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.
March 5-7
March 12-14
March 19-21
St. Patrick’s Indoor Soccer Tournaments
Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay
Great annual event that has grown larger over the past 20 years! Estimated attendance over 150 teams over four weekends with guaranteed fun for soccer players & fans. Please check schedule for age groups. Registration, OC Recreation & Parks, Kim Kinsey or Lynda Brittingham, 410-250-0125. www.oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_&_Parks/.
March 13
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
60th St. south to 45th St.
Annual parade & festival celebrates the “wearin o’ the green.” 30th anniversary of Maryland’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. An Ocean City tradition with entrants including marching bands, floats, law enforcement groups & more. Followed by entertainment, food & beverages available at festival. Saturday. Festival, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; parade at noon. Buck Mann, 410-289-6156. www.DelmarvaIrish.org.
March 13
AGEHR, Area III, Handbell Ringers Spring Festival Concert
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Area III gather for their spring festival, which culminates in a concert filling the ballroom with 350 ringers & beautiful music. Participants from all over the Mid-Atlantic. Registration required to participate in event; concert free & open to the public Saturday at 4:45 p.m.
Debbie Henning, www.areaiii.org.
March 13-14
30th Annual Ocean City Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Premier indoor car show showcasing some of the top feature cars in the Mid-Atlantic along with special attractions & live entertainment.
Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Meredith Hennen, 410-798-6304. www.oceancitycarshows.com.
March 19-21
Home, Condo & Garden Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Fresh ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing or building your home all under one roof. This is an opportunity to see what’s new, compare products & find bargains at your leisure! Admission includes entry to Home, Condo & Garden Art & Craft Fair. Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. 410-213-8090. oceanpromotions@beachin.net. www.oceanpromotions.info.
March 19-21
Home, Condo & Garden Art & Craft Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Artists will complement the Home & Garden Show by showcasing their most creative unique craft & gift items, décor & accessories. Practical as well as fun items for your home & lifestyle. Admission includes the Home, Condo & Garden Show. Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. 410-213-8090. www.oceanpromotions.info.
March 21
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Concert
Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rt. 589
Warm up the month of March with Mozart’s “overture to Don Giovanni & Beethoven’s magnificent “Symphony #5” presented by Maestro Julien Benichou & the orchestra. Admission at adult & student levels. Sunday, 3 p.m.; pre-concert talk, 2 p.m. 888-846-8600. www.midatlanticsymphony.org.
March 27-28
April 9-11
Adult Basketball Tournament
Northside Park Recreation Complex
127th St. & Bay
Perfect for those looking for a little friendly competition. Team entry allows you to join with friends & test your skills against others for tournament champion. Open to ages 35+. Additional session April 9-11 open to all ages. Registration, Ron Strickler, 410-250-0125. www.ococean.com/recprograms.
