Porsche models from 1954 to the present will be on display. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
The Ocean City Boardwalk will serve as host to two major events this weekend: The Porsche Boardwalk Reunion on Saturday and the HERO Walk on Sunday.
More than 350 Porsches of models from 1954 to the present will be on display on the Boardwalk between Sixth Street and 14th Street from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday as part of the Porsche Boardwalk Reunion.
The Ocean City Music Pier will be host to various free tech sessions on Porsche-related topics. For more information, visit www.boardwalkreunion.org.
The John R. Elliott HERO Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on the Boardwalk will take place on Sunday. The HERO Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. HERO ceremonies will follow at 10:30 a.m.
The 5-kilometer HERO Walk along the Boardwalk commences at 11 a.m. The organization raises awareness of the importance of sober designated drivers.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Sports and Civic Center, Sixth Street and Boardwalk. For more information, visit herocampaign.org.
Marchers gather around a HERO Walk banner as the event gets underway on the Boardwalk in 2024.Volunteers are sought for the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Register at cleanoceanaction.org and check in at the Music Pier before the event. Bring your own bucket and gloves for the beach cleanup.
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Junior Company will present “Hadestown” this weekend at the Music Pier. This folk opera was a Broadway hit and delivers a resonant and hopeful theatrical experience. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
ALSO COMING UP IN OCTOBER:
Dog Days (Oct. 25-26): 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 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.
HSOC “Howl-O-Ween” Parade (Oct. 25): Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in zany 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 to 14th Street on the Boardwalk.
Dogs dressed in colorful costumes will take over the Boardwalk during the Howl-O-Ween Parade on Oct. 25 (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)Halloween Costume Skate (Oct. 25): 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.
OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night (Oct. 29): 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center. Meet Ocean City groups, businesses and organizations during the free event.
Halloween Parade (Oct. 30): 7:15 p.m. on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 11th Street. It is sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, visit ochp.blogspot.com.
