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During Your Stay

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

April 30 - Sports Memorabilia Show. Ocean City Music Pier
May 6 - Martin Z. Mollusk Day
May 6 - Janice Ian, the Farewell Tour. Ocean City Music Pier
May 7 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
May 7 - Modern Muscle Car Invasion on the boardwalk
May 8 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales.
May 14 - Spring Block Party. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 5th Street to 14th Street on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more....
May 14 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
May 15 - OCNJ Triathlon/Duathlon
May 15 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
May 21 - American Heart Association Heart Walk
May 21 & 22 - ECRDA Open Metal Detector Beach Hunt
May 27 - Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge
May 28 - Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes
May 30 - Memorial Day Service
MAY 30 - National Moment of Remembrance,
JUNE 2 - Wonder Bear's Birthday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
JUNE 3-5 - Ocean City Flower Show at Ocean City Music Pier
JUNE 4 - Skato with Kato OC Skate Park
JUNE 15 - FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday through September 8^th
JUNE 18 - Health & Fitness Expo
JUNE 29 - 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 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 1 - Low Impact Beach Exercise at 6h Street Beach
JULY 3 - OC Pops Free Outdoor Concert
JULY 4 - Bike Parades (Longport Bridge and 40th Street)
JULY 4 - Fourth of July Celebration, Kite flying competition followed by entertainment on the beach next to the Music Pier
JULY 4 - Skate Bash at Skate Park
JULY 6 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
JULY 6 - Freckle Contest
JULY 7 - Sand Sculpting Contest
JULY 8 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
JULY 9 - Annual T. John Carey Masters Swim
JULY 11 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
JULY 11 - Killer Queen at Ocean City Music Pier
JULY 12 - OCTC Presents Go Dog Go
JULY 13 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
JULY 15 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
JULY 18 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
JULY 18 - Gordon Lightfoot at Ocean City Music Pier
JULY 19 - OCTC Presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
JULY 20 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
JULY 21 - OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races
JULY 22 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
JULY 23 - Night in Venice
JULY 24 - Jackie Evancho with the Ocean City Pops
JULY 25 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
JULY 26 - OCTC Presents The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
JULY 27 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
JULY 29 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
JULY 29 & 30 - The Spongebob Musical
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 Wednesday: Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm. Crafters in the street at 6^th & Asbury Ave. Ends September 8
AUGUST - Every Wednesday: Beach Walks – South End Location: 59^th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays-9am,
AUGUST - Every Thursday: Family Nights, Entertainment on the boardwalk 7:30pm to 9:30pm between 6^th-14^th streets.
August 1 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
August 1 - Happy Together Tour at Ocean City Music Pier
August 2 - OCTC Presents Super Sidekick the Musical
August 3 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
August 3 - Twins Contest
August 3 - OCTC Presents The Sound of Music: Show Dates: August 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th, 9^th, 10^th, & 12^th
August 4 - Sand Sculpting Contest
August 4, 5 & 6 - The Art of Surfing at Ocean City Music Pier
August 5 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
August 5, 6 & 7 - Annual Boardwalk Art Show
August 8 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
August 8 - An Evening with Graham Nash at Ocean City Music Pier
August 9 - Pamper Scamper
August 10 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
AUGUST 11 - 112^th Annual Baby Parade
August 12 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
August 13 - OCFC Boys & Girls Fishing Tournament
AUGUST 13 - Miss Ocean City Pageant
August 15 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
August 15 - Girl Named Tom
August 17 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
AUGUST 17 - Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant
AUGUST 17 - Hermit Crab Races
AUGUST 19 - Little Miss Ocean City
August 19 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
AUGUST 20 - Junior Miss Ocean City
AUGUST 21 - Katherine Jenkins with the Ocean City POPS
August 22 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
August 22 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
August 24 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
August 26 - Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
August 26 & 27 - SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.
August 29 - Beach Exercise (Yoga)
August 31 - Beach Exercise (Pilates)
SEPTEMBER 5 - OCNJ Labor Day Race
SEPTEMBER 11 - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
SEPTEMBER 11 - Corvette Show
SEPTEMBER 17 - Ocean City Walk to Defeat ALS
SEPTEMBER 17 - Ocean City Airport Festival
SEPTEMBER 17 - Parachute Pyrotechnic Show
SEPTEMBER 18 - Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow
SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 - MS City to Shore Ride
OCTOBER 1 & 2 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
OCTOBER 1 - Ocean City, NJ Jeep Invasion
OCTOBER 2 - OCNJ Half Marathon, 5k & 10 Mile Non-Competitive Walk/Run
OCTOBER 7 & 8 - SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
OCTOBER 8 - Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
OCTOBER 8 & 9 - Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
OCTOBER 9 - Making Strides Breast Cancer of Ocean City

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