The beach and boardwalk are highlights of every Ocean City vacation, but a new event on Saturday will showcase the resort’s other “B”: the bay.
The inaugural Bayside Family Day is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the bayfront park at Second Street and Bay Avenue. The event will feature live music, food vendors, entertainment, educational demonstrations and more. Sponsors include local businesses such as Totally Tubular Watersports, Ocean City Parasail, Jet Drive Exchange Boat & Jet Ski Club and Pirate Voyages.
The early forecasts call for some great weekend weather, so it’ll be a great chance to get outside and take in the spectacular views on Ocean City’s bayside. For more information, call 1-800-BEACHNJ.
Vinny Curry 4th Annual Youth Football Camp on Saturday, June 22
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry will hold a free one-day football camp for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade. The camp will be run noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22 on the field at Carey Stadium (Sixth Street and Boardwalk).
After a year in Tampa Bay, Curry is back with the Eagles for the 2019 season. This will be his fourth Youth Football Camp. The program focuses on football fundamentals and is an opportunity for the New Jersey native to give back to the community.
Anybody interested in participating can register at account.usafootball.com/events/242. For more information, call Emanuel Capers at 973-572-5223.
Surf And Skateboard Day on Friday, June 22
Ocean City will celebrate International Surfing Day on Friday, June 21 with events catered to surfing and skateboarding.
From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Seventh Street Beach, free surf lessons will be available. The also will be a beach cleanup and paddle out. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Skate Park (Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue), skateboarding, live music, food and snacks will be on tap.
International Surfing Day is celebrated on Friday, June 21. The day, held annually on or near the date of the summer solstice, is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the sport of surfing, the surfing lifestyle and the sustainability of ocean resources.
Father-Child Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 22
The Ocean City Recreation Department will sponsor a Father-Child Golf Tournament at 11 a.m. June 22 at the Ocean City Municipal Golf Course (2600 Bay Avenue). To register in advance, please visit www.ocnj.us/Father-Child-Golf-Tournament .
June Book Sale on Friday, June 21
The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library announce the Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. The Two-Day Book Sale will be held in the atrium of the Ocean City Free Public Library. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. It’s a great opportunity to stock up on beach reads, audio items and more. For more information, visit friendsvolunteersocfpl.com .
Antique Auto Show on Saturday, June 22
More than 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th Street and Asbury Ave. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boardwalk parade after 2 p.m. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com .
Philadelphia Wind Symphony on Saturday, June 22
The Philadelphia Wind Symphony will present a program of “Firsts and Favorites.” The concert’s first half will feature the music of “Lord of the Rings” by Johann De Meij and the recently composed “Love Among the Ruins” by James Syler. The program’s second half will feature the ensemble in patriotic and Broadway favorites. Presented by the Friends of the Ocean City Pops. 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. For tickets ($20), visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.
Buddy Guy on Monday, June 24
Fresh off his eighth Grammy win, this legendary bluesman, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Kennedy Center honoree will open the 2019 Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier. The show begins at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or stop by City Hall (861 Asbury Avenue).
Richard Thompson on Tuesday, June 25
Richard Thompson – named by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 20 guitarists of all time – will deliver a rare and intimate solo acoustic performance at the Ocean City Music Pier. Special guest Joan Osborne will perform the songs of Bob Dylan in the opening act. The concert begins at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or stop by City Hall (861 Asbury Avenue).
Funday at Playland on Wednesday, June 26
Four hours of unlimited rides for $15 (excludes Gale Force) will benefit the charity Community Quest Inc. Event runs 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with wristbands available starting at noon. Playland’s Castaway Cove is at 10th Street and Boardwalk.
Broadway On The OC Boardwalk on Wednesday, June 26
The Ocean City Theatre Company will present a show featuring Broadway’s Nicholas Edwards (“Frozen”) and Christian Thompson (“Ain’t Too Proud To Beg”). The show will bring a variety of Broadway favorites to life. Show time is 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. For tickets ($18 to $20), visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.
Bruce In The USA on Saturday, June 29
The local American Legion Morvay-Miley Post 524 will present a tribute to Bruce Springsteen 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. This high-energy musical experience is a not perfect and visually accurate re-creation of a Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band show. Matt Ryan, from the “Legends in Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000 in Las Vegas. The great success in the famous Las Vegas show brought him to performances across the world, eventually evolving his character into the Bruce in The USA show. A powerhouse band has taken this genre of performance art to a whole new level. For tickets ($35), visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609 399-6111.
Happy Together Tour 2019 on Sunday, June 30
The tour celebrates its 10th anniversary with an all-star lineup featuring The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV, and The Cowsills. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or stop by City Hall (861 Asbury Avenue).