Family Events in Ocean City
Kid-friendly events, parades, and family entertainment in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Browse family events in Ocean City, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.
Family Events in Ocean City
Martin Z. Mollusk Day
FREEFebruary 2
📍 Moorlyn Terrace Theater
Ocean City Great Egg Hunts
FREELast Saturday of March
📍 Ocean City Boardwalk stores
Doo Dah Parade
FREE2nd Saturday of April
300+ basset hounds
📍 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Ocean City Music Pier Spring Concert Series
2nd Friday of April
Historic 1929 venue
📍 Ocean City Music Pier
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade
FREE3rd Saturday of April
📍 Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City Spring Block Party
FREE1st Saturday of May
350+ crafters and vendors
📍 Asbury Avenue, 5th to 14th Streets
Night in Venice
FREE4th Saturday of July
71st annual celebration in 2026
📍 Bay waters of Ocean City
Baby Parade
2nd Thursday of August
116th annual in 2026
📍 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Ocean City Baby Parade
FREE2nd Thursday of August
116th annual in 2026
📍 Ocean City Boardwalk
Miss Crustacean Pageant & Hermit Crab Races
FREE2nd Wednesday of August
📍 6th Street Beach
Ocean City Airport Festival & Aerobatic Show
FREE3rd Saturday of September
📍 Ocean City Municipal Airport & Boardwalk
First Night Ocean City
December 31
Drone light show
📍 Throughout Ocean City
Ocean City Christmas Parade
FREE2nd Saturday of December
Decorated Asbury Avenue
📍 Asbury Avenue
👨👩👧👦 Event Tips for Ocean City
- •Arrive early for popular events to secure parking and good viewing spots.
- •Check weather forecasts and dress appropriately for outdoor events.
- •Many events have limited capacity - consider purchasing tickets in advance when available.