Eastern Shore Weekend Picks

Experience the energy of Downtown Salisbury at our monthly outdoor marketplace! Each month, the streets come alive with local vendors offering handmade goods, art, treats, and unique finds alongside interactive activities for all ages and live music filling the air. It’s the perfect chance to stroll, shop, and connect with the community while supporting local businesses and creators.

The region’s unique artistic style will take the spotlight when the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on April 18-19. CBMM kicks off its festival season with a weekend of fun for the whole family featuring fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more. The popular celebration of all things sea glass will run 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days.

Healthy kids day full of great vendors. Free and open to the public!

Every April, as Earth sweeps through a trail of ancient comet dust, the night sky comes alive with one of its most reliable celestial displays: the Lyrid meteor shower. Known for its fast, bright meteors and occasional fireballs, the Lyrids offer a vivid reminder of our planet’s place in a dynamic, ever‑moving cosmos. This program invites you to explore the science, history, and wonder behind this annual spectacle. Join us as we explore the science and stories behind this annual event and be sure to attend our special auditorium presentation at 10:30 a.m. where we’ll take a closer look at what makes the Lyrids such a memorable celestial visitor.

Free Event with Vintage & Vinyl Vendors and Live Music All Day Berlin Main Street Arts & Entertainment District is celebrating Record Store Day on Saturday, April 18, with an all day event in downtown Berlin from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The event will feature a juried lineup of vintage vendors, artists and live music throughout the day, highlighted by a special performance from Brian Sella, national recording artist and lead singer of The Front Bottoms.

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Find Us Contact Home Search Search Menu X Z Accommodations Hotels Motels Bed & Breakfasts Weekly Rental Agencies Weekly Rentals by Owner Accommodations by Type All Accommodations X Z Restaurants & Food Breakfast Lunch Carry Out Catering Fine Dining Waterfront Dining Restaurants by Cuisine All Restaurants & Food X Z Events & Activities Movie Times Calendar of Events Beaches and Parks Golf Courses Rehoboth Golf Directory Kid Stuff Family Fun Rainy Day Fun All Activities X Z Nightlife Nightlife Music Schedules Movie Times X Z Shop Apparel The Outlets Complete Shop Directory X Z Business Directory Featured Businesses Pay/Purchase Advertising Pay/Purchase Advertising Business Directory X Z Real Estate Main Real Estate Looking to Buy? Trying to Sell? Sales Agencies Weekly Rental Agencies Vacation/Year-Round Rentals Commercial Real Estate Building/Home Improvement Other Helpful Links X Z Community Our Community Visitor's Services & Parking Local News & Traffic Local Weather Transportation Beach Weddings Rehoboth Beach FAQ to Rehoboth Jobs Town History My Rehoboth Advertise With Us Pay/Purchase Advertising Saturday, April 18 - Saturday, April 18 Healthy Kids Day 2026-Sussex YMCA 11am - 2pm, Sussex Family YMCA, 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach. https://www.ymcade.org/hkd/ For more than 30 years, Healthy Kids Day has celebrated kids’ mental and physical health, while teaching healthy habits for kids and families, encouraging active play and inspiring a lifetime love of physical activity. On April 18th, YMCA of Delaware locations will host events featuring games and activities. Join us to create lifelong memories with the entire family! YMCA Healthy Kids Day events are free, full of family fun, and open to non-members! Search Rehoboth.com Search Search

The Salisbury Zoo’s Earth Day celebration is a free event open to everyone. This celebration aims to promote a reverence for wildlife while also raising awareness about our environment. The event will feature some of the Zoo’s ambassador animals and animal care talks at our animals’ habitats. Environmental exhibitors from the Lower Shore along with many unique vendors. Children can also learn about nature through discovery boxes and nature play. This event is Rain or Shine.

For 18 years, Ocean 98 has been letting you choose who has the Best Bloody Mary in the local area! This year’s contest will be held in Morley Hall at Seacrets in Ocean City, MD on Sunday April 19th at Noon. A $20 donation towards Ocean 98’s Cash for College fund at the door will allow you to vote on Best Overall, Best Presentation, and Spiciest Bloody Mary! Must be 21 or older to attend. All contestants will be given Seacrets Distilling Company Vodka to use, just bring your mix and add-ons for presentation. Each entrant can attempt for any of the 3 categories and may bring multiple styles of mix to compete with. Please bring enough mix for at least 550–750 samples. Participants can dress their table as they see fit, but will only be given approximately the space of a four top table. Proceeds will benefit the Ocean 98 Cash for College Fund. For more information, contact bill@ocean98.com