Ocean City, New Jersey - Arts & Crafts & Family Events & Festivals & Music/Shows/Theatre & Sports, Recreation & Environmental

May 25 - StandUp4Seals Beach Adventure Race

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

StandUp4SEALs– First Annual Beach Adventure Race begins 7:30am at 4th St. beach. Race includes a sand obstacle course for adults and a fun sand challenge run for kids under 10. Event will also highlight a Stand Up Paddle Ocean Challenge (SUP). Festivities and race event will begin and end at 4^thStreet Beach. Teams and individuals interested in participating in this event can find race registration information at www.StandUP4SEALs.com. For more information call Kristin Gallagher at 610-401-1510.

May 26 - Barks on the Boards

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Barks on the Boards– Sponsored by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Registration 11:30am at 6th St practice field (next to Civic Center) Noon Walk, 1 pm Contest at practice field. For more information call 609-398-9500 or visit www.hsocnj.org

May 26 - Tenor John Taylor in Concert

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Tenor John Taylor in Concert - Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., 7:00 pm. Free admission. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org

May 27 - Memorial Day Services

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Memorial Day Service – 11am at Veterans Memorial Park, 5^th & Wesley Ave. For more information call 609-525-9300.

May 31 - Ocean City Flower Show

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ocean City Flower Show – See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Show times are Friday 2pm - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday, 10am - 4 pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

Jun 2 - Cape Shore Chorale presents GLORIA EXPLOSION

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Shore Chorale presents GLORIA EXPLOSION – directed by Scott J. Breiner, featuring music from Mozart to “Jazz Gloria” by Rob Landes. 3:00pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th & Bay Ave. Free will offering. The Chorale will be joined by the Young Cape Singers, directed by Julia Henrich. This program is made possible in part by funds from the NJ State Council on the Arts/Dept of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The funds were administered by the Cape May County Culture and Heritage Commission under the authority of the County Library Commission for the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
For more information call: 609-861-2311 or visit www.capeshorechorale.org

Jun 2 - Mitchell McAllister OC Walk

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mitchell McAllister Ocean City Walk - Registration begins 8:30am at 6^th St. practice field. Walk in memory of teen Mitchell McAllister and help raise funds to support Emmanuel Cancer Foundations Direct Service Programs. Proceeds will support families in South Jersey who are faced with the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. For more information call 856-853-4803 or visit www.emmanuelcancer.org

Jun 2 - NJ MasterChorale Concert

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NJ MasterChorale Concert -60-voice classical choir; Wayne Richmond, Director; Haddonfield, NJ. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. 7:00 pm. Free admission. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org

Jun 6 - Wonder's Birthday Bash at Gillian's Wonderland Pier

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Wonder’s Birthday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier – 6^th St. and the Boardwalk - Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday from 6pm-10:30pm. All rides will be only 1 Ticket and at 9pm see a birthday bash fireworks show! Rides open at 6pm and Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. Celebrating 84 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

Jun 8 - Ocean City Police Chase 5k

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

8th – Ocean City Police Chase – 5k race and 2 mile walk. 8:00am at OCHS track. Pre-registration $25 before 5/31, after $30. Students $10. Visit www.ocpba.com or www.runtheday.com

Jun 12 - Miss New Jersey Parade

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Miss New JerseyPageant– Boardwalk Parade (June 12^th), Tickets are now available from Mary Lou Cake: (856) 424-3564 or Email: bri1104cake@aol.com. Tickets are $35 for each preliminary night only, $50 for the final only on Saturday, $110 for all three nights. Show time is 7 p.m. each night. An estimated $35,000 in scholarships will be awarded.

Jun 14 - NJJA Jeep Invasion

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NJJA Jeep Invasion- Come join the New Jersey Jeep Association (NJJA) on Father's Day weekend 2013. This is the first year for the Ocean City, New Jersey NJJA Jeep Invasion, come on down and check it out, you are sure to find some nice custom Jeeps, awesome trail rigs, and some really cool vendors. So make your reservations now for the FIRST ANNUAL OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY NJJA JEEP INVASION. For a complete schedule and show information visit http://ocnjjeepinvasion.eventbrite.com/#

Jun 15 - ESA Surf Contest

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Registration begins 7:00am, first heat in the water 8:00am at 7th St. beach. Sign-up on the beach the morning of the contest, if your membership is expired or if you are a new member you may renew or join on the beach. No Wave Date: June 22nd. For more information call 609-884-5277 or visit www.snjsurfesa.org

Jun 16 - Johnsons Popcorn Fathers Day Family Fun Fest

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

–Johnsons Popcorn Fathers Day Family Fun Fest - Magicians, Face Painting, Trackless Train & Pony rides at 11^thSt. 1pm – 3pm. Look alike contest – 2pm followed by pie eating contest in front of Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. For more information call 609-399-2629.

Jun 21 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

American Cancer Society Relay For Life – Carey Stadium, behind Ocean City High School, 6pm to 8am. Teams walk all night to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost, and raise money for the fight against cancer. For more information call 1-800-227-2345.

Jun 21 - Ocean City POPS

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

- Ocean City Pops Simply Sinatra -8PM Levoy Theatre, Millville, NJ. Join the POPS and Dominic Inferrera in a nostalgic look back to the Big Band Era and the Best of Sinatra. Levoy Theater - Millville, NJ. For tickets call 856-327-6400. Tickets $33/28

Jun 22 - Antique Auto Show

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Antique Auto Show – Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6^th & Asbury Ave.. 9am – 2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

Jun 23 - Lynda Randle in Concert

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lynda Randle in Concert -Gospel Music Award winner, Album of the Year. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. 7:00 pm. Free admission. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org

Jun 23 - OC Pops Opening Night

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ocean City Pops Opening Night-Canadian Brass! -7:30PM Ocean City Music Pier. Canadian Brass joins the Ocean City Pops! "These are the men who put brass music on the map: with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor, they brighten the rosters of concert halls, international festivals and orchestra series throughout the world." Washington Post. Sponsored by CapeBank Charitable Foundation. Tickets $30/$25

Jun 24 - Get The Led Out

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Get the Led Out- 7:30pm at the Music Pier. Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It's been their mission to bring the studio recordings of "the mighty Zep" to life on the big concert stage. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history! Tickets on sale through TicketMaster 1-800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com.

Jun 24 - July Jubilee

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

July Jubilee– A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4^thcomplete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more. 11amat the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.
For more information call 609-525-9300.

Jun 25 - FUNday at Playland

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

FUNday at Playland– 1pm – 5pm at Playland’s Castaway Cove, 10^th& Boardwalk. $10 wristband provides access to 4 hours of unlimited rides, 2 mini-golf courses and go-carts. Sponsored by Community Quest, Inc. 100% of proceeds are given to Community Quest, Inc. to further our mission. For more information call 609-646-0388.

Jun 26 - Broadway On The Boardwalk IV

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

“Broadway On The Boardwalk IV” presented by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company - Broadway will truly come the Ocean City Boardwalk with this all-new production that will celebrate Broadway and the 6th Anniversary of the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company. Enjoy the talents of professional cast members from the upcoming 2013 Season as they are joined by Broadway Star Kelli Rabke. With Broadway credits like “Eponine” in Les Miserables and “the Narrator” in Joseph...Dreamcoat you will not want to miss Ms. Rabke’s phenomenal performance. Tickets: $20 and $18. Show time is 7:30 PM. For more information or tickets call 609-525-9300 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice

Jun 26 - Farmers Market & Crafters

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Farmer’s Marketat the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House Parking Lot on 6th St. 8am – 1pm. Ends Sept 4^th

Jun 28 - Independence Day 1 Mile Bay Swim

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

27^th Annual INDEPENDENCE DAY
1 Mile Bay Race & ½ Mile Bay Race

JUNE 28, 2013

NEW LOCATION!

RACE INFORMATION

a DATE: Friday, June 28, 2013

a TIME: 6:00 P.M. start for ½ mile - includes Special Needs Division

a TIME: 6:30 P.M. start for 1 mile

a WHERE: Beesley’s Point Sea-Doo

912 U.S. Route 9, Beesley’s Point, N.J. 08223

a COURSE: Approximately 1 Mile or ½ Mile in the bay, beginning and ending on the beach at Beesley’s Point Sea-Doo. Both courses will be triangular shaped and swimmers will swim clockwise around the course Click here for more course information

a REGISTRATION: Click Here for printable entry form

Entry Fee: $25.00 Pre-registration (postmarked by June 18, 2013)
$30.00 Day of Race
Mail to: OCCC, ATTN: Bay Swim, PO Box 973, Ocean City, NJ 08226

aAMENITIES: Commemorative T-shirts while supply last.
aBENEFITS: proceeds to benefit the Ocean City C-Cerpants Swim Team.

aYou may register at Beesley’s Point Sea-Doo from 4:30 - 5:30 pm for the ½ mile & 4:30-6:00 for the mile on the evening of the race

Questions? Contact:
Liz Casey (609) 602-9716

Jun 30 - Ocean City Pops

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ocean City Pops –Pops’ Favorites!! -8PM Ocean City Music Pier – With Walnut Street Theater sensations Jeffrey Coon and Krissy Fraelich. Sponsored by Manco and Manco in memory of Ensign John Elliott. Tickets $15/$10

Jun 30 - Tony Campolo, Prof. Eastern Univ. Author, founder of EAPE

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Campolo - Author & Commentator, Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. 7:00 pm. Free admission. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org

Jul 1 - Jay & The Americans

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Jay & The Americans – 7:30pm at the Music Pier. Jay and the Americans is the pop music group sensation from the 1960s. Notable hits for Jay and the Americans were "Come a Little Bit Closer" in 1964, which hit #3, and "Cara Mia" in 1965, which hit #4. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002. Tickets on sale through TicketMaster 1-800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com.

Jul 2 - Beach Walks

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Beach Walks– South End Location: 59^thSt. & Central Ave., (Entrance to