The summer season in Ocean City will kick into high gear with a full schedule of special events. Here are a few of the highlights.
JUNE 2 – M&M Connect 100,000 Steps & More Walk: This charitable event raises funds for education, prevention and recovery of those challenged with mental health issues and/or substance abuse disorder/ addiction. The Walk is also held in memory of those taken by addiction. Register to join or walk: mmconnect.life.
JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 – Farmers Market: The popular weekly Farmers Market on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle opens for the 2024 season on June 5 and returns every Wednesday through early September. Locally grown produce and specialties, along with crafters set up on the 500 block of Asbury Avenue, will be available 8 a.m. to noon every week.
JUNE 5 – Grace Kelly Tea: The Ocean City Historical Museum will host an afternoon high tea at the Flanders Hotel Crystal Ballroom with a reception at 1:30 p.m. and tea at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. Museum Docent Al Crescenzo will make a presentation on the legacy of Grace Kelly and her family’s ties to Ocean City. Tickets are $60. Call 609-399-1801.
JUNE 6 – Fireworks: Wonder’s Birthday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier will include a 9 p.m. fireworks display launched from the beach at Fifth Street to celebrate 93 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
JUNE 7-9 – Ocean City Flower Show: See beautiful commercial, amateur and children’s displays at the Ocean City Music Pier. Show times are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
JUNE 8 – OCNJ Emergency Responder 5K and Kids Course 5K Run/Walk: A 5-kilometer race along Ocean City’s Haven Avenue bicycle route with kids events on the Intermediate School field. Come out and show your support, endurance and speed. www.OCNJ.US/Race-Events
JUNE 15 – Health, Fitness & Wellness Expo: The event features health food, fitness classes, speakers, vendors and more. All are invited to this free event in a town that features the beach, boardwalk and a wide variety of other indoor and outdoor health and recreational facilities. Come explore health food and wellness product vendors, various yoga and fitness classes from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean City Music Pier.
JUNE 15 – Juneteenth Festival: The event will celebrate African American culture and freedom from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, between Seventh Street and Eighth Street on Haven Avenue. The celebration will include music, stand-up comedy, special guest speakers, gospel power hour, vendors, food trucks and fun family activities.
JUNE 16 – Juneteenth Celebration With Master Storyteller: The Ocean City Arts Center will present Karen “Queen Nur” Abdul-Malik in an early celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth. Experience Queen Nur’s storytelling magic at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16 at the Ocean City Free Public Library (1735 Simpson Avenue). The event is free and open to the public. Visit oceancityartscenter.org for more information and to reserve your seat.
JUNE 21 – The Philadelphia Wind Symphony: The 40-plus member Philadelphia Wind Symphony will perform traditional wind band classics to round out their 2023- 2024 season. Their performance will serve as an official musical celebration to start the summer featuring marches, soloists and entertaining selections for the entire family to enjoy. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
JUNE 22 – Antique Auto Show: More than 300 vintage vehicles will be on display on the Tabernacle grounds (Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a Boardwalk parade. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com.
JUNE 24 – Let’s Sing Taylor — A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift: Two concerts (5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available atetix.com. Produced by BRE Presents.
JUNE 25 – Kenny G: The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents.
JUNE 30 – Bernadette Peters Performing with the Ocean City Pops: Peters will join the Pops at the Ocean City Music Pier to kick off the 2024 season. The award-winning actress and singer’s career spans film, television and stage. She won Tony Awards for her roles in the musicals “Annie Get Your Gun” and “Song and Dance,” and she received five other nominations and an honorary award. Four of the cast albums on which she starred have won Grammy Awards. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
