🌱 Patch AM: Ocean City Theatre Company Brings 'Junie B. Jones' To Music Pier

Spotted on the Ocean City calendar: The Jersey Tenors

Ocean City Releases 2026 Guide For Night in Venice Weekend

The 71st annual Ocean City celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. July 25 with free viewing areas and fireworks to follow.

🌱 Patch AM: See rare vintage photos of Ocean City summers you might remember.

Coming up: The Jersey Tenors on the Ocean City Patch calendar

Ocean City Sets Full Week Of Events Around Night in Venice

The July 25 boat parade weekend will include family events, music, a mobile museum, Santa visits and a drone show.

🌱 Patch AM: Guess how many pizza joints pack into one mile of boardwalk?

You won’t want to miss The Jersey Tenors on the Ocean City Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How to join Ocean City’s star-spangled Night in Venice parade

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🌱 Patch AM: Patriotic Santa Claus To Join 2026 Ocean City Night In Venice

Be sure to catch The Jersey Tenors on the Ocean City Patch calendar

Patriotic Santa Claus To Join 2026 Ocean City Night In Venice

Santa Claus, decorated boats, bayfront homes and fireworks are part of Ocean City's July 25 Night in Venice.

🌱 Patch AM: What Ocean City kids learned from finding live whelks on 57th Street.

Happening soon: Josef Kote Debuts Spectacular "Feel Free" Solo Exhibition at Ocean Galleries on the Ocean City Patch calendar

$3 Million-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Jersey Shore

The prizewinning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Jersey Shore supermarket.

🌱 Patch AM: How you can weigh in on Ocean City’s 911 accreditation review

Be sure to catch Josef Kote Debuts Spectacular "Feel Free" Solo Exhibition at Ocean Galleries on the Ocean City Patch calendar

Ocean City High Graduate Wins Fishing Club's Annual $1,000 Scholarship

Martin Stanczak will attend Northeastern University this fall to study chemistry.

Randy Quaid To Serve As Grand Marshal For Ocean City Night In Venice 2026

The July 25 celebration will feature a movie screening, live Q&A, boat parade and fireworks over the bayfront.

Ocean City Students Take The Stage In OCTC's 'Fame'

The Ocean City Theatre Company will present "Fame The Musical" July 17 and 18 at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Ocean City To Debut Weekly Family Entertainment Series

A new free weekly event at Sandcastle Park starts July 8 and runs each Wednesday through Aug. 19.

Ocean City Sets July 7 Bike Auction

The July 7 auction will feature about 70 bicycles and starts at 10 a.m. at the Shelter Road Compound.

Ocean City Theatre Company Brings 'How I Became a Pirate' To Music Pier

The July 14 morning performance at the Music Pier is part of Ocean City Theatre Company's 2026 Children's Theatre Series.

Ocean City Theatre Company To Open Children's Series With 'Winnie the Pooh'

The July 7 show at the Ocean City Music Pier starts OCTC's 2026 Children's Theatre Series.

Patriotic Fun Set In Ocean City For July

The shore town's schedule includes family contests, concerts, bike parades, fireworks and a weekly drone show.

3 Military Families Get Free Ocean City Vacation

Post 524's Rest & Relaxation Program will bring three military families to Ocean City for a week of events and gifts.

Real-Life Monopoly Game Passes Go At NJ Boardwalk

Guests can spin a supersized prize wheel and place wagers where it lands, offering cash prizes, multipliers or a possible bonus round.

This Is NJ's Best Beach, Poll Says

USA TODAY readers voted this as the top beach in New Jersey.

Ocean City Opens Summer Concerts, Rolls Out July Events And Night In Venice Plans

The Music Pier season opens this week as Ocean City also previews weekly July events and Night in Venice plans.

Ocean City Man Awarded For Saving Girl From Drowning

Frank John LaFerrara earned the Carnegie Medal, the highest honor for civilian heroism, for his rescue of a drowning girl.

Where To Find First Responder Discounts Near Ocean City

From a brand partner: Explore local businesses that offer savings and special deals for law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs.

6 Capybaras Born At Cape May County Zoo

Marigold gave birth June 18, giving Cape May County Park and Zoo two capybara litters this year.

Ocean City Theatre Company Sets 15th Annual Broadway Brunch

The July 19 fundraiser at The Flanders Hotel will honor local supporters and recognize three graduating seniors.

'One-Man Rat Pack' Set To Open Ocean City Pops' 2026 Summer Season

The June 28 concert at the Ocean City Music Pier will feature Rat Pack hits backed by the Ocean City Pops.

Cape May County Zoo Mourns Loss of Snow Leopards

The zoo said Maliha died in April and Bataar was euthanized in early June after health problems.

Wildwoods Announces Return Of Air Show Over Beach, Boardwalk

The second-year event will run over the beach and boardwalk as the resort closes a season tied to America’s 250th birthday.

Somers Point Benefit Concert Will Support 3 Cancer Organizations

The June 28 show at Gateway Playhouse will feature three acts and raise money for three cancer groups.

Ocean City Music Pier Welcomes Back Miss New Jersey Competition

The pageant returns to the Music Pier after moving to Atlantic City in 2019, with a free Boardwalk parade on June 17.

7 Enter Ocean City’s 2026 Miss Night in Venice Contest

The winner will be crowned July 20 after raising money for local nonprofit charities in Ocean City.

Ocean City Weekend To Feature 5K Race, Health Expo At Music Pier

The race Saturday and free expo Sunday add to a busy stretch of June events in Ocean City.

Cape May County Veterans, Spouses Get Free Legal Help Through New Program

About 60 veterans and spouses received free wills, powers of attorney and health care directives in Ocean City.

These Ocean City Beaches Are Guarded This Weekend

These beaches are guarded from June 6 through June 15.

NJ Kindergarteners Release Terrapins With Wetlands Institute

The Wetlands Institute and Stone Harbor Elementary kindergartners released 17 young terrapins Tuesday.

Ocean City Party Planned For Surfside Casual Founders, America 250

The free July 3 event at SandHouse Kitchen will celebrate Larry and Dorothy Himmelstein and America’s 250th anniversary.

Ocean City Flower Show, Fishing Event Lead Busy June Week

The Music Pier flower show, weekly market and a new police benevolent fishing tournament are on this week's calendar.

Cape May County Zoo Welcomes New Red Panda

Dr. Stephen Wallace, or Wally, arrived in May and can now be seen daily in the rear panda yard.

Murphy Administration Advances Affordability for NJ Ratepayers

Approximately 278,000 New Jersey Ratepayers Will Receive a One-Time Energy Bill Credit

REMINDER: Check Your Water Service Line Today!

New Jersey American Water is Replacing All Lead and Galvanized Service Lines At No Additional Cost

Five solar facts that could change your world (no, really)

Learn how to save on energy costs with solar & get a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

The Need for Medicaid Planning in New Jersey

Using Estate Planning to Prepare for Medicaid