Activities & Events Calendar
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Skate With Santa
Break out your festive holiday wear and enjoy ice skating and photos with Santa.
Ticket Price: $7 Adult resident; $9 adult non-resident; $6 child resident; $8 child non-resident; skate rental $4
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Santa & a Movie: Prancer: A Christmas Tale
Embrace the season’s joy by joining us at our annual December family event! Get into the holiday spirit with your community, neighbors, and friends at Publick Playhouse. Children will have a chance to visit and take pictures with Santa. We’ll also offer...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult | $6 Child
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Riversdale by Candlelight
Walk-through history during this annual evening Open House. During your candlelit tour of the museum, you'll learn about the stories of those who lived and worked in the mansion. Live music will fill the halls, and the Riversdale Kitchen Guild will be baking holiday treats in the...
Ticket Price: $5
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Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Holiday Treats
Holiday Treats: Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight holiday beverages and treats-themed recipes using 19th century techniques.
Ticket Price: free
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Band of Roses
Band of Roses is a stylistically unique and diverse all-female Jazz/Funk/R&B group from the DMV area. The members of Band of Roses have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Notable members of the group include songstress Carmen...
Ticket Price: $35 General | $30 Students/Seniors
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Holiday Trains and Planes
Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft, see the museum’s own train collection,...
Ticket Price: Free with museum admission ($5 adult; $4 senior; $2 student; FREE children under 2 and Field of Firsts members)
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Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more.
Ticket Price: Free, donations welcomed
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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.
Ticket Price: $2/person; ages 4 and under are free
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Berchel Douglas: Portraits of a City - Public Reception
Berchel Douglas celebrates the diversity and creativity of Washington, D.C., through street photography and portraiture, focusing on friends, local creatives, business owners, and fellow artists. Together, the images are a tribute to the spirit of community, highlighting...
Ticket Price: free
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David Brosch: My Maryland - Public Reception
* This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 14, with a public reception on Sun., Dec. 14. * Painter and printmaker David Brosch lived in Maryland for decades and raised his family in Prince George’s County. He takes inspiration from his surroundings for the...
Ticket Price: free
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A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars
Step back in time and groove to the soulful sounds of the ’60s and ’70s! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our live band brings the magic from powerhouse labels like Motown, Stax, and others. Feel...
Ticket Price: $28 / $23 Senior/Student
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Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more.
Ticket Price: Free, donations welcomed
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Holiday Bootcamp: The Holiday Wellness Guide
Get ready for a healthier, more balanced holiday season! With the Luminis Community Health Improvement Department, we are bringing you a FREE course designed to support your health and wellbeing throughout the holiday season. Registration is required. Participants will explore strategies for balanced nutrition, smart meal planning,...
Ticket Price: free
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Fry, Fry Baby: Air-fryer Tips and Tricks Nutrition Workshop
It’s a fact that fried foods just taste awesome. Thanks to the air fryer, they can also be healthy-ish. Learn how to boost your produce intake, reduce your saturated fat intake, and keep your taste buds happy...
Ticket Price: free
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Seasons of Light with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Joy, warmth, and community illuminate seasonal holiday festivals the world over. This signature show from Discovery Theater celebrates the history and...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
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Seasons of Light with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Joy, warmth, and community illuminate seasonal holiday festivals the world over. This signature show from Discovery Theater celebrates the history and...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
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Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more.
Ticket Price: Free, donations welcomed
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Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more.
Ticket Price: Free, donations welcomed
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Hands on History: Festival of Lights
Join Riversdale House Museum this winter to get your Hands-On History! Experience History at Riversdale through unique hands-on activities focused on holiday traditions around the world. This session will dive into the beginnings of New Year's and its heritage and traditions at...
Ticket Price: $10
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Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more.
Ticket Price: Free, donations welcomed
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Michael G. Stewart: Inner Visions
* This exhibition runs Dec. 20, 2025–Jan. 25, 2026, with a public reception on Sun., Jan. 11. * Michael G. Stewart has always looked at the world in his off-kilter way, and this show presents his unique “Inner Visions.” Rooted in the real, but bordered by the...
Ticket Price: free
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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio
Christmastime is here! Montpelier Arts Center and The Eric Byrd Trio celebrate the season with an afternoon filled with festive music from the Peanuts’ special. Comprised of pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., the Trio has traveled...
Ticket Price: $15
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Hits Different: 5 Under 35 - Artist & Curator Talk
* This exhibition runs Nov. 10, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026, with a public reception on Sat., Nov. 15 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Dec. 20. * Curated by Emily Fussner, Hits Different: 5 Under 35 spotlights the fresh perspectives and...
Ticket Price: free
