Family Fun in

Ocean City, MD

Planning the perfect Ocean City vacation doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Some of the best memories are made during simple moments – exploring the Boardwalk, building sandcastles on the beach, discovering hidden local gems with the people you love most. As part of our commitment to helping families make the most of their stay, we’ve put together this guide featuring 50 free family friendly things to do in Ocean City, Maryland.

 

  1. Stroll along our famous Ocean City Boardwalk
  2. Build a sand castle
  3. Get buzzed by The Thunderbirds at the OC Air Show
  4. Watch the riders at Trimpers & Jolly Rogers
  5. Catch a FREE movie on the beach
  6. Enjoy Sundaes in the Park for Fireworks Show
  7. Hand-line some crabs in the bay
  8. Watch the classic cars during Crusin’ Week
  9. Watch the kites fly at the annual Kite Festival
  10. Visit the Life Saving Station Museum
  11. Catch some rays on the beach
  12. Watch saltwater taffy being made at Candy Kitchen
  13. Go dolphin watching
  14. Look for Sea Shells along the Seashore
  15. Visit Assateague to see the wild horses
  16. Play at one of the many playgrounds
  17. Enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March
  18. Gather the family for a scavenger hunt
  19. Visit the Art League at Ocean City’s Center for Arts
  20. Dance on the beach at OC Beach Dance Party
  21. Play Volleyball on the beach
  22. Skateboard at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park
  23. Enjoy Sunfest as summer winds down
  24. Attend Sunset Park Party Nights
  25. Birdwatching
  26. Enjoy the ice-skating show at the Carousel
  27. Rollerblade
  28. Check out the custom motorcycles during Bike Week
  29. Have a picnic on the beach
  30. Visit the marinas to see the catch of the day
  31. Watch the sunrise on the beach
  32. Take pictures of the professional sand sculptures
  33. Partake in free family games on the beach
  34. Catch the sunset over the bay
  35. Sit back and enjoy a free concert at Sunset Park Summer Concert Series
  36. Visit before the summer crowds during Springfest
  37. Don’t miss the Jeep Week Beach Crawl
  38. Watch the weigh in during White Marlin Week
  39. Go Fishing off the Route 50 Bridge
  40. Enjoy the live music during the Wine Fest
  41. Body Surf
  42. Go swimming in the ocean
  43. Relax as the waves splash on the inlet rocks as the boats come and go
  44. Cheer along at the Ocean City Firemen’s Parade
  45. Take in the nostalgic smells of Thrasher’s Fries & Fisher’s Popcorn
  46. Play frisbee on the beach
  47. Window shop along the boardwalk
  48. Go for a jog along Coastal Highway
  49. Work on your tan!
  50. Take a nap on the beach… after your Ocean City adventure!