9 Things To Do In Ocean City This Weekend

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Ocean City will feature plenty of activities this weekend. Here are nine events going on in "America's Happiest Seaside Town."

Night Skate and Bowl Jam 2, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday

The Ocean City Skate Park will hold a skateboard exhibition (rain date May 17). Entry fee is $5 for male and female skaters of all ages and another $5 to enter the Bowl Jam Skate Contest. Winners will receive prizes.

Lights will be provided by the Ocean City Fire Department, music by DJ Bill, and snacks/drinks by St. Peter’s United Methodist Church.

Package Goods Orchestra, 7 p.m. Friday

This free concert at the Ocean City Free Public Library’s Chris Maloney Lecture Hall will feature “songs you’ll love … to the moon and stars and back.”

Chica De Maya, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday

This event encourages girls of all ages and abilities to learn to skate, show off their talents and participate in a bowl jam, mini jam, giveaways, crafts and more at the Ocean City Skate Park. Zoe Herishen, a 12-year-old skating star, is the founder of the event and will be participating.

The event was originally scheduled for May 5 but postponed due to weather.

Martin Z. Mollusk Day, 11 a.m. Saturday

Ocean City's hermit-crab mascot will seek his shadow in a local version of Groundhog Day. Will Martin predict an early summer again? You can see on the beach at Ninth Street. Read more: Martin Z. Mollusk Returns To Ocean City

Muscle Car Invasion, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday

Modern muscle cars will be displayed on the Boardwalk between between Fifth Street and 14th Street. For more information, visit www.modernmusclecarinvasion.com.

"Ballroom With a Twist," 7:30 p.m. Saturday

The show features performers from “Dancing With The Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” The Voice” and “American Idol” together on one stage. This performance combines sizzling dance moves while favorites from "The Voice and "American Idol" sing their hit songs.

Tickets ($25 to $40) are on sale now. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609-399-6111, or stop by the City Hall Welcome Center (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue), the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway, the 46th Street Welcome Center, or the Music Pier Box Office (on Saturday). Read more: Ocean City Announces 'Ballroom With A Twist' Stars

Tunes For Trees, 7:30 p.m. Saturday

Piano men Scott Nuss and Andrew Hink will perform the best of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s in a concert to benefit the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. The show features sing-along music on dueling grand pianos.

The show takes place at the Ocean City Tabernacle (550 Wesley Ave.). General admission is a donation of $15 per person ($10 with a school ID). Tickets will be sold at the door, based on availability. For tickets in advance, email pianomenconcert@gmail.com.

Home Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

The Spring & Summer Series Residential Living & Leisure Event kicks off your spring and summer home improvement projects. The event features giveaways, expert advice, savings and more.

The expo takes place at the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk).

West Chester Senior Strings, 4 p.m. Sunday

A free Mother's Day concert at the Ocean City Music Pier.