Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
813 S. Atlantic Avenue
South end of Boardwalk at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits of shipwrecks & rescues. New exhibit, “The Boardwalk of Yesterday,” will call to mind a simpler time & evoke memories of years past. Other displays include bathing fashions, mermaid displays, sands from around the world, marine aquariums & “Davy Jones” locker. Unique gift shop with interesting selection of nautical gifts & books.  Small admission fee. June - September, daily, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; May & October, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; November, December & April, weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for hours. 410-289-4991. sandy@ocmuseum.org.  www.ocmuseum.org.

Art League of Ocean City Exhibit & Receptions
Art League Building, 94th St., Bayside
Continuous exhibits featuring local & regional artists, complemented by a monthly reception, held the first Friday of each month, February through October, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered.  Free & open to the public. Classes & workshops offered frequently for adults & children. Please check the website or call for information. Gallery open Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Fri. - Sun., 1-4 p.m.  410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

April 1-October 31
Julia A. Purnell Museum Exhibit
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Celebrate a new exhibit entitled, “Eye of the Beholder,”  featuring the changing standards of feminine beauty through the 19th & 20th centuries. Admission. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.

April 2-4
Easter Art & Craft Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Exhibitors displaying unique hand-crafted items including wearable art, jewelry, lawn & garden décor, toys, florals, fine art, caricatures & more.  Door prizes. Admission includes Easter Kids Fair. Fri., 11-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. 410-213-8090. oceanpromotions@beachin.net. www.oceanpromotions.info.

April 2-4
Easter Kids Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Continuous events, activities & entertainment including Beanny the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, coloring tables, magic & puppet shows, clowns, face painting, dancing, games, contests & more. Admission includes art & crafts fair. Fri., 11-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. 410-213-8090.  www.oceanpromotions.info. oceanpromotions@beachin.net.

April 3
Spring Celebration
Main St., Berlin
Events for adults & children alike. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, games, Easter bonnet parade, entertainment, food vendors & more. Also Berlin’s Annual Pig Race day. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Carol Kenney, 410-641-4775.   www.Berlinchamber.org.

April 9-11
Reach the Beach All Star Internationals
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
American Cheer & Dance competitions. One of the largest all star & college events in the country. Admission. Fri., 6- 9 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.- 10 p.m.  info@acdaspirit.com. www.acdaspirit.com.

April 15
Hooked Rug Exhibit
Dunes Manor Hotel, 28th St. & Baltimore Ave.
Traditional h&-hooked rug exhibit featuring an extensive variety of rugs, wall hangings, pictures & more in primitive or tapestry style. Exhibit held during the 17 th annual MD Shores Rug Hooking School. Thursday, 12 noon- 8 p.m. Janice Russell, 410-289-4110. Ocrug@aol.com. www.marylandshores.blogspot.com.

April 23-24
Region 19 Sweet Adelines Competition
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Twenty-seven choruses from the Mid-Atlantic region compete for medals & the opportunity to represent Region 19 at the international convention. Exciting chorus & quartet performances along with the “Show of Champions” Saturday at 8 p.m.  Admission. Fran King, 717-529-3129. www.region19sai.org.

April 23-25
MD International Kite Exposition
On the Beach, N. Division St.- 6th St.
Expo features impressive ground & air demonstrations of color & imagination. Activities include sport kite demonstrations, giant kites, & lessons in kite making. Events & other competitions such as candy drops & rokkaku battles throughout the weekend. Come enjoy one of the largest kite festivals in the USA.  Fri.-Sun., 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Jay Knerr, 410-289-7855. www.kiteloft.com.

April 23-25
Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition & Art Festival
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Carvers & visitors from across the world convene for the most prestigious competition of wildfowl art. Event includes judging, benefit auction, classes & seminars, demonstrations, children’s activities & over 100 exhibitor booths of artisans & art supplies. Admission. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with award ceremony at 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Helen Rogan, Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, 410-742-4988, ext. 120. www.wardmuseum.org.

April 25
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Season Finale
Community Church, Ocean Pines, Rt. 589
Maestro Julien Benichou prepares a fitting season closing program of great classics. A performance by the winner of the Cyso Concerto Competition. Also, Mozart: Symphonie Concertante For Winds & Tchaikovsky: Symphony #5. Admission. Sunday, 3 p.m.; Pre-concert talk at 2 p.m. Pat Barrett, 888-846-8600. www.midatlanticsymphony.org.