Regardless of when your next Ocean City vacation is, there is a can’t miss event on the calendar. From free weekly events hosted by the town, to major festivals and celebrations, all you need to know about events in Ocean City is on this page. Ocean City prides itself on attracting the top festivals and live acts throughout the summer to compliment its already diverse weekly event schedule, so make sure to plan your trip accordingly.
To help you make the most of your vacation, Ocean City hosts numerous free, family friendly events each and every week during the summer. Check out movies and concerts on the beach, light shows on the boardwalk, family beach olympics, free fireworks displays, Sundaes in the Park and the wide array of other FREE weekly events hosted by the Town of Ocean City, which run from mid-June-August.
Event season kicks off each year with Ocean City’s annual Springfest, which celebrates the arrival of another summer season, then escalates quickly in May and June with the Cruisin’ OCcar show, Senior Week, which celebrates our recent high school graduates with month of activities hosted by Play it Safe, and the widely popular OC Air Show, which brings the top military and civilian flight teams to the beach.
July is headlined by Ocean City’s iconic July 4th celebrations which include free fireworks and concerts at the north and south ends of town.
August in Ocean City brings the return of the multi-million dollar White Marlin Open, which attracts anglers from across the globe and is the largest billfishing tournament in the world.
As summer winds down, festival season picks up in Ocean City, as Sunfest, Bike Week, the Endless Summer Cruisin’ Car Show and OCtoberfest give plenty of reason for a fall trip to the beach. And when winter finally arrives, Ocean City celebrates with the award-winning Winterfest of Lights extravaganza.
An exhibition entitled The Enslaved at Rackliffe House and Worcester County, MD: A Local Story, opens to the public at Rackliffe House near Assateague Island National Seashore on May 21 st .
The exhibition covers such topics as The Middle Passage, Growth of the Slave Economy, Resistance to Slavery in Worcester County, Methodism and African-American Life, and the US Colored Troops. It includes...
Meet near the Life Saving Museum for free interesting fun.
Mondays - Stories from the past
Tuesdays - Beach Safety
Wednesdays - Knot Tying
Thursdays - All About Sharks
Fridays - Land, Sky, & Sea
Saturdays - Aquarium Feeding
Grab and chair and a blanket and enjoy free movies all summer long on the beach.
Wednesday movies are shown on the beach at the Carousel Hotel.
All movies are subject to change. In the event of bad weather, the movie may be held inside or cancelled.
You don't need to own a Jeep to get a thrill out of Jeep Week. This family fun event sees activities going on throughout the town with over 250 Jeeps participating in Jeep Jams and Show & Shines. You won't want to miss the Beach Crawls each morning along the beach to the Inlet Parking Lot. The event is at the Roland E Powell Convention Center and through out the Ocean City area.
Thursday -...
The OC Bay Hopper and ShoreCraftBeer.com are hosting the Big Oyster Brewery. Big Oyster is bringing 16 OUNCE CANS for you to have on this special cruise. Two beers are included with your cruise and you can choose from Dang, Noir et Bleu, Jenny, and Hammerhead IPA. Join us for a 2 hour cruise in the bay behind Ocean City and Assateague. You can buy additional beers for $5. See wild ponies, osprey,...
To help you make the most of your vacation, Ocean City hosts numerous free, family friendly events each and every week during the summer. Check out movies and concerts on the beach, light shows on the boardwalk, family beach olympics, free fireworks displays, Sundaes in the Park and the wide array of other FREE weekly events hosted by the Town of Ocean City, which run from mid-June-August.
July is headlined by Ocean City’s iconic 
