July at the beach is chock full of fun things to do.  There’s never a dull moment…  Enjoy the sun and fun!

July (all month long)
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.

July (all month long)
Free Summer Programs
Life-Saving Station Museum, South end of Boardwalk
Gather outside the museum for fun facts & topics. A different subject each day. Monday-Saturday, 10:30 am. Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying, & all about sharks. 410-289-4991. Sandy@ocmuseum.org. www.ocmuseum.org.

July 3  -  July 31   (see schedule below)
Movies on the Beach & More – 27th St. Beach
Every Monday and Friday evening enjoy games and movie on the beach with our new 16-foot projector. Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Games and activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. www.ococean.com.

July 3: Bed Time Stories
July 6: Madagascar 2
July 10: The Shaggy Dog
July 13: Surf’s Up
July 17: Dr. Dolittle 3
July 20: IGOR
July 24: Ratatouille
July 27:  Kung Fu Panda
July 31: Tale of Despreaux

July 4
Jamboree in the Park – Northside Park, 127th St & the Bay
Bring the entire family for an old-fashioned Fourth Saturday. Family fun begins at 8 p.m. Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). www.ococean.com.

July 4 / July 15 / July 22
Concert on the Beach – N. Division St. & the Beach
Free concert begins at 8 p.m., followed by fabulous fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket & enjoy the evening beside the ocean. Saturday. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). www.ococean.com.

July 15: Sir Rod
July 22: Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys

July 7 / July 14 / July 21 / July 28
Family Beach Olympics – 27th St. Beach
Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.ococean.com.

July 9 / July 16 / July 23 / July 30
Bonfire Hour – N. Division St. Beach
Sit beside the bonfire & learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do in Ocean City. A different speaker each week. Thursdays at 9 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). www.ococean.com.

The 2009 Bonfire speaker schedule is:
July 9: Ocean City Emergency Services
July 16: National Aquarium
July 23: Ocean City Department of Tourism’s history and fun things to do
July 30: Ocean City Beach Patrol

July 10-12
OC Tuna Tournament – OC Fishing Center, off Rt. 50
East Coast’s largest tuna tournament. Weigh-ins Fri.& Sat., 4-7:30 p.m. Sun., 4-7 p.m. 800-322-3065. www.oceancitytunatournament.com.

July 11
Captain Craig Swim – 7th St on the Beach
Come swim the Captain Craig mile or Ginny Craig quarter mile. Registration fee, begins at 5 p.m. All spectators are welcome. Saturday, 6 p.m. www.ococean.com./ocbp.

July 12 / July 19 / July 26
Sundaes in the Park – Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. Free family concert series offered every Sunday evening in July & August from 6-8 p.m. Children’s entertainment presented each week. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). www.ococean.com.

July 12: Key West Band and Mike Rose Magic
July 19:  Rising Sun Reggae and Uncle Pete with Kids
July 26:  J.R. Booker and Cascading Carlos

July 19-23
Starpower National Talent Competition – Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
World competition for all dancers who qualified at regionals held across the United States. Activities take place from 8 a.m. to approx. 7 p.m. each day. www.starpowertalent.com.

July 24-26
Greek Festival – Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Be Greek for a weekend! Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine, authentic Greek music & dancing, & shop with the many unique vendors. Come for lunch, dinner, desserts & more. Admission. Fri. & Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990. stgeorge@beachin.net.

July 25
Mitch Maiorana Run, Swim, Run – 7th St. & the Beach
Registration fee to compete, spectators welcome! Saturday, 6 p.m. www.ococean.com./ocbp.

July 27
Polish Festival- Sunset Park – S. Division St. & the Bay
Ocean City’s bayside park hosts Polish Night. Share the beauty of different cultures with live entertainment, food & a wine garden. Monday, 5-10 p.m.  www.ococean.com.

July 27-29
Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival – Convention Center & N. Division St. Beach
Christian praise, drama, dance, music & worship. Baptism in the ocean on Wednesday. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Convention Center; 7-10 p.m. on
the beach. Dick or Gary, 410-289-1296. www.jesusatthebeach.org.