We Asked, You Answered: Fall Preview: What's On Your Fall Bucket List

One of the most exciting parts about the fall is that the boardwalk bicycling restrictions are lifted! Once Labor Day rolls around, biking on the boardwalk is permitted at any time until Memorial Day (with the exception of select events). 

Lots of new restaurants have popped up in town in the past couple of years, and the fall is a great time to check them out! While the crowds are smaller and the warm weather hangs around, give some outdoor spots a try. The Coconut Club is located on the boardwalk and is a great place to catch happy hour. The Wedge sits along the Inlet and is a wonderful spot for watching the boats sail by!

This year, bike week has transformed into OC Rock and Ride! In addition to lots of vendors and rides happening all around town, this festival will feature concerts with performances from acts like Uncle Kracker, Lit, and Quiet Riot. The fun kicks off September 10th and will run until the 14th.

At the end of September, our beloved back to back festival weekends return! Head into town September 26-28th for the third year of Oceans Calling. This year, the mega festival features headliners like Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer.

The week after (October 3-5), the stages remain and OC takes on the second year of Country Calling! This festival will include Carrie Underwood, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, and dozens of other popular artists.

It's not an Ocean City autumn without a visit to the town’s annual Sunfest happening October 23-26! 2025 marks the 50th year of the beloved festival, and we’re excited to welcome visitors for another weekend of fun activities, dog events, artisan vendors, music, and delicious food.

The OCtoberfest activities will return to Sunfest as well! Take part in the seasonal fun with tractor hay rides, The Halloween Beach Maze, Drive in Disguise, The Great Pumpkin Race, and so much more.

The Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Pageant is always a hit at Sunfest! After all, what’s cuter than a bunch of dogs donning costumes and parading down the boardwalk?! On Saturday, October 25th, head to N. Division Street at 1:00pm to get in on the fun and see all of the great costumes! Be sure to register if you’d like to participate.

Autumn is a great time to check out a new show at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center! There is always something exciting playing at the PAC, and this fall we welcome Backman-Turner Overdrive on October 26th! You know them from hits like “Takin’ Care of Business” and “Roll on Down the Highway,” and now you can catch them live in Ocean City! 

Then, on November 1st, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band, returns to the PAC stage for a night filled with your favorite music. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood and captures the sound, style, and spirit of the group at their very best. You won’t want to miss it!

On November 22nd, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center will transform for the first ever Rising Tides Festival! This one-day event will encompass music and activities and will be suitable for all ages. From 2-4pm, head into the Performing Arts Center for 70’s Soul Jam hosted by Jimmie “JJ” Walker and featuring performances from The Spinners, The Legendary Blue Notes, and William Hart’s Delfonics. 

Then, head into the Music Hall for the Forever Young Tour, a blend of the I Love the 90’s and Pop 2000’s tours featuring Vanilla Ice, Treach of Naughty by Nature, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, LFO, and Young MC! This part of the show will be hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of N*SYNC.

Between sets, enjoy a silent disco, roller skating, and more. It’s the grand finale to Ocean City’s 150th Anniversary celebrations, and you won’t want to miss it!