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.
March 8
Handbell Ringers Concert
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Area III gather for their spring festival, which culminates with a concert featuring 600 handbell ringers. Registration required to participate in event, concert free and open to the public Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Linda S. Simms, 302-677-0187. www.areaiii.org.
March 8-9
Ocean City Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Premier indoor car show featuring exotic customs, classics, street machines & muscle cars along with special feature attractions, entertainment, vendors & more. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Jack Hennen, 410-798-6304.
March 14-16
Home Condo & Garden Show & Art & Craft Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Fresh ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing or building your home all under one roof. Over 200 exhibitors display new products & services for home & garden, complemented by artists showcasing their most creative crafts & gift items. Admission. Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George.
March 15
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
60th St. south to 44th St.
Annual parade & festival celebrates the “wearin o’ the green.” An Ocean City tradition with over 100 entrants including marching bands, floats, law enforcement groups & more. Followed by entertainment, food & beverages at festival. Saturday. Festival, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., parade at noon. buck@ocmannproperties.com. Buck Mann, 410-289-6156.
March 21-23
Easter Art & Craft Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Over 100 exhibitors displaying unique hand-crafted items including wearable art, jewelry, lawn & garden décor, toys, florals, fine art, caricature & more. Admission includes Easter Kids Fair. Fri., 11-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George.
March 21-23
Easter Kids Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Continuous events, activities & entertainment including Beanny the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, coloring tables, magic & puppet shows, clowns, sand art, dancing, games, contests & more. Admission includes art & crafts fair. Fri., 11-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George.
March 22
Spring Celebration
Main St., Berlin
Events for adults & children alike. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, games, crafters, entertainment, food & more. Also Berlin’s Annual Pig Race day. Carol Kenney, 410-641-4775. www.berlinmdcc.org.
March 29-30
Adult Basketball Tournament
Northside Park Recreation Complex
127th St. & Bay
Perfect for those looking for a tough competition. Team entry allows you to join with friends & test your skills against others for tournament champion. Open to ages 35 +. Additional session April 11-14, open to all ages. Registration, Ron Strickler, 410-250-0125. www.ococean.com./recprograms.html.
March 30
Mid-Atlantic Symphony
Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rt. 589
Performances feature the Peabody Violin & Peabody Children’s Chorus. Admission. Sunday, 3 p.m., pre-concert discussion, 2 p.m. 888-846-8600. www.midatlanticsymphony.org.
