Summer Activities
Weekly Concerts in Town Square this Summer
Free shows from Capricorn Productions every Monday and Tuesday night at 7pm in season.
Fireworks
Starting June 28 every Thursday evening through Labor Day at 9:45 pm on the beach next to The Pier. Sponsored by Palace Playland, The Pier, and other local businesses. Also July 4th!
Ocean Park Music Festival
Sunday evening live music at the Temple on Temple Ave (7:30pm). Chautauqua Weeks inspirational services. For a complete list of shows visit www.oceanpark.org or 207-934-9068.
2007 Special Events
January 1 – 19th Annual Lobster Dip...
Watch or join in as over 300 participants dip into the chilly waters as a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. On the beach in front of the Brunswick Hotel. Sponsored by the Portland Rugby Club. 207-879-0489
March 31 – Easter Egg Extravaganza – Great family fun for all ages featuring a parade, Easter egg hunt, the OOB Bunny costumed character, animal balloons and other fun-filled games. Parade on Old Orchard Street begins at 10:30 am and other events begin at 11:00 am in Memorial Park. All free to the general public. 207-934-0860
May 19 - Beerfest… All day event featuring over 30 microbrews and live music on the Pier. (Pier Web Site) 207-934-3595.
May 25 – 29 - Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial… Exact replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC listing the names of thousands of American Soldiers who died in the war. The wall will on display in Memorial Park and open to the general public 24 hours a day thru May 29th at 8am. 934-0860
May 28 – Memorial Day Parade… 
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion of Old Orchard Beach co-host this 1pm annual parade. 207-934-5043
June 22 – 23 – Pier - A - Palooza Music Festival… A locals music festival featuring upcoming musical talent. On the pier. (Pier Web Site) 207-934-3595
June 21 - 24 – La Kermesse… Largest Franco-American festival in Maine. This carnival-like weekend highlights culture, entertainment, tradition and food. Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. 207-282-1567.
June 23 – 3rd Annual Cpt. Christopher S. Cash Memorial 5K and 2.5 Mile Walk... Time of Run: 8:30am, Time of Walk: 8:40am, Kid’s Fun Run: 7:45 am, Start/Finish at E. Emerson Cummings Blvd. (behind OOB Police Station). All proceeds to benefit the Cpt. Christopher S. Cash Memorial Scholarship Fund. To volunteer or FMI: call 207-934-2360 or visit our website.
July 2 – 3 – Parade and 19th Annual Sandcastle Contest - Ocean Park… Come enjoy a parade and band concert with line and square dancing. Sandcastle contest on the beach. Fun for the entire family. 207-934-9068.
July 4 – Fireworks In The Square… On the beach next to the Old Orchard Beach Pier.
July 13 – 15 – Annual Greek Heritage Festival… 
Weekend long festival celebrating homemade Greek food, pastries, music and dancing. Church tours, bookstore, crafts and many activities for children. Live Greek band on Fri and Sat evening. St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Saco. 207-284-5651
July 28 – August 4 – Salvation Army Pier Ministry… Week long evening entertainment in The Square featuring vocalists, magicians, bilingual speakers, bands and other entertainment. Parade of Witness. 10th annual golf tournament. Volleyball beach blast. 207-934-2024.
August 4 – Illumination Night - Ocean Park… Ocean Park community lights their homes during the 19th annual Festival of Lights. Band concert and strawberry shortcake are special favorites during this event. 207-934-9068.
August 17 – 19 – 24th Annual Beach Olympics… Three days of fun competition, music, displays and a presentation to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. On the Beach, in The Square and the surrounding area. All welcome.
August 18 – 12th Annual 5k Race… Enjoy a kid's "fun run" or adult 5k through town with T-shirts and medals for the kids and other awards for divisional winners. All are welcome.
Sept 7 – 8 – Tow Truck Meet & Parade… 17th Annual Show provided by the Towing and Recovery Association of Maine. Includes driver skill tests, police and fire demos, parade, awards and other fun events. Memorial Park.
September 7 – 8 – Tri-State Fishing Tournament… Catch and release for striped bass and blue fish on the Beach. Call 1-508-866-4815 or e-mail: tristatetournament@comcast.net.
September 8 – Bikefest On The Pier… All day motorcycle showcase with live music, a giant pig roast and vendors. Ride your motorcycle on the pier! Hundreds of motorcycles on display. (Pier Web Site) 207-934-3595
September 14 – 15 – 14th Annual Car Show… Car show with many divisions, entertainment, trophies and awards. Friday night lineup on Main Street with parade and car show on Saturday. Great family fun for all. Sponsored by State Farm Insurance.
December 2 – Celebrate the Season by the Sea… 15th annual tree-lighting event with free horse-drawn hay wagon rides, face painting, entertainment, hot chocolate and food. Frosty, Rudolph, Santa’s head Elf are on hand. Bonfire and caroling on the Beach and holiday bazaar. Have your picture take with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who arrive on a fire engine, making this a very special tradition and holiday event.