Visit Leonardtown on First Friday
First Friday opens up Leonardtown, MD, for one-of-a-kind shopping and entertainment, and invites visitors to join in some fun February 6. The theme is “Love in Leonardtown.”
At the North End Gallery, 2026 launches a new quarter century full of challenges and new perceptions in the world of art. North End, entering its 40th year, showcases a talented group of artists, and for the month of February, they will be joined by more than 40 regional artists in the gallery’s 16th annual Invitational Show. The show is always exciting, presenting new work in all mediums, including glass, jewelry, fiber, sculptural, clay, scratchboard, metal, wood, photography, ink and watercolor, serigraphy, oil and acrylic, and more. The show opened February 3. There will be a reception and opportunity to meet the guest artists from 5 to 8pm Friday, February 6. The show runs through Sunday, March 1.
Art aficionados also are encouraged to immerse themselves in local art at The Craft Guild Shop, New View Fiber Works, and the St. Mary’s Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop.
Join the Arts Council on First Friday for the opening reception for “Let it Snow” from 5 to 8pm February 6. “Let it Snow” is a wintery art show featuring the work of gallery artists in a variety of media. Come meet the artists and staff members. Questions? Email [email protected]. The arts council’s office is at 22660 Washington St.
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 past weeks’ worries away, from the upscale casual vibe at Sweetbay to the historic hometown hospitality of the Front Porch. Next door is the new brewery, Everyday Saint Brewhouse. They have 10 taps of in-house craft beer. 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 Rex on the Square, and its new next-door neighbor, Rucci’s Italian Kitchen. T&J’s Cove has reopened. The staff says they can’t wait to see all the familiar faces again. It’s cold out, so come warm up with some fresh cream of crab soup and hot crab cakes.
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.
Leonardtown now has a mobile app called Hello Leonardtown that provides information about town news, events, service interruptions, and updates. The app is available for download in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Call 301-475-9791 for more information.
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 in Leonardtown. 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.
