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Plan A Romantic Getaway This February

Make this Valentine’s Day special with a romantic stay in Ocean City! Our hotels Hilton Suites and Holiday Inn & Suites on 17th Street are offering Valentine’s deals you don’t want to miss! Holiday Inn & Suites 17th Street Treat your sweetheart to the Holiday Inn “Suiteheart” package! This deal is available weekdays (Sunday-Thursday) from […]

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Celebrate Love: Valentine’s Day Dinner Specials

With Valentine’s Day just a month away, now’s the time to make your dinner plans before the time gets away from you and suddenly it’s February and you’ve got no reservations made. If you are looking for restaurants to celebrate with your sweetheart that have seafood, steak and unique twists on classics and as well […]

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Shore Craft BeerFest’s Love on Tap Returns

Are you a craft beer enthusiast searching for the perfect weekend getaway? Look no further! Love on Tap by Shore Craft Beer Festival, is making a return to Seacrets on February 24th. Presented by Shore Craft BeerFest and Ocean City Development Corporation, this event promises an unforgettable experience for beer lovers and a fantastic time […]

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Holiday Inn & Suites Wins Decorating Contest

Congratulations to the Holiday Inn & Suites team for winning first place in the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday lights competition. The staff at the hotel go all out for the Holidays and transform the hotel into a winter wonderland. The decorations can be seen following Thanksgiving until early January. Make sure to […]

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Discover Dreamfest: A Weekend of Music and History in Ocean City, Maryland

Get ready for an incredible three-day celebration happening in Ocean City, Maryland, from January 12th to 14th, 2024. This event is all about music, history, and honoring the inspiring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event begins with the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on January 12th at 8:00am. This breakfast is about encouraging everyone to follow […]

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New Year’s Eve Events in Ocean City

As the year winds down and the excitement for a fresh start builds up, what better way to ring in the New Year than in Ocean City, Maryland? The town is full of exciting New Year’s Eve events, so whatever you’re feeling there is probably a party or dinner for you. Getaway This New Year’s […]

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Ring in the New Year at Holiday Inn Oceanfront

Looking for the perfect way to welcome the new year with a bang? Look no further than Holiday Inn Oceanfront where an unforgettable oceanfront stay and a New Year’s Eve celebration awaits you when you book their New Year’s Eve hotel package! Choose between a two or three night stay in either oceanfront pool view […]

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Holiday Train Displays in Ocean City

Get in the Holiday spirit with the winter train garden at the Ocean City Library!For the rest of December and ending on January 5th this beautiful train garden will be on display at the Worcester County Library’s Ocean City Branch and open during library business hours. This display features interactive buttons that allow visitors of […]

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Vote for Our Tree at Winterfest of Lights

Join the festive fun at Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, MD! We’ve decked out our Christmas tree for a dazzling display in the pavillion. Help us shine by voting for our tree in the decorating contest (here’s the voting page). It’s just $1 per vote, and all proceeds go to support the Ocean City Art […]

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Upcoming Events

Ocean City Running Festival

Nov 14, 2026

Join the Ocean City Running Festival on November 14th, 2026!

2026 Winterfest of Lights

Nov 19, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Experience the magic of the holidays at Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, MD. Enjoy over a million twinkling lights, festive train rides, and seasonal fun for all ages!

Ocean City Christmas Parade

Dec 5, 2026

Celebrate the holiday season at the Ocean City Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive floats, marching bands, and a special appearance by Santa Claus along Coastal Highway.

Ocean City Comic Con 2026

Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026

Join us for a weekend full of comics, guests, panels, screenings, cosplay, video game tournaments, and so much more right here on the shore!

Terry Fator’s A Very Terry Christmas

Dec 19, 2026

Terry Fator will be performing at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on December 19th!

Dreamfest Events 2026

Jan 15, 2027 - Jan 17, 2027

Join us for three unforgettable days filled with a vibrant fusion of music and fun!

34th Annual Cruisin’ Ocean City

Apr 29, 2027 - May 2, 2027

A 30+ year car show that will feature over 3,000 Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, and Trucks participating in events at the OC Convention Center, Inlet Parking Lot, and various car shows throughout town.

Boardwalk Rock Festival

May 14, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Ocean City's Newest and Biggest Music Festival!

Ocean City Air Show 2027

Jun 19, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027

The Ocean City Air Show returns in June!

Endless Summer Cruisin’

Oct 7, 2027 - Oct 10, 2027

If you miss Cruisin' OC in May, you get another chance to see more hot rod action in October!

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