Ocean City NJ

Train Show
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Train Show at the Music Pier. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Horse & Carriage Rides
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Asbury Ave, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Horse & Carriage Rides noon to 3 p.m., 6th & Asbury Ave.

Photos with Santa
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Photos with Santa 1pm to 3 p.m. at the Music Pier.

Santa in the Downtown
2025-12-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Soifer Park, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Santa in the Downtown 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Soifer Park.

THE WIZARD OF OZ YOUTH EDITION
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
THE WIZARD OF OZ YOUTH EDITION Presented by the OCTC Junior Company, “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition” is a stage adaptation of the classic story tailored for young performers. It’s a one-hour version of L. Frank Baum’s novel, featuring characters and songs from the beloved 1939 film. The story follows Dorothy’s journey to the Emerald City with her friends, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, as they seek help from the Wizard to return home. December 13th at 7:30 p.m. and December 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Music Pier. All tickets $15. Tickets available at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com

First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration
2025-12-31 16:00 - 23:59 | NJ
First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration – A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. Headline entertainment this year will include a tribute to the music of the Journey and “Motor City: the Motown Revue.” The return of perennial favorites like outdoor ice-skating, a magic show, a mentalist, the Harlem Wizards, and a variety of other shows also highlight the entertainment lineup. Ocean City will reunite Elton John and Billy Joel at the Ocean City High School auditorium with separate tributes. A drone light show in the sky over Carey Stadium synced to music is scheduled. As always, the festivities will end with a fireworks display to ring in the new year at midnight. First Night’s 2026 sponsors include the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Cape May County Division of Culture and Heritage, McMahon Insurance Agency, Ocean City Free Public Library, Pete Madden of Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty, Uncle Bill’s Pancake House and Atlantic City Electric. To purchase buttons and learn more visit www.FirstNightOCNJ.com

First Day Shopping Extravaganza
2026-01-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Asbury Ave, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
First Day Shopping Extravaganza Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City, Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street.

First Day 5k Boardwalk Run
2026-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 | NJ
First Day 5k Boardwalk Run Pre-register at ocnj.us/race-events or race day 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Music Pier.

First Day At The Beach
2026-01-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
First Day at The Beach 2 p.m. at the Music Pier. Join us for Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.

MLK National Day of Service
2026-01-19 09:00 - 12:00 | NJ
MLK National Day of Service Volunteers are invited to join others nationwide to honor Dr. King’s contributions. In Ocean City, citizens are asked to participate in a citywide cleanup from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Sign-up and supply distribution will take place at the Henry Knight Building, 115 E. 12th Street.

Martin Luther King Jr Ceremony and Soul Food Lunch
2026-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Ocean City Tabernacle, 6th & Asbury Ave., Ocean City, NJ
Martin Luther King Jr Ceremony and Soul Food Lunch Noon at the Ocean City Tabernacle. This event will bring the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song and dance. The event will include community resources and a soul food lunch.

7th Annual Ocean City Nature & The Environment Family Fun Day
2026-02-14 09:30 - 12:00 | NJ
7th Annual Ocean City Nature & The Environment Family Fun Day The Ocean City Environmental Commission will be hosting their annual event from 9:30 a.m. to Noon in the Ocean City High School Cafeteria. The event features a wide range of nature and environmentally focused hands-on, interactive, fun and educational experiences for both children and adults. This year everyone will have a chance to meet and greet the three famous Ocean City Raptors (an Owl, Falcon, Hawk) who patrol the skies during the summer to keep seagulls at bay.

OCTC Presents Love Is In The Air: Broadway Love Songs Cabaret
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
OCTC Presents Love Is In The Air: Broadway Love Songs Cabaret As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air! Love can be expressed in many ways, but one of the best is through song. Celebrate love with some of the most enchanting and unforgettable songs to ever grace the Broadway stage. Bring that special someone, your family, a friend, or let Broadway be your Valentine this year! Select performers from the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Professional Broadway Series and student programming return to the stage in a casual, entertaining, and intimate cabaret of favorites from the Great White Way. The love of Broadway will fill the historic Ocean City Music Pier at 2:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company. Advanced reservations are strongly suggested. To reserve your tickets or to learn more, visit oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

Market Madness
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, 804 E. 6th Street, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
The concept is simple…all of Ocean City’s favorite stores under ONE roof offering amazing shopping specials! 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center.
