Free Family Fun

Ocean City Maryland HotelsFrom our free beach to movie nights there are many enjoyable activities in Ocean City that are free.

Movie Nights
Family Movie Nights start at 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Friday with arts, crafts, games and other activities on the beach at 27th Street. Movies start at 8:45 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Concerts on the Beach
Free Concerts on the Beach feature music for the whole family, Wednesday evenings from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Division Street beach. Bring your beach chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy the music.

Beach Olympics
Family Beach Olympics are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 27th Street on the beach. Starting in July. Events include sand castle contests, tug of war, relay games and more. (Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians.)

Ocean City Maryland HotelsBonfire & Story Hour
Bonfire & Story Hour on the Beach. Bonfires are back! Join us every Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. with your beach chair and blanket. Enjoy the leaping flames, and a wide variety of lively speakers and storytellers. Come to N. Division St. and the Beach.

Sundaes in the Park
Sundays mean Sundaes in the Park. This popular event combines a free concert with ice cream for a small fee at Northside Park, 127th Street (bayside) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. While parents enjoy the music, children will enjoy special entertainment just for them.

Museum Interest
Morning shows and demonstrations are held Monday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m., at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum (south end of the boardwalk). See feedings at the museum’s aquarium; learn about sharks, beach safety and knot-tying, to name a few. For more information about any of these free events, call 1-800-OC-OCEAN.

Ocean City Maryland HotelsFireworks on the Beach
Come join us for Beach Fireworks! Each show is approximately 8 minutes in length and begins at 10:00 p.m. Fireworks will be visible along the boardwalk. Monday & Tuesday evenings.

Beach Lights
OC Beach Lights features a five-story tall inflatable sphere with visual laser, lighting, special effects, video and audio production with visibility along the boardwalk. Each show is approximately 8 minutes in length beginning at 9:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. Sundays nights.