Ocean City gears up for full slate of June events

The summer season in Ocean City will kick into high gear with a full schedule of special events.

Here are some of the highlights.

JUNE 2 – M&M Connect Walk 100,000 steps and more: This charitable event raises funds for education, prevention and recovery for individuals facing mental health issues and/or substance abuse/substance abuse disorders. The Walk is also organized in memory of dependent people. Register to participate or walk: mmconnect.vie

JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 – Farmer’s market: The popular weekly farmers market on the grounds of Ocean City Tabernacle opens for the 2024 season on June 5 and returns every Wednesday through early September. Locally grown produce and specialties, as well as artisans located in the 500 block of Asbury Avenue, will be available from 8 a.m. to noon each week.

JUNE 5 – Grace Kelly Tea: The Ocean City Historical Museum will host an afternoon tea at the Flanders Hotel Crystal Ballroom with a reception at 1:30 p.m. and tea at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. The Docent Al Crescenzo Museum will present on the legacy of Grace Kelly. and his family’s ties to Ocean City. Tickets cost $60. Call 609-399-1801.

JUNE 6 – Fireworks: Wonder’s Birthday Party at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier will feature a 9 p.m. fireworks display launched from Fifth Street Beach to celebrate 93 years of the Ocean City Boardwalk.

JUNE 7-9 – Ocean City Flower Show: Discover wonderful commercial, amateur and children’s exhibits at the Ocean City Music Pier. Show times are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

JUNE 8 – OCNJ Emergency Responder 5K and 5K Run/Walk Kids Classes: A 5-kilometer run along Ocean City’s Haven Avenue bike path with events for kids on the middle school grounds. Get out there and show your support, stamina and speed. www.OCNJ.US/Race-Events

JUNE 15 – Health, Fitness & Well-being Fair: The event features health foods, fitness classes, speakers, vendors and more. All are invited to this free event in a town that includes the beach, boardwalk and a wide variety of other indoor and outdoor health and recreation facilities. Come discover health food and wellness vendors, as well as various yoga and fitness classes from 8 a.m. to noon at Ocean City Music Pier.

JUNE 15 – Juneteenth Festival: The event will celebrate African American culture and freedom from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, between Seventh Street and Eighth Street on Haven Avenue. The celebration will feature music, stand-up comedy, special speakers, a gospel power hour, vendors, food trucks and fun family activities.

JUNE 16 – Seventeenth anniversary celebration with the master storyteller: The Ocean City Arts Center will present Karen “Queen Nur” Abdul-Malik in an anticipated Juneteenth celebration and commemoration. Experience the magic of Queen Nur’s Tales at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 at the Ocean City Free Public Library (1735 Simpson Avenue). The event is free and open to the public. Visit oceancityartscenter.org for more information and to reserve your place.

JUNE 21 – The Philadelphia Wind Symphony: The Philadelphia Wind Symphony, comprised of more than 40 members, will perform traditional wind band classics to complement their 2023-2024 season. Their performance will serve as an official musical celebration to kick off the summer with marches, soloists and entertaining selections for the whole family to enjoy. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

JUNE 22 – Antique Car Show: More than 300 vintage vehicles will be on display on the Tabernacle grounds (Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a parade on the parkway.

JUNE 24 – Let’s Sing Taylor – A live band experience celebrating Taylor Swift: Two concerts (5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) at Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents.

JUNE 25 – Kenny G: The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available at etix.com. Produced by BRE Presents.

JUNE 30 – Bernadette Peters performing with the Ocean City Pops: Peters will join the Pops at Ocean City Music Pier to kick off the 2024 season. The award-winning actress and singer’s career spans film, television and the stage. She won Tony Awards for her roles in the musicals “Annie Get Your Gun” and “Song and Dance,” and she received five other nominations and an honorary award. Four of the albums she performed on won Grammy Awards. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.