New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Ocean City 2020

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Ocean City 2020

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Ocean City 2020 Events Offer a Chance for the Entire Family to Celebrate Together  Ocean City marks the 28th anniversary of its popular family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration this year, and as many as 10,000 are expected to attend. First Night offers more than 70 opportunities to catch 35 different shows and activities at 22 venues throughout town. The lineup includes entertainment to satisfy every taste and age group. A fireworks display rings in the new year at midnight. The fun continues on New Year’s Day with a 5-kilometer run on the boardwalk and the wildly popular First Plunge in the Atlantic Ocean. All-inclusive admission buttons are on sale now and available at firstnightocnj.com and at locations throughout town. New entertainment for this year’s lineup includes The Trammps... Read More

2020 Guide to First Night and First Day in Ocean City

2020 Guide to First Night and First Day in Ocean City

2020 Guide to First Night and First Day in Ocean City WHAT: Ocean City marks the 28th anniversary of its popular family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration this year, and as many as 10,000 are expected to attend. First Night offers more than 70 opportunities to catch 35 different shows and activities at 22 venues throughout town. The lineup includes entertainment to satisfy every taste and age group. A fireworks display rings in the new year at midnight. The fun continues on New Year’s Day with a 5-kilometer run on the boardwalk and the wildly popular First Plunge in the Atlantic Ocean. WHEN: First Night events run 4 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. The First Day 5K starts at 1 p.m. and the First Plunge goes off at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan.... Read More

Holiday Events in Ocean City Continue Through ‘First Day’

Holiday Events in Ocean City Continue Through ‘First Day’

What's Happening in OCNJ 12/17/19 Ocean City will continue to roll out the red carpet for residents and visitors with a variety of events through Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Ocean City Theatre Company will give three more performances of "Lights, Camera Christmas: the 2019 Holiday Spectacular" at the Ocean City Music Pier. Purchase at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111, or in-person at the City Hall Welcome Center (9th Street and Asbury Avenue) or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center (on the causeway leading to Ninth Street). Saturday and Sunday will provide the last opportunities for children to visit with Santa Claus before he heads back to the North Pole to get ready for the big day. He will meet with families during Breakfast With Santa 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at these restaurants: Saturday, Dec.... Read More

Theatre Company Stages ‘Holiday Spectacular’ and ‘Frozen JR’

Theatre Company Stages ‘Holiday Spectacular’ and ‘Frozen JR’

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 12/11/19 Life Saving Station to Host Events on the Wreck of the Sindia The Ocean City Music Pier stage will light up with the sights and sounds of the season as the Ocean City Theatre Company gives five performances of “Lights, Camera Christmas: the 2019 Holiday Spectacular” over the next two weekends. Tickets are on sale now for the annual holiday show. The cast of professional singers and dancers will present a family–oriented, song-and-dance tribute to the holidays, directed and choreographed by Elizabeth Worley, Brendan Maly and Michael Hartman. Through dazzling costumes, familiar songs, special guests, toe-tapping numbers and special effects, this extravaganza will kindle the holiday spirit. Performances will be: 7:30 pm Friday, Dec. 13 2:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 14 7:30 pm Friday, Dec. 20 7:30 pm Saturday, Dec... Read More

Downtown Ocean City Hosts Christmas Parade on Friday

Downtown Ocean City Hosts Christmas Parade on Friday

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 12/4/19 Full Schedule of Holiday Events Continues Throughout December Ocean City’s annual Christmas Parade travels down Asbury Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Lights, garland, wreaths and bows adorn “The Avenue” for the season, and the parade will bring a variety of bands, floats and other entries to add a little warmth to the winter. The event gives spectators time to shop and dine on downtown Asbury Avenue before and after the 6 p.m. start time. The parade starts at Sixth Street and proceeds to 11th Street. This year’s parade will feature more than 65 entries, including the Ocean City High School Band, the Interboro Middle and High School Band, the Pitman High School Band, Absegami High School Band and Wildwood Middle School and High School Band.... Read More

New Year’s Eve in Ocean City, New Jersey

New Year’s Eve in Ocean City, New Jersey

Another year is almost done and it's time to get together with friends and family to celebrate New Year's Eve. There's no better way to usher in a new year and say goodbye to the old than by gathering with loved ones. You could spend a quiet evening watching the ball drop at home. Or, you could get in on the worldwide party and experience the holiday in Ocean City, New Jersey. If there's one thing Ocean City knows how to do, it's put on a festival, and the end of the year is no exception. The city livens up for a two-day experience filled with fun, friends and entertainment. Spending New Year's by the beach is an excellent way to enjoy the holiday. Learn more about what the city has... Read More

Celebrate a Downtown Christmas on Black Friday

Celebrate a Downtown Christmas on Black Friday

What's Happening in Ocean City, NJ 11/27/19 Ocean City Pops Perform Special Holiday Show on Saturday Ocean City’s small-town version of “Black Friday” takes place on Friday, Nov. 29. The Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” – goes from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature carolers and performers along downtown Asbury Avenue between Sixth Street and 11th Street. Downtown stores will offer discount shopping for gifts, and many Asbury Avenue restaurants will be open. Free horse-and-carriage rides will be available. Entertainment and Christmas carols will begin at 4 p.m. on the steps of City Hall at Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue. The Ocean City Theatre Company Show Choir will perform, and the Phillie Phanatic will be on hand to greet fans. The event culminates around 5 p.m.... Read More

Start Planning Your Summer Family Vacation

Start Planning Your Summer Family Vacation

According to AAA, nearly 100 million Americans will have taken a family vacation by the end of 2019. People took two-thirds of those vacations over the summer. Read on to learn why these summer vacations are valuable, how to plan a successful trip and why now is the best time to start planning. Why Are Summer Family Vacations So Important? Family vacations in summer are about more than exciting camping excursions or fun trips to the beach — they are also beneficial. Family vacations boost your mental and physical health, as well as your well-being as a family. Vacations Are Good for You Trips are a lot of fun, but did you know they can be good for you? When you regularly get away from it all, you can reap the following benefits. Reduce your... Read More

Downtown ‘Earlier Than the Bird’ Celebration Set for Saturday

Downtown ‘Earlier Than the Bird’ Celebration Set for Saturday

The early forecast calls for clear weather on Saturday – ideal conditions to kick off the holiday season along downtown Asbury Avenue. In Ocean City, that means shopping in your pajamas for the Earlier Than the Bird celebration. The annual downtown shopping extravaganza takes place 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 – the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Anybody (pajama-clad or not) can take advantage of early-bird shopping specials at stores on Asbury Avenue between Sixth Street and 11th Street. But free turkeys will be awarded to the best-dressed, and shoppers can text in to win gift certificates and prizes from downtown merchants. Free coffee will be available at Jon & Patty’s (637 Asbury Avenue), Ocean City Coffee Company (917 Asbury Avenue) and Starbucks (1061 Asbury Avenue). Shoppers also can enjoy a free... Read More