Events

The Worcester County Health Department and Pocomoke River State Park encourages you to welcome back spring with the 29th Annual Tortoise & Hare Dare 5K walk/run. The 5K will take place at Pocomoke River State Park-Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, on Saturday, April 18th. This is a free, pet-friendly event check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 to pre-register for the event will receive a commemorative t-shirt.   “The 29th Annual Tortoise and Hare Dar... view more.

Composting Gold - Tour the Shores Largest Composter! Remember those field trip days? Get ready to relive the excitement with this hands-on adventure during Earth Week. Join Josh Chamberlain, Founder and President of Go Green OC, Ocean City’s award-winning nonprofit dedicated to sustainability, environmental education, and community-driven solutions. Under his leadership, Go Green OC has diverted nearly 1.3 million pounds of food waste from landfills through the Eastern Shore’s ... view more.

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Night at the Colosseum Help Us Crown the Champion of the Arts Step into an evening of ancient revelry and modern creativity at Night at the Colosseum, a fundraiser hosted by the Art League of Ocean City. Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating our Gladiators for the Arts as we crown the Champion of the Arts and raise vital funds to support arts programming in our community. Inspired by the grandeur of ancient Rome, this event will bring together friends of the arts for an evening f... view more.

HISTORY AND MYSTERY on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Welcome to Chesapeake Ghost Tours, the largest trail of year-round ghost tours in America. We are LOCALLY owned, not part of a national chain. I started this company in 2014 crafting informative and mysterious walking tours through nine historic small towns on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay. We encourage you to try all nine tours – or a paranormal investigation, or one of our storytelling session. Hit the book now button bel... view more.

The four-day festival, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026, takes place from April 23rd to 26th, 2026. In addition to the free concerts during Springfest at the Inlet, there will also be *three showcase experiences at the Performing Arts Center. Get your tickets today! Springfest Lineup:  Thursday, April 23rd Springfest Opening Ceremony: 10:00 to 10:30 am; Midway Stage Nick Ferraro & The All Stars: 10:30 to 11:30 am; Beach Stage Bryan & The Barn Owls: 11:30... view more.

Join us at Springfest in the Inlet Lot for OC’s first ever Street Painting Festival, featuring incredible chalk art created by our talented artists! Selected artists will compete for cash prizes while showcasing their work to thousands of Springfest visitors. While you’re there, be sure to stop by the Art League tent for fun “make and take” art activities. view more.

The four-day festival, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026, takes place from April 23rd to 26th, 2026. In addition to the free concerts during Springfest at the Inlet, there will also be *three showcase experiences at the Performing Arts Center. Get your tickets today! Springfest Lineup:  Thursday, April 23rd Springfest Opening Ceremony: 10:00 to 10:30 am; Midway Stage Nick Ferraro & The All Stars: 10:30 to 11:30 am; Beach Stage Bryan & The Barn Owls: 11:30... view more.

The world’s premier celebration of wildfowl art returns! Artists, collectors, and nature lovers gather for an unforgettable weekend of masterful bird carvings, wildfowl art exhibitions, competitions, hands-on classes, vendors, and decoy history. From seasoned champions to rising young carvers, experience the tradition, artistry, and community that make the Ward World Championship the “Super Bowl of bird carving.” Don’t miss live demonstrations, art corner, antique de... view more.

The four-day festival, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026, takes place from April 23rd to 26th, 2026. In addition to the free concerts during Springfest at the Inlet, there will also be *three showcase experiences at the Performing Arts Center. Get your tickets today! Springfest Lineup:  Thursday, April 23rd Springfest Opening Ceremony: 10:00 to 10:30 am; Midway Stage Nick Ferraro & The All Stars: 10:30 to 11:30 am; Beach Stage Bryan & The Barn Owls: 11:30... view more.

The world’s premier celebration of wildfowl art returns! Artists, collectors, and nature lovers gather for an unforgettable weekend of masterful bird carvings, wildfowl art exhibitions, competitions, hands-on classes, vendors, and decoy history. From seasoned champions to rising young carvers, experience the tradition, artistry, and community that make the Ward World Championship the “Super Bowl of bird carving.” Don’t miss live demonstrations, art corner, antique de... view more.