MARCH

1st – Battle of the Bands – 6pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk.  Tickets $15, available at the door. Contest to benefit the Ocean City Fine Arts League and Ocean City Special Events. For information and entry forms call 609-814-0308 or 609-525-9300.

 

22nd - EASTER WEEKEND EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED FOR OCEAN CITY

OCEAN CITY, N.J.----Ocean City Easter events kick-off with a fashion show for pets.

Events begin on Sat., March 22 at 11 a.m., with the Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off Boardwalk. The event is open to any pet that will not eat another pet.
 
Categories include Best Dressed Dog, Cat, Miscellaneous, Bathing Suits, Intelligent Pet Tricks, Best Face Licker, Most Patriotic, Cutest Tail Wagger and Pet-Owner Look Alike. Ribbons will be awarded to winners. Best of Show receives the Dean Schofield Woofin’ Paws Plaque for Perfection.

There will also be a Best Beagle Award in keeping with Ocean City’s plans to honor Charles Schulz at the Doo Dah Parade on April 26. The category also recognizes that Uno, a mischievous beagle, won best of show at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club competition. This was the first time a beagle has won the prize in the100 year history of the event.

A $5 entry fee for individual pets and a $10 fee for multiple entries (no limit) benefits the Ocean City Humane Society. Register for the contest at the field starting 10 a.m. the day of the show. In the event of rain or harsh weather, the event will be held inside the adjacent Sports and Civic Center.

Elvis performer, Ted Prior, will sing “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog, Easter Bonnet and other songs appropriate to the various categories.

The Turtle Singers of Cape May County will bring their giant tortoise to the event if the weather is warm enough.

For information, contact the Public Relations Office, 609-525-9300.
                                                
Ocean City’s Annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for the beaches from 11th to 13th Streets on Sat., March 22 starting 2:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Boardwalk Merchants Assn. There will be five age groups, 1-2 at 11th St., 3-4 and 5-6 at12th St. and 7, 8 and 9 yrs. at 13th St. Only ages 1-2 may have an adult accompany them into the area.

Over 50,000 eggs with candy will be placed, 4,000 with prizes. Five grand prize bikes will be awarded plus other grand prizes in each age group. An awards ceremony will be held at the Pavilion, 11th at Boardwalk, following the hunt. In the event of rain, eggs will be distributed at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Participants should arrive at the beach on time as the hunt is over quickly.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is set for March 15 and 22 from 9 a.m. till noon at the Chatterbox, 9th and Central Ave. Order from the menu. The Bunny will pose for photos at no charge. The event is sponsored by the Ocean City Retail Merchants Assn.

Also on March 22, the Easter Bunny will pose for free photos at 9th and Asbury Ave. The friendly rabbit will give out eggs filled with candy, Downtown gift certificates and prizes redeemable at participating stores from noon till 2 p.m. It will be EGG-stra Savings in the Downtown all day. Shoppers should look for the egg signs in windows of participating stores to receive an egg filled with prizes and benefit from in-store specials.

The City’s annual Easter Sunrise Service is set 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 23, in the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. The public is invited to the non-denominational program.

The annual fashion competition begins at 1 p.m. Easter Sunday in front of the Music Pier. Laurie Kohr, former Miss New Jersey, will emcee. A band, Early Morning Reign, will entertain at the reviewing stand. The Easter Bunny will distribute chocolate bunnies to children and pose for photos.

Prizes will be awarded to best-dressed family, children, couples, man, woman, children, teens and bonnets. In the event of inclement weather, the contest will be held inside the Music Pier. For information on Ocean City Easter Weekend events, call the Public Relations Office
609-525-9300.

22nd – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – 9am – 12noon, at the Chatterbox, 9th & Central Ave. For reservations call 609-399-0113. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Assoc. For more information call 609-399-2269.

22nd  – Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show- 11am at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off of the Boardwalk.  Dress your pets in their Easter’s best. For more information call 609-525-9300.

22nd  – The Great Egg Hunt – 2:30pm, 11th St. – 14th St. Beach. Five (5) age groups. 50,000 eggs -  2,000 with prizes   5 grand prize bikes & other grand prizes in each age group. For more information call 609-398-4662.

23rd – Sunrise Service – A traditional non denominational service by the sea. All are welcome. 6am, Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.

23rd  – Easter Fashion Promenade – 1pm, at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace.  Come dressed in your Easter’s best to stroll in our Fashion Promenade and meet the Easter Bunny.  For more information call 609-525-9300.

APRIL

19th  – Citywide Yard Sale – at Tabernacle Grounds, 5th & Wesley Ave. 8am – 12noon. For more information call 609-398-4662.

19th & 20th  – Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave.. For more information call 609-398-4662.

20th - Earth Day Celebration - 12noon to 4 pm at the Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave..  Children's activities, community group displays, clean communities awards, entertainment, food, environmental give-a-ways. For more information call 609-525-9285

26th – Choral Festival - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..  Featuring 150 voices from area choirs. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

26th  – Doo Dah Parade – Say goodbye to tax season with this comedy parade complete with over 500 basset hounds.  12 noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th St. – 12th St. and then up to the Boardwalk ending at the Music Pier.  For more information call 609-525-9300.

April 27th – March For Babies – 8am in front of Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk.  A 5-mile walk the length of the Boardwalk, checkpoints every mile, light breakfast and lunch.. For registration information call 856-667-2220 or visit www.marchofdimes.com

MAY

1st  – Martin Z. Mollusk Day – Come and find out if summer is coming early, 11am at the 9th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.

2nd – 4th – Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave.. For more information call 609-398-4662.

3rd – Spring Block Party – 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave.
Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information call 609-525-9300 or 399-2269.

10th & 11th – Mothers Day Weekend -“Mother’s Are Special in O.C.”  Flower give away to all moms at participating Boardwalk and Downtown stores, while supplies last.  For more information call 609-398-4662.

11th & 12th – Women’s Conference – 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..  Featuring Gloria Gaither & Amy Hayes.  (registration fee required) For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

May 17th – American Heart Assoc. HeartWalk – Walk registration begins at 9am at the  Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, walk begins at 10:30am. Please plan to join us and be part of the American Heart Association's campaign to get America walking! Join the movement. Start today. Call 609-223-3762 or visit www.heartwalk.kintera.org/southernnjspring

May 24th – Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Spectacular – 10am – 5pm, Indoors and under tents. NJ’s largest indoor/outdoor craft, art and gourmet food show. Civic Center & Carey Stadium, 6th St. & Boardwalk. Hundreds of fine exhibitors. $4 contribution benefits area charities. Children under 12 free. Call 1-800-822-4112.

25th – Youth Christian Rock Concert -  7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..  For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

23rd – Business Persons Plunge - Participants dress in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. 12noon, Moorlyn Terrace St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.

24th – Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Spectacular – 10am – 5pm, Indoors and under tents. NJ’s largest indoor/outdoor craft, art and gourmet food show. Civic Center & Carey Stadium, 6th St. & Boardwalk. Hundreds of fine exhibitors. $4 contribution benefits area charities. Children under 12 free. Call 1-800-822-4112.

26th – Memorial Day Service – 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Ave.

30th & 31st – Ocean City Flower Show – See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace.  Show times are Friday 2pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

31st - Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest -  Juried Craft Show, Face Painters, Bands, Pony rides at 11th St.. 9am – 6pm. For more information call 398-4662.

JUNE

Every Wednesday through Labor Day – Beginning June 25th

• Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.

Every Thursday through Labor Day – Beginning June 26th

• Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

1st – Flower Show –See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Show times are Friday 2pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to
9pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm.  For more information call 609-525-9300.

1st - Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest -  Juried Craft Show, Face Painters, Bands, Pony rides at 11th St.. 9am – 6pm. For more information call 398-4662.

7th – Summer Recreation Programs Sign-up – 9am – 12pm at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St off the Boardwalk .For more information call 609-525-9304.

7th – Miss Artisan Pageant – 7pm, Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. Admission free. Artisans select the young lady who will represent the organization for the coming year as part of their weekend visit to Ocean City.  Program features music and entertainment.

9th – Mark Jones - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Concert Organist, First Presbyterian, Pompano Beach, Fla.  For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

11th – 14th – Miss New Jersey Pageant– Boardwalk Parade (June 11th), preliminary competitions, and the finals.  Find out who will represent New Jersey at the Miss America Competition. For more information call 525-9300.

13th – Family Magic Show - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring Joe M. Turner.  For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

16th – Organ Pops Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring Jeff Seals, Ocean City Tabernacle Organist.  For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

27th – King’s Brass - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring a nine-piece Virtuoso Ensemble.  For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

21st – Antique Auto Show – Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 9am – 2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

22nd – Ocean City Pops Orchestra Opening Night – Celebrating its 80th Season at the
Historic Music Pier. Celebrity guest to be announced. For more information call
609-525-9300.

23rd  – 27th  - July Jubilee – A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more. 11am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.

JULY

• The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier - www.oceancitypops.org. or 609-525-9300.

Every Tuesday through Labor Day - 

• Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

• Family Film & Fun Night – 7:15pm at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton's Square - 810 Asbury.  $4 per person or max $15 per family includes: movie, pizza, popcorn and drink.  Call 399-7527 for schedule.

Every Wednesday through Labor Day –

• Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.

Every Thursday through Labor Day –

• Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

• Family Nights, 7:30pm to 9:30pm on the Boardwalk. 
• Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Ave.
• Beach Walks – South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to

Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm.  North End Location:
OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site.  Adults $1.00 Children $.50.

3rd  – Freckle Contest – 6:30pm at the Music Pier.  Registration begins 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9304.

4th – July 4th Bike Parade – Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Assoc.. Registration 8:30am at the foot of the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 9am.

4th – July 4th Bike Parade – Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Assoc.. Registration 8:30am at 40th & Asbury Ave.. Parade begins at 9am.

4th – Fourth of July Celebration – Kite flying competition 5pm at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off the Boardwalk, followed by entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display
(location to be determined) at 9pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.
 
9th – Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6th St. Beach – the first one of the season. For more information call 609-525-9300.

18th – Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival – Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy entertainment, rides for the kids and crafters from
5pm – 9pm. 6th – 9th Sts. on Asbury Ave.  For more information call 609-399-2269.

19th – Night in Venice – The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world.  Starts at 7:30pm from the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. For more information call 609-525-9300.

22nd – NJ MasterChorale - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. 75 voice Choir, Wayne Richmond, Director.  For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

31st –The 8th Annual Art of Surfing – at the Ocean City Music Pier. Hours: Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12noon – 10pm. It is a FREE family event featuring; original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet the artists from across the country. For more information call (609) 398-8887 or visit www.sagemore.com

AUGUST

• The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier - www.oceancitypops.org. or 609-525-9245.

Every Tuesday through Labor Day - 

• Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

• Family Film & Fun Night – 7:15pm at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton's Square - 810 Asbury.  $4 per person or max $15 per family includes:  movie, pizza, popcorn and drink.  Call 399-7527 for schedule.

Every Wednesday through Labor Day –

• Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.

Every Thursday through Labor Day –

• Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

• Family Nights, 8pm to 10pm on the Boardwalk. 
• Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Ave.
• Beach Walks – South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to

Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm.  North End Location:
OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays- 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50.

1st & 2nd –The 8th Annual Art of Surfing – at the Ocean City Music Pier. Hours: Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12noon – 10pm. It is a FREE family event featuring; original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet the artists from across the country. For more information call (609) 398-8887 or visit www.sagemore.com
 
1st – 3rd – 45th Annual Boardwalk Art Show – Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours: Fri. & Sat. – 10am – 6pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9310.

3rd – Radio City Organists – 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..

Organ-Piano Concert with Fred Davies & George Wesner. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

6th – Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6th St. Beach, the second one of the season. For more information call 609-525-9300.

6th  – Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant – the original beauty contest for crustaceans.  The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway.  1pm at the 6th St. Beach.  For more information call 609-525-9300.

6th  – Hermit Crab Races – Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. Beach.
For more information call 609-525-9300.

8th – Little Miss Ocean City Pageant – Scholarship pageant for girls 8-11years old.
For registration information call 609-525-9304.

 

10th – Jazz Pianist - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..

James Ward and his Band. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

12th  – Pamper Scamper – Annual baby crawling race 9am registration and 9:30am start at the 6th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9304.

14th - 99th Annual Baby Parade – 10:15am, one of the oldest baby parades in the country held on our amazing boardwalk, 6th  – 12th Sts.. For more information call 609-525-9300.

14th – Twins Contest - 6:30pm at the Music Pier, prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration begins at 6:00pm in front of the Music Pier.  For more information call 609-525-9304.

17th – Harp Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring Greg Buchanan, four harps, a dozen styles. For more information call

609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

18th – 22nd – Weird Week – Wacky But Not Tacky theses events are fun for the entire family.  11am each day at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9300.

24th – Burchfield Brothers - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..

Percussion duo, marimba & guitar. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

August 30th – Labor Day Arts & Crafts Extravaganza – 10am – 5pm. All under tents. OC Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury Ave.. The finest crafters, artists and gourmet food specialists from nine states. Contribution of $4 supports local and regional charities. Free parking. No charge for children under 12. Call 1-800-822-4112.

31st – Annie Moses Band - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..

Family ensemble. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

SEPTEMBER

5th – 7th – Street Rod Weekend – Features classic cars on display at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. off the Boardwalk and on the Boardwalk.  For more information
call 609-525-9300.

20th – Ocean City Air Festival – Annual air festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. 10am – 3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual air planes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and Warbirds. For more information call 609-525-9223.

20th - Boardwalk Marching Bands –1:00pm parade on boardwalk, 14th – 6th St.. The event features high school marching bands from throughout the area. The groups will stop in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, to perform for the judges. For more information call 609-398-4662.

21st   – Corvette Show – Over 300 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th – 10th St., 11:30am – 4pm. For more information call 525-9300.

27th - MS Bike-a-thon – Over 5000 bikers raise over $3 million for the Delaware Valley MS Society to treat and prevent the Multiple Sclerosis and provide services to clients.

OCTOBER 

4th - Citywide Yard Sale – at Tabernacle Grounds, 5th & Wesley Ave. 8am – 12noon. For more information call 609-398-4662.
 
4th & 5th  – Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Tables Sales – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the Boardwalk and Asbury Ave.. For more information call 609-398-4662.

4th & 5th  – 3rd  Annual Ocean City Boardwalk Auto Expo – A new car show is scheduled for the boardwalk from 8th-12th Sts. Sat. 11am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm.  For more information call 609-398-4662.

10th – 13th - Indian Summer Weekend – Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Sat. – Mon.) and boardwalk table sales.  For more information call 609-525-9300.

11th – Block Party Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave..

(tickets required) For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

11th  – Fall Block Party – 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave. and the Tabernacle Grounds.  Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more.  For more information call 609-525-9300 or 609-399-2269.

18th & 19th  FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk - 12noon – 4pm.  Passengers may get on and off at 8th and 12th Streets. Free pumpkins, face painting & trick or treating. For more information call 398-4662.

25th – Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat – 12noon – 3pm, 6th & Asbury – 14th & Asbury at participating merchants.  For more information call 399-2269.

25th – 26th FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk - 12noon – 4pm.  Passengers may get on and off at 8th and 12th Streets. Free pumpkins, face painting & trick or treating. For more information call 398-4662.

30th –  Halloween Parade – 7:15pm on Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street.  Register at the Sentinel Ledger: 1-800-813-5580. A First Fright celebration will follow on the days after the Parade. For more information call 609-525-9300.

NOVEMBER

1st  – Trail of Two Cities – Run/Walk - over the 9th St. Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City. Registration 7am, Run/Walk 8am. For more information call 609-525-9300.

11th – Veteran’s Day Program - 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Ave.

15th – 16th – Holiday Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Juried crafters, artists and photographers from throughout the East Coast. $3 admission benefits local charities.  For more information call 609-399-9998.

14th –16th Quiet Festival – A celebration of quiet things, featuring a children’s program on the 15th from 1pm-3pm at the Library, 17th & Simpson Ave. For more information call 609-525-9300.

22nd – 23rd –  Christmas Cavalcade of Crafters- 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Firmly juried exhibitors from 10 states.  Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. $3 admission benefits local charities.  For more information call 800-822-4112.

29th & 30th - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.  For more information call 609-399-2629.

DECEMBER

6th  – Christmas Parade – 10:30am, 6th – 11th St. on Asbury Ave.  Santa Claus is coming to town. For more information call 609-399-2269.

6th &7th – Train Show – Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, 10am – 5pm. Saturday and 11am – 4pm Sunday.  Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
For more information call 609-525-9300.

6th & 7th – FREE Horse & Carriage Rides – 12noon – 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave.  For more information call 609-399-2269.

6th & 7th - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.  For more information call 609-399-2629.

13th & 14th - FREE Horse & Carriage Rides – 12noon – 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave.  For more information call 609-399-2269.
 
13th & 14th  - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.  For more information call 609-399-2629.

20th – Breakfast with Santa  – 9am – 12noon, at the Chatterbox, 9th & Central Ave. For reservations call 609-399-0113. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Assoc. For more information call 609-399-2269.

20th  – Carolfest – 7:30pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9300.

20th & 21st  - FREE Horse & Carriage Rides – 12noon – 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave.  For more information call 609-399-2269.

20th & 21st   - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.  For more information call 609-399-2629.

31st – First Night New Years Eve Celebration – A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight.  For more information call 609-525-9300 or visit www.firstnightocnj.com

JANUARY 2009

1st – 5k Boardwalk Run, 1 pm.  For more information call (609) 525-9300.

1st – First Day At The Beach –2pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.

1st – New Year’s Day Shopping Extravaganza – Asbury Ave. from 11am – 4pm.
 
All dates are tentative. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ or (609) 525-9300. Visit us at www.ocnj.us or www.njoceancity.com.