Ocean City NJ

First Day 5k Boardwalk Run
2026-01-01 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
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 Ocean City Music Pier.

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.

Winter Warrior Challenge
2026-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, 804 E. 6th Street, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Winter Warrior Challenge A Presidents Day Weekend event will bring families and local businesses together in Ocean City in the heart of winter. The event will be run out of Civic Center and include multiple components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior” obstacle course race for parents and individuals, team challenges such as a fire truck pull. For more information & registration ocnj.us/race-events contact: lrumer@ocnj.us

Market Madness
2026-03-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, 804 E. 6th Street, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Market Madness The concept is simple…all of Ocean City’s favorite stores under ONE roof offering amazing shopping specials! 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center.

Chamber of Commerce Annual Job Fair
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Chamber of Commerce Annual Job Fair Come out to the Music Pier from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and meet local and regional businesses to hear about exciting seasonal and summer job opportunities for individuals of all ages. Call 609-399-1412 for more information.

Meet & Greet with The Easter Bunny
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Soifer Park, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Meet & Greet with The Easter Bunny Hop on over to Soifer Park in Downtown Ocean City for a fun-filled meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny in our lifeguard boat, located at the corner of 9th Street & Asbury Avenue. Bring your family and friends to capture the perfect Easter moment! 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The Great Egg Hunt
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean City Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
The Great Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 6th to 14th street along the boardwalk, stop by participating stores, until supplies lasts. Rain date: March 29th.

The Great Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean City Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
The Great Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 6th to 14th street along the boardwalk, stop by participating stores, until supplies lasts. Rain date: April 5th.

Easter Sunrise Service
2026-04-05 06:30 - 07:30 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Easter Sunrise Service A traditional non-denominational service by the sea. All are welcome. 6:30 a.m. at the Music Pier.

Dueling Pianos Show
2026-04-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Dueling Pianos Show The Philly Keys will be performing their hit dueling pianos show starting at Noon. Free fun for the entire family in front of the Music Pier.

Girls Weekend
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Asbury Avenue, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Girls Weekend It’s time to put yourself first! Girls Weekend Downtown on Asbury Avenue between 6th and 14th Street. Fashion show Kick-Off Event on Friday evening, shopping and dining specials all weekend, accommodation packages, wellness classes, and so much more! Call 609-399-1412 for more information!

OC CON Super Hero Run- 1 Mile & Kids Super Hero Obstacle Dash
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
OC CON Super Hero Run- 1 Mile & Kids Super Hero Obstacle Dash – Pre-registration & Race Day Registration. 9:00 a.m. Start on the boardwalk in front of the Music Pier. For more information & registration ocnj.us/race-events contact: lrumer@ocnj.us

OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show
2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show Save the Date! Join us for a fun filled weekend at the Music Pier. More details to follow at ocnjcon.com.

Doo Dah Parade
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Ocean City Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Doo Dah Parade Welcome in the Spring season with this comedy parade complete with over 300 basset hounds. Noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 12th Street and then up to the Boardwalk ending at 6th & Boardwalk.

Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days”
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Ocean City Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” 6th Street – 14th Street on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave.

Sports Memorabilia Show
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Sports Memorabilia Show at the Music Pier. Purchase sports memorabilia and sports cards from various vendors and participate in meet and greets and Q & A sessions. More details and ticketing info to follow.

Martin Z. Mollusk Day
2026-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | 9th Street Beach, Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Martin Z. Mollusk Day Come and find out if summer is coming early, 11:00 a.m. at the 9th Street Beach.

Spring Block Party
2026-05-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Asbury Avenue, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
Spring Block Party 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from 5th Street to 14th Street on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BeachNJ
