Hours for trick-or-treating in Ocean City will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Safety tips that can be followed include:
· Wear reflective clothing.
· Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
· Obey the pedestrian safety laws – It is dark and vehicle drivers may not see you.
· Carry a flashlight.
· Costumes should not restrict visibility.
· Do not open any candy until you get home and your parents inspect the items.
· Report any suspicious person or activity to the police immediately.
Winners of the fifth annual Halloween House Decorating Contest will be announced by the end of Monday, Oct. 28. The winners and a list of participants will be posted at ocnj.us/halloween, so everybody can see the decorated homes.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR TRAIL OF TWO CITIES 5K
The Trail of Two Cities 5-kilometer run/walk will be held for the 29th time on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The popular 5K (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 cars.
Buses will be available at the finish line in Somers Point to transport runners to the start in Ocean City before the race and to transport runners back to Ocean City from Somers Point after the race.
Registration is open now, and a discounted pre-registration fee of $25 will be available through 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Online registration and further information are available at www.ocnj.us/race-events.
OCTC PRESENTS ‘THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL’
The Ocean City Theatre Company’s 2024 season continues with “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” featuring a cast of talented students in grades 7 to 12, at the Ocean City Music Pier at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 2) and 2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 3).
The musical is based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel and includes a blend of mythological storytelling, catchy tunes, and powerful themes of friendship and heroism.
In addition to its captivating storyline and infectious music, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” offers important messages about inclusivity and acceptance. Through its cast of characters and themes of empathy and understanding, the musical encourages audiences to embrace their differences and stand up for what is right.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door starting 45 minutes prior to curtain or by visiting oceancitytheatrecompany.com.