Maryland International Kite Festival
April 23-25, 2021
Ocean City, Maryland and The Kite Loft welcome you to come and fly on the beautiful beaches along our famous boardwalk. The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three days of kite flying on the beaches of Ocean City, Maryland. Throughout the festival there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, Giant kite displays and much more! The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display. On behalf of The Town of Ocean City and The Kite Loft we welcome everyone to join in the festivities. Bring your family for several days of good old fashion kite flying.
All activities are wind and weather dependent. Dry weather & a steady breeze are important for kite flying. It is also possible to have too much wind.
3rd – 7th Street Beach
Springfest
May 6-9, 2021
*Facial covering and social distancing is required.
Please also know that you must enjoy your food and beverages while being seated.
Each year, Springfest brings amazing headliners to the stage – buy your tickets at the Ocean City Convention Center Box Office or online at Ticketmaster. Disclaimer: ococean.com is a resale market and not the primary provider of the tickets.
Ticket prices may be higher than face value. Springfest celebrates arrival of spring and the upcoming summer season. Join us under the four huge big-top tents located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk, for a little fun in the sun at one of Maryland’s top Spring events.
EVENT HOURS (rain or shine!):
- Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family to Springfest. Find the perfect place to stay and book your Springfest weekend now! ADMISSION TO SPRINGFEST IS FREE!
Spring Family Movie Night in the Park
May 14, 2021
A movie will be played at Northside Park, right off the bay, on our giant projection movie screen on Friday, May 14th. The movie will begin after the sun sets and there will be concessions for sale. Don’t forget to bring your chairs or blanket. This is a free event and we welcome all ages!
Spring Family Movie Night in the Park
May 28, 2021
A movie will be played at Northside Park, right off the bay, on our giant projection movie screen on Friday, May 28th. The movie will begin after the sun sets and there will be concessions for sale. Don’t forget to bring your chairs or blanket. This is a free event and we welcome all ages!
Summer Kick Off Ceremony
May 28, 2021
Caroline Street & the Beach
11AM
The Town of Ocean City will be kicking off the summer season with a special ceremony honoring both veterans and front line healthcare workers who provided exceptional service through a challenging year. The ceremony will feature the display of a giant American flag as well as planting the first umbrella to kick off Ocean City’s summer season.
We welcome the public to join along the beach to honor and celebrate both veterans and front line heroes. Masks are required when social distancing is not possible.
United Beams of Light
Beginning May 28, thirteen beams of light will be displayed at dusk downtown on the beach at North Division through May 31 to serve as a beacon for military personnel killed in service, as well as front line workers, and first responders.
Mox Nox (or Soon Comes the Night)
May 28, 2020 CANCELED Refunds will be given at the place of purchase.
Hosted at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center
- Show Time: 8pm / Doors: 7:30pm
- Tickets: $15 available at the Convention Center Box Office or online with Ticketmaster.
In a world of magical realism and rising water, two sisters are reunited at their family home. Mira, the caretaker sister, had to weather her mother’s death alone, and holds every childhood slight so close that she is literally burning from the inside out, shedding ashes and embers, as her wife, Amanda attempts to soothe her. Sister Deedee has returned to bring her fiancee, Pike, to safety, even as her memory is vanishing faster and faster. In this slowly drowning world, everyone is searching for higher ground. The sisters battle to the end, one unable to forget, the other unable to remember. Mox Nox is a play of lyrical magic and visual surprise, with characters who desperately need love and dry land. Mox Nox runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission.
Mox Nox (or Soon Comes the Night)
May 29, 2021 CANCELED – Refunds will be given at the place of purchase.
Hosted at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center
- Show Time: 8pm / Doors: 7:30pm
- Tickets: $15 Available at the Convention Center Box Office or online with Ticketmaster.
In a world of magical realism and rising water, two sisters are reunited at their family home. Mira, the caretaker sister, had to weather her mother’s death alone, and holds every childhood slight so close that she is literally burning from the inside out, shedding ashes and embers, as her wife, Amanda attempts to soothe her. Sister Deedee has returned to bring her fiancee, Pike, to safety, even as her memory is vanishing faster and faster. In this slowly drowning world, everyone is searching for higher ground. The sisters battle to the end, one unable to forget, the other unable to remember. Mox Nox is a play of lyrical magic and visual surprise, with characters who desperately need love and dry land. Mox Nox runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Movies on the Beach
June 2, 2021 – August 25, 2021
Families can gather for a movie right on the beach Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights all summer long – for FREE! In addition to the main event there will be music and entertainment with family friendly yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spikeball, large connect four and more. Movies will start at approximately 8:30 p.m. or when dark. Movies will be shown on a gigantic screen on the beach. In the event of inclement weather, the movie and games will be cancelled.
Wednesdays at Carousel Hotel, 118th Street Oceanfront: June 2 – August 25,
- June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- July 7, 14, 21, 28
- August 4, 11, 18, 25
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Family Beach Games
Bring the whole family out for an evening of interactive fun! Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays, and more! This fun and free event begins on the beach at 6:30 p.m. Parents are asked to stay with their children. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.
Thursdays at Carousel Hotel, 118th Street Oceanfront: June 3 – August 26
- June 3, 10, 17, 24
- July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- August 5, 12, 19, 26
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Movies on the Beach
June 2, 2021 – August 25, 2021
Families can gather for a movie right on the beach Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights all summer long – for FREE! In addition to the main event there will be music and entertainment with family friendly yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spikeball, large connect four and more. Movies will start at approximately 8:30 p.m. or when dark. Movies will be shown on a gigantic screen on the beach. In the event of inclement weather, the movie and games will be cancelled.
Wednesdays at Carousel Hotel, 118th Street Oceanfront: June 2 – August 25,
- June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- July 7, 14, 21, 28
- August 4, 11, 18, 25
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Summer Programs
Programs begin at 10:00 am
All programs are FREE
Daily Aquarium Program
Monday-Saturday
Time: 11:30 am
June 1st -August 31st
Daily Aquarium Program: Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
July 4th – August 28th
Monday: History of our Surfman
Learn about the U.S Life Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City.
Tuesday: Beach Safety
Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous Ocean City Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.
Wednesday: Knot Tying
Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Thursday: All About Sharks
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Friday: Land Sky, & Sea
Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.
Saturday: Aquarium Feeding
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our ocean and coastal bays, as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.
Family Beach Games
Bring the whole family out for an evening of interactive fun! Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays, and more! This fun and free event begins on the beach at 6:30 p.m. Parents are asked to stay with their children. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.
Thursdays at Carousel Hotel, 118th Street Oceanfront: June 3 – August 26
- June 3, 10, 17, 24
- July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- August 5, 12, 19, 26