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No matter when you plan on visiting Ocean City, Maryland, there’s sure to be plenty of free activities for the entire family – giving you the power to make the most of your vacation.
See each month’s list of free fun.
And check back often for our updated Featured Free Event.
Air ShowJune 8–9Celebrating its 6th year, the Ocean City Air Show is back! The show will be visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk, creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy the resort’s beaches and attractions.
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- Visit the beach - always free!
- Stroll, bike or rollerblade the Boardwalk
- Spring Arts and Crafts Show May 25
- OC Beach Lights Special First Show! May 25
- OC Beach Lights Every Sunday: May 26
- Ravens Beach Bash May 30-June 1
- Spike it up at Dorchester Volleyball Park
- Drop a line off the Route 50 Bridge
- Watch the sunset from a gazebo
- Play soccer under the lights
- Take a bike ride through the Delmarva Peninsula
- Get sporty at the Downtown Recreation Complex
- See the wild ponies at Assateague Island
- Visit the Boardwalk
- See the 100 year old Trimper's Carousel
- Visit one of our many free beautiful parks and playgrounds
- Get up early and watch the sunrise over the beach
- Catch a wave at the Surfing Beach of the Day
- Go for a jog at Northside Park
- Go bird watching
- Fish off one of our many piers on the ocean or Chesapeake Bay
- Raise a racquet at Gorman Park
- Take a hike
- Enjoy a picnic at North Surf Park
- Play basketball at one of the public courts
- Visit the neighboring towns in Worcester County
- Go crabbing at Inlet Park
- Play ball! Choose from one of our many diamonds
- Get up early and watch the sunrise over the beach
- Ravens Beach Bash May 30-June 1
- OC Beach Lights Every Sunday: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel Every Wednesday: June 5, 12, 19, 26
- Air Show June 8-9
- Flag Day Ceremony June 9
- Arts on the Dock Every Thursday: June 13, 20, 27
- Art's Alive June 15-16
- Firemen's Parade June 19
- Dew Tour June 20-23
- Movies on the Beach at 27th Street Every Monday & Friday: June 24, 28
- Family Beach Olympics Every Tuesday: June 25
- Get up early and watch the sunrise over the beach
- Go for a jog at Northside Park
- Fish off one of our many piers on the ocean or Chesapeake Bay
- Raise a racquet at Gorman Park
- Catch a wave at the Surfing Beach of the Day
- Go bird watching
- Game, set, match! The OC Tennis Center
- Take in the excitement of the Boardwalk at night
- See the 100 year old Trimper's Carousel
- Free Family Programs at the Life-Saving Station Museum Every morning (except Sundays): July 1-August 24
- Family Beach Olympics Every Tuesday: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel Every Wednesday: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 30
- Arts on the Dock Every Thursday: July 4, 11, 18, 25
- July 4th Celebration-Uptown & Downtown July 4
- OC Beach Lights Every Sunday: July 7, 14, 21, 28
- Beach Fireworks Every Monday & Tuesday: July 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
- Movies on the Beach at 27th Street Every Monday & Friday: July 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
- Concerts on the Beach Every Wednesday: July 10, 17, 24, 31
- Movies on the Beach at the Princess Royale Hotel Every Thursday: July 11, 18, 25
- Sunset Park Party Nights Every Thursday: July 11, 18, 25
- Sundaes in the Park Every Sunday: July 14, 21, 28
- Northside Park Fireworks Every Sunday: July 14, 21, 28
- Go kayaking and canoeing
- Spike it up at Dorchester Volleyball Park
- Drop a line off the Route 50 Bridge
- Watch the sunset from a gazebo
- OC Beach Patrol Crew Competition July 27
- Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival July 29-31
- Free Family Programs at the Life-Saving Station Museum Every morning (except Sundays): August 1-24
- Movies on the Beach at the Princess Royale Hotel Every Thursday: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Children's Day at Sunset Park August 4
- Watch the weigh-ins from the White Marlin Open August 5-9
- Family Beach Olympics Every Tuesday: August 6
- Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel Every Wednesday: August 7, 14, 21, 28
- Arts on the Dock Every Thursday: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- OC Beach Lights Every Sunday: August 4, 11, 18, 15
- Beach Fireworks Every Monday & Tuesday: August 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- Movies on the Beach at 27th Street Every Monday & Friday: August 2, 5, 9
- Concerts on the Beach Every Wednesday: August 7, 14, 21, 28
- Sunset Park Party Nights Every Thursday: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Sundaes in the Park Every Sunday: August 4, 11, 18, 25
- Northside Park Fireworks Every Sunday: August 4, 11, 18, 25
- OC Beach Lights Final Show September 1
- Sunfest September 19-22
- Enjoy a picnic at North Surf Park
- Play basketball at one of the public courts
- Visit the neighboring towns in Worcester County
- Go crabbing at Inlet Park
- Play ball! Choose from one of our many diamonds





