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Shore Craft Beer Fest in OCMD

Head into Ocean City, Maryland and celebrate Love on Tap with the 5th Annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap! On February 29, from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, enjoy unlimited beer tastings from more than twenty of your... READ MORE

Things to Do on Valentine’s Day in Ocean City

Love is in the air in Ocean City, Maryland this Valentine’s Day weekend! Plan a romantic weekend getaway with your special someone, and enjoy the salty ocean air in OCMD. Take a look at Explore OC’s complete list of Valentine’s Day... READ MORE

Valentine’s Day Dinner in Ocean City, MD

Celebrate love in Ocean City, Maryland this Valentine’s Day weekend! Plan a weekend getaway, or a night on the town, at your favorite beach resort. Treat your sweetheart to a romantic dinner at the beach and enjoy fabulous deals at your favorite OCMD... READ MORE

FeBREWary in Ocean City, Maryland

Celebrate FeBREWary in Ocean City, Maryland, Maryland’s official month-long celebration of craft beer. Ocean City is hosting fun, craft brew events all month long, making February the perfect time to grab your friends and plan a getaway to OCMD.   ... READ MORE

Ocean City Movies on the Beach

Visit Ocean City, Maryland this summer for FREE movies on the beach! The Carousel Hotel on 118th Street will be hosting a free beachside movie night and handing out free glow sticks for the kids. Every Wednesday, beginning at dusk (approximately 8:30... READ MORE

Where to Watch the Big Game in OCMD

Are you looking for Super Bowl Parties in Ocean City, Maryland? Super Bowl LIV takes place this Sunday, February 2, at 6:30 pm. Year after year millions of football fans and commercial-lovers alike tune in to watch the big game at their favorite rest... READ MORE

What’s New in 2020 for Ocean City?

What’s New in 2020 for Ocean City? In a resort destination like Ocean City, Maryland, there’s always something new and exciting for tourists and locals to enjoy during the upcoming summer season. In 2019 we saw additions such as Aloft Hotel, Bad Mon... READ MORE

Head into OCMD for the Delmarva Art Expo

Celebrate art in Ocean City, Maryland at the annual Delmarva Art Expo! Hosted at the Ocean City Convention Center, the Delmarva Art Expo invites vendors from across the Eastern Shore to showcase the various art forms that they create.  Explore the V... READ MORE

Futsal Classic in Ocean City, MD

Visit Ocean City, Maryland on January 10-12 for the Ocean City Futsal Classic! Enjoy watching indoor soccer at the beach at Northside Park. Check out the unparalleled competition of the exhilarating world of futsal, be inspired by the great team-buil... READ MORE

Ocean City, MD Restaurants Open Year Round

Looking for a bite to eat in Ocean City, Maryland? The off-season is the perfect time for locals and visitors to explore Ocean City cuisine at a fraction of the cost. While many businesses in town close their doors for the winter, not opening until s... READ MORE

Dolle's to Open in Berlin, Maryland!

Ocean City’s favorite sweet spot, Dolle’s Candyland will soon be available in Berlin, Maryland! Just one year after expanding with their West Ocean City location, Dolle’s will expand again with a shop on Berlin’s Main Street, with hopes of being open... READ MORE

New Year’s in Ocean City, Maryland

Welcome in the New Year in Ocean City, Maryland! The town is filled with tons of fun events and activities to keep you, as well as your friends and family, busy all night long. Choose from dinners and parties around town, ball drops, and even a firew... READ MORE

26th Annual Penguin Swim in Ocean City, MD

Celebrate New Year’s Day by “getting wet for a good cause!” Head into Ocean City, Maryland and kick off the New Year with the 26th Annual Penguin Swim! The Penguin Swim will take place on New Years Day when hundreds of participants will jump into the... READ MORE

Christmas Dinner in Ocean City, Maryland

Planning on enjoying Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Dinner in Ocean City? While so many across the Delmarva are beginning to craft their dinner menus for the holidays, others are deciding on a fun and relaxed holiday dinner out. Ocean City is filled... READ MORE

Alex’s Italian Restaurant Closing in West Ocean City, MD

After 16 years of service, West Ocean City restaurant, Alex’s Italian Restaurant is closing its doors. Owner, Alex Fraschetti has decided to retire and will be serving his final customers on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  Fraschetti decided that it w... READ MORE

Comic-Con 2019 in Ocean City!

It’s time to bring out your best costumes because Comic-Con is back in Ocean City, Maryland! Visit the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on December 14th from 9 am - 8 pm for a fun day filled with comics, cosplay, anime, art, and so much more!  Com... READ MORE

37th Annual Christmas Parade in Ocean City, Maryland!

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock down Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland on December 7th for the 37th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade! The parade begins promptly at 11:00 am from Old Landing Road and heading North to 120th Street. ... READ MORE

Black Friday Deals in Ocean City

Head into Ocean City, Maryland on Black Friday for the best deals on the Eastern Shore! There’s nothing better than getting your Christmas shopping done early, well, besides maybe getting all the gifts you need at an awesome sale price! At Explore OC... READ MORE

Visit Ocean City for the Holiday Shoppers Fair!

Plan your vacation and head into Ocean City, MD for the 37th Annual Holiday Shoppers Fair! For just three days from November 29 through December 1, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center will transform into a shoppers paradise for eager gift buyers t... READ MORE

Spend Thanksgiving 2019 in Ocean City, Maryland!

Interested in spending Thanksgiving in Ocean City, Maryland this year? You already know that at Explore OC, we love the Off-Season, which is why we’ve created a list of the best ways to celebrate your Thanksgiving in Ocean City this year!  Thanksgiv... READ MORE

Thanksgiving in Ocean City, Maryland - 2019

Looking for Thanksgiving Specials in Ocean City, Maryland? There’s nothing worse than making your holiday plans only to find out that the place you wanted to go to is closed. Explore OC has rounded up all of the restaurants in Ocean City that will be... READ MORE

Things to Do in Ocean City this November

The holidays are upon us and your presents is requested in Ocean City, MD. The town is filled with tons of fun holiday events and activities to keep you and your family busy right through November. Yule be sorry if you miss out, so plan your holiday... READ MORE

Off Season Specials in Ocean City!

Looking for Off-Season Specials in Ocean City, Maryland? You've come to the right place! As the temperatures drops and the cold-fronts set in, locals in Ocean City, MD are trading in their swimsuits for a sweater and are returning to their favorite r... READ MORE