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.

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.

October 1
Family Campfire on the Beach
130th St. on the Beach
Bring your family for a night of fun with a good old-fashioned campfire. Entertainment storytelling, music & refreshments. S’mores & hot chocolate offered. Bring your beach blankets, warm clothes & the whole family for a night out on the beach. Friday, 6-8 p.m. Linda Brittingham, 410-250-0125. www.ocsportscamps.com.

October 1-2
Winefest on the Beach
Inlet Parking Lot
Wineries from across the Mid-Atlantic region as well as micro-brew beer. Arts & crafts, live music, food available & more. Admission. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Christina Nokes. www.winefest.com.

October 2
Harbor Day at the Docks - A Waterfront Heritage Festival
West OC Commercial Harbor Area
Join us for a maritime heritage festival on the docks in the commercial fishing harbor. Seafood cooking demonstrations, fishing cleaning techniques, food available, live entertainment & much more. Free admission; great event for the entire family. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.  www.ocharborday.com. 800-626-2326 ext. 2.

October 2-3
Ocean City Coin & Currency Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Thirty or more coin & currency dealers buying & selling, plus free appraisals & free admission.  Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Carl Ostiguy, 443-623-7025.     www.coinbrowser.com.

October 2-3
Chesapeake Celtic Festival
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
Snow Hill
Celebrating the history & culture of all Celtic nations- Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany (France), Galicia & Astanas (Spain). Music, dancing, art, storytelling, athletics, marital arts, crafts, lifestyle re-creation, dogs, sheep herding & more.  Admission. Sat. & Sun., 11a.m.-5:30 p.m. Jeanne du Nord, 410-651-0757. www.celticfest.net.

October 7-10
Endless Summer Cruisin’
Inlet Parking Lot
Hot rod car show features more than 1,500 customs, muscle cars, street machines, classics & more. Live entertainment, manufacturers’ midway , boardwalk parades  & special attractions.  Admission. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Meredith Hennen, 410-798-6304. www.endlesssummercruisin.com.

October 8-10
Oktoberfest
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Eat, drink & be merry with schnitzels, wursts & barrels of bier. Three full days & two nights of continuous entertainment including the Pennsylvania  Villagers, Jolly Polkateers II, Happy Wanderers, Alpen Rose Dancers, Side by Side Productions & more. Admission includes craft show. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. 410-213-8090. oceanpromotions@beachin.net.  www.oceanpromotions.info. 

October 8-10
Oktoberfest Art & Craft Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Over 100 exhibitors displaying holiday items, gifts, wearable art, jewelry, sports memorabilia, fine art, candles & home décor complement the traditional style Oktoberfest show. Admission includes Oktoberfest. Fri., 11a.m.– 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. –6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. 410-213-8090. www.oceanpromotions.info. oceanpromotions@beachin.net.

October 9
Fiberfest 
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Annual textile festival includes vendors with handcrafted items, exhibits, children’s activities, fiber-bearing creatures, food vendors, music & more. Festival admission free. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.

October 17-24
Ocean City Restaurant Week
City-Wide
Sample the culinary delights that Ocean City has to offer. Participating restaurants offer fixed-priced menus with two- & three-course meals at $20 & $30, respectively. No tickets or passes required, but reservations are appreciated. OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Assn., 800-626-2326 Ext. 2. www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.

October 23-24
Coastal Style Expo
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
The one weekend each year where Coastal Style Magazine comes to life! Featuring exhibitors in the fields of interior design, flooring, jewelry, high-end kitchen & bath, travel, custom swimming pools, financial advisement & more. Also a “Viking Chef Competition.” Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Jon Westman, 410-213-9491. www.coastalstyleexpo.com.

October 27
Julia A. Purnell’s Birthday Party
Julia A. Purnell Museum,
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Free admission & birthday cake. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.

October 29
Swing for Youth Golf Open
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
Four-player Florida scramble with best two balls out of four. Each participant will receive cart & greens fees, gift certificate to golf shop, sleeve of Titleist Pro VI balls, raffle tickets & mulligans. Benefits OC Recreation Boosters, which earmark all funds for youth recreation programs. Friday. For registration & information, Bob Croll, Eagles Landing, 410-213-7277. www.eagleslandinggolf.com.

October 30
Halloween Spook-out Party
Northside Park Complex, 125th St. & Bay
Participants of all ages can have a howling good time with events that include carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, snacks & much more. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event.  Saturday, 1-3 p.m.  Chris Clarke, 410-250-0125.  www.ocsportscamps.com.