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Also on today's calendar: The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Ocean City This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Ocean City can enjoy a classic fall outing by visiting several nearby farms and attractions that offer pumpkin picking, hayrides, and other seasonal fun. The piece also walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for safely carving a jack-o'-lantern at home, including tools to use and how to prep and light the pumpkin for Halloween.
2. 10 Ocean City Boardwalk businesses we still miss (shorelocalnews.com) — Ocean City's Boardwalk takes center stage in a nostalgic tour of 10 beloved businesses that once defined summers here, from Old Salt and Copper Kettle Fudge to the Strand Theatre and Walt's Original Primo Pizza. You'll recognize familiar corners, learn what replaced these spots, and even discover which favorites, like Mia's Christmas Gallery, still live on elsewhere in town.
3. Ocean City's 2026 Fall Block Party returns October 10th (nj1015.com) — Ocean City's big Fall Block Party is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, running 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Asbury Avenue from 5th to 14th Streets. Expect more than 400 crafters and vendors, local food stands, and live entertainment, plus plenty of chances to stroll, snack, and soak up the autumn atmosphere right in town.
4. This Infamous Ocean City Property Is Finally Being Torn Down (sojo1049.com) — A long-deteriorating Ocean City landmark at 34th Street and Bay Avenue, the former Seaspray condo complex, is finally being demolished after being deemed unsafe in 2024. In its place, developers plan The Drift at Salt Meadows, a 43‑unit luxury condominium projected to open in 2028, reshaping the gateway to the island's southern business district.
5. 9 Jersey Shore Halloween costume ideas (shorelocalnews.com) — Several of these Jersey Shore Halloween costume ideas are tailor‑made for Ocean City fans, including Wonder Bear from Gillian's Wonderland Pier and local mascot Martin Z. Mollusk. The article walks you through easy, DIY ways to celebrate your Ocean City pride alongside other Shore icons like Lucy the Elephant, the Jersey Devil, and the Polar Bear Plunge.
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