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The beach and the boardwalk are just the beginning. You’ll find all kinds of kids’ activities in Ocean City, Maryland. That means playgrounds, tot lots, tennis courts (including kid-size!), beach volleyball, softball, soccer and lacrosse fields, and more. Ocean City’s extensive park system offers all kinds of opportunities for picnics, play and family fun.
To see what’s offered where, visit our “Local Parks and Playgrounds” page, or call the Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125. And check out the other kid-friendly events listed below!
Family Movie Nights start at 7:30 every Monday and Friday with arts, crafts games and other activities on the beach at 27th Street. Movies start at around 8:45 and run to around 10:30, weather permitting. June 28 through August 13, 2010.
The Family Beach Olympics are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the 27th Street beach. Events include sand castle contests, tug of war, relay games and more. (Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians.) June 29 through August 10, 2010.
Free Concerts on the Beach feature music for the whole family, Wednesday evenings from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Division Street beach. Bring your beach chairs and/or blankets, and enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting. July 14, 21; August 4, 11, 18, 25 
Bonfire and Story Hour on the Beach. Bonfires are back! Join us every Thursday night from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with your beach chair and blanket. Enjoy the leaping flames, and a wide variety of lively speakers and storytellers. July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19.
Sundays mean Sundaes in the Park. This popular event combines a free concert with ice cream for a small fee at Northside Park, 127th Street (bayside) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. While parents enjoy the music, children will enjoy special entertainment just for them. July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Morning shows and demonstrations are held Monday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m., at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum (south end of the boardwalk). See feedings at the museum’s aquarium, and learn about sharks, beach safety and knot-tying, to name a few.
For more information about any of these free events, call 1-800-OC-OCEAN.
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