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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.
Art's AliveJune 16–17
Art's Alive celebrates 12 years as Ocean City's biggest and best fine art show. What could be better than fine art at the beach? Visit 100 artists as they sell their works, have lunch at the Artists' Café and enjoy live music while your children enjoy free art activities. Art's Alive is the art show that has something for everyone.
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- Springfest May 3 – 6
- Visit the beach - always free!
- Stroll, bike or rollerblade the Boardwalk
- Visit one of our many free beautiful parks and playgrounds
- Enjoy a picnic at North Surf Park
- International Museum Day May 18
- Play basketball at one of the public courts
- Visit the neighboring towns in Worcester County
- Spring Movies in the Park May 25
- Go crabbing at Inlet Park
- Spring Arts & Crafts Show May 26 and 27
- Play ball! Choose from one of our many diamonds
- Beach Lights Spectacular Every Sunday: May 27
- Memorial Day American Flag Celebration May 28
- Beach Fireworks Every Tuesday: May 29
- Get up early and watch the sunrise over the beach
- Go for a jog at Northside Park
- Council of Baltimore Ravens Roost Annual Parade June 2
- Fish off one of our many piers on the ocean or Chesapeake Bay
- Celebrate Flag Day June 10
- Fly to the OC Air Show June 9 – 10
- Go kayaking and canoeing
- Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel Every Wednesday: June 13, 20, 27
- Ocean City Shark Tournament June 13 – 17
- Raise a racquet at Gorman Park
- Arts on the Dock Every Thursday: June 14, 21, 28
- Catch a wave at the Surfing Beach of the Day
- Art’s Alive at Northside Park June 16 – 17
- MD State Firemen’s Association Convention Parade June 20
- Concert on the Green June 21
- Plein Air Art Competition and Sale June 22 – 24
- Go bird watching
- Movies on the Beach Every Monday & Friday starting June 25 and 29
- Game, set, match! The OC Tennis Center
- Enter a tug-of-war contest at the Family Fun Olympics June 26
- Take in the excitement of the OC Boardwalk at night
- Beach Lights Spectacular Every Sunday: June 3, 10, 17, 24
- See the 100 year old Trimper's Carousel
- Beach Fireworks Every Tuesday: June 5, 12, 19, 26
- Movies on the Beach Every Monday & Friday: July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
- Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel July 3 (Tuesday) & Every Wednesday: July 11, 18, 25
- Take the kids to any of our exciting playgrounds
- Movies on the Beach at the Princess Royale Hotel Every Thursday: July 5, 12, 19, 26
- Family Programs at Life-Saving Station Museum July 2 – 31; Except Sundays
- See the wild ponies at Assateague Island
- Family Fun Beach Olympics Every Tuesday: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- Celebrate July 4th Uptown or Downtown July 4
- Concert on the Green July 4 & July 19
- Spike it up at Dorchester Volleyball Park
- Sunset Park Party Nights Every Thursday: July 5, 12, 19, 26
- Drop a line off the Route 50 Bridge
- Arts on the Dock Every Thursday: July 5, 12, 19, 26
- Grab some shade on the trails of Fiesta Park
- Sundaes in the Park Every Sunday: July 8, 15, 22, 29
- Concerts on the Beach Every Wednesday: July 11, 18, 25
- Take a bike ride through the Delmarva Peninsula
- 25th Annual OC Tuna Tournament July 13 – 15
- Get sporty at the Downtown Recreation Complex
- Experience the sights and sounds of Greece at the Greek Festival July 27 - 29
- Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival July 30 – August 1
- Beach Lights Spectacular Every Sunday: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Beach Fireworks Every Tuesday: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival August 1
- Movies on the Beach at the Carousel Hotel Every Wednesday: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Movies on the Beach at the Princess Royale Hotel Every Thursday: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Free Family Programs at Life-Saving Station Museum August 1 – 25; Except Sundays
- Sunset Party Nights Every Thursday: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Concert on the Green August 2 & 16
- Take a hike
- Movies on the Beach Every Monday & Friday: August 3, 6, 10
- Sundaes in the Park Every Sunday: August 5, 12, 19, 26
- Play soccer under the lights
- Children’s Day at Sunset Park August 5
- White Marlin Open August 6 – 10
- Family Fun Olympics Every Tuesday: August 7
- Concerts on the Beach Every Wednesday: August 8, 15, 22, 29
- 3rd Annual Jeep Week August 23 - 25
- Watch the sunset from a gazebo
- Beach Lights Spectacular Every Sunday: August 5, 12, 19, 26
- Beach Fireworks Every Tuesday: August 7, 14, 21, 28
- Sunfest September 20 – 23
- Beach Lights Spectacular September 2
- Beach Fireworks September 2
- Sunfest Kite Festival September 20 – 23
