Kids’ Event: Read to a Therapy Dog
Thursday, Mar. 23 at 6 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
Kids in Grades K – 3 are invited to read to a perfect listener: a therapy dog! Call the Circulation Desk at (609) 967-7155 to register beginning February 23. Spaces are limited!
Harborside Chat: Dynamics of the Barrier Islands
Thursday, Mar. 23 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May
Come learn what makes our islands’ ecosystems so unique – and fragile.
CMC Museum Presentation: Atlantic Divers
Thursday, Mar. 23 at 7 p.m.
Museum of Cape May County, 504 North Route 9, Court House
The lost tanker “British Freedom” was found after decades of wreck searching. The U-1232 reached Halifax harbor in December 1944. As the column of ships lined up to enter, one of the last battles of World War II on the North American coast was about to ensue… Hear the tale of this epic attack and escape by the German submarine and the discovery in 1996 by Atlantic Divers. $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Wildwood Crest Creative Arts Council Art Competition
Friday, Mar. 24 at 6 p.m.
Wildwood Crest Arts Pavilion, 6301 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood Crest Arts Council displays entries for its first annual Art Competition. This is the first event in the new Creative Arts Pavilion.
Ocean City Girls’ Weekend
Friday, Mar. 24 to Sunday, Mar. 26
Asbury Avenue between 6th and 14th Street
Fashion show kick-off event on Friday evening, shopping and dining specials all weekend, accommodation packages, wellness classes, and more!
OC-Con Comic Book and Memorabilia Festival
Saturday And Sunday, Mar. 25 and 26
Ocean City Music Pier
OC-Con features meet-the-artist sessions, discussion panels, costume contests, and the display and sale of comic books and memorabilia. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26. Some of the artists who will participate include Bob Petrecca, Luke Petrecca, Tony DiGerolamo, Christian Espiritusanto, Galica Graphics (Garland Holloman), Jude Martys, Niko Lopez and Momo.
Uncovering the Hidden History of the Diving Horses
Saturday, Mar. 25 at 1 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
Join the library for a look into the fact and fiction surrounding those who originated and operated the iconic Atlantic City Steel Pier diving horse act from 1929 to 1978.