Things To Do in Ocean City, MD
Ocean City Events
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From boardwalk festivals to sunset concerts, Ocean City, Maryland knows how to have a good time — and Ocean City Vibes keeps tabs on all of it so you don’t have to. Whether you’re a local looking for something fun this weekend or a visitor planning the perfect beach trip, the OC event calendar runs year-round with live music, food festivals, fireworks, surf competitions, art shows, and everything in between. The easiest way to stay in the loop? Subscribe to the free weekly Ocean City Vibes newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every week. 🪁
Events in Ocean City, MD
🗓️ This Week in Ocean City
June 21 – June 27, 2026
Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day!
- Yoga on the Beach | Ashore Shore Deck | 7:30-8:30am
- BeachVibez Sundays Yoga on the Beach | 146th St Beach | 8:30am
- Cars & Coffee | OC Coffee Beanery | 8am-12pm
- Berlin Farmers Market | Main St.- Berlin | 9a-1pm
- OCSC Surfer’s Swap Meet | Fager’s Island | 11am-2pm
- Father’s Day Summer Party | Bourbon St on the Beach | 12pm
- 21st Anniversary Party | Hammerheads | 2-6pm
- Speakeasy Style Father’s Day | The Vault | 2-10pm
- OC Cruzers Car Show with Beach Bandits Duo | Somerset Plaza | 3-6pm
- Audiobook Walk | Caprichos Books – Snow Hill | 3pm
- Mural on Pearl Public Art Event | Pearl St – Snow Hill | 5-7pm
- Dad Bod Competition | Hammerheads | 5pm
- Ward Kovacs Surfers Memorial Paddle Out | 37th St Beach | 6pm
- School’s Out Summer Party | Ocean Downs Casino | 6:30-8:30pm
- Bonfire & Booty Burn | Ashore Hotel – Dune Deck | 6:30pm
- Purple Sundays | Purple Moose | 7pm-2am
- Sundaes in the Park: The Sixties Live: 60’s Music | Northside Park | 7-9pm
- Trivia Night | Macky’s | 8-10pm
- Sundays Scaries Movie Night | Ashore – Shore Deck | 8-11pm
Monday, June 22
- Story Time: Beach Day | Ocean City Library | 10:30am-11:30pm
- Dock Party | Ocean Pines Yacht Club | 2-5pm
- Bingo | Salted Vines Winery | 4pm
- Cascading Carlos Juggling Show | Fenwick Inn | 4-6pm
- Summer Solstice Sound Bath | Innerbloom Floral | 5-6pm | $30pp
- Delmarva’s A Capella Chorus | Ocean Pines Community Center | 6–8pm
- Vinyl Night | Berlin Beer Co | 6–9pm
- Trivia Night | Harpoon Hannah’s | 6–9pm
- Open Mic Night | Burn Wood Fired Pizza | 7–10pm
- Karaoke Monday | Pickles Pub | 9:30pm
- Trivia Night w/ The Rockstar | Burn Wood Fired Pizza | 6pm
- Trivia | Sinpuxent Brewing | 6pm
- Mingo | Crabcake Factory – Bayside | 6–8pm
- Trivia Night | Berlin Beer Co | 6–8pm
- Open Mic Night | Whiskers Saloon | 7-10pm
- Summer Night Trivia | Harpoon Hannah’s | 9pm-1am
Tuesday, June 23
- OC Beach Heroes | 70th St. Bayside – Bonfire Lot | 9–10am
- Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market | Grove Park | 10am–2pm
- Discovery Tales Reading: The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Delmarva Discovery Museum | 10-11am
- OC Knitting Club | Ocean City Library | 10:30am–12pm
- IAFF Local 4269 OC Chapter Annual Fundraiser | Hooters – OC Boardwalk | 12-3pm
- Master Gardeners Plant Clinic | Ocean Pines Library | 1–4pm
- Fireman’s Party | Forgotten 50 | 2-5pm
- Farmers Market | Sturgis Park – Snow Hill | 2-7pm
- Kids Swim Night | Fenwick Inn | 4-6pm
- Karaoke | Crabcake Factory – Bayside | 5–8pm
- Woodford Whiskey 5 Course Dinner | Oyster & Scales | 5:30-8:30pm | $180pp
- Swim Social: Margaritaville | Ocean Pines Yacht Club | 6-8pm
- Trivia w/Barfly Mike | Sinpuxent Brewing | 6pm
- Bar Bingo | Harpoon Hannah’s | 6–7:30pm
- Family Feud Style Trivia Night | Berlin Beer Co | 6–8pm
- Walk Club | Tides & Vine | 6pm
- Trivia Night | Bull on the Beach – 94th | 6:30pm
- Salt Water Sweat Line Dancing | Fager’s Island | 7-11pm
- Music Trivia | The Salted Rim | 7pm
- Trivia | Ashore – Taproom | 8-10pm
- Karaoke w/DJ C-Miller | Harpoon Hannah’s | 9pm
- Theme Night: Cops & Robbers | Macky’s | 10pm
- Balkan Latin Night | Kalamata Meze Bar | 11pm-2am
Wednesday, June 24
- Yoga on the Beach | Ashore – Shore Deck | 7:30-8:30am
- Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store | 10am–3pm
- Summer Reading Kick-off: Adventures in Rhythm | Ocean City Library | 10:30-11:30am
- Summer Reading Kick-off: Adventures in Rhythm | Ocean Pines Library | 2-3pm
- The Eastern Shore in the Revolutionary War | Berlin Library | 2-3pm
- Puzzle Swap | Ocean City Library | 1-7pm
- Arts & Crafts | Fenwick Inn | 4-6pm
- Family Fun Nights | Ocean Pines Yacht Club | 6-8pm
- Game Night | Berlin Beer Co | 6pm
- Charity Bingo Night | The Sterling Tavern | 6pm
- Bingo w/DJ Rupe | Beach Barrels | 6–8pm
- Jazz Night w/Lennon La Ricci | Oysters & Scales | 6-9pm
- Comedy Festival | Hooper’s Crab House – Sneaky Pete’s | 6:30pm
- Cash Bingo | OC Elks Lodge 2645 | 6:30pm
- Bingo with Blake | Greene Turtle West | 7pm
- Karaoke: 80’s Night | Dry Dock 28 | 8pm
- Free Movies on the Beach: Elio | Carousel Hotel | 8:30pm
- Karaoke w/DJ C-Miller | Harpoon Hannah’s | 9pm
- $1 Natty Nights | Fish Tales | 10pm-close
Thursday, June 25
- Wellness Wednesday – Ashore | 8:30am-11pm | $80pp
- Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store | 10am–3pm
- Story Time: Circle | Ocean Pines Library | 10:30–11:30am
- MD 250 Event Coffee & Crafts: Red, White & Watercolors | Ocean City Library | 10:30am-12pm
- Summer Reading Kick-off: Adventures in Rhythm | Belin Library | 2-3pm
- Farmers Market | Sturgis Park – Snow Hill | 2-7pm
- World Cup Watch Party | Fenwick Pub | 4pm-close
- Mermaids at the Pool | Fenwick Inn | 4:30-5:30pm
- Bar Bingo | Crabcake Factory – Bayside | 6–8pm
- Trivia Night | Ocean Pines Yacht Club | 6–8pm
- CD Release Party: Hot & Sudsy – Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys | Bourbon Street on The Beach | 7pm
- Ocean Pines Concerts in The Park: Nick Vox | White Horse Pavilion | 7-9pm
- Open Mic Night | Ocean 13 | 7pm
- Mingo | Coins | 8pm
- Game Night | Ashore – Taproom | 9-11pm
Friday, June 26
- Fandom Friday: Pop Music | Ocean City Library | All Day Event
- Bike The Boards with Yoga Vibez | 18th St Boardwalk | 10am
- Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store | 10am–3pm
- OC Mahjong Club | Ocean City Library | 10:30am-12:30pm
- Bay Day Party: Barbie & Ken | Seacrets | 11am-7pm
- Movie Matinee: Song Sung Blue | Ocean Pines Library | 2-4pm | Free
- The Enchanted Carnival | Downtown Pokomoke | 5-9pm
- Karaoke Party | Tides & Vine | 8-10pm
- Karaoke w/DJ Rut | Whiskers Saloon | 8pm
Saturday, June 27
- Yoga on the Beach | Ashore – Shore Deck | 7:30-8:30am
- Cathy Reiter Memorial One Mile’r | Cork Bar | 9am
- Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market | White Horse Park | 9am–12pm | $25pp
- Pressed Flower Frame Bar | Tides & Vine | 11am-5pm | $25pp
- Kids’ Kitchen | Ocean Pines Library | 11am-12:30pm
- Free Craft Saturdays | Art League of OC | 11am-1pm
- Sandbar Sessions: Bass Boat | Seacrets Cruises | 5:30-8:30pm
- Karaoke | Roadie Joes | 7-10pm
- Bass at the Beach Summer Kick-off Concert | Purple Moose | 9pm-2am
- Fireworks over the Bay | Ropewalk | 9:45
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest events in Ocean City, Maryland in 2026?
Oh, where do we even start?! Ocean City’s 2026 event calendar is stacked. Springfest kicked things off April 23–26 at the Inlet Parking Lot with free concerts and arts & crafts. Oceans Calling Festival returns September 25–27 with 40+ performances across 3 stages right on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk. And that’s just the tip of the sandbar — there’s also the OC Air Show, Fourth of July fireworks, the White Marlin Open, and Sunfest in the fall. Basically, you’re going to need a longer vacation.
Are there free events in Ocean City, MD?
Yes, and we love OC for this! Springfest and Sunfest are two of Ocean City’s signature festivals that draw big crowds with live entertainment, food, and unique vendors — and admission is free. There are also free Concerts on the Beach and Sunset Park Party Nights every Thursday in July and August from 7–9pm, overlooking the bay. Bring a chair, bring a friend, leave your wallet at the condo. The best things in OC really are free.
How do I stay up to date on Ocean City events week by week?
Easy — subscribe to the free Ocean City Vibes newsletter! While the big annual festivals are easy to plan around, the weekly stuff (pop-up events, live music lineups, happy hour specials, local happenings) changes constantly. OCV rounds it all up every week so you never miss a thing, whether you’re a year-round local or a weekend visitor trying to make the most of your beach trip. Drop your email in the subscribe box below and consider yourself in the loop. 🌊
When is the best time to visit Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City, Maryland has no shortage of happy hour deals, but the best ones tend to be at the bayside bars and year-round locals’ spots away from the peak-season boardwalk crowds. Most run weekdays between 3pm and 7pm and include discounted drinks alongside food specials — think half-price apps, raw bar deals, and discounted crab dip. Our Happy Hours & Dining Specials page keeps a running list updated weekly so you always know where to go. See this week’s deals →
Is Ocean City, Maryland good for families?
Ocean City, Maryland has an impressive amount of free activity built right into the destination. The boardwalk itself — three miles of shops, food, people-watching, and ocean breezes — is free to walk any time. All of Ocean City’s public beaches have free access, though parking fees apply in-season. Free outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events run throughout the summer, many organized by Ocean City Special Events. The Town of Ocean City also maintains free family programming at the beach throughout July and August.
What is there to do in Ocean City, MD besides the beach?
Trick question — but we’ll play along. Ocean City is packed with amusements, rides, arcades, water parks, go-karts, and mini-golf, plus watersports like jet skis, kayaks, para-sailing, fishing charters, and paddleboards. The event calendar runs nearly year-round, with everything from the OC Air Show and the White Marlin Open in summer to Oceans Calling, Sunfest, and Endless Summer Cruisin’ in the fall. And when the sun goes down, the live music scene kicks in — bars, restaurants, and outdoor venues keep the party going all season long. Ocean City Vibes tracks all of it every week, so you never have to wonder what’s happening. 🎸