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There are so many things to do in Ocean City, NJ and sometimes the best is doing nothing at all! But when you are in the mood for an outing, Ocean City is brimming with tons of activities and fun experiences. Our beaches have lifeguards stationed the length of the island from the last week in June until the end of summer to protect beachgoers. And the beach isn’t the only thing that makes Ocean City the perfect family vacation destination. The boardwalk is a hub of activity from bikers and joggers in the morning to amusements and entertainment in the evening. The waters of the Great Egg Harbor Bay on the opposite side of the island support a thriving ecosystem that is perfect for boating, kayaking and other outdoor activities. Whether you are looking for shopping, the classic thrill of a roller coaster or a place to read a book, Ocean City, NJ has it all. Here are a few of our suggestions:

Play by the Sea

Play on the Bay

Boardwalk

Bicycling & Surrey

Day Trips & Nature Outings

Family Fun

Resources

Swifts Beach Services

Cabana, Umbrella and Chair rentals located on the beach at 13th Street. http://swiftsocnj.com/

Or Call: 609-214-2359

Scooters & Medical Equipments

Mobility on Wheels (609) 266-5600
ABBA Medical Supply (609) 886-1699
Surf Buggy (800) 976-5679

Ocean City Events

May 1 - Spring Block Party CANCELLED Due to CDC guidance on limiting the spread of COVID-19 and executive orders prohibiting outdoor gatherings larger than 200 people, the 2021 Spring Block Party is cancelled. Downtown merchants will hold outdoor table sales throughout the weekend of May 1 and 2. They also will offer discounts and specials during a Virtual Block Party all weekend long.
May 1 & 2 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
May 8 - Martin Z. Mollusk Day
May 8 - Modern Muscle Car Invasion
May 28 - Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge
May 29 - Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes
May 31 - Memorial Day Service and National Moment of Remembrance
MAY 31 - National Moment of Remembrance,
JUNE 3 - Wonder Bear's Birthday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
JUNE 4-6 - Ocean City Flower Show (Virtual)
JUNE 14-19 - Restaurant Week
JUNE 21 - Get the Led Out Ocean City Music Pier
JUNE 26 - Antique Auto Show
JUNE 28 - Judy Collins Ocean City Music Pier
JUNE 30 - FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday, June 30^th through September 8^th
JUNE 30 - Wacky Wednesday Taffy Sculpting
JULY - Every Tuesday: Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon Sculptors.
JULY - Every Tuesday: Mummers Night – Strutting 7pm – 9pm on the boardwalk, 6^th – 14^th Streets
JULY - Every Tuesday: Beach Walks – South End Location: 59^th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50
JULY - Every Tuesday: Fun Runs (Short & Kids Distances) – 6:00pm, Carey Field, 6th & Atlantic Ave. All Ages! FREE! For More information lrumer@ocnj.us
JULY - Every Wednesday: Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm. Crafters in the street at 6^th & Asbury Ave. Ends September 8
JULY - Every Wednesday: Beach Walks – South End Location: 59^th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays-9am,
JULY - Every Thursday: Family Nights, Entertainment on the boardwalk 7:30pm to 9:30pm between 6^th-14^th streets.
JULY - Every Thursday: Historic Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7^th & Central Ave. Ends
JULY 1 - Sand Sculpting Contest
JULY 2 - Don McClean Ocean City Music Pier
JULY 3 - OCEAN CITY POPS FREE Outdoor Concert The Ocean City Pops will perform a free outdoor concert at 7:30 p.m. July 3 at Carey Stadium
JULY 4 - Bike Parade
JULY 4 - Fourth of July Skate Bash
JULY 4 - Fourth of July Celebration
JULY 5 - South Side Johnny Ocean City Music Pier
JULY 6 - Ocean City Theatre Company Presents THE RAINBOW FISH: “AN UNDERSEA MUSICAL ADVENTURE
JULY 6 - Mummers Night
JULY 7 - Freckle Contest
JULY 10 - 41^st Annual T. John Carey Masters Swim
JULY 11 - Ocean City Pop's Grand Reopening
JULY 12 - The Machine performs Pink Floyd Ocean City Music Pier
JULY 13 - Ocean City Theatre Company Presents THE THREE LITTLE BEARS –THE FAMILY MUSICAL!
JULY 13 - Mummers Night
JULY 18 - Ocean City POPS Presents - Hollywood Hits
JULY 19 - David Bromberg Quintet Ocean City Music Pier
JULY 20 - Ocean City Theatre Company Presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: The Musical!
JULY 20 - Mummers Night
JULY 21 - Ocean City POPS Presents - The Music of Simon and Garfunkel
JULY 22 - OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races
JULY 24 - Night in Venice
JULY 27 - Ocean City Theatre Company Presents AWESOME ALLIE: FIRST KID ASTRONAUT
JULY 27 - Mummer's Night
JULY 30 & 31 - Ocean Theatre Company’s Junior Company Presents ALL SHOOK UP
August - Every Tuesday: Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon Sculptors.
August - Every Tuesday: Mummers Night – Strutting 7pm – 9pm on the boardwalk, 6^th – 14^th Streets
August - Every Tuesday: Beach Walks – South End Location: 59^th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50
August - Every Tuesday: Fun Runs (Short & Kids Distances) – 6:00pm, Carey Field, 6th & Atlantic Ave. All Ages! FREE! For More information lrumer@ocnj.us
August - Every Wednesday: Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm. Crafters in the street at 6^th & Asbury Ave. 8am – 1pm. Ends September 8^th
August - Every Wednesday: Beach Walks – South End Location: 59^th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50
August - Every Thursday: Family Nights, Entertainment on the boardwalk 7:30pm to 9:30pm between 6^th-14^th streets.
August - Every Thursday: Historic Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7^th & Central Ave. Ends August 19th
August 2 - STRAIGHT NO CHASER
August 3 - Ocean City Theatre Company Presents ALEXANDER, WHO’S NOT NOT NOT NOT GOING TO MOVE
August 3 - Mummers Night
August 4 - Twins Contest
August 5 - Sand Sculpting Contest
August 6, 7, 8 - Annual Boardwalk Art Show
August 9 - Jon Anderson Ocean City Music Pier
August 10 - Pamper Scamper
August 10 - Colin Hay & Band Ocean City Music Pier
August 10 - Mummers Night
August 10 - The Ocean City POPS & Greater Ocean City Theatre Company Presents - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
AUGUST 12 - 111^th Annual Baby Parade
AUGUST 14 - Ocean City Fishing Club’s Boys and Girls Fishing Tournament
AUGUST 14 - Miss Ocean City Pageant
AUGUST 15 - Ocean City POPS Presents - Broadway's Michael James Scott
AUGUST 16 - Tommy James & The Shondells
AUGUST 17 - Mummers Night
AUGUST 18 - Wacky Wednesday – Prince and Princess Party
AUGUST 18 - Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant
AUGUST 18 - Hermit Crab Races
AUGUST 20 - Little Miss Ocean City
AUGUST 21 - Junior Miss Ocean City
AUGUST 23 - The Marshall Tucker Band plus special guests Pure Prairie League
AUGUST 24 - Mummers Night
AUGUST 27 - Ocean City Green Fair
AUGUST 27 & 28 - Disney’s MOANA Jr
AUGUST 31 - Mummers Night
SEPTEMBER 1 - Farmer’s Market
SEPTEMBER 8 - Farmer’s Market
SEPTEMBER 11 - Street Rod Show
SEPTEMBER 11 - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
SEPTEMBER 12 - Corvette Show
SEPTEMBER 12 - Mr. Mature America Pageant
SEPTEMBER 18 - Ocean City Airport Festival
SEPTEMBER 18 - Parachute Pyrotechnic Show
SEPTEMBER 19 - Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow
SEPTEMBER 25 - MS City to Shore Ride
SEPTEMBER 26 - OCNJ Half Marathon
OCTOBER 2 & 3 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
OCTOBER 3 - Ocean City, NJ Jeep Invasion
OCTOBER 9 - Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
OCTOBER 10 - Making Strides Breast Cancer of Ocean City

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