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)
Farmers Markets
Berlin: Sundays 9am-1pm (May-September), Pitts Street & Main Street
Ocean Pines: Saturdays 8:00am-1:00 pm, White Horse Park
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
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 2-5, 2023)
Springfest 2023 (May 4-7, 2023)
Tuna and Tiaras - MARYLAND'S FIRST LADY ANGLERS ONLY TUNA TOURNAMENT! (June 16-17, 2023)
Starpower National Championship 2023 (July 16-20, 2023, Convention Center)
Huk Big Fish Classic 2023 (July 28-30, 2023)
Jesus at the Beach - Music and Ministry Festival (July 31-Aug. 2, 2023 Convention Center)
White Marlin Open 2022 (August 7-11, 2023)
Poor Girls Open 2021 (August 17-19, 2023)
Tour UA National Championship (July 28-30, 2023)
OC Air Show (June 10-11, 2023)
ArtX (August 20-21, 2022)
OC Jeep Week 2023(August 24-27, 2023)
Ocean City Bridal Show (April 30, 2023)
Labor Day Fireworks (September 4, 2023)
Jellyfish Festival (June 4-5, 2022)
OC Bikefest (September 13-17, 2023)
SunFest 2023 (October 19-22, 2023)
Sunfest Kite Festival (September 21-24, 2023)
Endless Summer Cruisin' Week 2023 (October 5-8, 2023)
Rehoboth True Blue Jazz Fest (October 11-15, 2023), Rehoboth, DE
Berlin Oktoberfest (October 14, 2023), Berlin MD
Rehoboth Annual Sea Witch Festival (October 27-29, 2023), Rehoboth, DE
Autumn Home and Condo Show with Arts & Crafts (October 21-23, 2022), Convention Center
Winterfest of Lights, Ocean City (November 17, 2022 - December 31, 2022), Northside Park.
Berlin Tree Lighting (November 24, 2023), Berlin, MD
Berlin Christmas Parade (December 7, 2023), Berlin, MD
Berlin Holiday Horse Drawn Carriage Rides (Free! Weekends in December), Berlin, MD
Ocean City Christmas Parade (December 2, 2022)
Ocean City Comic Con 2023 (December 9, 2023), Convention Center
New Years 2023
-Ocean City (Northside Park. Enjoy liver entertainment, warm hot chocolate, and a ride though the Winterfest of Lights. Fireworks at 12:00 am)
-Berlin, (two celebrations...one for children at 5-7pm, the other for adults starting at 10 pm)
Bethany Beach Fire and Ice Festival (January 26-28, 2024), Bethany Beach, DE
Snow Hill Annual Oyster Roast 2023,(March 26, 2023), Snow Hill, MD
St Patricks Day 2023, (March 17, 2023)
Other Points of Interest:
Ocean City Marinas, Old Golf Course Road & Sunset Ave/Harbor Rd(boating and fishing charters, restaurants, site of weigh-ins for some fishing tournaments)
Wallops Island, NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, rocket launch site (see website for updated launch schedule)
Chincoteage Island, VA (Assateague Lighthouse, Chincoteague Pony Crossing/Penning last Wednesday and Thursday in July, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, mini golf, ice cream parlors, )
Salisbury Zoo, Salisbury MD (salisburyzoo.org)
Outlets Ocean City (Outlet shopping and restaurants), Rt 50 in West Ocean City, MD (outletsoceancity.com)
Nearby State Parks:
Assateague State Park, north end of Assateague Island, MD (wild horses, camping, drive on beach access available, bonfires allowed.)
Fenwick Island State Park, Fenwick, DE (swimming, surfing, surf fishing, crabbing, clamming, kayaking...park has two coastlines: bay and oceanfront)
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes DE. (lighthouse, fishing pier, surf fishing, camping, hiking, disc golf course, and the eastern terminus of the Americas Discovery Trail)
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 Town Websites: