Ocean City Maryland
Calendar of Events
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum - South end
of Boardwalk at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits
of shipwrecks & beachwear. Also mermaid displays, sands from around
the world, aquarium room & 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, weekends,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for hours. 410-289-4991. www.ocmuseum.org.
December 1, 2008-January 1, 2009
Winterfest of Lights
Townwide, Inlet lot and Northside Park, 127th St.
Dazzling lights on cold winter nights put everyone in a holiday mood. Tour the tunnel of lights at the Inlet where you find the beach filled with lights boasting a nautical theme. Travel the avenues of Ocean City to see the old-fashioned lighted wreaths, then it’s on to Northside Park to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop, have a photo taken with Santa & enjoy hot chocolate in the heated, decorated tent while you wait to board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights. Ocean City has won awards of distinction for this striking display. Small fee to ride tram. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). 410-250-0125.
December 6
Victorian Christmas Celebration
Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St.
Snow Hill
Attend an old-fashioned holiday party with Victorian music, decorations
& refreshments. Admission. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein,
410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.
December 6
Mid-Atlantic Symphony
Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rt. 589
Begin the holiday season with a festive concert, favorite carols of the season. Admission. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Andrea Barnes, 888-846-8600. www.midatlanticsymphony.org.
December 6
Christmas Parade
Coastal Hwy., Ocean City
Floats, bands & marching units highlight this annual holiday tradition. Saturday, 11 a.m. Parade route to be announced. Presented by the Gold Coast Mall Merchants Association, 410-524-9000. Honijarvis@cs.com.
December 6-31
Victorian Christmas
Berlin
Month-long celebrations include life-sized story book window displays, horse & carriage rides, house tours, concerts, parade.Victorian fashion show & teas. Santa visits weekends at the Atlantic Hotel. Fee for some events. Most are free to the public. 410-641-4775. www.berlinmdcc.org.
December 31
New Year’s Eve
Townwide celebrations at your favorite hotel or restaurant
Enjoy ringing in the new year at your favorite summer place. Many Ocean
City hotels, clubs & restaurants offer special packages or menus
for this special night. Call your favorite spot or 800-OC-OCEAN for
general information.
December 31
New Year’s Eve Bus Rides
Town of Ocean City
The Town of Ocean City offers free bus services for New Year’s Eve from 6 a.m. New Year’s Eve to 6 a.m. New Year’s Day. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
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