things to do

Food Is Medicine Workshop

Learn how to fill your cart and plan your menu to prevent cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Join us for a lively discussion with a nutritionist from Giant Food on disease-fighting foods and ways to reduce sugar, fat, and salt in your daily diet. You’ll leave this session with practical tips and strategies for using your favorite foods as daily medicine. Registration required.

College Park Community Center collegeparkcc@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230321

All ages Tue Mar 21 6:00 - 7:00pm Free

Superfoods for Weight Loss: Succulent Spinach & Beans with Rice Cooking Demonstration

Looking for nutrient dense foods packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? No matter your nutrition goals, adding superfoods to your diet is a great way to improve long-term health and maintain a healthy weight. After this demonstration, you will be able to add two recipes that can aid in weight loss and help with preventing many chronic health issues. Registration required.

Glenn Dale Community Center glenndalecc@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230323

All ages Thu Mar 23 12:00 - 1:00pm Free

Archaeology Lab: Artifact Cleaning

Join archaeologists for an afternoon of hands-on learning at Mount Calvert. You will handle real artifacts discovered in Prince George’s County, including ancient stone tools, Native American pottery, and colonial ceramics, and so much more. Additional activities may include spear throwing, ceramic mending puzzles, or BINGO! The program is outside, overlooking the scenic Patuxent River. Ages 8 and up with a participating adult.

Mount Calvert Historic Site archaeology@pgparks.com

NHRD-SPEC-GA-20230325

8 & up Sat Mar 25 1:00 - 3:00pm $5(R); $7(NR)

Archaeology Hike Through History

Do you know that people have lived in Prince George’s County for more than 13,000 years? Learn about ancient and modern history during a trail walk led by experts at Patuxent River Park. More than 75 archaeological sites have been discovered in this area, including Indigenous villages, colonial port towns, shipwrecks, and plantations with large populations of enslaved laborers. Tour will cover about 3 miles on a natural trail path and stairs. Ages 12 and up with accompanying adult.

Patuxent River Park patuxentriverpark@pgparks.com

NHRD-SPEC-GA-20230326 12 & up Sun Mar 26 12:00 - 2:00pm $3(R); $4(NR)

Celebration of Spring

Celebrate the spring season! Join us for activities, games, giveaways, and light refreshments. Have fun making new friends and participating in arts & crafts and an egg hunt!

Langley Park Community Center langleyparkcc@pgparks.com

LPCC-SPEC-GA-20230401 3 - 12yrs. Sat Apr 1 11:00am - 1:00pm Free

Get Fit Mobile: Chalk It Up!

Express yourself! Join us as we draw in full color. Drawing can also encourage your child's body awareness skills by tracing their hands or feet. Chalk games are therapeutic in building physical techniques of developmental and fine motor skills. The first 50 participants to register will get a FREE bucket of chalk!

Riverdale Park wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230401 2 & up Sat Apr 1 12:00 - 2:00pm Free

Eggtastic Easter Workshop

Join us for our annual Easter Egg Dyeing Egg-stravaganza, and celebrate the season by creating bright, beautiful, colorful Easter eggs. Participants will receive two eggs to paint and design at this FREE family-friendly workshop.

Brentwood Arts Exchange brentwoodarts@pgparks.com

BAE-SPEC-GA-20230401

All ages Sat Apr 1 2:00 - 4:00pm Free

SAARC Chef’s Table Date Night

Enjoy a special evening with a delightfully prepared dinner for two, prepared by a local chef, featuring live entertainment, with onsite childcare. and activities for the little ones.

Southern Area Aquatics Rec Complex saarc@pgparks.com

SAARC-SPEC-AS-20230401

18 & up Sat Apr 1 4:00 - 7:00pm $100(R); $130(NR)

Get Fit Mobile: Egg-ceptional Catapult!

Run, jump, hop, or skip and see if you can be the first one to get the most balls in your net!

Fairland Regional Park wellness@pgparks.com SPD-SPEC-GA-20230404 6 & up Tue Apr 4 5:00 - 7:00pm Free

National Walking Day: Watkins Regional Park

Get up and move! These days, we are spending more time at work and sitting in front of a screen than ever before. We are becoming less active, which can increase our risk of heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. Take the first step to a healthier life by taking part in the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. On the first Wednesday in April, we kick off a celebration designed to help us all become more active. Participants are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and take 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. Walks may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Call 301-927-0822 for Health & Wellness weather-related cancellations. For more information, visit pgparks.com or email wellness@pgparks.com. Free for all ages.

Watkins Regional Park wellness@pgparks.com SPD-SPEC-GA-20230405A

All ages Wed Apr 5 9:00 - 9:30am Free

National Walking Day: Lake Artemesia

Get up and move! These days, we are spending more time at work and sitting in front of a screen than ever before. We are becoming less active, which can increase our risk of heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. Take the first step to a healthier life by taking part in the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. On the first Wednesday in April, we kick off a celebration designed to help us all become more active. Participants are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and take 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. Walks may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Call 301-927-0822 for Health & Wellness weather-related cancellations. For more information, visit pgparks.com or email wellness@pgparks.com. Free for all ages.

Lake Artemesia Park wellness@pgparks.com SPD-SPEC-GA-20230405B

All ages Wed Apr 5 12:00 - 12:30pm Free

National Walking Day: Tucker Road Athletic Complex

Get up and move! These days, we are spending more time at work and sitting in front of a screen than ever before. We are becoming less active, which can increase our risk of heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. Take the first step to a healthier life by taking part in the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. On the first Wednesday in April, we kick off a celebration designed to help us all become more active. Participants are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and take 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. Walks may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Call 301-927-0822 for Health & Wellness weather-related cancellations. For more information, visit pgparks.com or email wellness@pgparks.com. Free for all ages.

Tucker Road Ice Rink tuckerroadicerink@pgparks.com SPD-SPEC-GA-20230405C

All ages Wed Apr 5 5:00 - 5:30pm Free

Get Fit Mobile: Egg-ceptional Catapult!

Run, jump, hop, or skip and see if you can be the first one to get the most balls in your net!

Watkins Regional Park wellness@pgparks.com SPD-SPEC-GA-20230405

6 & up Wed Apr 5 5:00 - 7:00pm Free

Get Fit Mobile: Egg-ceptional Catapult!

Run, jump, hop, or skip and see if you can be the first one to get the most balls in your net!

Tucker Road Comm Park/Athletic Cmplx wellness@pgparks.com SPD-SPEC-GA-20230406

6 & up Thu Apr 6 5:00 - 7:00pm Free

First Friday Line Dance Social

Dust off your dancing shoes! Join our Annual First Friday’s Line Dance Social for music, great food, and plenty of skilled instructors. Beginner to advanced dancers are welcomed to take the dance floor and show your moves.

Southern Reg Tec & Rec Complex techrec@pgparks.com

SRTRC-SPEC-GA-20230407

30 & up Fri Apr 7 6:00 - 9:30pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes

Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes was one of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. The group is most noted for several hits on Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label between 1972 and 1976. The group scored several major R&B and pop hits including million-selling singles and albums. Among the Blue Notes' most important and successful recordings are love songs such as “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” (#1 Billboard R&B), their breakout single, “I Miss You,” “The Love I Lost” (#1 R&B Billboard), and socially-conscious songs such as “Wake Up Everybody”(#1 Billboard R&B), and “Bad Luck.” Come see a performance by one of Philadelphia’s finest!

Harmony Hall Arts Center harmonyhallarts@pgparks.com

HHAC-SPEC-AS-20230408

All ages Sat Apr 8 8:00 - 10:00pm $40(R); $52(NR)

Get Fit Mobile: Get Fit Prince George’s!

Run, jump, hop, or skip and see if you can be the first one to get the most balls in your net!

Bowie Baysox Stadium wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230408

13 & up Sat Apr 8 10:00am - 1:00pm Free

The Diamond of the Season

You are cordially invited to the social event of the season! The evening includes tons of “Bridgerton” inspired activities, a string quartet, performances, dance instruction, party games, and hors d’oeuvres.

Southern Area Aquatics Rec Complex saarc@pgparks.com

SAARC-SPEC-GA-20230408

18 & up Sat Apr 8 6:30 - 9:30pm $75(R); $98(NR)

Patuxent River Park Guided Tour

Experience the rural heritage of southern Prince George’s County with a guided tour interpreting museum buildings from a 1880’s log cabin, blacksmith shop, tobacco farming barn, and more.

Patuxent River Park patuxentriverpark@pgparks.com

PRP-SPEC-GA-20230409

All ages Sun Apr 9 11:00am - 12:00pm Free

Shirleta Settles and Friends

A native Washingtonian, Shirleta Settles is known as not just a voice but an entertainer. She has traveled nationally and internationally with her band sharing her gift of music from festivals and political arenas, including the Howard Theater, the Tinner Hill Blues Festival, the Westminster Church Monday Blues series, and The Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club. Shirleta has been featured on Fox5 News as an outstanding vocalist and entertainer.

Montpelier Arts Center montpelierarts@pgparks.com

MAC-SPEC-GA-20230413

60 & up Thu Apr 13 12:00 - 2:00pm $12(R); $16(NR)

Giving Voice Initiative: Slavery’s Human Trafficking Legacies Then and Now

Panelists and Poets will describe and discuss with audience members the ties among the historic Atlantic Slave trade, 18th century Prince George’s County and 21st century Prince George’s County human trafficking realities. Featured speakers include Human Rights activist Renée Battle-Brooks, survivor and author Evelyn Chumbow, historian David Armenti, and poet Patti Ross. This program is held in partnership with the Office of Human Rights of Prince George’s County and Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Task Force. Advance registration is requested. To register to attend in person or online visit pgparksdirect.com or call 301-464-5291.

FREE; recommended for ages 16 & up.

Marietta House Museum mariettahouse@pgparks.com

MHM-SPEC-GA-20230413

16 & up Thu Apr 13 6:30 - 8:00pm Free

DIY Maker’s Day

Our Fine Craft Store artists are some of the most creative makers in town. Join us for a day of artist demonstrations to celebrate creativity and gain inspiration for your next DIY art project. Meet the artists behind your favorite handcrafted items and learn how these talented creators transform leather and found objects into chic accessories or combine quilting with expressive journaling. To celebrate artists and shoppers alike, everything in the Fine Craft Store will be marked 15% off, and exclusive additional items from each presenting artist will be available for sale.

Brentwood Arts Exchange brentwoodarts@pgparks.com

BAE-SPEC-GA-20230415

All ages Sat Apr 15 11:00 - 1:00pm Free

Get Fit Mobile: Chalk It Up!

Express yourself! Join us as we draw in full color. Drawing can also encourage your child’s body awareness skills by tracing their hands or feet. Chalk games are therapeutic in building physical techniques of developmental and fine motor skills. The first 50 participants to register will get a FREE bucket of chalk!

Kentland Community Center kentlandcc@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230415A 2 & up Sat Apr 15 12:00 - 2:00pm Free

Eggstravagant Spring Fun

Join us for a fun day of spring fun! Kids will enjoy a magic show, arm painting, arts & crafts, and more! Please bring your own basket.

Glenn Dale Community Center glenndalecc@pgparks.com

GDCC-SPEC-GA-20230415 0 - 10yrs. Sat Apr 15 12:00 - 2:00pm $6(R); $8(NR)

Fighting Destiny Walking Tour

Enjoy a walking tour on slavery and resistance at Montpelier and in Maryland.

Montpelier Mansion montpeliermansion@pgparks.com

MM-SPEC-GA-20230415 18 & up Sat Apr 15 1:00 - 2:30pm Free

Glow Walk/Run for Autism

Come dressed in your best glow gear for the 2023 Glow Walk/ Run which is a 5k or 1-mile Fun Run. Raise awareness and acceptance for Autism. Proceeds benefit the YouFit Scholarship Fund, helping send children with Autism to M-NCPPC summer camps. This Inclusive fun-walk/run is designed for community members of all abilities and is not a timed race. Event is sensory-friendly and fully accessible. Registration includes a t-shirt, glow gear, and post-race refreshments. Ages 5 and under are free! This is a rain or shine event.

Watkins Regional Park countywidetrprograms@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230415

All ages Sat Apr 15 7:30 - 9:00pm $20(R); $26(NR)

Home-School Day: Exploration Through the Ages (Morning)

For centuries our curiosity has caused us to push the boundaries of what is possible and to explore new frontiers. Participate in STEAM activities, crafts, and experiments that highlight some of aviation’s greatest explorers. From supersonic sky dives, to space exploration, there is something to capture everyone’s fascination.

College Park Aviation Museum collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

CPAM-SPEC-GA-20230418

0 - 17yrs. Tue Apr 18 10:00am - 12:30pm $6(R); $8(NR)

Home-School Day: College Park Aviation Museum and

Riversdale Mansion (Morning)

The College Park Aviation Museum and Riversdale Mansion are encouraging all home-school students to attend both Home-School days! Those who sign up for both will receive a $2 discount. This ticket is to register for both Home-School Days at the College Park Aviation Museum and Riversdale Mansion.

College Park Aviation Museum collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

CPAM-SPEC-GA-20230418B

0 - 17yrs. Tue Apr 18 10:00am - 12:30pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Get Fit Mobile: Jump! Into Spring

Can you jump rope? How about hula hoop? Join us and show off your skills! Jump alone or bring a few friends for good old-fashioned Double Dutch and hip-swirling hula hoops. Westphalia Community Center westphaliacc@pgparks.com SPD-SPEC-GA-20230420

6 & up Thu Apr 20 5:00 - 7:00pm Free

Sound Meditations

Close your eyes and let the singing bowls calm you. Join Stacee Johnson of StaCentered Yoga and allow her to take you on a meditative journey that will help you heal and restore yourself.

Montpelier Arts Center montpelierarts@pgparks.com MAC-SPEC-GA-20230422

18 & up Sat Apr 22 11:00 - 1:00pm $5(R); $7(NR)

Get Fit Mobile: To-go Plant for MyPlate!

Good nutrition starts with MyPlate! Learn to plant fresh vegetables to go on your own plate. Planting supplies provided. Bring the whole family!

Lane Manor Park wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230422

All ages Sat Apr 22 12:00 - 2:00pm Free

Sonic Frontiers Spring Mini Festival

With intriguing soundscapes and dazzling visuals, Sonic Frontiers curates eclectic, improvisatory experiences with live electronic music and projection art. With a focus on community engagement, members of The DC Modular Collective will host fall and spring mini-electronic music festivals at Brentwood Arts Exchange, presenting featured headliners, inviting drop-in performances, and offering hands-on education, demonstrations, and insight into this unique art form.

Brentwood Arts Exchange brentwoodarts@pgparks.com

BAE-SPEC-GA-20230423

All ages Sun Apr 23 5:00 - 7:00pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre returns with a new program of modern, jazz, and spiritual dance by celebrated choreographers planned especially for the “Sassy Seniors” of the Publick Playhouse. The Platinum Series performance is an interactive hour-long program that includes Q & A with the dancers.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse publickplayhouse@pgparks.com

PGPP-SPEC-GA-20230427B 60 & up Thu Apr 27 11:00am - 1:00pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre returns with a new program of modern, jazz, and spiritual dance by celebrated choreographers planned especially for the “Sassy Seniors” of the Publick Playhouse. The Platinum Series performance is an interactive hour-long program that includes Q & A with the dancers.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse publickplayhouse@pgparks.com

PGPP-SPEC-GA-20230428

60 & up Fri Apr 28 11:00am - 1:00pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Scout Day: Explore the World! (Morning)

Get Fit Mobile: Buckets of Bubbles

Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Come out and play with our bucket of bubbles activity and see if you can make the biggest bubble! Supplies will be provided.

Fairwood Community Park wellness@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230429

2 & up Sat Apr 29 12:00 - 2:00pm Free

Scout Day: Explore the World! (Afternoon)

Humans have always been curious about exploring new lands. From traveling across the world to traveling into space, aviation has had a role in it all. Learn about the various models of aviation and how they have made it possible to travel into the unknown. Scouts and non-Scouts will participate in various STEAM activities and experiments that will test their knowledge and skills in aviation. All participants will receive a College Park Aviation Museum patch. This program will count towards receiving an official aviation badge.

College Park Aviation Museum collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

CPAM-SPEC-GA-20230429A 8 - 17yrs. Sat Apr 29 1:00 - 3:30pm $6(R); $8(NR)

Eating for Energy: Vegetable Fried Quinoa and Brown Rice

Looking for food to keep you energized throughout the day? During this session, you will learn how to prepare two nutritious recipes full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. Enjoy a sample of the delicious creations and take-home new recipes! Registration required.

John E. Howard Senior Activity Center johnehowardseniors@pgparks.com

SPD-SPEC-GA-20230503

All ages Wed May 3 12:30 - 1:30pm Free

First Friday Line Dance Social

Dust off your dancing shoes! Join our Annual First Friday’s Line Dance Social for music, great food, and plenty of skilled instructors. Beginner to advanced dancers are welcomed to take the dance floor and show your moves.

Southern Reg Tec & Rec Complex techrec@pgparks.com

SRTRC-SPEC-GA-20230505

30 & up Fri May 5 6:00 - 9:30pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Guided Archaeology Walk

Join archaeologists to walk the grounds of Mount Calvert and learn about the countless people who have lived here for more than 13,000 years. Excavations have revealed traces of ancient Indigenous villages, a Colonial port town, and an antebellum plantation built using enslaved labor. The 1.5 mile path is over level terrain and is appropriate for most fitness levels.

Mount Calvert Historic Site archaeology@pgparks.com

NHRD-SPEC-GA-20230506

8 & up Sat May 6 1:00 - 2:30pm $3(R); $4(NR)

The Atlantic Slave Trade in Bladensburg

Home-School Day: Exploration Through the Ages

(Afternoon)

For centuries our curiosity has caused us to push the boundaries of what is possible and to explore new frontiers. Participate in STEAM activities, crafts, and experiments that highlight some of aviation’s greatest explorers. From supersonic sky dives, to space exploration, there is something to capture everyone’s fascination.

College Park Aviation Museum collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

CPAM-SPEC-GA-20230418A

0 - 17yrs. Tue Apr 18 1:00 - 3:30pm $6(R); $8(NR)

Humans have always been curious about exploring new lands. From traveling across the world to traveling into space, aviation has had a role in it all. Learn about the various models of aviation and how they have made it possible to travel into the unknown. Scouts and non-Scouts will participate in various STEAM activities and experiments that will test their knowledge and skills in aviation. All participants will receive a College Park Aviation Museum patch. This program will count towards receiving an official aviation badge.

College Park Aviation Museum collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

CPAM-SPEC-GA-20230429

8 - 17yrs. Sat Apr 29 10:00am - 12:30pm $6(R); $8(NR)

Advanced Archaeology Lab: Ceramics

Join Marietta House Museum Director Dr. Julie Rose, Prince George’s County Historical Society Historian Susan Pearl, and a Bladensburg Waterfront Park Naturalist for an afternoon boat ride on the historic river where the enslaved first caught a glimpse of 18th century Bladensburg. Hear about the history of Bladensburg and the riverways, and how the Atlantic Slave Trade was connected to a prominent Bladensburg resident, Christopher Lowndes. Reservations are required. Register via pgparksdirect.com or call 301464-5291. Recommended for ages 12 & up; children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Marietta House Museum mariettahouse@pgparks.com

MHM-SPEC-GA-20230506

12 & up Sat May 6 1:00 - 3:00pm $10(R); $13(NR)

AFROFUTURA: Loop 3 - Movement and Rhythm

College Park Aviation Museum and Riversdale Mansion (Afternoon)

Home-School Day:

The College Park Aviation Museum and Riversdale Mansion are encouraging all home-school students to attend both Home-School days! Those who sign up for both will receive a $2 discount. This ticket is to register for both Home-School Days at the College Park Aviation Museum and Riversdale Mansion.

College Park Aviation Museum collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

CPAM-SPEC-GA-20230418C

0 - 17yrs. Tue Apr 18 1:00 - 3:30pm $10(R); $13(NR)

Join archaeologists for an immersive session about ancient Indigenous pottery and ceramics made by Europeans and Americans in the 1700s and 1800s. In this interactive class held at scenic Mount Calvert Park, participants will examine real artifacts and learn methods to interpret and understand the past. For ages 16 & up.

Mount Calvert Historic Site archaeology@pgparks.com NHRD-SPEC-GA-20230429

16 & up Sat Apr 29 10:00am - 2:00pm $10(R); $13(NR)

AFROFUTURA is a series of short, feature-length films, documentaries, and animations that focus on unique narratives in science fiction, Afrofuturism, fantasy, speculative fiction, culture, and music. The series emphasizes the Black Diaspora and BIPOC communities, and other underrepresented communities and voices. The series of creative “loops” around time, space, and experience will also include animated and motion graphics shorts, music videos, fashion films, and more. Each will be followed by a special community talk back with the audience moderated by Tewodross M. Williams and with invited special guest filmmakers, animators, producers, artists, and scholars. Loop 1: “Time and Space”: Sun., Oct. 9, 2022, 4 pm; Loop 2: “Fashion and Future”: Sun., Mar. 19, 2023, 4 pm; Loop 3: “Movement and Rhythm”: Sun., May 7, 2023, 4 pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse publickplayhouse@pgparks.com

PGPP-SPEC-GA-20230507A

18 & up Sun May 7 4:00 - 6:00pm $5(R); $7(NR)