Full Slate Of Spring Fun In Store For Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — A bit of warmth is in the air, teasing the early beginnings of spring. And with less than 100 days until Memorial Day, Ocean City is sharing its lineup of spring family fun.

March begins Saturday, and brings with it a slew of activities in Ocean City, with classic favorites returning.

Here's what's in store, according to the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

• Market Madness, March 8 and 9: Ocean City businesses gather under one roof (Ocean City Civic Center this year) to offer a variety of sales and discounts, as a sneak preview to the summer season. In addition to more than 40 vendors from Ocean City’s Boardwalk and Downtown districts, Market Madness will feature a live DJ, hourly giveaways, food trucks and more. Hours for the event are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
• Girls Weekend, April 4 through 6
• OC Con Comic Book and Memorabilia Show, April 5
• Doo Dah Parade, April 12: Basset hounds take to the Boardwalk. Visit here for more info and to register.
• Great Egg Hunts, April 12 and 19
• Dueling Pianos Show, April 20: This and visits with the Easter Bunny will take place outside the Music Pier.
• Sports Memorabilia Show, April 26 and 27: Announcements of special guests at the Music Pier are forthcoming.
• Martin Z. Mollusk Day, May 2: See if we get another early summer with Martin Z. Mollusk.
• Spring Block Party, May 3: A mile of downtown Asbury Avenue will be lined with food, vendors and entertainment.
• Spring Cruisin' the Boards Car Show, May 10
• OCNJ Triathlon/Duathlon, May 18
• Unlocking of the Ocean and Businesspersons Plunge, May 23
• Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes, May 24
• Memorial Day Ceremony, May 26