach Exercises, and Mummers Nights.

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For more information on any OCNJ Events, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ, (609) 399-6111 or visit 
www.oceancityvacation.com.   
Download the official OCNJ Vacation App for your smart phone.  
All dates/events are subject to change. 
 
MARCH 28th  – Meet & Greet with The Easter Bunny Hop on over to Soifer Park in Downtown Ocean City 
for a fun-filled meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny in our lifeguard boat, located at the corner of 9th Street & 
Asbury Avenue. Bring your family and friends to capture the perfect Easter moment! 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
MARCH 28th- The Great Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  6th to 14th street along the boardwalk, stop by 
participating stores, until supplies lasts.  Rain date: March 29th.    
MARCH 29th  – Meet & Greet with The Easter Bunny Hop on over to Soifer Park in Downtown Ocean City 
for a fun-filled meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny in our lifeguard boat, located at the corner of 9th Street & 
Asbury Avenue. Bring your family and friends to capture the perfect Easter moment! 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
APRL 4th  – Meet & Greet with The Easter Bunny Hop on over to Soifer Park in Downtown Ocean City for a 
fun-filled meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny in our lifeguard boat, located at the corner of 9th Street & 
Asbury Avenue. Bring your family and friends to capture the perfect Easter moment! 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
APRIL 4th - The Great Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  6th to 14th street along the boardwalk, stop by 
participating stores, until supplies lasts.  Rain date: April 5th. 
APRIL 5th - Easter Sunrise Service A traditional non-denominational service by the sea. All are welcome. 
6:30 a.m. at the Music Pier.  
APRIL 5th - Dueling Pianos Show The Philly Keys will be performing their hit dueling pianos show starting at 
Noon.  Free fun for the entire family in front of the Music Pier. 
APRIL 5th - Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny Come dressed in your Easter’s best and meet the Easter 
Bunny for a photo in an Ocean City Lifeguard Boat.  Noon to 2:00 p.m. in front of the Music Pier. 
APRIL 10th, 11th & 12th - Girls Weekend It's time to put yourself first! Girls Weekend Downtown on Asbury 
Avenue between 6th and 14th Street. Fashion show Kick-Off Event on Friday evening, shopping and dining 
specials all weekend, accommodation packages, wellness classes, and so much more! Call 609-399-1412 for 
more information!   
APRIL 11th  – Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep Volunteers are sought for the Clean Ocean Action Beach 
Sweep from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Register at cleanoceanaction.org and check in at the 
Ocean City Music Pier before the event. Bring your own bucket and gloves. 
APRIL  11th & 12th - OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show Save the Date! Join us for a fun filled 
weekend at the Music Pier. More details to follow at ocnjcon.com. 
APRIL 11th - OC CON Super Hero Run- 1 Mile & Kids Super Hero Obstacle Dash - Pre-registration & 
Race Day Registration. 9:00 a.m. Start on the boardwalk in front of the Music Pier. For more information & 
registration ocnj.us/race-events contact: lrumer@ocnj.us 
APRIL 18th - Doo Dah Parade Welcome in the Spring season with this comedy parade complete with over 
300 basset hounds. Noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 12th Street and then up to the Boardwalk ending at 
6th & Boardwalk.  
APRIL 19th - Mosaic 5K & Family Fun Run Kick off spring with the Mosaic 5K & Family Fun Run on the 
Ocean City Boardwalk!  Now in its 16th year, this community favorite supports local Alzheimer’s and dementia 
programs, caregiver services, and enriching activities for older adults across Atlantic, Cape May, and 
Cumberland Counties. The chip-timed 5K Run starts at 9 a.m.; the 5K Walk and Family Fun Run/Walk begin at 
8:30 a.m. Learn more at  https://mosaicgiving.org/5k. 
APRIL 25th & 26th - Sports Memorabilia Show at the Music Pier. Purchase sports memorabilia and sports 
cards from various vendors and participate in meet and greets and Q & A sessions.  More details and ticketing 
info to follow.  
APRIL 25th & 26th - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” 6th Street – 14th Street on the 
boardwalk and Asbury Ave.    
 
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MAY 1st - Martin Z. Mollusk Day Come and find out if summer is coming early, 11:00 a.m. at the 9th Street 
Beach.  
MAY 2nd - Spring Block Party 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from 5th Street to 14th Street on Asbury Ave. Over 350 
crafters, food vendors, music and more.  For more information, call 1-800-BeachNJ  
MAY 2nd & 3rd - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” 6th Street – 14th Street on the 
boardwalk and Asbury Ave.  
May 9th - Spring Cruisin' The Boards Car Show Features a variety of cars from 1990 and newer displayed 
on the boardwalk from 6th - 14th street, noon - 5:00 p.m.  For more information visit cruisintheboards.com or 
email blinkerfluidproductions@gmail.com. 
MAY 9th – Ocean City Schools Art Showcase See artwork on display from local Ocean City School District 
students and meet the artists, Music Pier, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
MAY 17th – Chica De Mayo Join the fun for an all girls Chica De Mayo skate park party at the Ocean City Skate 
Park.  Fun starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Skate Park, free to attend. For more details call 609-525-9304. 
MAY 22nd - Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge Participants dress in business suits, carry 
brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. Noon, 
9th St. Beach.  
MAY 23rd - Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes The main obstacle course challenge is a soft sand 
adventure race followed by our kid’s fun run. Staging at 9th St. beach. For registration information, visit 
memorialbeachchallenge.com or call 856-905-0583. 
MAY 25th - Memorial Day Service 11:00 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, between 5th Street and 6th Street 
on Wesley Avenue.  
MAY 25th - National Moment of Remembrance established by Congress asks Americans, wherever they are 
at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The moment of 
remembrance will take place on the Boardwalk. 
JUNE 3rd – Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury 
Ave.  
JUNE 5th, 6th & 7th - Ocean City Flower Show See beautiful commercial, amateur and children’s displays at 
the Music Pier. Show times are Friday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
JUNE 10th – Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave. 
JUNE 13th - OCNJ Emergency Responder 5K The 5K and 1 Mile Events will start on the boardwalk and 
finish on the OCHS track. The kids events will be on the field. Kids Events begin: 9:00AM. www.ocnj.us/race-
events 
JUNE 17th – Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave.  
JUNE 17th – Miss New Jersey Parade See the contestants in the 2026 Miss New Jersey Competition in a 
parade on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Parade starts at 7 p.m. 
JUNE 18th, 19th and 20th – Miss New Jersey Competition: The annual Miss New Jersey Competition 
returns to the Ocean City Music Pier for 2026. Preliminary rounds are at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday (June 18 and 
19), and the final competition and crowning are 8 p.m. June 20. The winner represents New Jersey in the Miss 
America Competition. Save the date and check back for details on tickets. 
JUNE 20th – Miss New Jersey’s Teen Competition: The annual Miss New Jersey’s Teen Competition returns 
to the Ocean City Music Pier for 2026. The final competition and crowning are 1 p.m. June 20. Save the date and 
check back for details on tickets. 
JUNE 24th – Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave.  
JUNE 27th - Antique Auto Show Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury Ave. 9:00 a.m. 
to 2:00 p.m. boardwalk parade after 2:00 p.m. For more information visit jerseycape.aaca.com. 
JUNE 29th – Straight No Chaser The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available 
at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents. 
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Beach Exercise (Yoga) on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts.  8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Free! Bring a 
towel & a friend.  Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.  For more information call (609) 
398-6900. 
Family Nights Entertainment including jugglers, music, characters and more on the boardwalk 7:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. between 6th Street – 14th Street. 
JULY Every Tuesday  
Funtastic Tuesdays- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Strolling Characters, Face 
Painters, Balloon Sculptors.  
Mummers Night – Strutting 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the boardwalk, 6th Street – 14th Street  
Beach Walks - 59th St. & Central Ave. (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays- 9:00 a.m., Wednesdays- 
6:30 p.m. 
 
JULY Every Wednesday  
Beach Exercise (Pilates) on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Free! Bring a 
towel & a friend.  Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.  For more information call (609) 
398-6900. 
Beach Walks- 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays 9:00 a.m., Wednesdays 
6:30 p.m.  
Family Nights Entertainment including jugglers, music, characters and more on the boardwalk 7:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. between 6th Street – 14th Street. 
JULY Every Thursday  
Market Days 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.  
Mummers Night – Strutting 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the boardwalk, 6th Street – 14th Street  
JULY Every Friday 
Beach Exercise (Low Impact) on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts.  8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Free! 
Bring a towel & a friend.  Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.  For more information call 
(609) 398-6900. 
Walking Club People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to meet outside the Ocean City 
Music Pier at 8 a.m. (weather permitting) to walk the length of the Boardwalk. 
JULY 1st - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury 
Ave.  
JULY 1st - Wacky Wednesday – (Pie Eating Contest) Celebrate America with a good old-fashion apple and 
cherry pie eating contest. No hands allowed! Contest is free. Open to all ages. Limited to 150 participants. Takes 
place at the Music Pier and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. 
JULY 1st - Freckle Contest Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm in front of the Music Pier. Contest starts 
at 6:00 p.m.  
JULY 2nd - Sand Sculpting Contest Open to kids, teens, adults and families! Registration is free and begins at 
9:00 a.m. at the 6th St. Beach. Judging takes place by 11:00 a.m.  
JULY 2nd - Ocean City Pops FREE Patriotic Drone Show and Outdoor Concert The Ocean City Pops will 
perform a free outdoor concert at 8:00 p.m. followed by a dazzling patriotic drone show presented by the Friends 
of the POPs organization above the beach and boardwalk.  Carey Stadium, 6th & Boardwalk. Our legendary local 
orchestra will perform patriotic classics and audience favorites in honor of our nation’s birthday. Bring a beach 
chair or blanket to sit on the field, and there will be seating available in the bleachers.   
JULY 4th - Bike Parade Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Association Registration 9:00 a.m. at the Longport 
Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.  
JULY 4th - Bike Parade Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Association, City of Ocean City & the Chamber 
of Commerce. Registration 9:00 a.m. at 40th & Asbury Ave. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.  
JULY 4th - Bike Parade Sponsored by the Riviera Neighborhood. Registration at 11:00 a.m. at the Leyte Lane 
Park.  Parade begins at Noon. 
JULY 4th - Fourth of July Celebration Kite flying competition at 7:00 p.m. A spectacular boardwalk fireworks 
display tops off the evening at 9:00 p.m. 


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JULY 4th - Ocean City Pops FREE Outdoor Concert The Ocean City Pops will perform a free outdoor concert 
at 8:00 p.m. Carey Stadium, 6th & Boardwalk. Our legendary local orchestra will perform patriotic classics and 
audience favorites in honor of our nation’s birthday. Bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on the field, and there 
will be seating available in the bleachers.    
JULY 7th - Bicycle Auction 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Shelter Road (first left off of Tennessee Ave, behind the OC 
Golf Course) Approximately 115 bicycles to be sold. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. A driver’s license, passport 
or valid I.D. is required to register. Payment: Bank Checks with ID, Traveler’s Checks & Cash Only. For more 
information call 609-525-9356 (purchasing office). 
JULY 7th – WINNIE THE POOH: The Musical Presented by OCTC Join Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and friends 
in this charming musical adaptation of A.A. Milne’s classic stories. Winnie-the-Pooh spends his days searching for 
honey, doing his exercises, and playing with his best friends. Adventures ensue as a new animal — a kangaroo 
— moves to the forest! 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com 
JULY 8th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury 
Ave. 
JULY 8th - Wacky Wednesday- (Taffy Sculpting) Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s Salt Water 
Taffy into your very own unique masterpiece.  Contest is free but open to the first 200 participants. Takes place 
at the Music Pier and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. Sponsored by Shriver’s Salt Water 
Taffy. 
JULY 10th – Joe Stefano and his Jazz Ensemble Band Local resident and Navy veteran Joe Stefano and his 
pop and jazz ensemble will perform a free concert for veterans and guests at 7:00 p.m. at the Music Pier. The 
group will perform classical, jazz, big band and Broadway hits. No advance registration is required for the public 
to attend this free show. 
JULY 12th – 46th Annual T. John Carey Master’s Swim The Masters Swim has been one of the premier 
open-water swimming events on the Jersey Shore since 1979. The one-mile ocean race follows a point-
to-point course that runs parallel to the beach. The 2026 race will have an evening start time with a 
finish at 12th Street. For more information, visit ocnj.us/race-events. 
JULY 13th – TUSK: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean City 
Music Pier. Tickets available at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents. 
JULY 14th – OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races at 58th St. beach, 6:30 p.m. Women lifeguards 
representing the 15 beach patrols from South Jersey, as well as various other New Jersey patrols, will be 
competing in this annual invitational race. Rain date July 15th. For more information, visit ocnj.us/race-events.  
JULY 14th – HOW I BECAME A PIRATE Presented by OCTC Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when 
a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and 
his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy learns that 
adventuring can be lots of fun, but love and home are treasures you can't find on any map! The whole family will 
love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure. 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at 
www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com 
JULY 15th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury 
Ave.  
JULY 15th - Wacky Wednesday – (French Fry Sculpting) Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries 
into your very own unique masterpiece from The Promenade. Contest is free but only open to the first 200 
participants. Takes place at the Music Pier and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. Sponsored 
by The Promenade. 
JULY 20th – Judy Collins & Richard Thompson in Concert The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean 
City Music Pier. Tickets available at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents. 
JULY 21st – THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: The Musical Presented by OCTC The "world's foremost expert on 
the Berenstain Bears," guitar-strumming Cowboy Joe, is the show's stage director—introducing and commenting 
on a musical that brings to life the classic Berenstain Bears books in an entertaining way. The performance will 
weave together stories from "The Berenstain Bears' New Baby," "The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room," 
"The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare," "The Berenstain Bears Tell the Truth," and "The Berenstain Bears 
Get Stage Fright," allowing the beloved tales to leap from the page to the stage. 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier. 
Tickets available at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com 
JULY 22nd - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave.  
JULY 22nd - Wacky Wednesday – (Christmas in July) Celebrate the Christmas holiday season in July with a 
special craft and a visit from Santa while he is in town on vacation. Visit with Santa from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 


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a.m. and enjoy the sounds of the season with Christmas Music Bingo at 11:00 a.m. Takes place at the Music Pier 
and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. 
JULY 25th – 71st Annual Night in Venice Celebration The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in 
the world.  Starts at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. Fireworks display to follow parade. 
Start time 6:30 p.m. Registration information to follow and more details at www.ocnj.us/NIV  
JULY 27th – Bruce Hornsby In Concert The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets 
available at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents. 
JULY 28th – JUNIE B JONES: The Musical Presented by OCTC It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and 
a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend, Lucille, doesn't want to be her best pal anymore and, on the 
bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and 
her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and 
a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring a tremendously 
loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture hearts just as the books captivated an entire 
generation of students. 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com 
JULY 29th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury 
Ave.  
JULY 29th - Wacky Wednesday – (Soft Pretzel Sculpting) Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a soft pretzel 
into your very own unique masterpiece from The Philly Pretzel Factory. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. 
Takes place at the Music Pier and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. Sponsored by Philly 
Pretzel Factory. 
JULY 30th - Ocean City Fishing Pier Open House – 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The Ocean City Fishing Club is 
inviting shutterbugs and other visitors to tour its pier and clubhouse at 14th St. & Boardwalk. Visitors will also 
be able to make an optional monetary donation or canned goods donation to support the Ocean City Food 
Cupboard. This is one of two days a year when the Pier is open to non-members, weather permitting. Rain date 
July 31st. 
JULY 30th, 31st & AUGUST 1st - The 25th Annual Art of Surfing at the Ocean City Music Pier. It is a free family 
event featuring original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the 
country. 
AUGUST Every Monday 
Beach Exercise (Yoga) on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts.  8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Free! Bring a 
towel & a friend.  Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.  For more information call (609) 
398-6900. 
Family Nights Entertainment including jugglers, music, characters and more on the boardwalk 7:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. between 6th Street – 14th Street. 
AUGUST Every Tuesday  
Funtastic Tuesdays- 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Strolling Characters, Face 
Painters, Balloon Sculptors.  
Mummers Night – Strutting 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the boardwalk, 6th Street – 14th Street  
Beach Walks - 59th St. & Central Ave. (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays- 9:00 a.m., Wednesdays- 
6:30 p.m. 
 
AUGUST Every Wednesday  
Beach Exercise (Pilates) on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Free! Bring a 
towel & a friend.  Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.  For more information call (609) 
398-6900. 
Beach Walks- 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays 9:00 a.m., Wednesdays 
6:30 p.m.  
Family Nights Entertainment including jugglers, music, characters and more on the boardwalk 7:00 
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. between 6th Street – 14th Street. 
AUGUST Every Thursday  
Market Days 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.  
Mummers Night – Strutting 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the boardwalk, 6th Street – 14th Street  
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Beach Exercise (Low Impact) on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts.  8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Free! 
Bring a towel & a friend.  Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.  For more information call 
(609) 398-6900. 
Walking Club People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to meet outside the Ocean City 
Music Pier at 8 a.m. (weather permitting) to walk the length of the Boardwalk. 
AUGUST 4th – SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! (TYA) Presented by OCTC A pop culture phenomenon comes 
to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series 
that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is making a small-screen comeback. 
Schoolhouse Rock Live! follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher who is nervous about his first day of 
teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge 
from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as "Just 
a Bill," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly" and "Conjunction Junction." 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at 
www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com 
AUGUST 5th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave.  
AUGUST 5th - Wacky Wednesday (Prince and Princess Party) Use your creativity to design your own Prince or 
Princess crown with Miss Ocean City, Junior Miss Ocean City and Little Miss Ocean City! Contest is free. Takes 
place at the Music Pier and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. 
AUGUST 5th - Twins Contest Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Open to all ages. Registration 
is free and begins at 5:30 p.m. Contest begins at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Music Pier.  
AUGUST 6th - Sand Sculpting Contest Open to kids, teens, adults and families! Registration is free and begins 
at 9:00 a.m. at the 6th St. Beach. Judging takes place by 11:00 a.m.  
AUGUST 6th – Greatest Moments In Philly Sports Legends Ray Didinger, Glen Macnow & Joe Conklin relive 
the iconic moments and characters in Philadelphia sports with wit, nostalgia and humor. You'll find yourself 
jumping up from your seat in excitement.  From the Phillies first title in 1980 through the Eagles win in Super 
Bowl LVII, Ray and Glen will tell stories and share clips of the moments dear to every fan, while Joe adds spice 
and humor to the show by channeling Harry and Whitey, Merrill and Mike and other great voices past and present.  
7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice 
AUGUST 7th, 8th 9th – 63rd Annual Boardwalk Art Show Leading artists from throughout the East Coast 
exhibit and sell their work. Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
AUGUST 8th – Boys and Girls Fishing Tournament Free entry for all ages 8-16.  All participants receive a 
prize.  North-End beach by the Longport Bridge.  Sign-ups begin at 9:00 a.m. and parent signature needed that 
day.  Sponsored by Ocean City Fishing Club and City of Ocean City. 
AUGUST 8th - Miss Ocean City Pageant 7:00 p.m. at the Music Pier. Miss Ocean City 2026 Antonella DiAntonio 
will be on hand as contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown and onstage question.   
AUGUST 10th – Outlaws plus special guest Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel The concert begins at 7:00 
p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents. 
AUGUST 11th - Pamper Scamper Annual baby crawling race. Registration is free and begins at 8:30 a.m. 
Contest begins at 9:00 a.m. at the 6th St. Beach. For babies up to 15 months.  
AUGUST 12th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave.  
AUGUST 12th - Wacky Wednesday – (Donut Sculpting) Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a warm and 
fresh boardwalk donut into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Takes 
place at the Music Pier and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. Sponsored by Bob’s Grill, 
Brown’s and Oves. 
AUGUST 13th - 116th Annual Baby Parade One of the oldest baby parades in the country. On the Boardwalk, 
10:30 a.m. Registration begins June 2026. For more information, visit ocnj.us/babyparade   
AUGUST 13th - Ocean City Fishing Pier Open House – 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The Ocean City Fishing Club is 
inviting shutterbugs and other visitors to tour its pier and clubhouse at 14th St. & Boardwalk. Visitors will also 
be able to make an optional monetary donation or canned goods donation to support the Ocean City Food 
Cupboard. This is one of two days a year when the Pier is open to non-members, weather permitting. Rain date 
August 14th. 
AUGUST 14th - Little Miss Ocean City 7:00 p.m. at the Music Pier. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8 – 11. 
Little Miss Ocean City 2026 Harper Juelg will be on hand to crown her successor.  For registration information 
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AUGUST 15th - Junior Miss Ocean City 7:00 p.m. at the Music Pier. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 12 - 
16. Junior Miss Ocean City 2026 Arianna DiAntonio will be on hand to crown her successor.  
AUGUST 17th – Indigo Girls The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at 
etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents. 
AUGUST 19th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave.  
AUGUST 19th - Wacky Wednesday (Cookie Sculpting) Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a giant chocolate 
chip cookie into your very own unique masterpiece.  Contest is free but open to the first 150 participants. Takes 
place at the Music Pier and must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate. 
AUGUST 19th - Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant the original beauty contest for crustaceans. 
Families, Kids, Businesses and Organizations are invited to enter their crustacean in this annual contest. The 
winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway.  Registration is free 
and starts at 5:30 p.m. at the 6th St. Beach. Contest begins at 6:00 p.m. Open to all ages.  
AUGUST 19th - Hermit Crab Races Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete in this 
world famous race immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. Beach. Registration is free and starts at 
5:30 p.m. 
AUGUST 21st - Ocean City Green Fair 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Music Pier. The communitywide event is 
designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. 
Sponsored by the Environmental Commission. 
AUGUST 26th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th & 
Asbury Ave.  
SEPTEMBER 2nd - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th 
& Asbury Ave.  
SEPTEMBER 7th - OCNJ Labor Day Race 5 Mile beach run and 1 Mile fun run/walk. Great end of the summer 
season event. www.ocnj.us/race-events 
SEPTEMBER 9th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th 
& Asbury Ave.  
SEPTEMBER 11th - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony "A Day to Remember" will include music, prayer and 
reflections on the memory of lives lost and on the community spirit that was renewed in the wake of the Sept. 
11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. All are encouraged to attend. 6:00 p.m., 
Firehouse Headquarters, 550 Asbury Avenue.  
SEPTEMBER 12th - Fall Cruisin' The Boards Car Show 50th anniversary of the OC Classic Car & Street Rod 
Show.  Will feature classic cars from 1989 and older displayed on the boardwalk from 6th - 14th street, noon – 
5:00 p.m.  For more information visit cruisintheboards.com or email blinkerfluidproductions@gmail.com. 
SEPTEMBER 13th - Corvette Show Over 400 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. 
Models from almost every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the 
boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 609-457-0081. Register 
at boardwalkcorvettesac.com. 
SEPTEMBER 16th - Farmers Market - Tabernacle Grounds 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Crafters in the street at 6th 
& Asbury Ave.  
SEPTEMBER 19th - Ocean City Airport Festival Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. 10:00 
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to 
Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax.  
SEPTEMBER 19th - Parachute Pyrotechnic Show consists of several highly trained and specially licensed 
Team Fastrax™ demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s Beach & Boardwalk. Brilliant 
white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display 
for spectators on the ground. 8:00 p.m. jump with a landing on the 7th St Beach. Viewable along the entire 
Boardwalk.  
SEPTEMBER 20th - Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow 1:00 p.m., 6th – 14th Streets over the ocean. Thrill to 
some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. 
SEPTEMBER 26th & 27th - MS City to Shore Ride with 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million – promises to be 
the best cycling experience on the east coast. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support 
and SAG transportation. For more information call: 1-800-445-BIKE or visit mscycling.org  


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OCTOBER 3rd - Ocean City, NJ Jeep Invasion Jeeps will fill the boardwalk between 5th Street – 14th Street, 
noon - 5:00 p.m. For more information visit NJJeepInvasion.com or email blinkerfluidproductions@gmail.com. 
OCTOBER 4th - OCNJ Half Marathon, 5k & 10 Mile Non-Competitive Walk/Run NO RACE DAY registration 
for the Half Marathon. Registration opens February 2026. Sign up early to save on registration fees. 
www.ocnj.us/Race-Events 
OCTOBER 3rd & 4th - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” 6th Street– 14th Street on the 
boardwalk and Asbury Ave. 
OCTOBER 10th - Fall Block Party 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave. Over 400 
crafters, food vendors, music and more.  
OCTOBER 10th, 11th & 12th - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” 6th Street – 14th Street 
on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave. 
OCTOBER 17th – Porsche Boardwalk Reunion More than 350 Porsches will be displayed on the Boardwalk 
between 6th Street and 14th Street from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as part of the Porsche Boardwalk Reunion.  Cars 
will drive onto the Boardwalk at 5th Street and proceed southbound to 14th Street.  For everyone’s safety, 
bicyclists are not permitted on the Boardwalk during the event.  The Music Pier will be host to various tech sessions 
on Porsche-related topics. The entire event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit 
www.boardwalkreunion.org. 
OCTOBER 24th & 25th - Dog Days Leashed dogs will be permitted on the boardwalk from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday.  All are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite furry 
canine friend. Activities for Saturday include dog-specific vendors along the boardwalk, photo-op stations on the 
boardwalk, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” Announcement.   
OCTOBER 24th – Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep Volunteers are sought for the Clean Ocean Action 
Beach Sweep from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Register at cleanoceanaction.org and check in at 
the Ocean City Music Pier before the event. Bring your own bucket and gloves. 
OCTOBER 24th - HSOC “Howl-O-Ween” Parade Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants 
are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in zany, fun Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. 
Registration begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Sports & Civic Center. The parade begins at 3:00 p.m. and the procession 
is from 6th to 14th Street on the Boardwalk. 
OCTOBER 24th - Halloween Costume Skate The Ocean City Skate Park at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue 
will celebrate Halloween 4:00p.m. to dusk. Skateboarders are invited to come dressed for the holiday. There will 
be prizes for best costume and best trick, and candy for the participants.  
OCTOBER 28th - OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean 
City Sports & Civic Center. Meet OC groups, businesses & organizations! Free event!  
OCTOBER 29th - Halloween Parade 7:15 p.m. on Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street.  Sponsored by the Ocean 
City Exchange Club. For more information visit ochp.blogspot.com 
NOVEMBER 7th - Trail of Two Cities 5K/Walk 9th St. Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Pre-registration 
and race day. 8:00 a.m. Start. For more information & registration ocnj.us/race-events contact: lrumer@ocnj.us 
or call 609-525-9317. 
NOVEMBER 11th - Veterans Day Program 11:00 a.m. inside the Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue. 
NOVEMBER 14th - Winterfest by the Sea The Chamber of Commerce presents their sixth Annual Winterfest 
By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.  The event takes place inside the Civic Center.  Craft vendors, food 
vendors and strolling Santa will be present.  Shopping hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
NOVEMBER 21st - “Earlier than the Bird” Downtown Shopping Extravaganza 8:00 a.m. to noon. Get out 
earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving. Shop in your pajamas 
for early bird shopping specials.  
NOVEMBER 21st - Horse & Carriage Rides noon to 3:00 p.m., 6th & Asbury Ave.  
NOVEMBER 26th - Annual Fast & Furriest 5k Turkey Trot down the OC Boardwalk. Sponsored by the 
Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information call 609-398-9500 ext. 4 or visit hsocnj.org 
NOVEMBER 27th - Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 
p.m. Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas to culminate at 5:00 
p.m. for the arrival of Santa Claus! 
NOVEMBER 27th, 28th & 29th - Horse & Carriage Rides noon to 3:00 p.m., 6th & Asbury Ave.  


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NOVEMBER 28th & 29th - Santa in the Downtown 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Soifer Park. 
NOVEMBER 28th & 29th - Photos with Santa 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Music Pier.  
DECEMBER 4th - Christmas Parade 6:00 p.m. on Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 11th Street. Registration 
information at ocnj.us/christmas-parade.  
DECEMBER 5th & 6th – Santa in the Downtown 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Soifer Park. 
DECEMBER 5th & 6th – Train Show at the Music Pier. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 
DECEMBER 5th & 6th - Horse & Carriage Rides noon to 3:00 p.m., 6th & Asbury Ave.  
DECEMBER 5th & 6th - Photos with Santa 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Music Pier.  
DECEMBER 12th & 13th – Santa in the Downtown 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Soifer Park. 
DECEMBER 12th & 13th - Horse & Carriage Rides noon to 3 p.m., 6th & Asbury Ave. 
DECEMBER 12th & 13th - Photos with Santa 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Music Pier.  
DECEMBER 19th & 20th – Santa in the Downtown 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Soifer Park. 
DECEMBER 19th & 20th - Horse & Carriage Rides noon to 3:00 p.m., 6th & Asbury Ave. 
DECEMBER 19th & 20th - Photos with Santa 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Music Pier.  
DECEMBER 31st - First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration - A complete schedule of entertainment leading 
up to fireworks at midnight. More details at www.FirstNightOCNJ.com 
JANUARY 1st, 2027- First Day Shopping Extravaganza Welcome the New Year by shopping for 
tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City, Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street.  
JANUARY 1st, 2027- First Day 5k Boardwalk Run Pre-register at ocnj.us/race-events or race day 11:00 
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Music Pier.  Race kicks off at 1:00 p.m.   
JANUARY 1st, 2027- First Day at The Beach 2:00 p.m. at the Music Pier. Join us for Ocean City’s first dip in 
the ocean for the New Year.  
Location Addresses: 
Music Pier: 825 Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace 
Sports & Civic Center/ Carey Stadium: 6th Street & Boardwalk 
Community Center (Aquatic & Fitness Center, Library, Arts Center, Historical Museum, Senior Center): 1735 
Simpson Avenue 
Ocean City Tabernacle: 550 Wesley Avenue 
Hughes Performing Arts Center: E 6th Street (located in Ocean City High School)  
Updated: 3/24/2026