Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
One week to Christmas! Time to bake the cookies for Santa!
Ocean City Students Spread Holiday Cheer With Handmade Cards
By Press Release, OCNJDAILY The Ocean City High School library has a holiday card station that has become an annual fixture – and a way to brighten the season for local veterans. The station is stocked with colorful construction paper, decorative holiday stationery, festive stickers and decals, markers, colored pencils and more. Teachers bring their…
Ocean City Happenings: Countdown Begins For New Year’s Celebration
By OCNJDAILY Ocean City is getting ready for its annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations. All-inclusive admission buttons for First Night are on sale now, and registration for the First Day 5K on the Boardwalk is open. The First Day 5K is set for 1 p.m. Jan. 1. The fast and…
Check out the winners in Ocean City’s Holiday House Decorating Contest
By The OCNJDAILY, Winners were announced Monday in Ocean City’s 2025 Holiday House Decorating Contest, which included 16 entries. The People’s Choice Award winner – the Torres home at 2 Waterway Road – received 367 likes on Facebook. A description for the display at the Torres home calls it “a classic, family-friendly holiday wonderland inspired…
Holiday Tour Showcases Ocean City’s Historic Gems
By Donald Wittkowski, OCNJDAILY Tom and Misty Boris had their hearts set on buying an old home when they were house hunting in Ocean City in 2018. Not only did they find the type of old home that they wanted, but it also turned out to be one that is historically significant. According to their…
Tickets On Sale For First Night Celebration In Ocean City
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff It’s time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve plans, and you can enjoy the holiday locally with the annual First Night celebration. All-inclusive admission buttons are on sale now for the family-friendly fun. Supplies are limited. Tickets are available: Online: firstnightocnj.com By phone: 609-399-6111. At the City Hall Welcome Center at…
2025 Festival of Lights – December 14th to 22nd
Join us in OCNJ from December 14th through 22nd for the lighting of the Menorah in celebration of The Festival of Lights. Each night of Hanukkah, a candle will be lit at nightfall on the front lawn of City Hall, symbolizing hope and dedication. Spread the light of joy with us.
Toy Drives In Ocean City: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff While you’re checking off holiday gifts for family members, don’t forget the kids who aren’t on anyone’s shopping list and pick up some items for toy drives in Ocean City. One of the most well-known toy drives is the Toys for Tots campaign, led by the Marine Corps Reserves. Since 1947, Toys for…
Ocean City Happenings: Tickets on sale for “First Night” celebration
It’s not too early to think about celebrating the arrival of 2026 at Ocean City’s family-friendly First Night New Year’s Eve celebration. All-inclusive admission buttons are on sale now at $25 each. The city is urging everyone not to wait to buy their buttons because supplies are limited. Tickets are available: Online: firstnightocnj.com By phone: 609-399-6111. At…
Countdown To Christmas
17 Days and Counting!