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.
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, Feb.-mid-Dec., from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered. Free & open to the public. Gallery open Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 1- 4 p.m. 410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
January 1
Mayor & City Council Open House
City Hall, 3rd St & Baltimore Ave.
Mayor & City Council members greet visitors in the beautifully decorated City Hall. Themed exhibits & displays, live entertainment, storytellers, light refreshments. Outside exhibits include Ocean City Police, Fire & Emergency Services departments. Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
January 1
AGH Penguin Swim
Princess Royale, 91st St. & Ocean
Celebrate New Year’s by “getting wet for a good cause.”
A cool dip in the Atlantic helps raise money for local hospital,
Atlantic General. Registration, noon. Swim, 1 p.m. Janis Foley,
410-641-9644. www.atlanticgeneral.org.
January 1
Winterfest of Lights
Townwide, Inlet lot & Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Begin your new year enjoying one last night of the holiday spectacular Winterfest of Lights. See nautical displays at the Inlet, then travel the avenues of Ocean City to Northside Park where you can ride the Winterfest Express to see the many animated displays. Small fee to ride Winterfest Express tram at Northside Park. Tuesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
January 19-20
Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Shore’s premier nautical & wildlife fine art presentation. Painters, artists & sculptors from 15 states. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177.
January 19-20
North American Craft Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Shore’s largest juried craft exposition. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177.
January 25-27
East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Expo
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Come check out the latest gear, equipment & services related to on & offshore fisheries, as well as all facets of the aquaculture industry. Admission. Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Kelly Barnes or Betty Duty, 800-421-9176. www.marylandwatermen.com.
