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.

October 3
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. Kim Kinsey,410-250-0125.

October 4
Mid-Atlantic Symphony
130th St. on the Beach
Bring your family for a night of fun with a good old-fashioned campfire. Entertainment storytelling, music and refreshments. S’mores and hot chocolate offered. Bring your beach blankets, warm clothes and the whole family for a night out on the beach. 6 p.m. 410-250-0125.

October 4
Free State Corvette Weekend
Inlet Parking Lot
A weekend of corvette enthusiasts with proceeds from event going to Maryland charities. Car Show at 9 a.m. Saturday followed by boardwalk parade later in the day. Last year over 700 cars participated in the weekend. 410-590-5630. www.freestatecorvette.com.

October 4-5
Chesapeake Celtic Festival
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
Snow Hill
Border Collies, music & dance on three performance areas, pipe bands, clan booths, lectures, Celtic marketplace & food court. Admission. Sat. & Sun., 11a.m.-5:30 p.m. Kathy Fisher, 410-632-2032.

October 9-12
11th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin’
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
Inlet Parking Lot
Hot rod car show features more than 1,500 customs, muscle cars, classics & more. Live entertainment, vendor midway, boardwalk parades & special attractions. Admission. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Jack Hennen, 410-798-6304.

October 10-12
Oktoberfest
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Eat, drink & be merry with schnitzels, wursts & barrels of bier. Three full days of continuous entertainment including Jolly Joe & the Bavarians, the Pennsylvania Villagers, Enzian Volkstanzgruppe Dancers & more. Admission includes craft show. Fri. 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. www.oceanpromotions.info. oceanpromotions@beachin.net.

October 10-12
Oktoberfest Art & Craft Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Oktoberfest in the traditional German style is complemented by over 100 exhibitors displaying holiday items, gifts, fine art & more. Admission. Fri., 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. –6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. www.oceanpromotions.info. oceanpromotions@beachin.net.

October 11
Fiberfest
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Annual textile festival includes vendors with handcrafted items, exhibits, children’s activities, animals & more. Festival & museum admission free. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.

October 25
Seaside 10 Mile and 5k Run
Ocean City
Runners from around the country enjoy this fall run through Ocean City. Complete the 10-mile race or the 5K Fun Run. Come dressed for Halloween & compete for special awards. Saturday. Both races begin at 9 a.m. 410-250-0125. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).

October 25
Swing for Youth Golf Open
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course
Four-player Florida scramble with best two balls out of four. Benefits OC Recreation Boosters, which earmark all funds for youth recreation programs. Saturday. For information, Eagles Landing, 410-213-7277.

October 28
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. Sunday. Entrance fee is one single wrapped bag of candy per child. Kim Kinsey, 410-250-0125. www.ococean.com/seandfe.html.

October 28
Julia A. Purnell’s Birthday Party
Julia A. Purnell Museum,
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Free admission & refreshments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.