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Ocean City has free family-friendly events throughout summer, concerts, movies and more
Short on cash but looking to have some fun this summer season?
Here's an official guide to free, family-friendly activities in Ocean City, Maryland.
WHEN: June 8 – Aug. 31, 2025; Sunday nights from 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Northside Park 127th Street and the Bay
Join the Town of Ocean City for a free family concert series this summer season, complete with free music from all genres, ice cream available for purchase, a fireworks show and more.
2025 SCHEDULE:
June 15 - Jada Lee - R&B
June 22- Josh Christina & The Revivals - Tribute to the Piano-Men: Jerry Lee, Elton, Joel and more
June 29- Chris Sacks Band - Tropicana rock
July 6 - Radio Tokyo - Hip hop/R&B/pop with some rock and a touch of country
July 13 - Be Kind and Rewind - The ultimate tribute to 90s alternative
July 20 - Making Waves - upbeat dance
July 27 - City Groove - pop cover band
Aug. 3 - Mike Hines and the Look - High energy dance music
Aug. 10 - Guys in Thin Ties - Alternative '80s band
Aug. 17 - The 8 Trax - 70's revival band
Aug. 24 - The Mashup - Raw funk rock.
Aug. 31 - Kittyback - Classic and country rock
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WHEN: Through Aug. 27; Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The beach at the Carousel Hotel (118th Street)
What's more magical than a night under the stars? A movie night under the stars. This summer, enjoy a free movie experience on the beach. Attendees are welcome to settle in with blankets, chairs and their favorite snacks.
2025 MOVIE SHOWINGS:
June 18 - THE MUPPET MOVIE
June 25 - ENCANTO
July 2 - PAW PATROL: MIGHTY MOVIE
July 9 - PETER PAN
July 16 - THE JUNGLE BOOK
July 23 - WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
July 30 - MINIONS: RISE OF GRU
Aug. 6 - THE LAND BEFORE TIME
Aug. 13 - THE LION KING
8/20 - SURF'S UP
8/27 - MOANA 2
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WHEN: July 10 – Aug. 28; Thursday nights from 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Sunset Park, S. Division Street and the bay
Beginning in July, music lovers of all ages are invited to rock out to a free concert each Thursday night at Sunset Park. Enjoy free music, sunset views over the Isle of Wight Bay and more.
2025 SCHEDULE:
July 10 - Tranzfusion - classic rock
July 17 - Monkey Paw - rock
July 24 - Risky Business - rock and roll
July 31 - Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys - country
Aug. 7 - Fitzkee Brothers - jam band
Aug. 14 - Teen Age Rust - classic rock
Aug. 21 - Full Circle - rock and pop
August 28 - The Dunehounds - jam band
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WHEN: July 7, 14, 21 & Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25; Monday nights from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Caroline Street Stage, 2 North Atlantic Ave.
Ocean City's best local DJs are bringing beachgoers beachside dance parties all summer long. As attendees boogie down, they will be treated to a free fireworks display beginning promptly at 9 p.m.
2025 SCHEDULE:
July 7 – Ocean 98.1 WOCM Presents
July 14 – Radio Ocean City presents BK & Chrissy
July 21 – DJ KNAPPY
Aug. 4 – DJ Rupe
Aug. 11 – Radio Ocean City presents BK & Chrissy
Aug. 18 – DJ KUTT
Aug. 25 – Ocean 98.1 WOCM Presents
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@
This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Ocean City full of free activities all summer. Here's your guide
