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RecommendedOct 24 · 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday evenings? Head to Northside Park for a night of great music and even better vibes! This family concert series features FREE live music , with genres…
Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. There are FREE summer programs all summer long at the Ocean City Life Saving Station on the Boardwalk.
Mondays: History of our Surfmen from 10 am - 10:30 am
Learn to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphores. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know. Free Summer Programs At The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum - Tuesdays
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Free Summer Programs At The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum - Wednesdays
Celebrate the incredible talent and diversity of Ocean City's J-1 community at the J-1 Singing Competition! Enjoy a free evening of live music as 20 talented students compete for the championship, showcasing voices from around the world. Admission is free, and if you're a J-1 student who loves to sing, applications are now open to take the stage and compete for prizes!
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Sunset Park Party Nights return for Summer 2026 with eight Thursday nights of free live music on the bay featuring some of Ocean City’s favorite bands and one of our strongest lineups yet. From The…
Learn how the inlet was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays each Friday. Free program at the Ocean City Life Saving Museum
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our oceans and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meals.
Chili Peppers Festival–Saturday, Downtown Historic Berlin Featuring Live Bands–Competitions-Vendors and Featured Foods and Sauces
Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday evenings? Head to Northside Park for a night of great music and even better vibes! This family concert series features FREE live music , with genres…
Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. There are FREE summer programs all summer long at the Ocean City Life Saving Station on the Boardwalk.
Mondays: History of our Surfmen from 10 am - 10:30 am
Learn to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphores. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know. Free Summer Programs At The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum - Tuesdays
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Free Summer Programs At The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum - Wednesdays
Beach crawls, an obstacle sand course, vendors at the Convention Center, a show & shine competition, and parties - that's 2026 Ocean City Jeep Fest!
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Sunset Park Party Nights return for Summer 2026 with eight Thursday nights of free live music on the bay featuring some of Ocean City’s favorite bands and one of our strongest lineups yet. From The…
Celebrate the end of summer at Ocean City's Summer Send Off! Enjoy glowing hot air balloons, giant kites, and a spectacular laser show on the beach during this one-of-a-kind, weather-dependent event taking place on two days between August 27–30. It's a dazzling evening the whole family won't want to miss!
Learn how the inlet was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays each Friday. Free program at the Ocean City Life Saving Museum
Experience the drama of the American Revolution as The Patriots brings history to life at Wilkins' Tavern. Join Sam Adams, John Adams, and fellow Patriots as they rally against unjust taxes, while spirited songs, romance, and rising tensions unfold with the arrival of a commanding English Major. Written by Ruth Tyndall Baker and performed by The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company, this engaging production is filled with history, heart, and intrigue.
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our oceans and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meals.
Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday evenings? Head to Northside Park for a night of great music and even better vibes! This family concert series features FREE live music , with genres…
The Atlantic Club and Worcester Goes Purple will host the 15th Annual Walk for Recovery, celebrating The Atlantic Club’s 40th Anniversary, on September 5, 2026, starting at 9 AM on the beautiful…
Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday evenings? Head to Northside Park for a night of great music and even better vibes! This family concert series features FREE live music , with genres…
Mark your calendars now: September 9–13, 2026 We cannot wait to bring you another incredible OC Rock & Ride. Bigger energy. Stronger community. The same love for this event and the town we’re proud…
See the skyline of Ocean City explode with color at this weekend’s Ocean city Kite Festival, on the famous downtown boardwalk. Celebrating its 48th year, this world class event is recognized as one…
Discover the future at the E-Volution Expo, coming to the Ocean City Convention Center on September 19–20, 2026. Explore the latest in health, wellness, sustainability, smart home technology, and electric vehicles through inspiring speakers, engaging panel discussions, and interactive experiences designed to spark new ideas and meaningful conversations.
Three-day music festival at the Inlet Lot.
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