Events

Set sail from our shores... Photo by John Loreaux

spring

Bike rides (and donuts) are a must in OCNJ.

MAY 16

OCNJ Triathlon/Duathlon

Quarter-mile pool swim, two mile run, 16 mile bike, two mile run. Plus a kid’s course: 1/8 mile swim, 1 mile run, eight mile bike, one mile run. Pool swim start 6-8am. Run/bike/run starts 9am. For more information, www.ocnj.us/ race-events.

MAY 28

Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge

Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. Noon at Moorlyn Terrace Street Beach.

MAY 29

Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes

The main obstacle course challenge is a soft sand adventure race followed by a kid’s fun run. Staging at 9th Street beach. For registration information, visit www.memorialbeachchallenge.com or call 856-905-0583.

MAY 31

Memorial Day Service

11am at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue.

MAY 31

National Moment of Remembrance

Established by Congress. At 3pm on Memorial Day, Americans pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The moment of remembrance will take place on the Boardwalk (5th-14th Streets) as Greg Murphy of Buglers Across America sounds Taps to commemorate the moment.

Every Wednesday June 30 - September 8

Farmer’s Market

Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

JUNE 3

Wonder’s Birthday Bash

At Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, 6th Street and the Boardwalk. Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday from 6-10:30pm. Celebrating 92 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk with fireworks at 9pm.

June 4-6

Ocean City Flower Show

See beautiful commercial, amateur and kids displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Show times are Friday 2-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm.

JUNE 12

Cop Chase

5K footrace, 2 mile fitness walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Proceeds from the Ocean City Police Chase will benefit the Ocean City Police Benevolent Association who supports scholarships for high school seniors, the Christmas toy drive, and distribution of free bike helmets with the funds they raise throughout the year. For more information, call 609-525-9108 or visit www.ocpba.com.

JUNE 12

Miss Artisan Pageant Scholarship Pageant and Show

7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Admission is free. For more information, call 215-708-1000 or visit www.artisansaomp.org.

JUNE 14 – 19

Restaurant Week

Fixed price specials at participating Ocean City restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and special treats for the whole family. Visit www.eatinocnj.com for list of participating restaurants and specialty shops. Presented by the Ocean City Restaurant Association.

JUNE 21

GET THE LED OUT

A summer tradition continues as Philadelphiabased band, GET THE LED OUT, returns to the Music Pier for ONE NIGHT ONLY to celebrate the timeless music of Led Zeppelin. 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose. Rescheduled from June 22, 2020 – all original tickets honored.

JUNE 23

Broadway on the OC Boardwalk presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company

Broadway will truly come to the Boardwalk as professional performers appearing in Ocean City Theatre Company’s 2020 Summer Season take to the stage to bring Broadway favorites to life. Showtime 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets $18-20. Call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

JUNE 26

Back Bay Family Fun Day

The event highlights what Ocean City’s bay businesses have to offer. Family friendly fun including live music, fantastic food, entertainment, educational demonstrations and more. Located at Second Street and Bay Avenue.

JUNE 26

Antique Auto Show

Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury Avenue. 9am-2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information, visit http://jerseycape.aaca.com.

JUNE 27

Ocean City POPS Opening Night

The Ocean City POPS will officially open their 93rd season at the Music Pier. Concert time: 7:30pm.

JUNE 28

Judy Collins and Special Guest

An incredible icon of classic folk, Judy Collins, delivers an unforgettable night of music on the OCNJ boardwalk. The concert begins at 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose. Rescheduled from June 29, 2020 – all original tickets honored.

June 30

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 250 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

Sundays and Wednesdays in July

Ocean City POPS Concerts

The Ocean City POPS Orchestra will perform their 93rd professional concert season at the Ocean City Music Pier on select Sundays and Wednesdays throughout July. All concerts will begin at 7:30pm. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com.

Every Monday in July

Beach Exercise (Yoga)

On 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8-9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-3986900.

Every Tuesday in July

Funtastic Tuesdays

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors.

Mummers Night

Strutting 7-9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th-14th Streets.

Beach Walks

South End location: 59th Street and Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) on Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1, children $.50.

Every Wednesday in July

Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds

8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue. Ends September 8.

summer

Hitting the beach in OCNJ is the perfect way to spend the day. Photo by Kerri Janto

Walking on the beach is salve for the soul.

Beach Exercise (Pilates)

On 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8-9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-398-6900.

Beach Walks

South End location: 59th Street and Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) on Tuesdays at 9am, and Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1, children $.50.

Wacky Wednesdays

Wacky But Not Tacky events and contests that are fun for the entire family. 10:30am every Wednesday through August 25 at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

Every Thursday July

Market Days

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors.

Family Nights

Entertainment on the Boardwalk 7:30-9:30pm between 6th-14th streets.

Historic Inn Tours

2-4pm, pick-up at 7th and Central Avenue. Ends August 26.

Every Friday in July

Beach Exercise (Low Impact)

On 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8-9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-398-6900.

JULY 1

Sand Sculpting Contest

Open to kids, teens, adults and families! Registration is free and begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. Judging takes place by 11am. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

JULY 3

Don McLean plus Al Stewart

Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean brings his stellar live show to Ocean City, with a vast catalog of hits such as “American Pie,” “Vincent,” “Crying,” and more. Joining Don, will be very special guest Al Stewart, best-known for his hit single, “Year of the Cat.” 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose. Rescheduled from August 17, 2020 – all original tickets honored.

JULY 4

Bike Parade

Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Association. Registration 9am at the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 10am.

JULY 4

Bike Parade

Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Association. Registration 9am at 40th and Asbury Avenue. Parade begins at 10am.

JULY 4

Fourth of July Celebration

Kite flying competition at 7pm followed by entertainment on the beach next to the Music Pier. A spectacular Boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening at 9pm.

JULY 5

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes

No one represents the ‘Jersey Shore’ better than Southside Johnny, and he’ll bring his rip-roaring live show to Ocean City to wrap up July 4th weekend in style. 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose. Rescheduled from July 6, 2020 – all original tickets honored.

JULY 6

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents The Rainbow Fish: An Undersea Musical Adventure

Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Performance starts at 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

JULY 6-9

Broadway Musical THE PRODUCERS presented by the Ocean City POPS and Ocean City Theatre Company

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! July 6, 7 and 9 at 7:30pm, July 8 at 2pm at the Hughes Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice.

JULY 7

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. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

JULY 7

Freckle Contest

Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Contest starts at 6pm.

JULY 9

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents The Rainbow Fish: An Undersea Musical Adventure

Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Performance starts at 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

JULY 10

41st Annual T. John Carey Masters Swim

Registration 8am. Race starts at 10am at the Beach Patrol Station, 34th Street and the beach.

JULY 12

Killer Queen: The Premier Tribute to Queen

Lead singer Patrick Myers channels Freddie Mercury for an uncanny performance of all the songs you love. The concert begins at 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose. Rescheduled from July 13, 2020 – all original tickets honored.

JULY 13

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents The Three Little Bears - The Family Musical

When you’re a bear, life is just a bowl of porridge – that is until a little blonde beauty queen ransacks your house! Everybody knows the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears — but nobody has ever heard the story from the bears’ point of view. Performance starts at 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

JULY 14

Wacky Wednesday – French Fry Sculpting

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free, but only open to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

JULY 16

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents The Three Little Bears - The Family Musical

When you’re a bear, life is just a bowl of porridge – that is until a little blonde beauty queen ransacks your house! Everybody knows the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears – but nobody has ever heard the story from the bears’ point of view. Performance starts at 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

JULY 20

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents Jack and the Beanstalk - The Musical

Young Jack and his mother have had their fair share of problems since Jack’s father disappeared. Not only have they sold their precious cow, but now there’s a Giant to deal with as well. Performance starts at 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

JULY 21

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. Dress in red and green to participate in the wacky Christmas meets summer fashion show. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

JULY 21

Live in Central Park (Revisited): Simon and Garfunkel

A special concert featuring award-winning recording artists. Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers with string musicians from the Ocean City POPS Orchestra will re-create the exact set list of the legendary 1981 Simon and Garfunkel reunion concert in Central Park. Tickets $25/$35. For tickets, call 609399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice. 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier.

JULY 22

OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races

34th Street beach at 6:15pm. Women representing the 15 beach patrols on the South Jersey coast will compete in this annual invitational race.

JULY 24

Night in Venice

The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue along the bay. Fireworks display to follow parade. Start time 6pm and the theme is “Go for the Gold – A Salute to the Olympics.” To register, visit www.ocnj.us/niv.

JULY 25

The Ocean City POPS Present Broadway’s Michael James Scott

Michael James Scott has played the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin internationally. He can be seen in the new Showtime TV series “Black Monday.” 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier.

LOS LOBOS plus special guest Alejandro Escoved

Grammy Award-winning artists, Los Lobos, hail from East L.A. Their one-of-a-kind blend of rock represents the melting pot of the California city. 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose. Rescheduled from June 23, 2020 – all original tickets honored.

JULY 27

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents AWESOME ALLIE: FIRST KID ASTRONAUT

A space alien lands on Pluto looking for something very important from Earth. But it won’t speak with the President. It claims it won’t speak with anyone. Anyone, that is, except Awesome Allie. But what does this Alien want? Performance starts at 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. Call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

JULY 28

Wacky Wednesday – Mystery Bag

Participants will receive a brown paper bag filled with random supplies. Your mission – create an object, sculpture or unique work of art using everything in the bag. Contest is free. Limited to 175 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

JULY 30 & 31

ANYTHING GOES

7:30pm at the Music Pier. When Billy Crocker learns his ex-fiancée Hope is on board the S.S. American, he stows away to try and win her back, not knowing that Hope is heading to England to marry the very wealthy Sir Evelyn Oakleigh. Presented by Ocean City Theatre Company’s 9th-12th Grade Junior Company. All tickets $15. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

Sundays and Wednesdays in August

Ocean City POPS Concerts

The Ocean City POPS Orchestra will perform their 93rd professional concert season at the Ocean City Music Pier on select

The Downtown has over 100 shops and restaurants to explore. Photo by Kerri Janto

Sundays and Wednesdays throughout August. All concerts will begin at 7:30pm. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com.

Every Monday in August

Beach Exercise (Yoga)

On 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8-9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-3986900.

Every Tuesday in August

Funtastic Tuesdays

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors.

Mummers Night

Strutting 7-9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th-14th Streets.

Beach Walks

South End location: 59th Street and Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) on Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1, children $.50.

Every Wednesday in August

Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds

8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue. Ends September 8.

Beach Exercise (Pilates)

On 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8-9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-3986900.

Beach Walks

South End location: 59th Street and Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) on Tuesdays at 9am, and Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1, children $.50.

Wacky Wednesdays

Wacky But Not Tacky events and contests that are fun for the entire family. 10:30am every Wednesday through August 25 at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

Every Thursday in August

Market Days

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors.

Family Nights

Entertainment on the Boardwalk 7:309:30pm between 6th-14th streets.

Historic Inn Tours

2-4pm, pick-up at 7th and Central Avenue. Ends August 26.

Every Friday in August

Beach Exercise (Low Impact)

On 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8-9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-3986900.

AUGUST 3

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents ALEXANDER, WHO’S NOT NOT NOT NOT GOING TO MOVE

Alexander’s dad has taken a job in a city a thousand miles away, which means that he and his mom and his dad and his bossy older brothers, Nick and Anthony, are going to have to move to a whole new city. Performance starts at 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

AUGUST 3-7

Broadway Musical The Sound of Music Presented by Ocean City POPS and Ocean City Theatre Company

Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers. August 3, 4, 6 and 7 at 7:30pm and August 5 at 2pm at Hughes Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

AUGUST 4

Wacky Wednesday – That’s How the Cookie Crumbles

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a cookie into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Event is subject to change.

AUGUST 4

Twins Contest

Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Open to all ages. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm. Contest begins at 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

AUGUST 5

Sand Sculpting Contest

Open to kids, teens, adults and families. Registration is free and begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. Judging takes place by 11am.

AUGUST 5-7

The 20th Annual Art of Surfing

A free family event featuring original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country. At the Ocean City Music Pier.

AUGUST 6-8

58th Annual Boardwalk Art Show

Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours: Friday and Saturday from 10am-8pm. Sunday from 10am-6pm.

AUGUST 10

Pamper Scamper

Annual baby crawling race. Registration is free and begins at 8:30am. Contest begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. For babies up to 15 months.

AUGUST 11

Wacky Wednesday – Hawaiian Luau

Participants will create their own lei and dads will compete in a hula contest. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Event is subject to change.

AUGUST 12

111th Annual Baby Parade

One of the oldest baby parades in the country. On the Boardwalk at 10:30am. Registration begins July 5. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/babyparade.

Miss Ocean City Pageant

7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Miss Ocean City 2020 Mary Grace Jamison will be on hand as contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown and onstage question. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 22. Applications to compete are available. Tickets available at oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice in July.

AUGUST 18

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. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Event is subject to change.

AUGUST 18

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 5:30pm at the 6th Street Beach. Contest begins at 6pm. Open to all ages.

AUGUST 18

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 Street Beach. Registration is free and starts at 5:30pm.

AUGUST 22

The Ocean City POPS Presents- Beethoven’s An Ode to Joy!

For Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, the Ocean City POPS will perform one of the greatest musical works in history: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. 7:30pm.

August 23

The Marshall Tucker Band plus Pure Prairie League

The Marshall Tucker Band is joined by special guests Pure Prairie League. 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose. Rescheduled from August 24, 2020 – all original tickets honored.

AUGUST 25

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 and limited to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

AUGUST 25

The Ocean City POPS Presents: A Grand Night of Singing

Come hear young, rising superstars cover the gamut from Opera to Broadway as Maestro Vince Lee leads the Ocean City Pops in a memorable and entertaining evening of music! 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier.

AUGUST 27 & 28

Disney’s MOANA Jr

7:30pm at the Music Pier. Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney film. Presented by Ocean City Theatre Company’s 5th-9th Grade Junior Company. All tickets $15. For tickets,call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

AUGUST 27

Ocean City Green Fair

9am-1pm at the Music Pier Loggia, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

SEPTEMBER 5

The Ocean City POPS Orchestra Presents- The Three Tenors of Ocean City

Vocal superstars Chris Lysack, Robert Stahley, and David Gordon-Johnson join forces with Vince Lee and the Ocean City POPS at 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier.

fall & winter

An early morning beach walk with the shorebirds. Photo by Allie McEntee

SEPTEMBER 6

OCNJ Labor Day Race

Five mile beach run and one mile fun run/walk. $20 pre-registration. $25 race day. $10 for 14 and under. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.

SEPTEMBER 8

Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue from 8am-1pm. Final of the 2021 summer season.

SEPTEMBER 11

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony “A Day to Remember”

Music, prayer and reflections on the memory of lives lost and on the community spirit that was renewed in the wake of the September 11, 2001. All are encouraged to attend at 6pm at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue.

SEPTEMBER 11

Street Rod Show

Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display 12-4pm on Saturday. For more information, visit www. ocnj.us/carshow.

SEPTEMBER 11

The Doo Wop Project

Trace the evolution of doo-wop music from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets $30/$45. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

SEPTEMBER 12

Corvette Show

Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. On the Boardwalk from 6th-14th Streets, 11:30am-4pm. For information, call 609-457-0081. Register www.boardwalkcorvettesclub.com.

SEPTEMBER 18

Ocean City Airport Festival

Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th and Bay Avenue from 10am-3pm. 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 18

Parachute Pyrotechnic Show

Several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax™ demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beaches and Boardwalk. 8pm jump with a landing on the 7th Street Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk.

SEPTEMBER 19

Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow

1pm, 6th-14th streets over the ocean. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.

September 25 & 26

MS City to Shore Ride

With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million, this ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. Choose one of the several route options and enjoy flat terrain as you travel through the quaint towns and back roads of Southern New Jersey. For more information, call 1-800-445-BIKE or visit www. mscycling.org.

SEPTEMBER 26

OCNJ Half Marathon, 5k & 10 Mile NonCompetitive Walk/Run

No race day registration for the Half Marathon. Sign up early to save on registration fees. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.

OCTOBER 2-3

Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales

(No Vendors) 6th-14th Streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

OCTOBER 3

Ocean City, NJ Jeep Invasion

Jeeps will be displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th streets, 12-5pm. For more information, visit NJJeepInvasion.com or email njjeepinvasion@gmail. com.

OCTOBER 9

Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular

9am-5pm from 5th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, fireworks over the Boardwalk from 6th-14th streets.

OCTOBER 9-11

Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales

(No Vendors) 6th-14th Streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

OCTOBER 10

Making Strides Breast Cancer of Ocean City

The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides fundraising 5K walk. 6th street practice field, 6th street and boardwalk. Walk Start: 10am to 12pm. Register online at makingstrideswalk.org/OceanCityNJ.

OCTOBER 17

John R. Elliott Hero Walk & 5k Run Hero 5k

Run will take place at 9:30am. Hero ceremonies are at 10:30am. The walk is a 5k walk along the Ocean City boardwalk. They raise awareness of the importance of sober designated drivers. Registration begins at 8:30am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. For more information, visit herocampaign.org or call 609-626-3880.

OCTOBER 27

OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night

6-8pm at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center, 6th and Boardwalk. Meet OC groups, businesses and organizations. Free event!

OCTOBER 28

Halloween Parade

7:15pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th Street. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, call 1-800-813-5580 or visit ochp.blogspot.com.

NOVEMBER 6

Trail of Two Cities

5K/walk over the 9th Street Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Pre- and race day registration. 8am start. For more information and to register, www.ocnj.us/raceevents contact: lrumer@ocnj.us or call 609-525-9317.

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day Program

11am at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue.

NOVEMBER 20

“Earlier than the Bird” Downtown Shopping Extravaganza

8am-12pm. 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 20-21

FREE Horse & Carriage Rides

12-3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Avenue.

NOVEMBER 25

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 www.hsocnj.org.

NOVEMBER 26

Christmas in the Downtown

“Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” from 2-5pm. Join the merchants and Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. Free horse and carriage rides from 12-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury.

Saturdays and Sundays from November 27-December 19

FREE Horse & Carriage Rides

12-3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Avenue.

Breakfast with Santa

8-11am, location TBD.

Photos with Santa

12-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 3

Christmas Parade

6pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th Street. Registration information at www.ocnj.us/christmas-parade.

DECEMBER 4-5

Train Show

Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk from 10am-4pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Admission: $3 adults and $1 children.

DECEMBER 31

First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration

A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. For more information, visit firstnightocnj.com.

JANUARY 1, 2022

First Day Events

Shopping Extravaganza & Free Horse & Carriage Rides Tremendous bargains on Asbury Avenue from 6th to 14th streets. Rides from 12-3pm, in front of City Hall. First Day 5k Boardwalk Run Pre-register at www.ocnj.us/race-events or race day 11am-12:30pm at the Music Pier. First Day At The Beach 2pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.