Movies on the Beach

June 3, 2020 - August 26, 2020

As we move forward with Ocean City’s free events, all partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attending any of these gatherings will be at your own risk. Our goal is to bring family-friendly activities back to the Town carefully and safely under fluid State Orders and Directives. With that being said, please follow modifications made to this event.

Sit in the sand and see a great movie! 8:30 p.m.

2020 Dates:

Fridays: 27^th Street Beach

Beach movies on 27th Street

• JUNE 26
• JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• AUG 7, 14

Wednesdays: 118^th Street Beach (Carousel Hotel Beach)

• JUNE 17, 24
• JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• AUG 5, 12, 19, 26

Family Beach Games

June 4, 2020 - August 27, 2020

As we move forward with Ocean City’s free events, all partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attending any of these gatherings will be at your own risk. Our goal is to bring family-friendly activities back to the Town carefully and safely under fluid State Orders and Directives. With that being said, please follow modifications made to this event.

Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

2020 Dates:

Tuesdays – 27th Street Beach

• JUNE 23, 30
• JULY 7, 14, 21, 28
• AUGUST 4, 11

Thursdays – 118th Street Beach (Carousel Hotel Beach)

• June 18, 25
• JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27

Drive-In Movies

June 15, 2020 - August 31, 2020

FREE Event Starting June 15 - August 31

Monday & Tuesdays Starting at 8PM

Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE!

While attending this event we are reminding everyone to stay inside their vehicle unless using available amenities. Portable restrooms will be available. Lawn chairs outside of a vehicle will not permitted at this event.

Few entertainment experiences lend themselves to social distancing better than drive-in movies, which is why Ocean City is thrilled to announce the addition of the new event beginning in mid-June.The weekly drive-in movies will be featured on Monday nights at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center parking lot, adding a unique experience to this summer’s free weekly event line-up.

“Our free, family fun events offer special experiences for residents and visitors in Ocean City,” commented Ocean City Special Events Director Frank Miller.“With the current concerns of coronavirus, and the abundance of caution we are taking throughout the Town of Ocean City, this event seemed like a perfect fit for family fun as it provides entertainment while being mindful of physical distancing.”

Along with the featured Monday night movie, the town has teamed up with the Ocean City Art League to showcase independent films one Tuesday each month.In addition, Town of Ocean City officials have been working closely with the Worcester County Health Department to ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed during all events.“Safety is our top priority,” Miller finished.“We want families to come here, relax and know that we have taken every precaution to protect them so they will feel safe enough to return.”

Thursday's Downtown Beach Fireworks

June 18, 2020 - September 3, 2020

As we move forward with Ocean City’s free events, all partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attending any of these gatherings will be at your own risk. Our goal is to bring family-friendly activities back to the Town carefully and safely under fluid State Orders and Directives. With that being said, please follow modifications made to this event.

TALBOT STREET BEACH FIREWORKS

If you're not already visiting the Boardwalk, join us on Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. for the fireworks!

2020 DATES:

• June 18, 25
• July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• August 6, 13, 20, 27
• September 3

Don't forget to join us on Labor Day for downtown beach fireworks as well!

OC Life-Saving Station Museum Programs

June 29, 2020 - August 22, 2020

• FREE Summer Programs Monday - Saturday
• Located near the boardwalk tram station by the museum
• Starting June 29-August 22

• Monday: 10:00 am History of our Surfmen

Learn about the historic role performed by the United States Life-Saving Service.

• Tuesday: 10:00 am Beach Safety

Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.

• Thursday: 10:00 am All About Sharks

Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!

• Friday: 10:00 am Land, Sky, & Sea

Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.

• Monday - Saturday: 11 am Salt Water Fishing Then & Now

Learn about the history of sportfishing in Ocean City and gain angler tips to make your next fishing trip a success for the whole family.

All our summer programs will take place outside of the museum.

Sunset Park Party Nights

July 2, 2020 - August 27, 2020

As we move forward with Ocean City’s free events, all partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attending any of these gatherings will be at your own risk. Our goal is to bring family-friendly activities back to the Town carefully and safely under fluid State Orders and Directives. With that being said, please follow modifications made to this event.

Watch the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City! Sunset Park Party Nights are held on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm. Sunset Park is located on S. Division Street on the bay. Grab a bite to eat from a food truck on site and enjoy the music! Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended that attendees bring their own seating.

2020 DATES:

• July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• August 6, 13, 20, 27

OC Beach Dance Party

July 2, 2020 - August 27, 2020

As we move forward with Ocean City’s free events, all partakers must adhere to State guidelines in practicing physical distancing. Attending any of these gatherings will be at your own risk. Our goal is to bring family-friendly activities back to the Town carefully and safely under fluid State Orders and Directives.

Each week a new DJ hits the Caroline Street Stage where you can dance under the lights on the beach from 8:30-10:30 p.m. leading into fireworks downtown!

2020 Dates:

Thursdays:

• JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• AUG 6, 13, 20, 27

Beach 5 Sand Soccer Tournament

August 1, 2020

• Cost is $500/team
• This is a one day tournament -August 1st, 2020
• Teams are not accepted until full payment has been received
• Roster size of 10 players/team
• Rosters & medical forms are all due by July 15th, 2020!

Beach 5 Sand Soccer Series has become the best Beach soccer tournament on the east coast. Join us for a weekend of fun and sun while playing your favorite sport. Beach 5 Sand Soccer Series brings you great tournament opportunities throughout the season. Do you or your kids have a love for the game? We always welcome new players to the wonderful world of sand soccer! Contact: beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com

Tournament Address:
1-99 Dorchester St.
Ocean City, MD 21842

The Rat Pack Together Again

August 1, 2020

The Rat Pack Together Again performance has been rescheduled for August 1, 2020 due to concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Original tickets will be honored for the new date, refunds will be issued at the place of purchase if they cannot attend.

If tickets were originally purchased at the Convention Center Box Office, refunds will be available at the Convention Center beginning May 4th, Monday thru Friday 9am – 3pm.

Showtime 7:30PM, Doors 7PM

Ocean City Performing Arts Center

Tickets $45 & $35

Tickets available online with Ticketmaster or at the Convention Center Box Office during regular business hours

A Toast to the Rat Pack takes you on a musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. This production will treat you to Sinatra classics including "Come Fly With Me ,My Way, and "New York, Dino with great songs like "Everybody Loves Somebody and "That's Amore"! And from the dynamic Sammy Davis Jr..."Mr. Bojangles" and "Candy Man" After watching these performers, you will leave the show feeling as though The Rat Pack is still going strong after all these years, The Rat Pack will be accompanied with their Big Six Piece Band

"The vocals and arrangements are complex and rich, filling the room with beautiful music." — The New York Post

White Marlin Open

August 3-7, 2020

World's Largest Billfish Tournament

Whether as a spectator or as a contestant, we hope you can be a part of the special excitement that swirls throughout Ocean City during “Tournament Week.” The White Marlin Open is an event that can be fun and exciting for the spectators as well as the anglers. All fish must be weighed on the official scale at Harbour Island, (14th Street and the Bay), and the weigh-ins are held there each day of the tournament from 4:00 to 9:15 PM and are open to the public free of charge. As the week goes on, the suspense builds, as potential lottery sized fortunes change hands with a tip of the scale. It’s a terrific way to spend a few exciting hours during your Ocean City vacation

contact@whitemarlinopen.com

First Friday Opening Reception for August Exhibits

August 7, 2020

Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Open to the public. Free Admission.

5PM - 7PM at the Center for Arts on 94th Street.

Artists Paint OC: Plein Air Event

August 12-16, 2020

This annual event draws artists from all over to paint the scenic views of OC. Watch artists at work as they set up their easels along the Boardwalk, bayside & beaches. The Quick Draw Painting Event will cap off the weekend as artists race to complete a painting in only two hours. Purchase their freshly painted works right from their easels.

Wet Paint Sale Show & Reception - August 15, 2020

• OC Center for the Arts, 94th Street
• Free Admission, 6-8pm, Cash Bar
• Be the first to view and purchase the work of 50 artists who participated in the "Artists Paint OC" plein air event.

Quick Draw Competition - August 16, 2020

• South Division Street & Boardwalk
• Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City Development Corporation.
• 9am-11am painting, 12pm judging and sale.
• Watch the artists paint against the clock in this 2-hour timed competition, then purchase their work right off the easel.

Poor Girls Open

August 13-15, 2020

Bahia Marina, 22nd Street & Bay

The Poor Girls Open is a ladies only billfish release tournament benefiting breast cancer research. There are also added entry levels for tuna and dolphin. This tournament was started by Capt. Steve Harman as a way for local waitresses and bartenders to have an affordable and fun competition while raising money for a very important cause. The tournament continues to grow with over 100 boats entering. Participation is not limited only to anglers as there are silent auctions, 50/50 tickets, T-shirts for sale, and other fun events helping to raise money for breast cancer research.

Weigh-ins begin at 4pm each day

Tour UA National Championship

August 14-16, 2020

It is with great pleasure we announce that the 2019-2020 4th ANNUAL TOUR SPONSORED BY UNDER ARMOUR 54 HOLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP will be played in OCEAN CITY MARYLAND! 3 spectacular courses will host the 4th annual championship! Friday, June 26th will be played on the challenging Robert Trent Jones Course at Ocean Pines Golf Club. Saturday, June 27th will be played on the gorgeous Lester George Design on the Newport Bay Course at Ocean City Golf Club. June 28th-Sunday’s final round will be held on the town of Ocean City’s own Eagles Landing Golf Course, with its excellent conditions and spectacular views.

OC Air Show

August 15-16, 2020

U.S. Air Force Sending Three Fighter Jet Demo Teams to Perform

The 2020 OC Air Show has been rescheduled for August 15-16 over the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City.

The U.S. Air Force has scheduled the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lighting II and A-10 Thunderbolt II demonstration teams to perform at the event.

“This will be the one of the first times aviation fans can see a demonstration of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lighting II stealth fighters at the same event,” said Bryan Lilley, Chairman of the OC Air Show. “We are also eagerly anticipating the release of the Thunderbirds’ updated schedule and we’re hopeful they will be performing as well.”

Originally scheduled for the second weekend of June, the show was postponed due to COVID-19. To that end, show officials will be working with the Town of Ocean City to implement a series of “Stay Safe and Separate Initiatives.”This will help ensure the safety of spectators at the rescheduled August event.For more details please visit https://ocairshow.com

“The stage for the OC Air Show is 10 miles wide and 1,000 feet high,” said Lilley. “Spectators can watch from their backyard, balcony, boat or the beach, making it the ideal event for the Ocean City community to host in the era of social distancing.”

Mid-Atlantic Symphony "Portraits of Life and Love"

August 16, 2020

Tickets for the April 5^th concert will be honored. Refunds can be honored at the place of purchase.

To conclude our season, we will play Darius Milhaud’s Creation of the World, certainly, one of the most fun French Jazzy pieces in the orchestral repertoire, followed by the iconic Piano Concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky, featuring Russian-born pianist Boris Slutsky. The great Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel will close a season that we are so proud to present to you!

• Darius Milhaud, Creation of the World
• Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1
• Modest Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition

GUEST ARTIST: BORIS SLUTSKY PIANO

3pm @ the Ocean City Performing Arts Center / Doors Open @ 2:30pm

Tickets $50

ArtX

August 22-23, 2020

Northside Park - Free Admission

Times - TBA

Ocean City’s festival focusing on artistic expression, ArtX, brings additional opportunities for creative experiences to the beach. On August 22nd and 23rd, the outdoor event takes over Northside Park and its vast 58 acres. Surrounding the scenic lagoon, ArtX offers an endless list of opportunities to create, purchase and enjoy different genres of art – from simple and fun to professional and inspiring.

OC Jeep Week

August 27-30, 2020

Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Ocean City Area

VENDORS, VINTAGE JEEP DISPLAY, SHOW SPECIALS & PARTS FOR YOUR 4X4, THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD EXPO

Admission is Required

• THURSDAY - FRIDAY 10am - 5pm
• SATURDAY 10am - 5pm

For More Information Contact - Brad Hoffman, 443-366-5944 or email: brad@live-wire-media.com

Ocean City Bridal Show

August 30, 2020

This is a FUN event! Meet the Beach's top wedding vendors in a tropical bayside setting. Enjoy free appetizer and dessert samples, vibrant entertainment, and Wedding Fashions by Sandal's Bridal of Ocean City, Maryland. Seacrets Beach Cocktails are available for purchase! Vendors will be giving away Wedding Services and Gifts, including a Free Caribbean Cruise for Two, courtesy of Rox Beach Weddings.

1pm - 3:30pm at Seacrets, 49th and de bay

Admission: $12 online or $15 at the door

Contact: Sean@roxbeach.com