8 Things To Do In Ocean City Through Labor Day
Summer is coming to a close. Here are eight concerts and activities to help you make the most of this week in Ocean City.
Concerts
A Salute to the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Music Pier
The Ocean City Pops celebrates the American Legion’s 100th anniversary with works by Morton Gould, Aaron Copland, Leroy Anderson and Irving Berlin, among others. Tickets are $15 to $20.
Tickets are available at available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by visiting oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111 or by stopping by the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office or any welcome center in Ocean City.
The Swon Brothers and Josh Gracin, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Music Pier
Ocean City gets a little bit country. The Swon Brothers burst onto the scene in 2013 by bringing country music to NBC’s “The Voice,” and they continue to tour. Gracin first hit the country-music charts 15 years ago.
The country show is a first for the Ocean City Music Pier, with has long held concerts for the Ocean City Pops, rock stars and other performances.
Tickets ($25 to $30) are available at www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111, or at the Music Pier Box Office, the City Hall Welcome Center (861 Asbury Avenue) or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center (on the Rt. 52 causeway).
“A Star is Born:” The Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Music Pier
Three icons, three beloved movies and three best-selling soundtrack albums makes for one epic celebration. Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and Lady Gaga stole our hearts in “A Star is Born.” Now a trio from Broadway and cabaret join forces to celebrate the three iconic film versions.
The show features “The Man That Got Away,” “Shallow” and the Academy Award-winning “Evergreen.” Tickets are $25 to $35.
Tickets are available at available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by visiting oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111 or by stopping by the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office or any welcome center in Ocean City.
Activities
It’s the final week of the year for many Ocean City summer traditions.
Wacky Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Music Pier
Use your creativity to sculpt or shape french fries into unique masterpieces. The contest is free.
Downtown Market Days, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Asbury Avenue between Sixth Street and 11th Street
Downtown Market Days bring entertainment and kid’s activities to Asbury Avenue.
Family Night, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Boardwalk
Bands and other performers throughout the Boardwalk.
Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays (Aug. 28 and Sept. 4), Ocean City Tabernacle
Only two left for the year. Check out the fresh produce and local crafts.
OCNJ Labor Day Race
Monday, Beach at 23rd StreetRegistration starts at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. The end-of-summer event features a 5-mile beach run and 1-mile fun run/walk. To pre-register, visitwww.ocnj.us/Race-Events.