Community Events

Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from July 2nd thru August 27th there is a free firework display. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from July 2nd thru August 27th there is a free firework display. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

The Ocean Park 5K is a flat race, winding through towering pines, along the beach roads, passing those familiar cottages and cheering fans, with a straight shot back down Mass Ave and Randall before finishing in the town square. Post-Race Events will be held at the Bandstand in the OP Square. There will be non-monetary prizes for the age bracket finishers as well. As in past years there will be cash prizes for those elites who can break the course records. Pre-registration fee of $35: in person at the OPA Office, via mail, or online at www.runreg.com; (preregistration closes Wednesday, July 22nd at 3:00 PM). Day of race walk-in registration is $40. Kids Fun Run registration: $5 without t-shirt or $20 with t-shirt (1st come 1st served). We will be using the Temple again this year as the event hub. This will be open Thursday July 23rd from 5:00 – 6:30 PM for those pre-registered runners wanting to get their race bibs/T shirts early or those wanting to sign up for the Kids Fun Run. Race Day Registration and DOE Pre-Registered check-in is July 24th from 4:00 – 6:30 PM at The Temple. Checks must be payable to the Ocean Park Association, no credit cards on final day. Credit card sales can prior to July 24th at the OPA office. All proceeds from the event support the OPA.
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Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from July 2nd thru August 27th there is a free firework display. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

Saco Bay Artists Art Show is a tradition that features the works of local talent. It features a wide variety of art; paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, sculptures, pottery and jewelry. The location is the Ocean Park Library lawn from 9AM to 3PM.
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OCEAN PARK ILLUMINATION NIGHT - The annual Ocean Park Community Festival of Lights, with music and food that celebrates the family-friendly spirit that makes Ocean Park a special place is a collage of activities, lights, luminaries, music, food, Strawberry Shortcake Festival and annual “walk about” from street to street. No admission cost! FMI (207) 934 9068 • oceanpark.org

Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from July 2nd thru August 27th there is a free firework display. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

Camp Ellis HarborFest is a locally grown community festival celebrating our active working waterfront and the rebuilding effort to bring the beach back to Camp Ellis, all while having family fun and great food! This community event, sponsored by local businesses and the City of Saco, will kick off with fireworks on August 8, 2026, and the Camp Ellis HarborFest on August 9, 2026.
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Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from July 2nd thru August 27th there is a free firework display. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

River Jam returns to Downtown Biddeford on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a full day celebration of music and community along the beautiful Saco River. This beloved summer tradition, hosted by Heart of Biddeford, features live music, family-friendly activities, local vendors, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden—all free and open to the public. Whether you come to dance, relax by the river, or spend the day with friends and family, River Jam is the perfect way to soak up summer in Biddeford.
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The Breakaway 5K and Marilyn & Nat Golzbein Memorial Fun Run are the principal fundraisers supporting scholarships for Old Orchard Beach High School graduates. The scholarships are awarded by the MAPS Scholarship Foundation, a group of retired educators and former students from OOB who aspire to support the continuing education of OOB High School graduates. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit the MAPS Foundation.
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Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from July 2nd thru August 27th there is a free firework display. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

Summer is the perfect time to have fun in Old Orchard Beach. Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from July 2nd thru August 27th there is a free firework display. Join in on all the summer fun in OOB! Sponsored by Palace Playland & The Pier.

Saco Bay Artists Art Show is a tradition that features the works of local talent. It features a wide variety of art; paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, sculptures, pottery and jewelry. The location is the Ocean Park Library lawn from 9AM to 3PM.
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If you are a Jeep enthusiast and want to see them and be in town square with them, this is your event! The Pier hosts this annual event with the best spot to see it all, live music, great food and your beverage of choice. Visit oobpier.com.

One of New England’s largest car shows! This weekend-long event highlights cars in many different categories and classes with a Friday Showcase and an Awards Presentation on Saturday. More information and a schedule of events will be released closer to the event. $5 for Spectators for Saturday's Car Show (Children 12 and under are free) to pay at the door. No refunds.
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