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.
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. Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
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. Friday, 1-3 p.m. 410-289-8931. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
January 1
AGH Penguin Swim
Princess Royale, 91st St. & Ocean
Celebrate New Year’s Day by “getting wet for a good cause.” A cool dip in the Atlantic helps raise money for local hospital, Atlantic General. Friday. Registration, noon. Swim, 1 p.m. Toni Keiser, 410-641-9678 . www.atlanticgeneral.org.
January 1-2
Winterfest of Lights
Townwide & Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Begin your new year enjoying the sparkling displays at the holiday spectacular Winterfest of Lights. 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. Admission is $4 for those 10 years & older, & FREE for those 9 years & younger. Friday & Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). www.ococean.com.
January 16-17
Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
“The Art of the Wild…The Excitement of the Sea.” This quality fine art exhibition & sale features acclaimed painters, sculptors, carvers, model ship builders & fine crafts of this genre. Admission includes entry to the North American Craft Show. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177. duckmandon@comcast.net. www.donaldsduckshoppe.com.
January 16-17
North American Craft Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Juried craft show includes exhibitors displaying their talents to create unique items ideal for giving or to keep as a special décor. Includes a variety of media & price points. Admission includes entry to the Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival. Music. Food available. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177. duckmandon@comcast.net. www.donaldsduckshoppe.com.
January 29-31
Annual East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s & Aquaculture Trade Expo
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Show visitors can expect to find all types of gear, equipment & services related to inshore & 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, 410-604-0909. info@marylandwatermen.com. www.marylandwatermen.com.
