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Regardless of when your next Ocean City vacation is, there is a cant 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 Citys annual Springfest, which celebrates the arrival of another summer season, then escalates quickly in May and June with the Cruisin OC car show, Senior Week, which celebrates our recenthigh 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 Citys 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 OC-toberfest 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.
Grab and chair and a blanket and enjoy free movies all summer long on the beach.
Monday and Friday movies are shown at 27th Street 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.
June 6 -Back to the Future -Carousel Hotel, 117th Street
June 13 -Frozen...
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This national dance competition is a world championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Master Classes & Top Gun auditions will be offered with some of the most talented performers and teachers in the entertainment business.
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As you stroll along the Boardwalk each night between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, enjoy the Beach Lights as they light up the beach in time to music, from 9pm to 11pm. Each 3-minute displays will start at 9:00pm, 9:20pm, 9:40pm, 10:00pm, 10:20pm, 10:40pm, and 11:00pm. This lighting attraction features high-powered searchlights that accent the sky and surrounding area around N. Division...
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This is an annual event conducted in cooperation with the Town of Ocean City, the Ocean City Beach Patrol, and the United States Coast Guard. The Ocean Games features three main competitions. "Swim Ocean City", a WOWSA-sanctioned ocean race, features 1-mile, 3-mile, and 9-mile ocean swims, and Ultimate Flight Frisbee (competitive beach frisbee tournament).
The Ocean Games' mission is to...
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Come to Northside Park each Sunday night, and make yourself an ice cream sundae while enjoying live music and children's activities. This is a free evening, although there is a small charge for the ice cream. The evening ends with a fireworks display at 9pm
Entertainment Schedule:
June 17 - Kathie Martin & the Hot Rods (rock & roll)
June 24 - Glass Onion Band (rock & roll dance)
July...
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