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By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The Ocean City Arts Center is presenting its annual Juried Art Show now through Nov. 26. The show will be held at the Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Avenue. This year’s judges were Sharon Kiefer, Curator of Exhibitions at Perkins Center for the Arts; Chuck Law, artist; and Katherine Aikens, Art…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY The Trail of Two Cities 5-kilometer run/walk will be held for the 26th time on Saturday, Nov. 5. The popular 3.1-mile race offers spectacular views over the length of a point-to-point course from Ocean City to Somers Point. The route travels the length of the Route 52 causeway in the lanes usually reserved for…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Ocean City’s third annual Halloween House Decorating Contest included 22 entries. Judging took place on Wednesday and Thursday. A list of winners and participants is attached and available at www.ocnj.us/halloween, so everybody can check out all the homes that were decorated in the spirit of the holiday. Winners received gift cards to Ocean…

MediaWize, OCNJDAILY By LESLEY GRAHAM The Ocean City Halloween Parade was filled with ghoulish fun for all ages as the parade rolled down Asbury Avenue on Thursday night. The 74th annual parade — one of the longest-running in the Tri-State area — features dancers, performers, bands, and families all decked out in their Halloween best….

By Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff It’s almost time for ghosts and ghouls to descend on Ocean City. While traditional trick-or-treating hours here are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31, there’s a plethora of other fun Halloween activities to enjoy as well. On Oct. 27, enjoy the 74th annual Halloween Parade. It kicks off…

By MediaWize, OCNJDAILY Ocean City’s 74th annual Halloween Parade will be held on Thursday (Oct. 27) and promises a great time for all. The event is a favorite on the fall calendar and features local children, families, bands, entertainers, businesses and organizations costumed for the occasion. The parade starts at 7:15 p.m. and proceeds down Asbury Avenue…

Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff Welcome to the Oct. 24 edition of Monday Manual, highlighting important and fun events going on this week in Ocean City. Oct. 25 Head to the Ocean City Public Library at 5 p.m. for Halloween fun. Oct. 26 The Zoning Board meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 The Halloween Parade kicks…

MediaWize, OCNJDAILY By ADRIANA ALFARO Two googly eyes and a wet tongue looked up at the Leipold family. Their pup, Freddy, wore a cowboy hat and a bandana in coordination with his dad. “He hates his hat but loves it here,” Jane Leipold chuckled. Ocean City prohibits dogs from the Boardwalk for the bulk of…