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.

May 1-October 31
Julia A. Purnell Museum Exhibit
208 W. Main St., Snow Hill
Experience American folk art with a new display of antique quilts. Admission. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.

May 1-4
Springfest
Inlet Parking Area
Start the summer season enjoying live entertainment including local, regional & nationally known favorites on two stages, 184 crafters in huge tents, & food vendors of every variety. Entertainment is free with the exception of ticketed evening shows which include Beatlemania Again, Thursday at 8 p.m.; Emerson Drive, Friday at 8 p.m.; Three Dog Night, Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Convention Center Box Office, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., ticketmaster.com. or 800-551-7328. Springfest hours, Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Accommodations & Information: 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).

Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Park free & ride shuttle bus to Springfest for $1.

May 2-3
Festivals of Music
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Music festival for middle, junior & high school instrumental & choral organizations. Instrumental & choral performances, Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Parade on Boardwalk, Sat., 9 a.m. Kathy Bird, 610-327-3050. www.festivalsofmusic.com.

May 10
Historic Church Tour
Julia A. Purnell Musuem
208. W. Market St., Snow Hill
Visit the many historic churches in Snow Hill to learn history & architecture of the area. Saturday. Admission. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.

May 10
White Marlin Festival & Crab Soup Cookoff
Somerset St. Plaza, Downtown OC
An afternoon of fun & activities, including a competitive crab soup cookoff contest, featuring local chefs, live music, community exhibits, face painting & clowns for the children. Fee to sample soups & vote for favorite. Saturday, noon- 4 p.m. 410-289-1413.

May 15-18
Cruisin’ Ocean City
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Inlet Parking Lot
Popular car show features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars & more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, vendor midway & more. Admission. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Jack Hennen, 410-798-6304. www.specialeventpro.com. infoevent@aol.com.

May 16-17
Scrapbook Shopping Expo
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Come shop or crop! Vendors available to help you with all of your scrapbooking needs. This two-day event is a great time to gather with friends & preserve your memories.
Admission. Fri., 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Christine Olley, 302-841-8884.

May 17-June 18
Salute to the Services
Townwide-Ocean City
Special discount program honoring those serving community & country. Participating hotels, motels, restaurants & attractions offer discounts during this time to military, police, EMS & fire personnel showing their credentials. Some restrictions apply. Discount information can be found on www.salutetotheservices.com. Ocean City Hotel-Motel- Restaurant Association, 800-626-2326.

May 18
International Museum Day
OC Life Saving Station Museum, South end of Boardwalk
Enjoy free admission to the museum & explore Ocean City’s best-kept secret. Interesting displays on history, the lore of the sea & more.
Friday, 10a.m.-4 p.m. Sandy Hurley, 410-289-4991. Sandy@ocmuseum.org.

May 18
International Museum Day
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Free admission to celebrate museums around the world. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.

May 24-25
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Ocean City’s only Memorial Day craft show featuring home-made crafts, jewelry, candles, photography, crafts, florals, homemade bakery items & more. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Janice Cropper, 410-213-0735. Cropperjl@aol.com.

May 29-June 1
The Geico Offshore Powerboat Races
Offshore 4th -42nd Street, Ocean City
The Geico Offshore Powerboat Races will be returning to the shores of Ocean City once again this summer, bringing with it big crowds, fast boats, and an exciting weekend of racing. The event will move into town on Friday, May 29 as the powerboats set up shop in the West Ocean City. The event kicks off on Saturday, May 30, when the boats will be on display at Sunset Marina. Sunday will be the official race day with two races, the first one at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2 p.m., right off the shores of the resort beaches. The racecourse extends from 4th Street to 42nd Street, close enough for beachgoers to view, but far enough for the safety of swimmers.

May 31
Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts Annual Parade
19th St. & Baltimore Ave. to 28th St.
Annual parade showcasing 50 member roosts from MD, DE & PA, as they show pride for the Baltimore Ravens. Players, cheerleaders, mascots, bands. Floats & more in this two-hour parade. Featured appearance by the Pep Band of Baltimore’s Marching Ravens. Saturday, 10 a.m. Ed Young, 410-726-2416. www.councilrr.com.

May 31-June 2
Ride Across MD
Francis Scott Key Motel, & OC Area
Motorcycle ride to benefit fight against breast cancer. Ride begins in Columbia & ends in OC. Registration. Teresa Jones, 410-992-9999. www.rideacrossmaryland.org.