The Emergency Responder 5-Kilometer Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, June 14, and registration remains open.
Formerly known as the “Cop Chase,” the event now honors all first responders and will be staged from the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk). The 5-kilometer and 1-mile events start on the Boardwalk and finish on the Ocean City High School track at Carey Stadium.
Kids’ events (50- and 100-meter dashes and a 400-meter obstacle course) will be held on the field. Online registration and further information are available at www.ocnj.us/race-events. Race-day registration will be at the Civic Center from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and the race starts at 8:30 a.m.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR BEACH BOYS CONCERTS AT THE MUSIC PIER
The Beach Boys will open the 32nd season of the popular Boardwalk Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier with four shows on June 23 and June 24.
The Beach Boys return to the Music Pier for the fifth summer after sold-out shows in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2024. Founding member Mike Love and Bruce Johnston will be joined by newer bandmates in performing the Beach Boys classics that have been part of the soundtrack of summers for more than six decades.
The shows are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Monday,June 23; and 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.
Tickets are available online through etix.com. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase by cash or check at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office.
MORE JUNE EVENTS
JUNE 21 – Health, Fitness & Wellness Expo: The free event features health food, fitness classes, speakers, vendors and more from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier.
JUNE 21 – Antique Auto Show: More than 300 vintage vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ocean City Tabernacle grounds (Sixth and Asbury) then move to the Boardwalk for a parade. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com.
JUNE 21 – Skato for Kato: The 8th annual Skato for Kato Contest on Saturday, June 21, will be held in memory of the beloved rescue dog Kato and raise money for the Humane Society of Ocean City. Registration opens at 2 p.m. and the competition starts at 3 p.m. The Sheckies and Honey I’m Homeless will perform live music. This event had originally been scheduled for June 7 but was postponed due to the weather.
JUNE 22 – Brian Stokes Mitchell Performing With the Ocean City Pops: Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will be featured in the opening concert of the 2025 Ocean City Pops summer season. He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in “Kiss Me, Kate.” He also gave Tony-nominated performances in “Man of La Mancha,” August Wilson’s “King Hedley II,” and “Ragtime.” The show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
JUNE 29 – Ocean City Pop’s Opening Night Jukebox: Maestro Vince Lee will take you on a whirlwind tour of the wide variety of genres that the Pops is famous for. Show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
JUNE 30 – Killer Queen: A premier tribute to the music of Queen begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at etix.com.
