June 20, 2026

  • Art

    Museum to Offer Art Classes for Kids

    Young artists are invited to explore fine arts this summer through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Participants will experiment with different forms of art, including drawing, painting, simple weaving, sculpting, and other hands-on projects.

  • Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s Govt. Operations for Juneteenth

    St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Community members are encouraged to attend the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, at the county fairgrounds.

  • Junior Historian

    Free Admission for Dads at Lighthouse June 21

    On Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours 10am to 5pm.

  • River Concert Series

    River Concert Series Opens Friday

    A Southern Maryland tradition continues in 2026. The River Concert Series and the appearances of the Chesapeake Orchestra open Friday, June 19, in St. Mary’s City.

  • Juneteenth

    Freedom Day Set June 20 at Fairgrounds

    The Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions Freedom Day will be held from noon to 6pm Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Free admission.

Leader Exclusives

Krispy Kreme Coming to Lexington Park

May 12, 2015

Newcomers and make-overs are refining and re-defining Lexington Park, MD, business corridors.

blue crab on a net

Vote for Your Favorite of 17 Innovators, May 13

May 11, 2015

It’s the Crab Pot Pitch and the People’s Choice will move onward to judges awarding cash prizes and opportunities for innovation in So. MD.

Chiefs Ride to the Wall

Chief’s Ride to the Wall – May 24

May 7, 2015

The Chief’s Ride to the Wall joins Rolling Thunder in Hughesville, and raises money for Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.