Fall events color the season in OCNJ
🍂✨ Fall events in Ocean City, NJ ✨🍂
The summer season may be winding down, but Ocean City, NJ is just getting started with a calendar packed full of exciting events and Ocean City Magazine is here to keep you informed! From holiday races and classic car shows to airshows, block parties, and festive fall celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy along the Boardwalk, Downtown and beyond. Mark your calendars and make the most of these upcoming September and October highlights in America’s Greatest Family Resort.
SEPTEMBER 11
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
“A Day to Remember” will include music, prayer and reflections on the memory of lives lost and on the community spirit that was renewed in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. 6pm, Fire Department Headquarters.
SEPTEMBER 13
Ocean City Airport Festival
Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Avenue. 10am to 3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax™.
SEPTEMBER 13
Parachute Pyrotechnic Show
Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax™ demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk. 8pm jump with a landing on the 7th Street Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk.
SEPTEMBER 14
Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow
1pm, 6th – 14th Streets over the ocean. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.
September 20
Ocean City, NJ Jeep Invasion
Jeeps will fill the Boardwalk between 5th Street – 14th Street, 12pm to 5pm. For more information visit NJJeepInvasion.com or email blinkerfluidproductions.com.
September 21
OCNJ Half Marathon, 5k & 10 Mile Non-Competitive Walk/Run
No race day registration for the Half Marathon. Sign up early to save on registration fees. www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.
SEPTEMBER 27 & 28
MS City to Shore Ride
With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million – promises to be the best cycling experience on the East Coast. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. For more info, call 1-800-445-BIKE or visit mscycling.org.
October 4 & 5
Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days”
6th Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.
OCTOBER 11
Fall Block Party
9am to 5pm from 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more.
OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13
Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant “Discount Days”
6th Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.
OCTOBER 18
Porsche Boardwalk Reunion
Porsches will be displayed from 11:30am to 4pm on the Boardwalk from 6th Street to 14th Street. Over 350 Porsches of all models and years between 1954 and 2021 are expected. At Music Pier.
OCTOBER 25
HSOC “Howl-O-Ween” Parade
Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in zany, fun Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. Registration begins at 2pm at the Sports & Civic Center. The parade begins at 3pm and the procession is from 6th to 14th Street on the Boardwalk.
OCTOBER 25
Halloween Costume Skate
The Ocean City Skate Park at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue will celebrate Halloween 4pm to dusk. Skateboarders are invited to come dressed for the holiday. There will be prizes for best costume and best trick, and candy for the participants.
OCTOBER 29
OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night
6pm to 7:30pm at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center. Meet OC groups, businesses, and organizations. Free.
OCTOBER 30
Halloween Parade
7:15pm on Asbury from 6th – 11th Street. Sponsored by Ocean City Exchange Club. Visit ochp.blogspot.com.