Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth by Claire Bellerjeau
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
In this virtual book lecture you will discover the extraordinary journey of Elizabeth, once enslaved by the Townsend Family of Oyster Bay, NY. Follow her escape with British forces, her heartbreaking re-enslavement in Manhattan and Charleston, and her eventual path to freedom. Along the way, Elizabeth crosses paths with influential figures on both sides of the Revolutionary War. Her story challenges us to revisit history with fresh eyes – expanding our understanding of who shaped the past and whose voices have been overlooked. Virtual lecture with Q&A session. To register, call the museum.

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Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly @ Fairwood Park
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
Join our outdoor mobile fitness experience in the scenic parks of Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of body weight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class. Ages 13 & up; FREE

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
Dance your way into fitness with this outdoor Zumba® class! The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Kevin Howard
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00
National recording artist Kevin Howard is an award-winning keyboardist, writer, composer, and producer. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he was named Jazz Artist of the Year in 2018 by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He and his band of world-class musicians will tantalize and delight you with their energy, charisma, and smooth, dynamic sounds.

Fit & Strong
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for “Fit & Strong,” an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Toddler Time: Mount Rainier Communities
2026-04-09 11:00 - 11:45
Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats. Use your senses to learn, sing, and enjoy nature with us. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fit & Strong
2026-04-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-07 09:30 - 11:00
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong!, an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Pop-Up Paddles
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00
This pop-up pickleball experience is a fun, social, and active way to engage in this fast-growing sport. The program offers accessible pickleball courts paired with opportunities to try current paddle gear and equipment in a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere.

Jazz Beyond The Swing
2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:30
Immerse yourself in the rich and musical traditions that span continents and cultures, bringing together the joyous and infectious rhythms that have shaped global music. Celebrate and move to the captivating sounds of Samba, Bossa Nova, Calypso, Cha Cha Cha, and other world beats. Join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the diversity and beauty of these timeless sounds.

Living Strong
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-06 09:30 - 10:30
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Fit & Strong (Tuesdays)
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:30
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong, a program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-04-06 18:30 - 19:30
Dance your way into fitness with this Zumba® class!  The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

The Great Eggsperience
2026-04-06 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for this “egg”-citing spring event filled with egg hunts, prizes, games, a petting zoo, music, and photos with the bunny!

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-04-06 08:30 - 09:30
Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself.

Maurice Barnes & Nonja Tiller: Real Characters
2026-04-06 - 2026-05-30
An exhibition partnership with Art Enables

This exhibition runs Apr. 6-May 30, with an opening reception on Sat., Apr. 11 and a Closing Workshop on Sat., May 30

Art Enables presents Maurice Barnes & Nonja Tiller: Real Characters for the first part of the Art Enables at Brentwood series. Barnes and Tiller, both prolific and long-time Art Enables resident artists, bring their unique illustrative work to life, filled with narrative depth, keen observation, and expressive characters. Barnes’ colored pencil drawings depict vibrant scenes from everyday life, evoking a wide range of emotions, from laughter to surprise, tension, and compassion. They create a complex emotional landscape that reflects a deep sensitivity to individual experiences. Tiller’s ink drawings, brimming with whimsical and surreal creatures, often merge the familiar with the fantastic. Her works are populated by relatable human figures and alien-like beings, exploring raw emotions and gritty storytelling.

Borderless
2026-04-06 - 2026-05-30
* This exhibition runs Apr. 6–May 30, with a public reception on Sat., Apr. 11 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., May 9. *

Curated by Akemi Maegawa in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Borderless explores themes of identity, migration, and cultural fluidity. Featuring Jeff Huntington (JAHRU), Mei Mei Chang, Tang, June Lee, and Julia Chon, this exhibition highlights the diverse artistic expressions of AAPI artists who challenge boundaries—both literal and conceptual. Through dynamic visual storytelling and innovative materials, Borderless reflects the interconnectedness of heritage and contemporary experience, embracing art as a space without limits.

Gardening for All: Natural Weed Controls
2026-04-05 10:30 - 11:30
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem. Please wear outdoor‑appropriate clothing and sun protection, and feel free to call us with any questions.

Aqua Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-04 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for our annual Aqua Egg Hunt! Participants will dive,splash, and swim to collect floating and sinking eggs filled withsurprises. Once the hunt is over, trade your eggs for prizes!

12 noon-2 pm tickets

2:30-4:30 tickets

Unfinished Revolutions: 5th Annual Giving Voice Initiative Event
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate 250 years with poetry!Celebrate local, Prince George’s County poets with the Marietta Historic Site & Museum. We worked with poetry mentors to help local poets use Marietta’s history to inspire Unfinished Revolutions, a collection of poems marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Light refreshments will be served.

Eggtastic
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for an egg-citing afternoon of Easter egg dyeing! Experiment with colors, patterns, and fun techniques to create one-of-a-kind eggs for your spring celebrations.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-04-04 12:00 - 16:00
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research

Clearwater Nature Center Community Day
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, April 4, 11 am–2 pm: Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Clearwater Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!

FREE activities include:

Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet

Free-Flight Bird Show

Family Campfire

DIY Gemstone Crafts (ring-making and more!)

Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Pop-up

Nature Crafts

Family Photo Station

Giveaways (while supplies last!)

and more!

Click here for the full schedule of Community Day events happening at other nature centers.

Click here to learn more about Clearwater Nature Center.

Bladensburg Waterfront Park Community Day
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, April 4, 11 am–2 pm: Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Bladensburg Waterfront Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!

FREE activities include:

Pontoon boat tours on the Anacostia River*

Bike, kayak, and canoe rentals*

Caboose Birthday Fun

Self-guided hikes

Family Photo Station

Nature arts & crafts

Rock the Bike Pedal Power & Spin Art

Animal education zone

Raffles, giveaways, and more!

*Call the park for information on boat rides or rentals of kayaks, canoes, and bikes: 301-779-0371

Click here for the full schedule of Community Day events happening at other nature centers.

Click here to learn more about Bladensburg Waterfront Park.

Nature Community Day Series
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Earth Day all April with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County!

Join us at one of our nature sites to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Community Days are every Saturday in April from 11 am–2 pm.

Community Day ScheduleAPRIL 4, 11 am – 2 pmBladensburg Waterfront Park (Bladensburg)andClearwater Nature Center (Clinton)APRIL 11, 11 am – 2 pmMount Rainier Nature Center (Mount Rainier)APRIL 18, 11 am – 2 pmOld Maryland Farmand Watkins Nature Centerat Watkins Regional Park (Upper Marlboro)APRIL 25, 11 am-2 pmPatuxent River Park (Upper Marlboro)

FREE activities MAY include:

Guided nature hikes

Free bike, kayak, & canoe rentals

Arts & craft activities

Pontoon boat tours

Animal ambassador meet-and-greets

DIY workshops and resources

Garden crawls

FREE professional family portraits

Giveaways (while supplies last)

and more!

Contact participating sites to learn more about their specific offerings or check out the events below!

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Tarmac Tour
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00
Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today. This tour lasts about one hour, takes place outdoors, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt, grass, and slightly uneven gravel. Participants must be at least 12 years old.

Registration required by April 1, 2026, for the event on April 4.Registration required by April 29, 2026, for the event on May 2.

Wings of Watkins
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:00
Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration. Parent/chaperone of children attending this program must also be registered to attend.
