This weekend · October 8–11, 2026
Berlin, MD Weekend — Trip Itinerary
Berlin, Maryland · Near Ocean City
A weekend of fellowship, exploration, and meaningful time together.
Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 11, 2026Berlin, MD · near Ocean City
Trip at a glance
Dates
Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 11, 2026
Where
Berlin, Maryland · near Ocean City
Nearby
Fenwick Island, Delaware
Day by day
Thursday
Oct 8
- Arrive and check in at hotel
- 6pm dinner at Carraba’s
Friday
Oct 9
- 8:50am Meet in hotel lobby
- 9:30am-12:00pm Field Service
- 12:00-1:00pm Lunch
- 1:00-3:00pm Field Service (possibly)
- 4:00pm Personal time, then putt-putt at Baja Mini Golf (Baja Amusements, 12639 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City)
- 4:00pm Go-kart at Baja Amusements
- 4:00pm Outlets Ocean City, the outlet mall across the street (12741 Ocean Gateway)
- 6:30pm Dinner
- Meeting in the lobby (time TBD)
Saturday
Oct 10
- 8:50am Meet in hotel lobby
- 9:30am-1:00pm Field Service at the Kingdom Hall
- 1:00-3:00pm Field Service (possibly)
- 4:00pm 7th Street at the boardwalk, Ocean City
- Eat: Piezano’s Pizza (South Beach Boardwalk hotel, 7th St), Coastal Bistro (607 Atlantic Ave), Boardwalk Bites (611 Atlantic Ave), 8th Street Smash Burger (one block up)
- Beach: free volleyball nets at 7th St
- Nearby classics (a few blocks south toward the Inlet): Thrasher’s French Fries, Fisher’s Popcorn, Dolle’s, Dumser’s Dairyland, Trimper Rides, Jolly Roger at the Pier, Life-Saving Station Museum
- Parking: Inlet lot (south end of the boardwalk), town lot at 4th St & Baltimore Ave, or metered street parking via the ParkMobile app (paid parking through Oct 31)
Sunday
Oct 11
- 9:20am Meet in hotel lobby
- 10:00am-12:00pm Meeting at the Kingdom Hall (212 West St, Berlin)
- After the meeting: Lunch (possible) at The Sterling Tavern, 119 N Main St, Berlin (gastropub, open Sunday from 11am; call 410-641-3000 for parties of 8 or more)
Boardwalk preview: Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk from beginning to end (PennLive)
Where we’ll be
Address 1
Hampton Inn & Suites Ocean City West
12708 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Open in Google Maps →Address 2
13214 Atlantic Blvd (Montego Bay)
13214 Atlantic Blvd, Ocean City, MD 21842
Open in Google Maps →Address 3
10602 Shifting Sands Dr
10602 Shifting Sands Dr, Ocean City, MD 21842
Open in Google Maps →Things nearby
Restaurants, convenience stores and things to do a few minutes from each address. A few highlights are below; the full list of 20 places is on the Ocean City & Fenwick Island page.
Restaurants
- Dumser’s Dairyland West OC
12702 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
- OC Diner
12744 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
- Alley Oops Uptown
13101 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
Convenience stores
- Royal Farms
12826 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
- Wawa
12502 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
- Montego Bay Super Thrift
12903 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
Things to do
- Baja Amusements (go-karts & mini golf)
12639 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842Seasonal; reduced fall hours, weekends only later in October, so check before going
Open in Google Maps → - Old Pro Golf – 136th Street
13603 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
- Northside Park
200 125th St, Ocean City, MD 21842Open in Google Maps →
Car groups, room assignments and field service groups are shared with participants separately.