Events
Below you will find a list of events such as gallery shows, fun activities, and events we are attending!
First Friday Activities - Color & Light Society
Join us and the Color & Light Society for a fun, family-friendly evening of creativity!
Visitors are invited to make their own gift cards using colorful ink stamps—a perfect hands-on activity for all ages. At the same time, enjoy watching a live watercolor painting demonstration in progress.
Activities are from 5–7:30 PM. All materials provided and all ages are welcome to participate!
Second Friday Social - November 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
Small Business Saturday at St. Mar'y's County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
Join us and our neighbor shops for special events for Small Business Saturday!
We will be open extended hours from 10 AM - 4 PM. Shop from a wide variety of items at our Gallery & GIft Shop, including paintings, framed photos, prints, jewelry, ceramics, greeting cards, and much more!
FREE gift wrapping for any items that fit into our totes!
FREE small gift with purchase of any amount (one per person)
The Seipp Kasparian Trumpet & Piano Duo
Trumpeter Chuck Seipp and pianist Raffi Kasparian - of "Pershing's Own" elite US Army Band - join forces for an evening of brilliant music.
This concert is part of the Music From Poplar Hill series and is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Click here to learn more!
St. Maries Choral Arts - Holiday Concert
A collaboration concert of St. Maries Choral Arts with the St. Mary’s Singers from St. Mary’s College of Maryland! This is a FREE event, donations are gratefully appreciated.
Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
Second Friday Social - December 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
Gloria
COSMIC Symphony presents GLORIA, featuring St. Maries Choral Arts! Directed by Will Esterling & Bethany Alvey. FREE event, donations are gratefully accepted.
Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
St. Maries Choral Arts - Home Concert/Community Carol Sing
A festive concert for the holidays and a warm community spirit with St. Maries Choral Arts! Admission is free, donations are gratefully appreciated.
Sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
Leonardtown Library - Diamond Jubilee
Join us and the St. Mary’s County Library in honoring 75 years of community, learning, and imagination! The Diamond Jubilee features festivities and fun for the whole family, whether you’re a lifelong library lover or joining us for the first time.
Stop by and participate in the photo booth, create crafts, vote on your favorite book, and more!
Find us at our table to learn about St. Mary’s County Arts Council!
Maryland STE(A)M Festival
Join us and St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) for the 10th Annual SMCPS STEAM Festival. This year's theme is "ENERGY"!
Stop by our table at the Tolerance Hall to say hello, play a fun game, and learn about St. Mary’s County Arts Council!
From China to Appalachia
Don’t miss this one evening only concert featuring Grammy-winning banjo artists CATHY FINK and MARCY MARXER with Chinese dulcimer virtuoso CHAO TIAN. It’s a combination like no other!
This concert is part of the Music From Poplar Hill series and is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Click here to learn more!
Second Friday Social - October 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
FREE Meeple Painting w/ Swords & Spoons!
Free Meeple painting with Jennifer Galloway from Swords & Spoons! All ages are welcome to participate in this fun First Friday activity! (a meeple is a small game piece, usually wooden and human-shaped)
Painting for Pups - Abstract Art (Leonardtown Fall Paw Crawl)
Join us and other Leonardtown businesses as we celebrate all things paw related!
Stroll around the pet friendly businesses, check out the animal rescue groups and have fun with the pet contests & activities.
We will host a special Painting for Pups-Abstract Art activity from 12 - 3 PM on Sunday, September 28th. A portion of the $10 donation will benefit local rescue groups.
Stop by and see us during the event to learn more!
See below for more about the Leonardtown Fall Paw Crawl:
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St. Mary's County Arts Council at Taste of St. Mary's
Stop by the Taste of St. Mary’s family event for children’s’ activities, music, aircraft displays, and much more!
Samples of food and drink specialties from our local restaurants, food trucks, and caterers will be available for purchase. Click here for event details.
Find staff from St. Mary’s County Arts Council at the table with Hand Craft Studio. Stop by and enjoy a FREE art activity!
River Fest 2025
At RiverFest the entire community is invited to celebrate, explore, and protect the St. Mary's River. There will also be live animals, kayaking, face painting, balloon animals, music, and more! Click here for full details. Admission is FREE!
Stop by our board member Sabine’s table (Studio Sabine Susanne) to learn more about St. Mary’s County Arts Council!
(Through grant funding from the Maryland State Council, we are proud sponsors of this event!)
Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, flutist, with the Raíces Negras ensemble
Come celebrate Latin America Heritage Month with , and an evening of joyous Afro-Cuban music! Find ticket info here.
Southern Maryland Traditional Music & Dance Fall Concert - IONA
IONA's music is a unique, acoustic weave of the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany (France), the Isle of Man, Asturies and Galicia (Spain), as well as their transplants in America. Blending songs, dance tunes, and aires into a rich and stunning tapestry, their style is outstanding in an arena where these traditions are seldom intertwined.
Visit the Southern Maryland Traditional Music & Dance website for ticket info and additional details! This event is sponsored in part by St. Mary’s County Arts Council.
FREE Musical Presentation!
All are invited for a special musical presentation featuring Dr. Ceylon Mitchell and ensemble Raíces Negras!
¡Presentación musical gratuita!
¡Todos están invitados a una presentación musical especial con el Dr. Ceylon Mitchell y el ensamble Raíces Negras!
Pax River Village Center Mural Unveiling & Ribbon Cutting
Join us and artist Rosalia Torres-Weiner for the Pax River Village Center Mural Unveiling & Ribbon Cutting! Meet the artist and our staff and view the beautiful new mural! Learn more here.
Call for Art Closes at 5 PM!
In celebration of the 75th year anniversary of the St. Mary's County Library system, a special community art show will be featured at the Leonardtown Library for the month of October, 2025. We invite submissions of artwork with themes of books, reading, local history, and anything library-related from past to present! Click here for full details.
Gallery Closed - Staff at Artsfest!
Our Gallery & Gift Shop is closed Saturday, September 20th as our staff will be at Artsfest from 10 AM to 5 PM! Come visit us at our table located at Space 122 on the Wooded Path! We will also be there on Sunday, September 21st (our gallery is closed on Sundays). Learn more about this amazing event here.
Second Friday Social - September 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
Face Painting by Azul (Free event!)
Join St. Mary’s County Arts Council on First Friday, September 5th, for free face painting by Azul!
Art Walk Contest Launches!
The 2025 Art Walk contest runs for the month of September, with an official launch on First Friday, September 5th! Stop by St. Mary’s County Arts Council to pick up your ballot! FInd details here.
Meet & Greet Rosalia Torres-Weiner at St. Inie's Coffee
Meet Rosalia Torres-Weiner of Red Calaca Studio, the artist selected to paint the new mural at the Pax River Village Center (former Millison Plaza). Share your ideas for the design and meet the artist and our staff at St. Inie’s Coffee!
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¡Visítanos y conoce al artista! Conozca a la artista Rosalia Torres-Weiner, de Red Calaca Studio, seleccionada para pintar el nuevo mural en el Pax River Village Center (antigua Millison Plaza). ¡Comparta sus ideas para el diseño y conozca a la artista y a nuestro personal at St. Inie’s Coffee!
Community Meeting w/ Artist Rosalia Torres-Weiner
Join us on August 20th! We would love to hear your ideas for the design for this new mural.
Second Friday Social - August 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
Second Friday Social - July 2025
Join us to meet the St. Mary’s County Arts Council staff, local artists, friends of the Council, & others!
Free Face Painting by Azul
Join us on First Friday, July 4th, from 5 - 7 PM for free face painting by Azul!

