With the Phillies out on the West Coast, the Phanatic will escape to the shore and help Ocean City celebrate the season finale of its new 34th Street Sandcastle Park Summer Entertainment Series from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Families are invited to wear their Phillies gear for “Phillies Week” at Sandcastle Park (3400 block between West Avenue and Asbury Avenue). In addition to the antics of the madcap mascot, the fun will include a DJ, face-painting, a balloon artist and more.
The series was introduced this summer to bring weekly entertainment to the 34th Street gateway, and it has been a popular addition to Ocean City’s calendar of special events. Wednesday’s “Phillies Week” will be the final event of the summer series.
Ocean City has a full schedule of other events lined up for the week. This will be the last chance to enjoy many of the weekly summer events.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Funtastic Tuesday: Ocean City’s downtown shopping district along Asbury Avenue features entertainment, face-painters, balloon-sculptors and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be the final Funtastic Tuesday of the season.
- Mummers Night: String bands strut the Boardwalk between Sixth Street and 14th Street between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
- Beach Exercise — Pilates: Free program (no registration needed) on the beach at Sixth Street starts at 8 a.m. Bring a towel and a friend.
- Farmers Market: Local farmers sell seasonal fruits, vegetables, baked goods and specialty foods on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle (Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crafters set up in the adjacent street. The weekly Farmers Market will run through Sept. 9.
- 34th Street Sandcastle Park Summer Entertainment Series: See above.
- Beach Walks: Free guided beach walk explores Ocean City’s coastal environment. Meet near the beach at 6:30 p.m. at 59th Street and Central Avenue. This will be the final beach walk of the season.
- Family Night on the Boardwalk: A variety of family-friendly entertainers — including magicians, musicians, characters and more — will be stationed on the Boardwalk between Sixth Street and 14th Street. This will be the final Family Night of the season.
Thursday, Aug. 27
- Market Days: Ocean City’s downtown shopping district along Asbury Avenue features entertainment, face-painters, balloon-sculptors and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be the final Market Day of the season.
- Mummers Night: String bands strut the Boardwalk between Sixth Street and 14th Street between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. This will be the final Mummers Night of the season.
Friday, Aug. 28
- Beach Exercise — Low-Impact: Free program (no registration needed) on the beach at Sixth Street starts at 8 a.m. Bring a towel and a friend. Monday, Wednesday and Friday beach exercise classes run through Sept. 4.
Sunday, Aug. 30
- Four Magnificent Male Icons: Special concert featuring the music of Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Elvis Presley and Bobby Darin. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean City Pops but does not include the Pops. 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Monday, Aug. 31
- Beach Exercise — Yoga: Free program (no registration needed) on the beach at Sixth Street starts at 8 a.m. Bring a towel and a friend. Monday, Wednesday and Friday beach exercise classes run through Sept. 4.
