Bob Hall Beverage Company, a 92-year-old family-owned beer and beverage distributor serving Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s Counties, is proud to bring the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales to two local parades this coming week to celebrate the holidays with the communities they love and serve. “For more than 90 years, this community has supported us, and we...
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The holiday season begins in Leonardtown when Santa arrives for Christmas on the Square & the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Town Square on Friday, November 28, 2025. The festivities begin at 4:30 PM with holiday music, entertainment, sleigh rides, train rides, hayrides, live nativity, balloon art, face painting, children’s crafts, hot drinks,...
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Historic St. Mary’s City invites the public to celebrate the holiday season at Frost Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1–6 p.m. Inspired by traditional holiday markets, this festive outdoor event will feature family activities, live entertainment, and seasonal cheer. Guests can enjoy holiday decorations, carolers, and even a ride with Santa aboard...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is celebrating the holiday season with festive family fun all month long. Visitors can experience the joy of the Solomons Christmas Walk on Saturday, Dec. 13, with live music, crafts, Santa visits, and free museum admission. The celebration continues with Winter Break Programming, offering engaging, hands-on activities for children from...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, is proud to announce the return of Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point this holiday season after a successful launch in 2024. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors are invited to a...
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The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center (NCAC) invites families, children, and community members to help spread the word and join in the 6th Annual Giving Fair, a joyful celebration of creativity and generosity, on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church’s Family Life Center (1200 Charles Street, La Plata)....
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Come on down to the Ridge firehouse to give Santa your Christmas list and receive an ornament and goodies! Take photos with Santa with your own camera. Santa arrives around 6:30pm. Please bring a canned good to donate to our local food bank!!! The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Community Tree...
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The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons invites visitors to enjoy a variety of educational and family-friendly events this November—from fossil identification to honoring our veterans—and to take advantage of fabulous shopping opportunities at the Museum Store. For the full calendar of November events, visit our website www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Sundays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, and...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, St. Clement’s Island Museum, and the Old Jail Museum is pleased to present special events and exhibits during the holiday season. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Family Open House (Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Kick off the...
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The 18th Annual RiverFest will be held at 47418 Old State House Rd, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686, and everyone is invited to come celebrate, explore, and protect the St. Mary’s River. Admission and activities are completely free, thanks to sponsors, donors, volunteers, and members. Hosted by the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association. The...
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St. Mary’s County Government, on behalf of the St. Mary’s County Fair Association, invites all members of the community to join in the fun happening this weekend at the 78th Annual St. Mary’s County Fair! Highlights for this year’s program include: Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Entry Day! Bring your exhibit to the fair –...
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The Blue Angels, the United States Navy’s premier flight demonstration team, known worldwide for drawing crowds of tens-of-thousands to see first-hand their precision and thrilling aerial maneuvers, are scheduled to perform at the NAS Patuxent River Air Show June 20-21, 2026. The event will be held at NAS Patuxent River and is free and...
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Maryland International Raceway is proud to announce that we will be an NHRA sanctioned track starting in 2026. In addition, MIR will be the host track of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals to be held on May 29-31, 2026, and will be televised on FOX Sports. MIR will be one of two new national event...
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The premier Bluegrass band, The Seldom Scene will headline the first concert of the season at the Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series at the Calvert Elks in Prince Frederick. Bluegrass returns to the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD, on Sunday, October 5 at 2:00 PM, featuring the world-renowned Seldom Scene. Entering...
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Celebrate the start of fall with a full slate of events at the Calvert Marine Museum – including Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities on Friday, Sept. 12. Whether you want to learn more about animals in the Bay, cruise like a pirate, or take in the region’s maritime history, there’s no...
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Calvert County: Solomons Island Fourth of July Celebration – On July 4, event begins at 10 a.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m., Solomons will host a full day of patriotic activities, including a flag ceremony, colonial reenactments, a children’s bike parade, boat parade, live music and fireworks. Festivities are centered around the boardwalk, Calvert Marine...
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As we gear up for the upcoming Fireworks celebration, please be aware of the following Traffic Operations and Pedestrian Safety Plan in place to help keep everyone safe and traffic moving smoothly: Pedestrian traffic will be prohibited on MD Rt. 4. Designated pedestrian areas along Solomons Island Rd will be marked, and all attendees...
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Get ready to celebrate freedom in true American style at St. Mary’s Freedom Fest, the county’s official Independence Day celebration, happening at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This free, family-friendly event brings the entire community together for an unforgettable summer evening packed with entertainment, contests, food trucks, kids’ activities,...
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July 2025 is packed with summer fun at the Calvert Marine Museum! Don’t miss GRAMMY Award-winning artist Darius Rucker live in concert on Thursday, July 10, and dive into a day of jaw-some activities at Sharkfest on Saturday, July 12. Explore maritime history at the Lore Oyster House, cruise the Patuxent aboard the Wm....
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Southern Maryland’s premier free summer outdoor concerts return for the 27th season as the River Concert Series kicks off on June 27, 2025, from 7-9 p.m. on the Townhouse Green at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). The popular, family-friendly music festival, performed by the Chesapeake Orchestra under music director Jeffrey Silberschlag, will be...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) are pleased to invite the entire community to attend the annual Flag Day Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. on the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center Lawn, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. This annual community event features: A procession by various color...
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Mark Your Calendars! The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival is back and better than ever! Held on July 10–13 & July 17–20 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightly. Games and rides for all ages A wide variety of delicious food options A chance to win a Blackstone Griddle with accessories Take a...
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The Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is announcing a new date for the kickoff of the 2025 Mixtape Concert Series. Due to unforeseen scheduling circumstances, the originally planned May 17 concert is now taking place during the most festive weekend of the summer—Saturday, July 5, at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf....
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The Calvert Marine Museum is thrilled to announce that rising country star SHANE PROFITT will be the opening act for DARIUS RUCKER at the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion on Thursday, July 10, 2025. A true southern talent with a straight-shooting swagger and barrel-chested voice, Shane Profitt has quickly made a...
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May is packed with exciting events at the Calvert Marine Museum! Enjoy the Solomons Maritime Festival on May 3 with free museum admission, boat rides, live music, and hands-on activities, or explore local history at the Lore Oyster House and Cove Point Lighthouse throughout the month. Special events include Jordan Davis live in concert...
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