Events

08/16/2024 – Full Moon Paddle

Calm water kayak paddle on Ayers Creek to view an amazing sunset and watch the Full Moon rise over the water. Followed by a BYOB post paddle bonfire.  Includes complimentary S’mores fixings. Come out for a magical evening on the creek. Adults Only.  Reservations Required.  

08/17/2024 – POSITIVE-ly Fun Rock Concert by Kidsinger Jim

ADMISSION: FREE A family favorite for over 25 years on the Delaware shore, Kidsinger Jim will perform original songs from his new album and his 2018 release.  Jim will also include some well-known folk songs to get the audience singing along, and his rhythm tracks are designed to get the little ones up and dancing. … Read more

08/15/2024 – Sunset Park Party Nights – Teenage Rust

Join us for unforgettable evenings of music and sunset views at Sunset Park Party Nights! From 7pm to 9pm, enjoy an epic free concert that’s sure to get your toes tapping and your heart singing. And as you groove to the music, you’ll be treated to a stunning sunset over the Isle of Wight Bay – a … Read more

08/15/2024 – Believe In Tomorrow 2024 5K run/walk

LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES! Get ready to meet us at the starting line because the Believe In Tomorrow 5K is just around the corner!   Join us on August 15th at Big Chill Beach Club in Bethany Beach, Delaware, for an incredible day of racing! Whether you’re an avid runner or just looking for … Read more

08/15/2024 – Story Time at the Park

Come enjoy the great outdoors with our story time at Northside Park! Join us as we wiggle, sing, and read interactive stories together. Story time will be at the picnic pavilion by the playground. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass or enjoy story time at one of the tables. Rain location will be … Read more

08/14/2024 – Arts & Jazz Festival

An evening not to be missed at Freeman Arts Pavilion! Stroll the green and enjoy previewing the artwork of Delmarva’s finest visual artists. Pull up a chair and groove to some of the most talented jazz artists to ever play at the shore. Interested art vendors should fill out the submission form here. Jazz performers include: … Read more

08/14/2024 – Artists Paint OC; A Plein Air Festival

For five days, 50 artists compete for the top prizes of cash and prestige as they spread out across the area to paint famous vistas. These “plein air” artists are professionals; many are award winners in multiple competitions.   There are two opportunities to buy the original art. You are invited to the free “Wet Paint … Read more

08/14/2024 – Artists Paint OC; A Plein Air Festival

For five days, 50 artists compete for the top prizes of cash and prestige as they spread out across the area to paint famous vistas. These “plein air” artists are professionals; many are award winners in multiple competitions.   There are two opportunities to buy the original art. You are invited to the free “Wet Paint … Read more

08/14/2024 – Artists Paint OC: A Plein Air Festival

Every August for 19 years, the Art League of Ocean City hosts “Artists Paint OC”. For five days, 50 artists paint famous local scenes at perfect times of the day. Join us to discover your own masterpiece and meet the artist who painted it. Registration Now Open! Click here to register or call 410-524-9433: https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes/1426 For … Read more

08/14/2024 – NOLA Instrumental Petting Zoo

ADMISSION: FREE Experience DuPont Brass at the Freeman Arts Pavilion for a morning workshop that seamlessly blends education and entertainment! Join us for a unique “NOLA Instrumental Petting Zoo” where participants have the opportunity to identify, learn, and explore brass and rhythm section instruments while also immersing themselves in the lively rhythms of a New … Read more

08/11/2024 – Whiskey Myers with support by Matt Koziol

In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2 million albums and amassed over 2.8 billion streams while earning six RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features … Read more

08/11/2024 – OC Chamber Jolly Roger Day

Join the Ocean City Chamber for a day of fun in the sun at the Splash Mountain Waterpark and Jolly Roger Amusement park on 30th St! Your tickets include: The Splash Mountain Water Park from 10am – 6pm Day Rides at 30th St. from 2pm – 6pm One round of Treasure Mini Golf Rain or shine! … Read more

08/11/2024 – Writers Group

Join us for a monthly meetup with fellow writers in a casual, creative setting. Take turns sharing your writing (poetry or short prose) and receive feedback from your peers. Writers of all levels are welcome to attend! A prompt is offered each month to spark your creativity and inspire your writing. This month’s prompt is: gift. … Read more

08/10/2024 – Preservation Hall Jazz Band

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied … Read more

08/10/2024 – Film Night- OC Film Challenge

Join us under the stars to watch the next generation of film stars! OCEAN CITY FILM FESTIVAL 7TH ANNUAL OC FILM CHALLENGE PREMIERE & AWARDS NIGHT FREE! SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 94TH ST TENNIS COURTS NEXT TO ARTS CENTER GATES OPEN AT 7 PM FILMS BEGIN AT 8 PM The Ocean City Film Festival invites you … Read more

08/10/2024 – David Darwin — One Man Sideshow

ADMISSION: FREE It’s Definitely Different! As Seen on “America’s Got Talent,” David Darwin dares distinctly. With strange skills like sword swallowing and balancing chairs on his face, he is “defying death on a daily basis,” according to the New York Times. Darwin has been seen on TV shows like “Last Call with Carson Daly” and … Read more

08/09/2024 – Volunteers BBQ

You’re invited to come out for great food and a fun time as we celebrate YOU, our wonderful volunteers! Friday, August 9th, 5-7pm RSVP to Aubrey Sizemore at aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org Not a volunteer yet? It’s not too late!  Live music by Bella Masone!

08/02/2024 – First Friday Opening Reception for August Exhibits

Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and music, and see the new exhibits by a variety of local artists. FREE. All are welcome. Featuring: “Lasting Legacies” paintings by Kevin Fitzgerald & Evan Fitzgerald “Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Show” continues through August 15 Photography by John Carter in Studio E Plein Air paintings by the late Ray Ewing in the Spotlight Gallery “Different … Read more

08/09/2024 – The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show throughout North America for well over a decade, previously known as ABBA The Music, ABBA The Hits, and ABBA The Concert. The audience and press all agree — “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA brings … Read more

08/08/2024 – Alabama

It’s the kind of story you read about in books and watch on the big screen at the movies. For the band ALABAMA, it’s not just a story; it’s their life. It is a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields to international stars that went on … Read more

08/08/2024 – Sunset Park Party Nights – Transfuzion

Join us for unforgettable evenings of music and sunset views at Sunset Park Party Nights! From 7pm to 9pm, enjoy an epic free concert that’s sure to get your toes tapping and your heart singing. And as you groove to the music, you’ll be treated to a stunning sunset over the Isle of Wight Bay – a … Read more