Ocean City Happenings: October Brings a Full Slate of Special Events to Town

The days are getting shorter with the arrival of fall, but there’s plenty of great weather left to enjoy a full calendar of family events in October in Ocean City.

From the Fall Block Party all the way through Halloween, there’s a little bit of fun for everyone.

Here are the highlights:

OCTOBER 5-6 — Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales: Sixth Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 11-20 — SHOUT! The Mod Musical Presented by OCTC: The show takes audiences back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s. Performances are at the Ocean City Music Pier at 7 p.m. October 11, 12, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. October 13 and 20. Tickets can be purchased at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

OCTOBER 12 — Fall Block Party: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Asbury Avenue from Fifth Street to 14th Street. There will be 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more.

OCTOBER 12-14 — Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales: Sixth Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 13 — Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of OCNJ: Join more than 5,000 walkers for the 17th annual OCNJ Making Strides fundraising event from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Walks starts at 10 a.m. Learn more at: www.MakingStridesWalk.org/OceanCityNJ.

OCTOBER 19 — Volunteer Beach Sweep: Volunteers are sought for the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Check in and pick up supplies at the Ocean City Music Pier before the event. Please consider bringing a bucket for trash collection. Call 609-399-6111, ext. 9712 or email [email protected] to sign up.

    A colorful procession of vintage and new Porsches will roll down the Boardwalk.
  

OCTOBER 19 — Porsche Boardwalk Reunion: Porsches will be displayed from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Boardwalk from Sixth Street to 14th Street. More than 350 Porsches of models and years between 1954 and 2021 are expected. Free tech sessions on Porsche-related topics open to all at the Music Pier.

OCTOBER 20 — John R. Elliott HERO Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run: Support the HERO Campaign's efforts to raise awareness about the importance of safe and sober designated drivers, and to honor and remember those who have lost a loved one to a drunk driver. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center. The walk begins at 11 a.m. Register at www.herowalkrun.org.

OCTOBER 23 — OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center, Sixth Street and the Boardwalk. Meet Ocean City groups, businesses and organizations. Free event.

OCTOBER 24 — Halloween Parade: The 76th annual Ocean City Halloween Parade is set for 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Registration is now open for anybody who would like to participate. For more information, visit Ocean City Halloween Parade (ochp.blogspot.com).

OCTOBER 26 — Halloween Costume Skate: The Ocean City Skate Park at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue will celebrate Halloween 4 p.m. to dusk. Skateboarders are invited to come dressed for the holiday. There will be prizes for best costume and best trick, and candy for the participants.

    Dogs will march down the Boardwalk for the “Howl-O-Ween” parade on Oct. 26.
  

OCTOBER 26-27 — Dog Days: Leashed dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite furry canine friend. Activities for Saturday include dog-specific vendors along the Boardwalk, photo-op stations, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” announcement.

OCTOBER 26 — HSOC “Howl-O-Ween” Parade: Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. Registration begins at 2 p.m. at the Sports & Civic Center. The parade begins at 3 p.m. and the procession is from Sixth Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk. Former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale will be the parade’s grand marshal. For registration and more information, visit ocnj.us/DogDay.

KILLER QUEEN CONCERT: The first show of the 2025 Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier has been announced. Back by popular demand, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen, will return to the Music Pier for the fourth time with a show at 7 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2025.

Killer Queen pays tribute to Freddie Mercury and the rock band Queen. The high-energy band features Patrick Myers and brings to life all of the Queen classics and anthems.

Tickets go on sale starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at etix.com.