Ocean City NJ

Holidays With The Ocean City POPs
2025-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Holidays With The Ocean City POPs The annual show will feature the Ocean City Pops orchestra performing classic Christmas song favorites and modern hits, led by conductor Vince Lee and featuring the Ocean City Pops Festival Chorus. This yearly tradition has become a holiday staple in Ocean City so do not wait to purchase your tickets. 6:00 p.m. November 29th at the Music Pier. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by visiting any Welcome Center or by calling 609-399-6111.

Santa in the Downtown
2025-11-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00, 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.

Horse & Carriage Rides
2025-11-30 12:00 - 15:00, 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
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00, 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.

Christmas Parade
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Asbury Ave, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Christmas Parade 6 p.m. on Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 11th Street. Registration information at ocnj.us/christmas-parade.

Train Show
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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.
