October
Halloween at the Art League of OC
🎃 Halloween at the Art League of Ocean City
Fri. Oct 31, 11 AM – 1 PM
Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th St. Bayside
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Art League of Ocean City! Join us for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with creativity, candy, and community fun.
Kids can take part in a FREE slime-making class, enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the galleries, and dance along to spooky tunes that set the perfect festive mood. Costumes are highly encouraged—we can’t wait to see your cutest, creepiest, and most creative looks!
Bring your family, friends, and Halloween spirit for an afternoon of artful fun at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.
November
First Friday Opening Reception
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits by a variety of local artists! FREE. All are welcome.
Refreshments sponsored by Montgomery Financial.
Featuring:
Thaler Gallery: John Schisler
Sisson Galleria: Feast for the Eyes Group Show
Studio E: Gwen Lehman
Schwab Spotlight Gallery: Jamey Krebs & B.K. Slocum
Felber Artisan Showcase: Joann Stratakos
Burbage Staircase Gallery: Aria Islam
Offsite Exhibits:
Princess Royale – Anabela Ferguson
Coffee Beanery – Gail Stern
Vision Board + Health & Wellness Coaching Session
Thursday, November 13
10:00–11:30am
Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, Md. 21842
$35 per person
Join us for an inspiring group coaching session designed to help you reflect, reset, and envision your ideal path to wellness. Led by a Certified Duke Health & Wellness Coach, this 90-minute session combines personal reflection with creative expression.
Participants will be guided through the Wheel of Health, a self-assessment exercise that helps identify where you are now and where you want to be in areas like nutrition, movement, sleep, and more. Then, bring your goals to life by creating a personalized vision board—a powerful tool to keep your intentions front and center.
All materials will be provided, including:
- Self-assessment worksheets
- Vision board templates
- Art supplies (colored pencils, stickers)
- A large flip chart easel for group engagement
Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or looking to gain clarity and motivation, this session offers a creative and supportive space to focus on you.
Space is limited — reserve your spot today! All proceeds benefit the Art League of Ocean City.
This event is part of our Art League Games and created by Gladiator, Mary Rupinski!
Click here to register: https://givebutter.com/MaryRupinski
Color Run for the Arts
Get ready to run, create, and celebrate!
Join the Art League of Ocean City on November 15, 2025, at Ocean Pines Veterans Memorial Park for a day of fun at our Color Run!
This isn’t just a run — it’s a full-on celebration of the arts! Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring an artisan marketplace*, music, raffles, Grateful Grub food truck, Kona Ice and so much fun. Whether you’re running, walking, or just soaking it all in, there’s something for everyone.
During a color run, runners and walkers are doused in a different color powder at various points along the course. Participants usually wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in bright colors. The colored powders are safe on the skin and for the environment and simply wash off.
*A full list of artisans coming soon.
Come run for the arts and stay for the fun!
Whether you’re racing for a cause, walking with friends, or bringing the kids for some colorful fun, there’s something for everyone:
8:00 AM – Check-in Begins
9:00 AM – Kids Run (Perfect for ages 9 & under)
9:30 AM – 5K Color Run
10:00 AM – 2-Mile Walk around the scenic South Gate Pond
Want your FREE race-day t-shirt? Be sure to register by October 23, 2025 to guarantee yours!
Email Aubrey Sizemore at aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org to volunteer
Thank you to the Ocean Pines Association and the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks for sponsoring
Let’s make art—and memories—together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Interested in sponsoring? Click here for our sponsorship packet! Email Development Director, Jessica Bauer, with questions at development@artleagueofoceancity.org
Originals Only: No Covers, Just Creators
Originals Only: No Covers, Just Creators is a celebration of authentic, original expression across all creative mediums. This event brings together poets, comedians, musicians, and performers to showcase their unique voices and stories. No covers, no routines—just raw, unfiltered talent. Whether you’re here to experience a fresh spoken word piece, a stand-up comedy set, or original music that speaks from the heart, this is the place for true creators to shine. Join us for a night of creativity, inspiration, and one-of-a-kind performances that are all about celebrating originality.
Marsh Lovers
OC Film Festival Black Friday Sale
OC Film Fest Black Friday BOGO Ticket Sale!
Buy One 4-Day Pass, Get One FREE!
Available Only: November 28 – December 1, 2025
Get ready for the ultimate cinematic experience! This Black Friday weekend, when you buy one 4-day pass to the Ocean City Film Festival (March 5–8, 2026), you’ll get another 4-day pass FREE!
That’s double the films, double the fun — and the perfect gift for the movie lover in your life.
Regularly priced at $125 each, 4-day passes include access to all in-person screenings of feature films and short film blocks, plus exclusive events and filmmaker meetups throughout the festival weekend.
Don’t miss this limited-time deal — it’s only available Nov. 28–Dec. 1!
December
Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, as the holiday season begins, the global movement of generosity reminds us to step back from consumerism and focus on paying it forward—helping those in our community less fortunate.
For the Art League of Ocean City (ALOC), this day is a critical lifeline. While we are proud to open our doors year-round with free admission to the public, the soaring operating costs of our $1.8 million budget, combined with unexpected funding cuts, threaten our ability to sustain the free programs that define us.
Your donation today allows us to continue providing free after-school art enrichment for children in Title I schools, offering healing art classes for those struggling with grief and stress, and most critically, securing the future of the arts in the Delmarva region.
By contributing to the ALOC now, you are empowering us to deliver compassion, creativity, and crucial educational opportunities to everyone—from the youngest student picking up a paintbrush to the aspiring college artist. Let your generosity be the gift that helps us help hundreds of others this season!
Donate here: ocart.org/donate
Donate on our Shore Gives 365 page: https://www.shoregives365.org/story/ocart-givingtuesday
Holiday Luncheon & Annual Meeting
Holiday Luncheon & Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Princess Royale | 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City
Join the Art League of Ocean City for our annual Holiday Luncheon & Annual Meeting, a festive celebration honoring our members, volunteers, and supporters who make our creative community thrive!
Enjoy a delicious lunch, good company, and the spirit of the season as we reflect on another inspiring year of art, education, and connection.
$45 per person includes a meal, non-alcoholic beverage, gratuity, and a special gift.
Choose your entrée:
• Caesar or garden salad with salmon, chicken, or falafel, plus dessert.
RSVP with entrée option by December 4 by calling 410-524-9433.
Celebrate the holidays with the Art League family and toast to another amazing year of creativity on the coast!
Winter Night at the Gallery - Kids Event
Winter Night at the Gallery for Kids
Time: 5:00 – 8:00
Cost: $25.00 members $30.00 future members
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow for Kids!
Kids ages 6-13 are invited to a fun Winter Night at the Gallery! Parents may drop-off children for a fun-filled evening at the Art League of Ocean City.
Our evening will begin with a light dinner and then the fun begins!
Events for the Evening:
Snow Globe – Each child will create a one-of-a kind snow globe
Paper Snow Flakes – Children will learn how to fold and cut snow flakes and then decorate so they sparkle like snow.
Snow Making – Children will create snow in a science experiment and create snow. Children will then use the snow to create a snowman!
Cookie Decorating – Children will finish the evening decorating and enjoying cookies.
Click here to register: https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes/2638
Miracle on 34th Street - LSPAC Performance - Saturday
Miracle on 34th Street – Presented by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company
Saturday, December 13 • 7–9 PM: Click here to purchase tickets
Art League of Ocean City
Step into the magic of the holiday season with Miracle on 34th Street, performed live by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company at the Art League of Ocean City. This beloved Christmas classic tells the heartwarming story of belief, wonder, and the true spirit of the holidays — brought to life on stage by a talented local cast.
Enjoy an evening of festive cheer, moving performances, and timeless holiday charm in the gallery’s intimate setting.
Tickets: $25
Seating is limited — reserve your spot early!
Miracle on 34th Street - LSPAC Performance - Sunday
Miracle on 34th Street – Presented by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company
Sunday, December 14 • 4-6 PM: Click here to purchase tickets
Art League of Ocean City
Step into the magic of the holiday season with Miracle on 34th Street, performed live by the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company at the Art League of Ocean City. This beloved Christmas classic tells the heartwarming story of belief, wonder, and the true spirit of the holidays — brought to life on stage by a talented local cast.
Enjoy an evening of festive cheer, moving performances, and timeless holiday charm in the gallery’s intimate setting.
Tickets: $25
Seating is limited — reserve your spot early!
New Year’s Pre-Eve Kid’s Craft Day
Ring in the New Year with creativity and fun!
Join us for New Year’s Pre-Eve Kid’s Craft Day at the Art League of Ocean City, in partnership with Ocean City Recreation & Parks — happening Tuesday, December 30 from 10am–3pm!
Kids ages 6–13 will spend the day making festive crafts to celebrate the new year — from party hats and masks to a special ball for our very own “Ball Drop in the Gallery!” 
Date: Tues. Dec 30th from 10am-3pm
Cost: $45 resident / $54 non-resident
Location: Art League of Ocean City, 504 94th Street, Bayside
Participants should bring a lunch!
It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with art, laughter, and friends before the big countdown!
Register through Ocean City Recreation & Parks
www.oceancitymd.gov/rec — Program #206120
Questions? Call 410-524-9433 (Art League) or 410-250-0125 (Recreation & Parks).