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.

June 1-8
Ocean City Restaurant Week
City-Wide
Week-long culinary experience allows guests to indulge in the finest OC fare at fixed prices. Participating restaurants offer two- & three-course meals at $20 & $30, respectively. No tickets or passes required, but reservations are appreciated. OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant-Assoc., 800-626-2326. www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.

June 1-20
Play It Safe
Ocean City Area
High school graduates from the class of 2008 are invited to participate in fun, free activities including karaoke, beach volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, rock climbing, midnight bowling, basketball, mini golf, laser tag, access to health & racquet club, paintball & much more. All events are alcohol & drug free, encouraging responsible fun while celebrating. As a bonus, participants of events receive wristbands entitling them to free Town of Ocean City bus transportation. Lois Twilley, 410-632-0056. www.playitsafeoceancity.com.

June 6-8
Eastern Shore Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Championship
OC Tennis Center, 61st St. & Bay
Eastern Shore men’s & women’s tennis tournament will attract some of the best players in the Mid-Atlantic region. Join this prestigious tournament as player or spectator. USTA- sanctioned tournament. Registration fee. Spectators free. Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Rod Dulany, 410-524-8337. rdulany@ococean.com. www.ococean.com/tennis.

June 7-8
OC Car & Truck Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
The biggest automotive & youth culture event at the beach with hundreds of vehicles, music, entertainment, celebrity appearances & much more. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Brian Stoehr, 302-436-0183. www.occarshow.com. occarshow02@aol.com.

June 7-8
Mid-Atlantic Classic Chevy Festival
Francis Scott Key Motel, Rt. 50.
Open to all 1929-72 Chevrolets. Events include boardwalk cruise & competitions for best paint, interior & engine. Sat., 1-8 p.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m.- 4 p.m. Keith Bowie, 302-732-3241.

June 14
Village Fair
Main St., Berlin
Old time celebration includes children’s play land, craft & food vendors, entertainment, Berlin Idol contest, bathtub races & more. Saturday, 410-641-4775. www.berlinmdcc.org.

June 14
OceanCity.com Sandcastle Contest
Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums, 118th St.
Events include a professional showcase & clinic at 9:30 a.m., with contest construction 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Award ceremony at 3 p.m. “Medieval Times” will appear with “knights” in a choreographed combat exhibition. Judging by local celebrities. Proceeds benefit “Play It Safe” program. Saturday. Spectators no admission charge. Registration fees may apply. Ann McGinnis Hillyer, 410-703-1970. www.oceancity.com.

June 14
Flag Day Ceremony
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Celebrate the nation’s symbol as Ocean City pauses for the pledge with a ceremony & patriotic music at the Flag Plaza. Saturday, 7 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).

June 14-20
MD State Firemen’s Assoc. Conference & Parade
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Parade, Downtown OC
Annual conference with equipment & vendors. Parade, Wednesday, 1 p.m. Leonard King. www.msfa.org.

June 21
Children’s Discovery Day
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Introduce children to the fun, learning & value of a museum. Includes art activities, scavenger hunt & more. Admission for adults, children free. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.

June 21-22
Art’s Alive
Northside Park, 127th St.
Fine art at the beach as over 100 artists display & sell their treasures. Enjoy relaxing music as you lunch at the “Artists’ Café,” around the picturesque lagoon. Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN. www.ococean.com.

June 28
East Coast Pullers Truck & Tractor Pull
Pocomoke Fairgrounds, Pocomoke City
Super & pro-stock tractors, a Lucas Oil-sanctioned event. Admission. Saturday, 7-11 p.m. John W. Smith, 443-614-3044. www.thegreatpocomokefair.org.

July and August Continuing Programs

Free Summer Programs
Life-Saving Station Museum
South end of Boardwalk
Gather outside the museum for fun facts & topics. A different subject each day. Monday-Saturday, 10:30 am. Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying, & all about sharks. 410-289-4991. Sandy@ocmuseum.org. www.ocmuseum.org.

Late June –Late August
Ice Skating Shows
Carousel Resort Hotel, 118th St.
Exciting professional ice skating shows nightly, open to the public. 6:30 p.m. 800-641-0011.

Art League of Ocean City Exhibit and 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 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.

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. 410-289-4991; www.ocmuseum.org.