Discover the only place in Maryland where the ocean meets the land…  Winter in Snow Hill: Cozy Shops, Local Finds, and a Little Grinchy Fun! Shop Small ~ Shop Local!  🎄“Who-Hill” Celebration! 💚🎄 Saturday, December 13 • Downtown Snow HillSnow Hill is transforming into a full-on Whoville for our brand-new Who-Hill Celebration. It will bring a magical, Grinch-themed holiday festival to life right in the heart of town! Expect a full day packed with festive fun for families.8-11 am: Breakfast with the Grinch – $5 per person11am-3pm: Downtown Whobilation live music; Max look-alike contest12-2pm: Photos with Grinch and Whoville CharactersAll Day: Who Hair Styling Station; Face Painting; Costume contests for kids and pets; Crafts, games, movies and more!  Wrapping Up the Year… Then Jumping Right In!Penguin Swim is happening Thursday, January 1, 2026Start 2026 with a splash 🐧🌊 at Ocean City’s coolest New Year’s tradition—the 32nd Annual Penguin Swim at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort (9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD)!Festivities take place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with registration and check-in from 9:00–11:45 AM and the big Swim at 12:00 PM. Participants can also beat the crowds by taking advantage of pre-registration and early check-in on Wednesday, December 31, from 2:00–4:00 PM, where wristbands and shirts can be picked up in advance—plus early birds earn an extra Penguin Swim item.Registration is $30 per person through December 30, and $35 on December 31 or January 1. All swimmers must register and check in to receive a wristband for beach access.Whether you’re diving in or cheering from the sand, this fun, frigid plunge supports Atlantic General Hospital and our community’s Healthcare Heroes—making it a truly feel-good way to ring in the new year! Click Here For More Information! Events Happening for the Holidays!WINTERFEST OF LIGHTSHave you checked out Winterfest yet? This year is bigger and more magical than ever! New layouts, Fire & Ice nights with live music. On select evenings, hop aboard a buggy for a horse-drawn carriage ride through the lights! Reserve a 2 or 6 person carriage or reserve individual seats on the 12-seat carriage.The Winterfest of Trains is now rolling into the main Winterfest of Lights Tent in sheds provided by Woodland Sheds of Bishopville! The Ocean City Beach Patrol is very happy to be joined by the Delaware Seaside Railroad Club again this year as it brings two interactive displays to the Park. NEW YEARS’ EVE CELEBRATIONS!There are plenty of options across the county! Ocean City is ringing in 2025 with two fireworks displays, Snow Hill’s famous Goat Drop at 6 pm, and Berlin’s New Year’s Eve celebration at 6 pm! Request A Visitor’s GuideClick the links to request our Visitor’s Guide as well as Experience OC. You can also use these links to view them in digital format! Our office has a wide array of full color brochures to give you insight to all that Worcester County, Maryland has to offer.     Worcester County Office of Tourism 107 West Green Street – Snow Hill, MD 21863 410-632-3110 – 800-852-0335 – tourism@marylandscoast.org

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