St. Mary's County Arts Council

06/24/2026

In an era of soundbites and shouting, “Shall We Gather” speaks softly and thoughtfully. What can we all learn from the example of these two small, rural church communities? Shall we listen? Shall we care?

06/24/2026

New classes across the street from us at Kneaded Baking Co!

We are SO excited for our cupcake decorating classes this week!
The kids are going to have so much fun decorating their very own cupcakes to take home.

*The classes this week are full but we just added another date; July 2nd and we are also hosting a teen class that day!
Here's the signup info...

Thursday July 2nd
Kids Cupcake Decorating Class 10am to 12pm, Ages 6 to 12
Sign Up Here:
https://square.link/u/n11IWuso?src=sheet

Thursday July 2nd
Teen Cupcake Decorating Class 2pm to 4pm, Ages 13 to 17
Sign Up Here: https://square.link/u/K2nCdG3I

Come join in the fun!

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

This is the perfect opportunity to advocate for more art at the parks! ❤️

📣There's still time to make your voice heard and tell us about what YOU want to see for the future of recreation, parks, facilities and natural areas in St. Mary's County!

💻 Utilize the Community Engagement website to participate by using an interactive map, posting to an ideas wall, using a budget prioritization tool and by completing a short survey. Your input will help identify needs, set priorities, and shape practical, community-driven recommendations.

📲Community Engagement Site: https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/st-marys-county-lpprp-update/

🌳This input is used to develop the department's new Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan. This plan serves to guide the agency and community for the next 5 years.

📋Input collected will be combined with data analysis, stakeholder input and a statistically valid survey to support informed planning decisions. Your input will directly inform the plan’s findings, recommendations, and action steps.

📍Current Land Preservation, Parks & Recreation Plan (LPPRP):
www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/lpprp.pdf


Image: contains outdoor park landscape with trees, park bench, water, birds and sky; logo that reads "The Future of Play: Design Tomorrow Today!"

06/23/2026

HOLLYWOOD, Md. — Historic Sotterley will present a lecture examining George Washington’s complex relationship with slavery and how that history has shaped American memory. The event, titled “Thy Will Be Done,” will feature historian and author John Garrison Marks on July 1, 2026, from 7:00 p...

06/23/2026

🎨Lots of arts, crafts and game based programs for kids and teens are happening this July at Crafts N Stitches in Leonardtown! You can register for these programs directly through the R&P Online Catalog. Offerings include:

🦈Summer Kids Crafting Camps (Including a Shark Week Camp)
🖌Summer Teens Crafting Camps
🎲Summer Teens D&D Camps
🐲Lil Learners D&D..and more!

📲See all Youth Arts & Crafts programs and register: https://tinyurl.com/Youth-Arts-Crafts

❓Got questions about registration? Contact the R&P Main Office at [email protected] or call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800

06/22/2026

The Lexington Park Library will hold a community opening and ribbon-cutting for their new makerspace on Tuesday, June 23, 2026!

The opening celebration is from 1 - 3 PM with the ribbon-cutting scheduled for 1 PM. All are invited to this special event!

The Lexington Park Library will open a new makerspace June 23, expanding access to 3D printing, creative technology, STEM learning and hands-on resources for students, families and entrepreneurs in St. Mary’s County.

06/22/2026

LEONARDTOWN — The St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer its popular Dinner & A Cruise Series at St. Clement’s Island Museum in 2026 with a new larger water taxi vessel that allows expanded routes and new cruise experiences along the Potomac River. The updated vessel will enable travel f...

06/22/2026

This Saturday, June 27th, from 11 AM - 4 PM at St. Mary's Square in Lexington Park! This year’s event brings music, dance, food, and cultural traditions to our community! Admission is FREE!

https://thebaynet.com/free-community-culture-cuisine-festival-returns-to-lexington-park-june-27/

(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council and donations from our other supporters, we are a proud sponsor of this very special event!)

Community, Culture & Cuisine returns to Lexington Park on June 27 with cultural performances, international food vendors, family activities and free admission at St. Mary's Square Shopping Center.

06/20/2026

Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Facebook.com/SCIMuseum