EVENTS AND POINTS OF INTEREST
Calendar of Events
(Note: dates subject to change, please see local information pages.)
Summertime FREE events in Ocean City:
THINGS TO DO
The following is a compilation of events in Ocean City and the surrounding communities. There is something for everyone here on the Eastern Shore.
Enjoy your time exploring charming coastal towns, watching a rocket launch, hiking in state parks, experiencing holiday events and music festivals, browsing through farmers markets, visiting art galleries and even a zoo.
(Note, dates are subject to change, please see local information pages.)
Summertime FREE events in Ocean City:
Family Beach Games (118th Street Carousel Hotel Beach), THURSDAYS (June-August) at 6:60pm
Downtown Fireworks on the Beach, THURSDAYS (June-Sept 3), Talbot Street Beach at 10:30 pm
Movies on the Beach
-WEDNESDAYS (June-August) at 118th Street (Carousel Hotel Beach), 8:30pm
-FRIDAYS (June-August) at 27th Street Beach, 8:30pm
Drive-In Movies, MONDAYS & TUESDAYS (June-Sept 1), Convention Center*, 8:00pm
Sundaes in the Park & Fireworks, SUNDAYS (June-Sept 6), Northside Park, 7:00pm
OC Beach Dance Party, THURSDAYS (July & August), Caroline Street Beach, 8:30pm
Sunset Park Party Nights, THURSDAYS (July & August), Susan Park, 7:00pm
OC Life-Saving Station Museum Programs (daily Monday-Saturday at either 10:00 or 11:00am, please see website)
Festivals, Special Events
(Note: all events are for Ocean City, MD unless otherwise noted.) Also please confirm dates and times not responsible for errors, date, and/or time change.
Seaside Boat Show (February 17-19, 2023), Convention Center
Ocean City Film Festival (March 6-9, 2025)
Springfest 2025 (April 24-27, 2025)
Cruisin' Ocean City (May 1-4, 2025)
Tuna and Tiaras - MARYLAND'S FIRST LADY ANGLERS ONLY TUNA TOURNAMENT! (June 13-14, 2025)
Starpower National Championship 2025 (July 9-13, 2025, Convention Center)
Huk Big Fish Classic 2025 (July 25-27, 2025)
Jesus at the Beach - Music and Ministry Festival (July 28-30, 2025 Convention Center)
White Marlin Open 2025 (August 4-8, 2025)
Poor Girls Open 2024 (August 14-17, 2024)
Tour UA National Championship (July 26-28, 2024)
OC Air Show (June 14-15, 2025)
OC Jeep Week 2024 (August 22-25, 2024)
Labor Day Fireworks (September 1, 2025)
OC Bikefest (September 11-15, 2024)
SunFest 2024 (October 24-27, 2024)
Sunfest Kite Festival (September 18-21, 2025)
Endless Summer Cruisin' Week 2025 (October 10-13, 2025)
Rehoboth True Blue Jazz Fest (October 16-10, 2024), Rehoboth, DE
Berlin Oktoberfest (October 19, 2024), Berlin MD
Rehoboth Annual Sea Witch Festival (October 25-27, 2024), Rehoboth, DE
Autumn Home and Condo Show with Arts & Crafts (October 19-20, 2024), Convention Center
Winterfest of Lights, Ocean City (November 21, 2024 - December 31, 2024), Northside Park.
Berlin Tree Lighting (November 29, 2024), Berlin, MD
Berlin Christmas Parade (December 5, 2024), Berlin, MD
Berlin Holiday Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Free! Weekends in December), Berlin, MD
Ocean City Christmas Parade (December 7, 2024)
Ocean City Comic Con 2024 (December 14-15, 2024), Convention Center
New Years 2025
Farmers Markets
Ocean City: Trimper’s Rides Greenmarket (every Friday through Thanksgiving, South 1st Street)
Berlin: Sundays 9am-1pm (May-August)
Ocean Pines: Saturdays
Lewes DE: Saturdays 8:00-12:00 noon (May-Sept), George H. P. Smith Park
Rehoboth DE: Tuesdays 10:00-2:00 (May-October), Grove Park
Local FRIDAY celebrations:
Ocean City: 1st Fridays (Ocean City Center for Arts, 94th Street, 5-7pm, FREE)
Berlin: 2nd Fridays (5-8pm)
Salisbury: 3rd Fridays (5-8pm)
Local Websites: