Maryland International Raceway ™ (MIR) proudly announces the release of the 2024 schedule. The 2024 racing season will include a new event to MIR, Holden Extavaganza held on May 11, 2024. The Florida based event makes the trek north for the first time as the largest Holden gathering in the US will make an...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Recreation & Parks has partnered with the St. Mary’s County Arts Council (SMCAC) in the development of an Arts Park Plan which will enrich Lexington Manor Passive Park (LMPP). The concept of an Arts Park Plan arose from the 2019 Master Plan, which quantified public support for introducing...
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It’s a lovely month to visit the museum! A new creature program, maritime winter course, fossilized poop celebration, and bird count will have your February calendar booked. Plus, you’re in for another treat, as THE BURNETT SISTERS BAND performs this month! For more information about museum happenings, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Thursdays, Feb. 1 &...
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The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, the non-profit organization that supports the historic sites overseen by St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, was recently awarded $10,000 from Maryland Humanities through the Hatza Memorial SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) Grant Program for general operating funds. “We are...
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Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. This year’s theme is Living the Dream: Hope, Courage & Unity. The program begins at 8 a.m. in the Campus Center Great Room. An optional...
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Kick off the new year with tickets to the first Maritime Performance Series concert of the season! In addition, check out a new art workshop and events celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. For more information about museum happenings, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Monday, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day The Calvert Marine Museum and Museum...
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The Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series will host the Lonesome River Band on Sunday January 14, 2024, at the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD. The doors will open at Noon and “LRB” will start their performance at 2:00 PM. They are a band that are sure to please and...
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Friday, Jan. 19 – DICK HENSOLD and PATSY O’BRIEN – Dick Hensold is one of the leading Northumbrian smallpipers in North America, and Patsy O’Brien is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from County Cork in Ireland. Music born from the age-old traditions of Ireland, Scotland, England, and Cape Breton is given new life in the...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is excited to present “Kids Countdown to Noon at Piney Point: A New Year’s Eve Family Event” on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park. Bring your kids to Piney Point on December 31 so they can...
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Lexington Park Ford Lincoln is bringing you some holiday cheer for our first ever HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!! Hours of festive fun, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.! Get your pictures with Santa and/or the Grinch, take a wagon ride with Suttler Post Clydesdales, check out STAR 98.3 T-Bone & Heather and maybe...
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NEW DATE & TIME DUE TO RAIN FORECAST: Join us Monday, December 18, 2023 for a spectacular showcase of the Budweiser Clydesdales as they parade around the Town of North Beach starting at 5 pm. You will have an opportunity to see the Clydesdales Team as they park on Bay Avenue in front of...
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UPDATE 12/6/2023: Merry Christmas from Bluey Claus and the Dyson crew!! Be sure to stop by and get your picture! We have loved seeing them! Bluey has been very popular so she will be here a bit longer. SpongeBob will be back but probably not until late Spring. UPDATE 10/5/2023: SpongeBob at Dyson Building...
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St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is excited to present “Kids Countdown to Noon at Piney Point: A New Year’s Eve Family Event” on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park. Bring your kids to Piney Point on December 31 so they can...
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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the return of Home for Holidays on Dec. 9, 2023, in downtown Prince Frederick, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following activities are planned: Christmas Parade: Welcome the return of the Christmas Parade at 10:30 a.m., hosted by the Calvert County Fair Board...
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Mark your calendars! The Second District VFD&RS will be hosting their 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Santa & Mrs. Claus and their elves will be there to light the tree at 6:30 PM. We even heard that the Grinch may show up! There will...
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Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, and lovers of Christmas movies, new and old! Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season like never before as we watch the North Beach Christmas Parade! The parade is today, December 1, 2023 at 6 pm along Bay Avenue. At the end of the...
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Velocity X: Innovation Hackathon. Dec. 1. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head. Pitch your idea for an outdoor exhibit/installation/project at the Velocity Center that reflects the theme of “Innovation and Technology”—you could win up to $3,000 and see your idea put into action! Teams must submit their project title and...
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On Saturday December 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. – Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 47855 College Dr, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 On Sunday December 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. – Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd, Lusby, MD COSMIC Symphony, directed by William...
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Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering is on Sunday, December 3rd, 3:00 p.m., to 6:00 p.m., at Town Hall! Celebrate the season with music, children’s activities, refreshments, horse-drawn carriage rides by Suttler Post Farm and a visit from Santa. The Christmas tree will be displayed in the circle at Town Hall and will be officially lit...
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‘Tis the season for holiday traditions, time with loved ones, and, of course, educational fun too! We hope you will join us for the annual Solomons Christmas Walk. It’s a magical evening and a festive time to visit the museum after hours. Continue winter break fun by participating in some NEW programming at the...
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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 at each historic site. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Holiday Family Open House (Sunday, November 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 5...
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The Commissioners of Leonardtown and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County invite the public to salute America’s Veterans at the Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Leonardtown! The parade steps off from St. Mary’s Ryken High School at 10 a.m., proceeds through Town and is immediately followed by a Memorial Ceremony...
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Visitor volume, spending top pre-pandemic levels with more than 43.5 million people visiting Maryland in 2022 and spent $19.4 billion, topping pre-pandemic levels, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism. In total, the economic impact of tourism was $30.3 billion and generated $2.3 billion in...
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The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, the St Mary’s County Community Development Corporation, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, and PNC Bank, will host a Public Mural Painting Day at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park. St. Mary’s County community members are...
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) began their business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda. The Commissioners then presented proclamations for the U.S. Oyster Festival 57th Anniversary and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The CSMC joined the St. Mary’s County Commission...
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