Doo Dah Parade – Ocean City, NJ The Doo Dah Parade is one of Ocean City’s most playful spring traditions — a comedy-filled march complete with performers, music, and more than 300 basset hounds making their way through town. It’s lighthearted, silly, and always a crowd favorite. The parade kicks off on Asbury Avenue from […]

Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Discount Days – Ocean City, NJ Discount Days is a favorite early-season shopping event, offering special deals from merchants along both the Boardwalk and Downtown Asbury Avenue. It’s a great chance to stroll from 6th to 14th Street, explore your favorite shops, and take advantage of spring savings all throughout Ocean […]

Sports Memorabilia Show – Ocean City, NJ The Sports Memorabilia Show at the Music Pier brings together vendors offering sports cards, collectibles, and memorabilia for fans of all ages. Attendees can browse rare finds, meet special guests, and participate in Q&A sessions to get insider stories and tips. It’s a perfect event for collectors, families, […]

Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Discount Days – Ocean City, NJ Discount Days is a favorite early-season shopping event, offering special deals from merchants along both the Boardwalk and Downtown Asbury Avenue. It’s a great chance to stroll from 6th to 14th Street, explore your favorite shops, and take advantage of spring savings all throughout Ocean […]

Sports Memorabilia Show – Ocean City, NJ The Sports Memorabilia Show at the Music Pier brings together vendors offering sports cards, collectibles, and memorabilia for fans of all ages. Attendees can browse rare finds, meet special guests, and participate in Q&A sessions to get insider stories and tips. It’s a perfect event for collectors, families, […]

Martin Z. Mollusk Day – Ocean City, NJ Join Ocean City at the 9th Street Beach for Martin Z. Mollusk Day, a fun local tradition to see if summer is arriving early. The event starts at 11:00 a.m. and is a short, family-friendly celebration that marks the start of the warmer season along the Boardwalk. […]

Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” – Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” brings a full day of seasonal shopping deals from local businesses across two of Ocean City’s most popular areas — the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue. From 6th Street to 14th Street, shops roll out special offers, spring promotions, and […]

Spring Block Party – Ocean City, NJ The Spring Block Party is one of Ocean City’s biggest annual traditions, bringing thousands of visitors downtown for a full day of shopping, food, music, and local fun. From 5th Street to 14th Street along Asbury Avenue, you’ll find more than 350 crafters, makers, vendors, and community groups […]

Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” – Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days” brings a full day of seasonal shopping deals from local businesses across two of Ocean City’s most popular areas — the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue. From 6th Street to 14th Street, shops roll out special offers, spring promotions, and […]

Ocean City Schools Art Showcase – Ocean City, NJ The Ocean City Schools Art Showcase highlights the incredible creativity of student artists from across the Ocean City School District. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork on display at the Music Pier — from painting and drawing to mixed media and class projects — […]

Chica De Mayo – Ocean City, NJ Chica De Mayo brings an all-girls skate day to the Ocean City Skate Park on May 17, 2026, with skating from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is free to attend and creates a fun, supportive space for skaters of all ages and skill levels. Held at […]

Unlocking of the Ocean & Business Persons Plunge – Ocean City, NJ The Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge is a long-standing Ocean City tradition that marks the unofficial start of the summer season. Held on May 22, 2026 at noon at 9th Street Beach, participants don business suits, grab briefcases, and march […]