Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lexington Park (Patuxent River Naval Air Station), MD

Enjoy a Stay at Our Hotel and Several Lexington Park, MD Local Events

Monday, January 16, 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Campus Center, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, off Route 5. Begins at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. program. A celebration of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with local choirs performing. +1 (240) 895-4388.

Saturday, January 28, 2012
Appraiser Fair
St. Clement's Island Museum, Coltons Point, off Route 242. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Expert appraisers on hand to evaluate precious heirlooms, jewelry and antiques. Fees and limits apply. Admission. HC. +1 (301) 769-2222.

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Maryland Day
Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, off Route 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the 378th anniversary of the state's founding with pomp, pageantry and half-price admission. Program begins at 1 p.m. Admission. HC. +1 (800) SMC-1643. +1 (240) 895-4990. 

Sunday, March 25, 2012
Maryland Day
St. Clement's Island Museum, Coltons Point, off Route 242. 2 p.m. Commemorate Maryland's first colonial landing at St. Clement's Island in 1634. Program includes keynote, guest speakers and wreath laying ceremony. HC. +1 (301)769-2222.

Sunday, April 22, 2012
Earth Day Celebration on the Square
Leonardtown Square. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the earth! Recycling, land/sea/bay conservation, animal rescue, organic produce, plants, kayaking/canoeing, music and entertainment. HC. +1 (301) 475-9791.

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Sotterley Garden Guild Plant Sale
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, off Route 245. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Buy magnificent plants and flowers from the gardening experts - the Sotterley Garden Guild. HC (limited). +1 (301) 373-2280.

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Spring Fling Classic Car Show
Leonardtown Square. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Trophies, music, games, prizes, food and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Hospice of St. Mary's. Rain date: May 1. Admission. HC. +1 (301) 994-9666.

Saturday, May 12, 2012
Piney Point Lighthouse Waterfront Celebration
Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park, Piney Point. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy lighthouse tours, educational and recreational exhibits and demonstrations. Plus kids activities, food and entertainment. HC. +1 (301) 994-1471.

Saturday, May 12, 2012
Summerseat Farm Annual Plant Sale - 10th Anniversary Celebration
Summerseat Farm, Mechanicsville, off Route 235. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual plant sale the day before Mother's Day. Special 10th anniversary surprises plus gifts and gift ideas, handmade crafts, free tours of the manor house and food at the 'Courtyard Cafe'. HC. +1 (301) 481-9189. 

Saturday, June 09, 2012
St. Clement's Island Heritage Day
St. Clement's Island Museum, Coltons Point, off Route 242. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free boat rides, Blackistone Lighthouse tours, educational exhibits and heritage games. Free museum admission and mainland exhibitors. +1 (301) 769-2222.

Saturday, June 09, 2012
St. Mary's Crab Festival
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, off Route 5. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Annual crab festival: seafood, car show, demonstrations, arts and crafts, farm animals, lively music and dancing. Admission. HC. +1 (240) 577-1697.

Saturday, June 09, 2012 - Sunday, June 10, 2012
Blue and Gray Days
Point Lookout State Park, Scotland, off Route 5. Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A Civil War living history presentation of life for both the Union and Confederate Troops stationed at Point Lookout. Admission. HC. +1 (301) 872-5688.

Saturday, June 16, 2012
Juneteenth Celebration
Freedom Park, Lexington Park, Route 235 and Tulagi Place. Noon-8:30 p.m. A cultural, historical and artistic celebration of the African American experience. It's a festival for everyone of every culture to enjoy and celebrate. HC. +1 (301) 862-4868.

Saturday, June 16, 2012
Wine in the Gardens
Summerseat Farm, Mechanicsville, off Route 235. 2-6 p.m. Wine tasting, music and great food in a settling of rolling pastures and beautiful gardens. +1 (301) 481-9189.

Saturday, June 30, 2012
Summer Faire
Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, off Route 5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A day of games, contests, music and entertainment inspired by Maryland's colonial past. Admission. HC. +1 (800) SMC-1634. +1 (240) 895-4990.

Sunday, July 01, 2012
Independence Day Celebration Concert
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, off Route 245. 1-4 p.m. Patriotic music by the Chesapeake Brass Quartet with Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag. Brown bag and silent auctions. Admission. HC (limited). +1 (800) 681-0850. +1 (301) 373-2280.

Saturday, July 14, 2012
Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival
St. Clement's Island Museum, Coltons Point, off Route 242. 3-9 p.m. Relax riverside on the museum lawn to live jazz artists and seafood delicacies. Advance ticket sales required. Admission. HC. +1 (301) 769-2222.

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - Sunday, July 29, 2012
Tidewater Archaeology Weekend
Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, off Route 5. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get down and dirty with the pros as they uncover bits of Maryland's past at one of the finest colonial archaeology sites in the nation. Admission. HC. +1 (800) SMC-1634. +1 (240) 895-4990.

Friday, August 03, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
8th Annual St. Mary's County National Lawn Mower Racing
Bowles Farms, Clements, Budds Creek Road. Friday - Gates open: 5 p.m.; Racing starts: 6 p.m. Saturday - Gates open: 2 p.m.; Racing starts: 6 p.m. Racers from across the country will compete in the St. Mary's County National Lawn Mower Races at Bowles Farms. Other activities for the whole family are included. Admission. HC. +1 (301) 475-2139.

Friday, August 03, 2012 - Saturday, August 04, 2012
St. Mary's College of Maryland Governor's Cup Yacht Race
St. Mary's College Waterfront, St. Mary's City, off Route 5. Friday race begins at 3 p.m. in Annapolis and ends in St. Mary's City on Saturday with events all day and post-race party at St. Mary's College of Maryland. HC. +1 (240) 895-3039.

Saturday, August 04, 2012
Beach Party on the Square
Leonardtown Square. 4-9 p.m. Live music, entertainment, sand play/volleyball, hula-hoop contests, firetruck hose-downs, antique cars, face painting, crafts, food. HC. +1 (301) 475-9791.

Saturday, August 04, 2012
Children's Day
St. Clement's Island Museum, Coltons Point, off Route 242. 11 a.m-2 p.m. Kids will enjoy games, crafts, music, food, organizational exhibitors and free water taxi rides. HC. +1 (301) 769-2222.