May 30, 2026

Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms Close to Home

Cherry Blossom

Southern Maryland’s very own Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from noon to 4pm Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, MD.

Cherry Blossom Festival Accepting Vendors

Cherry Blossom

Returning vendors and food trucks can now register online for the Cherry Blossom Festival at Lexington Manor Passive Park to be held Saturday, March 21, 2026. First-time vendors can register beginning February 23.

Open Houses in February at USCT Interpretive Center

Interpretive Center

See the US Colored Troops Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in Lexington Park during free open houses 10am to 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday in February.

Holiday Storytime for Kids in Lex Park

Storytime

A free and festive open house for all ages will be held from 1 to 3pm Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park featuring Christmas storytimes, holiday cookies, refreshments, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

2 Family 5K Events Set in Lexington Park

Families

St. Mary’s County families can get their feet moving and their hearts pumping this fall with two new 5K events at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.

Law Enforcement Torch Run Set in Lex Park

The 2025 St. Mary’s Law Enforcement Torch Run to support the Special Olympics will take place at 7am Saturday, September 27, at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.

Cherry Blossom Fest Seeks Sponsors, Vendors

Cherry Blossoms

Vendors and sponsors are being sought for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday March 29, 2025, from noon to 4pm at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park.

Dec. 15 Holiday Event in Lex Park

Holiday

A Holiday Storytime & Cookies with Santa & Mrs. Claus will be held from 1 to 3pm Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the US Colored Troops Interpretive Center at Lexington Manor Passive Park.

Support Special Olympics @ Torch Run

Torch Run

The St. Mary’s County Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held September 27 at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park. The event benefits Special Olympics.

Get the Dirt on Saving Seeds at Lex Park Library

Dirt

Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting, cleaning, and storing native plant and veggie seeds for your home garden at “All the Dirt on Seed Saving” at the Lexington Park Library on September 11.