First Friday May 5 in Leonardtown
First Fridays open up Leonardtown, MD, for a one-of-a-kind shopping and entertaining evening, and invite visitors to join in the fun! This Friday, the town’s business community will be open from 5 to 8pm May 5. During Cinco de Mayo First Friday enjoy live music, art activities, a bilingual storytime, and more.
Those looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, will find a range of activities taking place all around Leonardtown during the entire month of May, courtesy of the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District, the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, and local Leonardtown businesses.
Enjoy live music, make & take art activities, a Cinco de Mayo Art Show, a Bilingual Story Time, face painting featuring Día de los Muertos designs, Merengue Dance lessons, live Mariachi music, a live Lucha Libre event, cocktail classes, specialty food, and much more.
On First Fridays, one-day only specials are offered at participating shops and restaurants, open studios and workshops at the art studios, opening receptions at the galleries, and much more.
Art aficionados are encouraged to immerse themselves in local art at North End Gallery, The Craft Guild Shop, New View Fiber Works, and the St. Mary’s Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop, and, if you’re feeling extra artsy, stop by The Yellow Line or Board & Brush to create your own masterpiece.
If you’re in the mood to shop, get lost among the many treasures at Shepherd’s Old Field, the stacks of books, music, and more at Fenwick Street Bookstore, or at any of the other unique local shops.
When you get hungry, Leonardtown offers an array of distinct dining establishments where you can wine and dine your last weeks’ worries away, from the upscale casual vibe at Sweetbay to the historic hometown hospitality of the Front Porch. And if wine is your jam, check out Antoinette’s Garden or the Port of Leonardtown Winery, where they often host live music and local food trucks. Check out the changes at The Rex on the Square.
Go to the Leonardtown First Fridays Facebook page for details about specific events in downtown, midtown, and uptown as they are announced.
Visit www.VisitLeonardtownMD.com for a listing of shops and restaurants. Visitors are advised to contact desired locations for specific hours and event information.
A note of appreciation to the town of Leonardtown, Leonardtown commissioners, Leonardtown Business Association members, First Friday volunteers, and sponsors Marrick Homes, Quality Built Homes Inc., Sneade’s Ace Home Center, Realtor Jimmy Hayden, St. Mary’s County Arts Council, County Times, and Burris Olde Towne Insurance who all help to make First Fridays a wonderful community event.
The St. Mary’s County Historical Society is the repository of a unique collection of Maryland memorabilia and museum pieces displayed on the first floor of Tudor Hall and in the Old Jail Museum at 41625 Courthouse Drive. The 18th-century Tudor Hall also serves as headquarters of the society and houses the Historical Society’s Research Center.
To learn more about the St. Mary’s Historical Society, visit its Leader member page.
