E N T E R TA I N M E N T AGRITOURISM Accokeek Foundation National Colonial Farm & Ecosystem Farm 3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-283-2113 accokeek.org Call or visit website for tours, educational programs and seasonal events.
Alice Ferguson Foundation Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center
COURTESY OF THE ACCOKEEK FOUNDATION
2001 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-292-5665 hardbargainfarm.org Call or visit website for environmental education programs and tour information.
African-American Heritage Day at Accokeek Foundation National Colonial Farm & Ecosystem Farm
Edmonston City Farms
Oxon Hill Farm
4913 Crittenden St. Edmonston 20781 301-288-1125 ecocityfarms.org Call or visit website for class schedule, volunteer and internship opportunities, tour information.
Miller Farms
10140 Piscataway Road Clinton 20735 301-297-9370 (farm market) 301-297-9372 (bakery) millerfarmsclinton.com Call or visit website for market/bakery hours, seasonal events and pick-your-own strawberries.
Montpelier Farms
1720 Crain Highway North Upper Marlboro 20774 410-320-0464 pgcornmaze.com Call or visit website for seasonal events and farmers market.
Old Maryland Farm
301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6770
pgparks.com Call or visit website for tour information and hours. 6411 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-839-1176 nps.gov/oxhi Daily, 8am-4:30pm
Patuxent River 4-H Center
18405 Queen Anne Road Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-3079 patuxentriver4hcenter.com See website for programs and events.
Patuxent Rural Life Museums
Romano Vineyard & Winery
Golden Leaf Farm, LLC 15715 Bald Eagle School Road Brandywine 20613 301-752-1103 info@romanowinery.com romanowinery.com Tours by appointment only
Tanner’s Enchanted Forest
14300 Baden Westwood Road Brandywine 20613 301-579-2238 tannerstrees.com Weekends, after Thanksgiving until Christmas, 7am-5pm for cut-your-own trees
Villa de Alpacas Farm, LLC
22410 Aquasco Road Aquasco 20608 301-888-2742 marylandalpacafarm.com Visits by appointment
16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk; visit website for tours, programs and events.
ART GALLERIES
Queen Anne Farm
39th Street Gallery
18102 Central Ave. Mitchellville 20716 301-249-2427 queenannefarm.com Call or visit website for tours, market hours and seasonal events.
3901 Rhode Island Ave. Second-floor entrance on 39th St. Brentwood 20722 301-864-3860 39thstreetgallery.org Thurs.-Fri., 7-9pm; Sat., 12-4pm
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ON THE COVER
University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra and Wind Orchestra with Daniel Bernard Roumain. Photo by John Walder, courtesy of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at UMD. All listings are a sampling of what Prince George’s County offers and may not include every venue or program in each category. All information was gathered by Karen Finucan Clarkson and was deemed current and the time of publication, but is subject to change throughout the year. Please call ahead. 1816580
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T Art at ACP
American Center for Physics One Physics Ellipse College Park 20740 301-209-3000 acp.org/art.html Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm
Bowie State University Art Gallery
City Hall Art Gallery
15 Crescent Road Greenbelt 20770 301-397-2208 www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts Mon.-Sat., 9am-10pm; Sun., 9am-7pm
Brentwood Arts Exchange @ Gateway Arts Center
1214 Cole Student Activities Building University of Maryland College Park 20742 301-314-2615 driskellcenter.umd.edu Mon.-Fri.: 11am-4pm; Wed. until 6pm
c street gallery
David C. Driskell Center
Greenbelt Arts Center Gallery
19 C St. Laurel 20707 cstreetgallery.com Open for events and by appt.
New Deal Café
113 Centerway Greenbelt 20770 301-474-5642 newdealcafe.com Mon., 11am-3pm; Tues.-Thurs., 11am-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun. 10:30am-8pm
Community Center Gallery
Martin Luther King Communications Building 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie 20715 301-860-3719 bowiestate.edu Call for hours of operation.
3901 Rhode Island Ave. Brentwood 20722 301-277-2863 arts.pgparks.com Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-4pm
pgcc.edu Mon.-Thurs., 9am-8pm; Fri. 9am-3pm
Bowie City Hall Building 15901 Excalibur Road Bowie 20715 301-575-5601 cityofbowie.org Mon.-Thur., 8:30am-9:30pm; Fri., 8:30am-5pm; Sat., 9am-12pm
123 Centerway Greenbelt 20768 301-441-8770 greenbeltartscenter.org
Patuxent River 4-H Center Harmony Hall Regional Center Gallery
COURTESY OF PATUXENT RIVER 4-H CENTER
Hollingsworth Art Gallery
10701 Livingston Road Fort Washington 20744 301-203-6070 pgparks.com Mon.-Fri., 8:45am-4:45pm
National Wildlife Visitor Center/Patuxent Research Refuge 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel 20708 301-497-5763 patuxent.fws.gov
Herman Maril Gallery
Marlboro Gallery
University of Maryland 1309 Art-Sociology Bldg. College Park 20742 301-405-1445 art.umd.edu/hmgallery/info.html Weekdays, 9am-4pm
Prince George’s Community College Marlboro Hall 301 Largo Road Largo 20774 301-322-0965
Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council
Prince George’s Metro Center 6525 Belcrest Road, Ste. 132 Hyattsville 20782 301-277-1402 princegeorgesartscouncil.org Building hours, Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm for exhibits
Stamp Gallery
1220 Stamp Student Union Adele H. Stamp Student Union University of Maryland College Park 20742 301-314-8493 thestamp.umd.edu Call for exhibits and hours.
The Art Gallery
University of Maryland 1202 Art-Sociology Bldg. College Park 20742 301-405-2763 www.artgallery.umd.edu Mon.-Sat. 11am-4pm
The Montpelier Art Center
9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 pgparks.com Daily, 10am-5pm
University of Maryland University College Art Program
UMUC Inn & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd. East Adelphi 20783 301-985-7937 umuc.edu/art Daily, 9am-9pm
WSSC Art Gallery
14501 Sweitzer Lane Laurel 20707 301-206-7123/8953 wsscwater.com Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T ATTRACTIONS
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Six Flags America
6505 America Blvd. Hyattsville 20782 301-864-6980 regmovies.com
Bowie 20715 301-809-3089 cityofbowie.org Tues.-Sun., 12-4pm; group tours for 10 or more by appt.
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Billingsley House
National Harbor
Rivertowne Commons Mall 6075 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-749-7469 rivertowne12.com
13710 Central Ave. Bowie 20721 301-249-1500 sixflags.com/America
Corporate Offices 137 National Harbor Plaza National Harbor 20745 877-628-5427 nationalharbor.com
MUSEUMS
MOVIE THEATERS
Abraham Hall
Academy Stadium Theaters 6198 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt 20770 301-220-1155 academy8theaters.com
AMC Loews Center Park 8
4001 Powder Mill Road Beltsville 20705 888-262-4386 amcentertainment.com
AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center 12 800 Shoppers Way
COURTESY OF COLLEGE PARK AVIATION MUSEUM
College Park Aviation Museum Largo 20774 301-324-4220 888-262-4386 amcentertainment.com
Hoff Theater
University of Maryland Stamp Student Union College Park 20742
thestamp.umd.edu Visit website for schedule.
P and G Old Greenbelt Theater
129 Centerway Greenbelt 20770 301-474-9744 pandgtheatres.com/greenbelt.asp
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Regal Cinemas Bowie Crossing Stadium 14
15200 Major Lansdale Blvd. Bowie 20716 301-262-9133 regmovies.com
7612 Old Muirkirk Road Beltsville 20705 240-264-3415 pgparks.com Weekdays, 9am-5pm
Belair Mansion
12207 Tulip Grove Drive Bowie 20715 301-809-3089 cityofbowie.org Tues.-Sun., 12-4pm; group tours for 10 or more by appt.
Belair Stable Museum 2835 Belair Drive
6900 Green Landing Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-0730 pgparks.com; pgelegantsettings.com See website for programs, events.
Bowie Heritage and Children’s Museum
Old Town Bowie Welcome Center 8606 Chestnut Ave. Bowie 20715 301-575-2488 cityofbowie.org Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm
Bowie Train Station Museum
8614 Chestnut Ave. Bowie 20715 301-809-3089 cityofbowie.org Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm; group tours for 10 or more by appt.
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive College Park 20740 301-864-6029 collegeparkaviationmuseum.com Daily, 10am-5pm
Darnall’s Chance House Museum
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-8010 pgparks.com Tues.-Thurs., by appointment; Fri. & Sun., 12-4pm
Dinosaur Park
13200 Mid-Atlantic Blvd. Laurel 20708 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Daily, dawn-dusk; fossil programs, first and third Saturdays of the month, 12-4pm
Dorsey Chapel
10704 Brookland Road Glenn Dale 20769 240-264-3415 pgparks.com Tours by appointment
Fort Washington
13551 Fort Washington Road Fort Washington 20744 301-763-4600 nps.gov/fowa Park open daily, 8am-sunset. Visitor center and historic fort open daily, first Sun. in Apr.-last Sat. in Oct., 9am-5pm; remainder of year, 9am-4:30pm; one Sunday a month Apr.-Oct. features Civil War artillery demonstrations.
Greenbelt Museum
Community Center 15 Crescent Road Film and walking tour by appt. 301-507-6582 (museum exhibits) 240-542-2064 (walking tour) greenbeltmuseum.org
Greenbelt Museum Historic House 10B Crescent Road Greenbelt 20770 301-507-6582 greenbeltmuseum.org Sun., 1-5pm
Howard B. Owens Science Center 9601 Greenbelt Road Lanham 20706
301-918-8750 www1.pgcps.org/howardbowens Planetarium: Second Fri. of each month when schools are in session, 7:30pm; call or check website to confirm monthly second Fri. event and for other programs.
Laurel Museum
817 Main St. Laurel 20707 301-725-7975 laurelmuseum.org Sun.,1-4pm; Wed. & Fri.,10am2pm; John Calder Brennan Research Library, by appointment
Marietta House Museum
5626 Bell Station Road Glenn Dale 20769 301-464-5291 pgparks.com Open by appt.; call for outdoor programs information.
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7817 pgparks.com Self-guided tours: Thurs.-Tues., 11am-3pm; guided tours: March-Nov., Sun., on the hour from 12-3pm.
COURTESY OF CITY OF GREENBELT
Greenbelt Museum
Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park
16801 Mount Calvert Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-1286 pgparks.com Museum, Apr.-Oct.: Sat., 10 am4 pm; Sun., 12-4 pm; weekdays by appt. Grounds, year-round: dawn-dusk
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Goddard Visitor Center ICESat Road & Greenbelt Road Greenbelt 20771 301-286-8981 nasa.gov/centers/goddard/ visitor/home/index.html facebook.com/NASAGoddard VisitorCenter Sept.-June: Tues.-Fri.,10am-3pm; Sat.-Sun., 12-4pm; July-Aug., Tues.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., 12-4pm
National Agricultural Library
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center 10301 Baltimore Ave. Beltsville 20705 301-504-5755 nal.usda.gov Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm; rare and special collections, weekdays, 8:30am-12pm and 1-4pm by appointment
National Archives at College Park
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8601 Adelphi Road College Park 20740 301-837-2000 archives.gov Mon., Tues. & Sat., 9am-5pm; Wed.-Fri., 9am-9pm
National Children’s Museum Launch Zone
Oxon Hill Farm at Oxon Cove Park
National Colonial Farm
Patuxent Rural Life Museums
112 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-686-0225 ncm.museum Hours change seasonally, call or visit website for details.
6411 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-839-1176 nps.gov/oxhi Daily, 8am-4:30pm
3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-283-2113 accokeek.org Mid-March-mid-Dec.: Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm; mid-Dec.-mid-March, Sat.-Sun., 10am-4pm; visit website to confirm hours; Ecosystem Farm by appointment
Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Apr.-Oct., Sat.-Sun., 1-4pm; tours also by appt.
National Museum of Language
7606 Woodyard Road Clinton 20735 301-856-0358 poplarhillonhlk.com Tours by appt.
7100 Baltimore Ave., Ste. 202 College Park 20740 301-864-7071 languagemuseum.org Tues.-Sat., 10am-4 pm; first and third Sun., 1-4 pm
Newton White Mansion
Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness
Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center
2708 Enterprise Road Mitchellville 20721 301-249-2004 pgparks.com Tours: Mon., 1-4pm; Tues.-Fri., 9am-4pm; appointments advised
3901 Rhode Island Ave. Gallery 110 @ the Gateway Arts Center Brentwood 20722 301-209-0592 pgaamcc.org Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm
Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters & Archeological Park
Prince George’s Genealogical Library
Lake Overlook Drive, between Water Port Court and Lake Overlook Place Lake Arbor 20721 301-627-1286 pgparks.com Daily, 6am-dusk
12219 Tulip Grove Drive Bowie 20715 301-262-2063 rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdpgcgs First Wed. of month, 10am-1pm; otherwise, Wed., 10am-7pm; last Sat. of month, 1-5 pm by appointment. Free to the public.
E N T E R TA I N M E N T Radio and Television Museum
2608 Mitchellville Road Bowie 20716 301-390-1020 radiohistory.org Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., 1-5pm
Riversdale House Museum
Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Road Clinton 20735 301-868-1121 surratt.org Mid-Jan.-mid-Dec.: Wed.-Fri., 11am-3pm; Sat.-Sun., 12-4pm. Last tour begins 30 minutes before closing.
4811 Riverdale Road Riverdale Park 20737 301-864-0420 pgparks.com Visitor Center and office: Mon.Fri., 9am-5pm; Sun. 12-3:30pm. Tours: Fri.-Sun., every 30 minutes, 12:15-3:15pm; group tours by appointment
University of Maryland College Park 20742 301-405-6555 astro.umd.edu 5th and 20th of each month; Nov.-Apr., 8pm; May-Oct. 9pm
Seabrook Schoolhouse
NIGHTLIFE
6116 Seabrook Road Lanham 20706 301-464-5291 pgparks.com First Fri. of the month, 11am-3pm, and by appt.
Snow Hill Manor
13301 Laurel-Bowie Road Laurel 20708 301-725-6037 pgparks.com Tours by appt.
University of Maryland Observatory
Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar
172 Fleet St. National Harbor 20745 301-567-1488 bobbymckeys.com
Cadillac Ranch
186 Fleet St. National Harbor 20745 301-839-1100 cadillacranchgroup.com
Calvert House Inn 6211 Baltimore Ave. Riverdale 20737 301-864-5220 calverthouseinn.com
Club Elite
3285 Brinkley Road Temple Hills 20748 301-894-7660 clubelitemd.com
Crossroads Night Club
4103 Baltimore Ave. Bladensburg 20710 301-927-1056 facebook.com/pages/CrossroadsNight-Club/82518039363
Decoy Lounge
7401 Surratts Road Clinton 20735 301-856-4500 colonysouth.com
Half Note Lounge
4881 Glenn Dale Road Bowie 20720 301-809-6683 halfnotelounge.com
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COURTESY OF NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
On Sunday, April 15, at 11:00am, Paul Wilbur in Concert here at the Tabernacle Church. This will be a time of Praise, Worship and dance, featuring the messianic Worship songs of Paul Wilbur. Join us as we sing praises unto the Lord Jesus Christ. Remember to invite and bring your friends to this special event. Everyone is welcome!
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T National Harbor 20745 301-839-0815 mcloonespierhousenh.com
Temple Hills 20748 301-894-3535 thelegendnightclub.com
New Deal Café
Trade Winds
113 Centerway Greenbelt 20770 301-474-5642 newdealcafe.com
Old Bowie Town Grille
8604 Chestnut Ave. Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 oldbowietowngrille.com
Pose Ultra Lounge & Nightclub
Gaylord National 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-965-2000 gaylordhotels.com
Sullivan’s Steakhouse & Beverage Co.
9624 Ft. Meade Road Laurel 20707 301-498-7427 sullivans-steakhouse.com
The Legend Nightclub
3225 Naylor Road
5859 Allentown Way Temple Hills 20748 301-449-1234
PERFORMING ARTS COMPANIES 2nd Star Productions
16500 White Marsh Park Drive Bowie 20715 301-832-4819 2ndstarproductions.com Performances at Bowie Playhouse
Active Cultures Theatre 4411 Underwood St. University Park 20782 301-526-9921 activecultures.org Call or visit website for performance details.
Bowie Community Theatre
P.O. Box 604 Bowie 20718 301-805-0219 bctheatre.com Performances at Bowie Playhouse
Hard Bargain Players
Hard Bargain Farm Amphitheater 2001 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20706 hbplayersboxoffice@gmail.com hbplayers.org
Laurel Mill Playhouse 508 Main St. Laurel 20707 301-617-9906 laurelmillplayhouse.org
MAD Productions (Music and Drama Club at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center)
Goddard Employee Welfare Association Greenbelt 20771 240-475-8800 madtheater.org Performances at Barney & Bea Recreation Center, 10090 Good Luck Road, Greenbelt 20771
St. Matthew’s Musical Theatre Troupe
14900 Annapolis Road Bowie 20715 facebook.com/pages/StMatthews-Musical-TheatreTroupe/257342279818
Venus Theatre Company 21 C St. Laurel 20707 202-236-4078 venustheatre.org
6016 Princess Garden Parkway New Carrollton 20784 301-937-7458 pglt.org Performances at Bowie Playhouse
16500 White Marsh Park Drive Bowie 20715 301-809-3078 bctheatre.com/playhouse.shtml
Greenbelt Arts Center 123 Centerway Greenbelt 20768 301-441-8770 greenbeltartscenter.org
PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES Clarice Smith
Performing Arts Center University of Maryland Stadium Drive & Rte. 193 College Park 20742 301-405-7794 claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
15200 Annapolis Road Bowie 20715 301-805-6880 bowiecenter.org
Great performances for the entire family! Saturday, April 14, 11 am GEICO Gecko Series School House Rock Live A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage. Sing along to such beloved School House Rock songs as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.” Tickets: $6/person; $5/person in groups of 15 or more
9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 pgparks.com
Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road Cheverly 20784 301-277-1710 pgparks.com
2001 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-292-5665 fergusonfoundation.org/hbf/ facilities.shtml#theater
Venus Theatre Play Shack 21 C St. Laurel 20707 202-236-4078 venustheatre.org
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road
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RECREATION’S
FRIDAY FAMILY FUN!
Alternating Friday Nights throughout the summer, come on out to Granville Gude Park and enjoy a movie or a concert for the whole family. Bring a blanket or a chair, pack a picnic or grab something at our concession stand and relax for some great lakeside entertainment!
Granville Gude Park Stage 8300 Mulberry Street in Laurel
Children under 13 not admitted without a parent or guardian.
Friday, April 20-Saturday, April 21 Nimbaya! Women Master Drummer of Guinea Dance & Drum Concert, Matinees, and Workshops Formerly called “Amazones,” the world famous women’s drum and dance company return on its first US tour in several years. These brave women break ancient traditions by mastering the arts that for centuries were reserved for men. Tickets: $5-$20. Call 301-277-1710 for performance schedule and ticket prices.
MOVIES AND CONCERTS ARE FREE!
FRIDAY FLICKS OUTDOOR MOVIES - FRIDAYS AT DUSK Refreshments are Available Movies are subject to change prior to viewing date. Call 301-490-3530 or 301-497-NEWS for Movie & Concert schedule/confirmation
JUNE 15 – THE MUPPETS ( PG ) JUNE 29 – THE SMURFS ( PG )
Wednesday, April 25-Sunday April 29 Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dance Concerts, Matinees, Master Classes Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Dallas Black returns to the Publick Playhouse with a fiery new show of contemporary dance. Come and be dazzled by a wondrous mix of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by famous choreographers. Tickets: $6-$20. Call 301-277-1710 for performance schedule and ticket prices.
JULY 20 – DESPICABLE ME ( PG ) AUGUST 3- PUSS IN BOOTS ( PG )
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Fridays 7:00-9:00p.m.
Enjoy a live band performing on our beautiful covered stage! Be sure to save these dates! JUNE 22: “THE WINSTONS”-LIVE HORN SECTION- 60’S, 70’S, MOTOWN AND DISCO JULY 13: “TOMMY & THE BAHAMAS”- ROCK, BLUES AND BUFFET JULY 27: “LONESOME RYDER” –KICKIN’ COUNTRY ROCK AUGUST 10: “THE ROCKERSONS” -HITS FROM THE 60S, 70S, AND 80S.
Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784 1817222
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Joe’s Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier 20712 301-699-1819 joesmovement.org
508 Main St. Laurel 20707 301-617-9906 laurelmillplayhouse.org
Prince George’s Community College Queen Anne Fine Arts Building 301 Largo Road Largo 20774 301-322-0920 pgcc.edu
LAUREL DEPARTMENT
Ft. Washington 20744 301-203-6040 pgparks.com
Laurel Mill Playhouse
Hallam Theatre
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
Prince George’s Little Theatre
Bowie Playhouse
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RECREATION BASEBALL Bowie Baysox
Prince George’s Stadium 4101 Crain Highway Bowie 20716 301-464-4865 baysox.com
Laurel Golf Center
9801 Ft. Meade Road Laurel 20707 301-725-4646 laurelgolfcenter.com Call or visit website for batting cage hours.
Rocky Gorge Golf Practice Range & Miniature Golf
Route 29 & Old Columbia Road Laurel 20723 301-725-8947 rockygorgegolf.com Batting cages daily, 10am-10pm
BOATING Allen Pond Park
3330 Northview Drive Bowie 20716 301-809-3011 cityofbowie.org Call for details.
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Queen Anne Canoe Launch
18405 Queen Anne Road Upper Marlboro 20774 pgparks.com 301-627-6074 pgparks.com
4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 pgparks.com Call for summer pontoon boat rides. Daily, sunrise-sunset; visitor’s center, 9am-4pm
BOWLING Capital Plaza Lanes
Clyde Watson Boating Area
17901 Magruder’s Ferry Road Brandywine 20613 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
Cosca Regional Park
11000 Thrift Road Clinton 20735 301-868-1397 pgparks.com Daily, 7:30am-sunset Paddle boats, Memorial Day weekend-Nov. 1
Ft. Washington Marina
13600 King Charles Terrace Ft. Washington 20744 301-292-7700 coastal-properties.com/ ftwashington.html
Bowie Baysox baseball
PHOTO COURTESY OF BOWIE BAYSOX BASEBALL
College Park Lanes
Office: May-Oct: Mon.-Sat., 8:30am-5pm; Sun., 9:30am4:30pm; public ramp always open.
Governor Bridge Natural Area & Canoe Launch 7600 Governor Bridge Road Bowie 20716 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
4601 Cooper Lane Hyattsville 20784 301-772-6565 amf.com Mon., 10am-10pm; Tues., 9:30am-10pm; Wed. 10am10pm; Thurs., 10am-10:30pm; Fri., 10am-1am; Sat., 9am-1am; Sun., 10am-10pm
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Canoe/kayak rentals at Jug Bay Natural Area, Apr.-Oct., 8:30am3:30pm, reservations required. Park, daily, 8am-dusk; Visitors Center, daily, 8am-4pm
9021 Baltimore Blvd. College Park 20740 301-474-8282 amf.com Mon.-Thurs., 9am-11pm; Fri.Sat., 9am-1am; Sun., 11am-10pm
Laurel Lanes
15013 Baltimore Ave. North Laurel 20707 301-490-6006 amf.com
Mon., 12-11pm; Tues.-Thurs., 9am-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 9am-1am; Sun., 9am-11pm
Marlow Heights Lanes
4717 St. Barnabas Road, SE Temple Hills 20748 301-423-2222 amf.com Mon.-Thurs., 10am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-1am; Sun., 10am-10pm
Parkland Bowl
5700 Silver Hill Road District Heights 20747 301-735-5800 Call for hours.
Rinaldi’s Riverdale Bowl 6322 Kenilworth Ave. Riverdale 20737 301-864-5940 Call for hours.
CAMPING Cedarville State Forest
10201 Bee Oak Road Brandywine 20613 301-888-1410; 888-432-2267 (camping reservations) dnr.state.md.us Camping, Apr.-Oct.
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DINNER SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK!
JAPANESE STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE
15528 Annapolis Rd.
Bowie, MD
301-352-5939 1815824
3205 Plaza Way
Waldorf, MD
301-870-1666 13487 Baltimore Ave (across from Marlo Furniture)
Laurel, MD
410-813-0044
STRIP STEAK FILET MIGNON CHICKEN SHRIMP SCALLOPS LOBSTER
Sushi Bar Individual Shows At Each Table By Your Own Personal Chef.
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RECREATION Silver Stars Gymnastics
Cherry Hill Park
9800 Cherry Hill Road College Park 20740 301-937-7116 cherryhillpark.com
14201 Woodcliff Ct. Bowie 20720 301-352-5777 gosilverstars.com Open gym: Mon., Tues., & Thurs., 12-1pm & 2-3pm; Wed. & Fri., 10-11am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm. Hours through June 8; call for updated hours.
Cosca Regional Park 11000 Thrift Road Clinton 20735 301-868-1397 pgparks.com
The Little Gym of Clinton 8887 Woodyard Road Clinton 20735 301-877-3002 thelittlegym.com/ClintonMD Call for Friday Parent Survival Nights.
Greenbelt Park
6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt 20770 301-344-3948 nps.gov/gree/index.htm
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074 pgparks.com
Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6700 pgparks.com
FISHING Allen Pond Park
3330 Northview Drive Bowie 20716 301-809-3011 cityofbowie.org
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset; visitors center, daily, 9 am-4 pm
Cedar Haven Fishing Area
18400 Phyllis Wheatley Blvd. Eagle Harbor 20608 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
Cedarville State Forest
10201 Bee Oak Road Brandywine 20613 301-888-1410 dnr.state.md.us Daily, sunrise-sunset
Lake Artemesia
Berwyn Road & 55th Ave. Berwyn Heights 20740 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Patuxent Research Refuge 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel 20708
HORSEBACK RIDING Clay Hill Stables COURTESY OF LAKE PRESIDENTIAL GOLF CLUB
The 8th green at Lake Presidential Golf Club 301-497-5580 patuxent.fws.gov North Tract (Lake Allen, New Marsh, Cattail Pond, Rieve’s Pond, Bailey Bridge Marsh and Little Patuxent River): all year, sunrise-4:30pm. South Tract (Cash Lake): June 10Aug. 31, 6am-8pm; Sept.-Oct., 7am-6:30pm
Queen Anne Fishing Area
18700 Queen Anne Bridge Road Upper Marlboro 20774 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
School House Pond
14100 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
FOOTBALL BSU Bulldogs
Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie 20715 301-860-4000 bsubulldogs.com
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Field House and Outdoor Stadium
8001 Sheriff Road Landover 20785 301-583-2400 pgsportsandlearn.com/track.html Temporarily closed for turf installation; reopening by late April.
University of Maryland Terrapins Byrd Stadium College Park 20742 301-314-7162 umterps.com
Washington Redskins FedEx Field 1600 FedEx Way Landover 20875 301-276-6050 redskins.com
GOLF, MINIATURE Laurel Golf Center
9801 Ft. Meade Road Laurel 20707 301-725-4646 laurelgolfcenter.com Call or visit website for hours.
Rocky Gorge Golf Practice Range & Miniature Golf
Route 29 & Old Columbia Road Laurel 20723 301-725-8947 rockygorgegolf.com Call or visit website for hours.
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6700 pgparks.com May 5-25: Thurs.-Fri., 10am3pm; Sat.-Sun., 12-5pm. May 26-Aug. 26: Tues.-Sat., 10am7pm; Sun. 12-7pm; closed Mon. except May 28 and Sept. 3; closes at 4pm on July 4. Sept. 1-30: Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 12-7pm.
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GOLF COURSES, PUBLIC Bowie Golf and Country Club
7420 Laurel-Bowie Road Bowie 20715 301-262-8141 bowiegolf.com Times vary by season. Enterprise Golf Course 2802 Enterprise Road Mitchellville 20721 301-249-2040 pgparks.com Opening time varies by season; closes at dusk.
Glenn Dale Golf Club
11501 Old Prospect Hill Road Glenn Dale 20769 301-262-1166 glenndalegolfclub.com Times vary by season.
Gunpowder Golf Course 14300 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-725-4532 gunpowdergolfcourse.com Times vary by season.
Henson Creek Golf Course
1641 Tucker Road Ft. Washington 20744 301-567-4646 pgparks.com Times vary by season.
Kentland Golf Training Center 2411 Pinebrook Ave. Landover 20785
301-772-2527 pgparks.com Times vary by season.
Lake Presidential Golf Club 3151 Presidential Golf Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-298-9999 lakepresidentialgolf.com Times vary by season.
Paint Branch Golf Complex 4690 University Blvd. College Park 20740 301-935-0330 pgparks.com Times vary by season.
University of Maryland Golf Course University Blvd. College Park 20740 301-314-4653 terpgolf.umd.edu Times vary by season.
GYMNASTICS Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex
13950 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-362-6060 pgparks.com
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Gymnastics Center 8001 Sheriff Road Landover 20785 301-583-2400 pgsportsandlearn.com
9911 Old Ardwick-Ardmore Road Springdale 20774 301-773-0444 clayhillstables.com
Hunter Ridge Stables
16301 Mount Calvert Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-802-1652 hunterridge.biz
Soft Landing Stables LLC
207 Farmington Road Accokeek 20607 703-944-9456 softlandingstables.com
The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center
14900 Pennsylvania Ave. Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-7900; 301-952-7999 (events line) showplacearena.com Call or visit website for details.
ICE SKATING Bowie Ice Arena
3330 Northview Drive Bowie 20715 301-809-3090 cityofbowie.org Closed for maintenance May-June; call for hours.
Herbert Wells Ice Rink
5211 Paint Branch Parkway College Park 20740 301-277-3717 pgparks.com /Things_To_Do/Sports/Ice_Skatin g.htm Call for public, freestyle, hockey and broomball session times.
RECREATION Bladensburg Waterfront Park
The Gardens Ice House 13800 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-953-0100 thegardensicehouse. pointstreaksites.com Call for public, freestyle and hockey session times.
4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset; Visitors Center, 9am-4pm
Tucker Road Ice Rink
9020 Commo Road Cheltenham 20623 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
10300 Lemons Bridge Road Bowie 20720 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
Governor Bridge Natural Area & Canoe Launch
Piscataway Park
Dinosaur Park
PHOTO COURTESY OF BOWIE STATE SPORTS INFORMATION
Clifton Budd playing for the BSU Bulldogs Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
11704 Fenno Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-888-1377 or 301-888-1410 dnr.state.md.us Daily, dawn-dusk. Visitors center: Labor Day-Memorial Day, Sat.Sun., 10am-4pm; Memorial DayLabor Day, daily, 10am-4pm.
Mount Rainier Nature/Recreation Center
4701 31st Place Mount Rainier 20712 301-927-2163 pgparks.com Tues.-Sat., 8:30am-5pm Fields adjacent to nature center are closed for repairs
Patuxent River 4-H Center
7600 Governor Bridge Road Bowie 20716 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
18405 Queen Anne Road Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-3079 pgparks.com Call for hours.
Jug Bay Natural Area
Suitland Bog
Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-dusk
Cosca Regional Park
Clearwater Nature Center
6000 Block Suitland Road Suitland 20747 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Call for hours.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Patuxent Research Refuge
National Wildlife Visitor Center 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel 20708 301-497-5580 patuxent.fws.gov Trails and grounds, daily, sunrise4:30pm; visitor center, daily, 9am-4:30pm; gift shop, daily, 11am-4pm
Watkins Nature Center
301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6702 pgparks.com Mon.-Sat., 8:30am-5pm; Sun. & holidays, 11am-4pm
PARKS Allen Pond Park
3330 Northview Drive Bowie 20715 301-809-3011 cityofbowie.org
Aquasco Farm
16665 Aquasco Farm Road Aquasco 20608 301-627-6074 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
13200 block of Mid-Atlantic Blvd. Laurel 20708 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
Fairland Regional Park
13950 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-953-0222 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-283-2113 nps.gov/pisc Daily, dawn to dusk
Rosaryville State Park
8714 Rosaryville Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-856-9656 dnr.state.md.us Daily, dawn to dusk
School House Pond
14100 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
Fort Washington Park
13551 Ft. Washington Road Ft. Washington 20744 301-763-4600 nps.gov/fowa Daily, 8am-sunset
Walker Mill Regional Park
Greenbelt Park
6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt 20770 301-344-3948 nps.gov/gree/index.htm Daily, dawn-dusk; ranger station, daily, 8am-3:45pm; park headquarters, Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm
Lake Artemesia
Berwyn Road & 55th Ave. Berwyn Heights 20740 301-627-7755 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
8840 Walker Mill Road District Heights 20747 301-699-2400 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-sunset
Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6700 pgparks.com Daily, 8am-sunset
Whitemarsh Park
Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park 16801 Mount Calvert Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-1286
6411 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-839-1176 nps.gov/oxhi Daily, 8am-4:30pm
Patuxent River Park
11000 Thrift Road Clinton 20735 301-868-1397 pgparks.com Daily, sunrise-sunset
10201 Bee Oak Road Brandywine 20613 301-888-1410 dnr.state.md.us Daily, sunrise-sunset
Fran Uhler Natural Area
Oxon Cove Park
Cheltenham Wetlands Park
Cedarville State Forest
Colmar Manor Community Park 3700 Bladensburg Road Colmar Manor 20722 301-927-2163 (Mt. Rainier Nature Center) pgparks.com Call for hours.
301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6770 pgparks.com Tues.-Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am4:30pm; Sun., 11:30am-4:30pm
10201 Bee Oak Road Brandywine 20613 301-888-1410 dnr.state.md.us
NATURE CENTERS AND NATURAL AREAS
Dueling Creek Natural Area
Old Maryland Farm
Cedarville State Forest
1770 Tucker Road Fort Washington 20744 301-265-1525 pgparks.com /Things_To_Do/Sports/Ice_ Skating.htm Call for public, freestyle, hockey and bumper-car session times.
Cosca Regional Park 11000 Thrift Road Clinton 20735 301-297-4575 pgparks.com Mon.-Sat., 8:30am-5pm; Sun., 11am-4pm. Renovations ongoing; visitors should follow signs to an alternate entrance when main entrance is closed.
pgparks.com Apr.-Oct., Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., 12-4pm; weekdays by appointment
100 Whitemarsh Park Drive Bowie 20715 301-809-3011 cityofbowie.org
SKATE PARKS Bowie Skate Park
3330 Northview Drive Bowie 20716 301-262-6200 cityofbowie.org Daily, sunrise-sunset for skateboarding and inline skating
Greenbelt Skate Park
99 Centerway Greenbelt 20770 301-397-2200 greenbeltmd.gov Daily, 9am-sunset
Mount Rainier Skate Park
3700 Block 37th St. and Wells Ave. Mount Rainier 20712 301-699-2255 pgparks.com Daily, dawn-dusk
FITNESS CLUBS Allentown Splash, Tennis and Fitness Park 7210 Allentown Road Fort Washington 20744 301-446-6800 pgparks.com Closed as of spring 2012 for renovations.
Anytime Fitness – Brandywine
15904 SE Crain Highway, Ste. D Brandywine 20613 301-782-2240 anytimefitness.com 24-hour access; staff hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9am-1pm and 3-7pm; Fri., 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-2pm
Anytime Fitness – Clinton 9130 Piscataway Road Clinton 20735 301-868-4560 anytimefitness.com 24-hour access; staff hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-12pm and 4-8pm; Sat., 9am-1pm
Arena Fitness
5002 Berwyn Road College Park 20740 301-474-3770 arenafitgym.com Call for hours.
LA Fitness Belcrest
2970 Belcrest Center Drive Hyattsville 20782 301-559-5031 lafitness.com Mon.-Thurs., 5:30am-11pm; Fri., 5:30am-10pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-8pm
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RECREATION 301-441-8300 lafitness.com Mon.-Wed., 5:30am-11pm; Thur.-Fri., 5:30am-10pm; Sat.-Sun, 8am-8pm
LA Fitness Hampton Mall 9171 Central Ave. Capitol Heights 20743 301-336-7300 lafitness.com Mon.-Thur., 5:30am-10pm; Fri., 5:30am-8pm; Sat., 8am-6pm; Sun., 8am-5pm
Curves Fort Washington
10737 Indian Head Hwy., Unit 10 Fort Washington 20744 301-203-9200 curves.com Mon.-Fri., 8am-12pm and 4-8pm; Sat., 8am-11am
Curves Glenn Dale
10621 Greenbelt Road, #207 Lanham 20706 301-262-3358 curves.com Mon.-Thur., 7am-12:30pm and 4:30-7:30pm; Fri., 7am-12:30pm and 5-7pm; Sat., 8-11am
Curves Greenbelt
103-A Centerway Greenbelt 20770 301-474-1747 curves.com Mon.-Fri., 6:30am-8pm; Sat., 8am-12pm
Fairland Sports and Aquatic Center
13820/13950 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-362-6060 pgparks.com Mon.-Fri., 6am-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 8am-4pm
Fascination Fitness
Suitland Road Plaza 4927 Suitland Road Suitland 20749 301-736-1589 fascinationfitness.com Call for hours.
Fitness 4 Less Bowie
6000 Laurel-Bowie Road Bowie 20715 301-352-0100 fitness4lessgyms.com 24-hour access
Fitness 4 Less Clinton
8821 Woodyard Road Clinton 20735 301-877-4090 fitness4lessgyms.com 24-hour access
Fitness 4 Less Laurel 12647 Laurel-Bowie Road Laurel 20708 301-490-8180 fitness4lessgyms.com 24-hour access
Fitness 4 Less Upper Marlboro 15201 Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro 20772 301-780-5999 fitness4lessgyms.com 24-hour access
Fitness Evolution
The Mall at Prince Georges 3500 East West Hwy., Ste. 1120 Hyattsville 20782 301-637-6224 fitnessevolution.com Mon.-Thurs., 5am-11pm; Fri., 5am-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 7am-7pm
Gold’s Gym Bowie
12510 Fairwood Pkwy. Bowie 20720 301-805-4653 goldsgym.com Mon.-Fri., 5am-11pm; Sat.-Sun., 8am-8pm
Gold’s Gym Greenbelt
6222 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt 20770 301-982-6700 goldsgym.com Mon.-Thurs., 5am-11pm; Fri., 5am-10pm; Sat., 8am-8pm; Sun., 8am-6pm
Gold’s Gym Laurel
3541 Fort Meade Road, Ste. B Laurel 20724 301-490-5050 goldsgym.com Mon.-Fri., 5am-11pm; Sat.-Sun., 8am-8pm
Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center 101 Centerway Greenbelt 20770 301-397-2204 greenbeltmd.gov Mon.-Fri., 6am-10pm; Sat.-Sun., 8am-9pm
No Excuse Workout Fitness Club
5470 St. Barnabas Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-505-2255 noexcuseworkout.net Mon.-Fri., 5am-10pm; Sat., 7am-6pm; Sun., 9am-5pm
Planet Fitness Bowie 6836 Racetrack Road Bowie 20715 301-464-9119 planetfitness.com
Open 24 hours: Mon., 5am-Fri., 9pm; Sat.-Sun., 7am-7pm
Planet Fitness District Heights
5604 Silver Hill Road District Heights 20747 301-278-8004 planetfitness.com Open 24 hours: Mon., 5am-Fri., 9pm; Sat.-Sun., 7am-7pm
Planet Fitness Hyattsville
8509 Landover Road Hyattsville 20785 301-246-2890 planetfitness.com Open 24 hours: Mon., 5am-Fri., 9pm; Sat.-Sun., 7am-7pm
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Fitness Center
8001 Sheriff Road Landover 20785 301-583-2400 pgsportsandlearn.com Mon.-Fri., 5am-10pm; Sat., 8am-8pm; Sun., 10am-6pm
Sport Fit Bowie
100 Whitemarsh Park Drive Bowie 20715 301-262-4553 sportfitclubs.com Mon.-Fri., 5am-11pm; Sat.-Sun., 8am-9pm
Sport Fit Laurel Racquet
204 Fort Meade Road Laurel 20707 301-953-1414 sportfitclubs.com Mon.-Fri., 5am-11pm; Sat., 7:30am-7:30pm; Sun., 8:30am-7:30pm
Sport Fit Laurel Fitness and Swim
314 Marshall Ave. Laurel 20707 301-498-3377 sportfitclubs.com Mon.-Thurs., 5:30am-10pm; Fri., 5:30am-9pm; Sat., 8am-5pm; Sun., 9am-5pm
Wellness for Life Fitness Center
The Gardens Ice House, 2nd floor 13800 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-498-6200 wellnessforlifefitnesscenter.com Mon.-Thur., 5am-10pm; Fri., 5am-9pm; Sat., 8am-6pm; Sun., 8am-5pm
World Gym
12746 Old Fort Road Fort Washington 20744 301-292-9000
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worldgym.com Mon.-Thurs., 5-12am; Fri., 5am-10pm; Sat., 6am-6pm; Sun., 8am-3pm
pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend; call for hours.
YMCA Potomac Overlook
J. Franklyn Bourne (Outdoor) Memorial Pool
10709 Indian Head Hwy. Fort Washington 20744 301-203-2302 ymcadc.org Mon.-Fri., 5:30am-10pm; Sat., 7am-6pm; Sun., 7am-5pm
SWIMMING POOLS, PUBLIC Allentown Splash, Tennis and Fitness Park
6500 Calmos St. Seat Pleasant 20743 301-350-4422 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend; call for hours.
Lane Manor Splash Park (Outdoor)
7210 Allentown Road Fort Washington 20744 301-446-6800 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm Currently closed for renovations
7601 West Park Drive Hyattsville 20783 301-422-7284 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend; call for hours.
Ellen Linson (Outdoor) Swimming Pool
North Barnaby Splash Park (Outdoor)
5211 Paint Branch Pkwy. College Park 20740 301-277-3717 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend; call for hours.
Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex
13820/13950 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-362-6060 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm General swim: Mon.-Thurs., 12-6pm and 7:45-9pm; Fri.,12-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 12-4pm. Call or visit website for lap swim and class schedules.
Glenn Dale Splash Park (Outdoor)
11901 Glenn Dale Blvd. Glenn Dale 20769 301-352-8980 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend; call for hours.
Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center
101 Centerway Greenbelt 20770 301-397-2204 greenbeltmd.gov Mon.-Fri., 6am-10pm; Sat.-Sun., 8am-9pm
Hamilton Splash Park 3901 Hamilton St. Hyattsville 20781 301-779-8224
5000 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-894-1150 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/ Aquatics.htm Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend; call for hours.
Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Aquatic Center
8001 Sheriff Road Landover 20785 301-583-2400 pgsportsandlearn.com Mon.-Fri., 6am-9pm; Sat., 8am-7pm; Sun., 10am-5pm; call for lap swim, leisure pool, spa and class hours.
Robert I. Bickford Natatorium at Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Road Largo 20774 301-322-0676 pgcc.edu/visitors/collegeServices/ natatorium Hours vary seasonally; call for lap and general swim hours.
Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool
6122 Sargent Road Chillum 20782 301-853-9115 pgparks.com/ Things_To_Do/Sports/Aquatics.htm General swim: Mon.-Thurs., 4-5:45pm; Fri., 4-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 12-5pm; call for class hours.
Theresa Banks Memorial Pool
Glenarden/Theresa Banks Complex 8615-A McLain Ave. Glenarden 20706 301-772-5515 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/ Sports/Aquatics.htm Temporarily closed for renovations; call for reopening updates.
TENNIS, PUBLIC Cosca Tennis Bubble
11000 Thrift Road Clinton 20735 301-868-6462 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/ Sports/Tennis.htm Hours vary by season.
Fairland Tennis Bubble
13950 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel 20707 301-362-6060 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/ Sports/Tennis.htm Mon.-Fri., 6am-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 8am-4pm
Watkins Regional Park Tennis Bubble
301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6870 pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/ Sports/Tennis.htm Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-11pm; Sat.-Sun., 7am-7pm
TRACK AND FIELD Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex Field House and Outdoor Stadium
8001 Sheriff Road Landover 20785 301-583-2400 pgsportsandlearn.com/track.html Temporarily closed for turf installation; reopening in late April.
TRAP AND SKEET Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet Center
10400 Good Luck Road Glenn Dale 20769 301-577-7178 pgparks.com /Things_To_Do/Sports/Trap_and_ Skeet.htm Fri.-Mon., 10am-5pm; Tues.Thurs., 10am-8:30pm
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Do You Have A Future Fashion Designer at Home? If so, the So, Sew Couture Design Camp is the perfect fit!
INSPIRING THE LOVE OF DANCE Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Modern • Hip Hop • Contemporary Student Performing Company • Preschool thru Adult
SUMMER PROGRAM
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Registration Ongoing Classes Begin In July
Field Trips Weekly workshops Before and after care and Sew much more!
So, Sew Couture Design Camp
Director: Pamela Schrier Artistic Director: Charlene Jackson
13711 Annapolis Road Bowie, MD 20715 Call 202-239-8934 ext. 0100752535 or visit our website at www.sosewcouture.com for more info!
301-249-7430
507 Commerce Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD Only 4 miles south of Walmart
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FULL YEAR PROGRAM Begins in September
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Summer Fun + Summer Learning = Capital Scholars (BEST SUMMER EVER!!!) • Swimming • Exciting Field Trips • Outdoor Fun & Games • Enrichment in Reading, Math & Technology (Computer Lab) • Age-Appropriate Small Group Learning • Well-Trained Educational Staff
Capital Scholars Summer Enrichment Day Camp Offered in two locations:
Bladensburg Community Center 4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg, MD 20710 301-277-2124; TTY 301-445-4512
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Glenarden Community Center 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden, MD 20706 301-772-3151; TTY 301-218-6768
Capital Scholars, Inc. www.capitaIscholars.org
Ages 8 - 14 Three 2 Week Sessions June 18 - June 29 July 2 - July 13 July 16 - July 27
Register online at www.pgparks.com or register in person at Bladensburg or Glenarden Community Centers. (Camp offered in conjunction with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County.)
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Register for Bishop McNamara Summer Camps Learn - Play - Explore Register today - enrollment is limited! Volleyball Camp Mini Mustang Dance Camp Mustangs Boys Basketball Camp Middle School Mathematicians Camp BMHS Dance Intensive Summer Journalism Camp Speed and Agility Camp Stampede Summer Soccer Camp Lady Mustang Basketball Camp Healthy Living and Nutrition Camp BMHS Dance Team Summer Camp Football Skills Camp Girl’s Lacrosse Camp The Physics of Sports and Superhero’s Mustang Football Camp Financial Education Summer Camp For more information please contact: Bishop McNamara Summer Camps Program Director of Summer Programs: Mike Jones ‘96 301-735-8401 Ext. 211 or jonesm@bmhs.org Or visit our website www.bmhs.org
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HOTELS & BANQUET VENUES BANQUET FACILITIES Adelphi Mill
8402 Riggs Road Adelphi 20783 301-699-2400 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Aloft Washington National Harbor 156 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-749-9000 aloftnationalharbor.com
Belair Mansion
12207 Tulip Grove Drive Bowie 20715 301-575-2488 cityofbowie.org Not available for rentals until Aug.
Best Western Capital Beltway
5910 Princess Garden Parkway Lanham 20706 301-459-1000 bestwestern.com
Billingsley House Museum 6900 Green Landing Road
Upper Marlboro 20772 301-627-0730 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar
172 Fleet St. National Harbor 20745 301-567-1488 bobbymckeys.com
Bond 45
149 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-839-1445 bond45.com
Cadillac Ranch
186 Fleet St. National Harbor 20745 301-839-1100 cadillacranchgroup.com
Camelot by Martin’s Inc.
13905 Central Ave. Upper Marlboro 20774 301-249-0411 martinscaterers.com
Cherry Hill Park Conference Center 9800 Cherry Hill Road
Dorsey Chapel
College Park 20740 301-937-7116 cherryhillpark.com
Laurel 20707 301-206-2600 comfortsuites.com
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Courtyard New Carrollton Landover
University of Maryland College Park 20742 301-405-7794 claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Clarion Inn College Park
8601 Baltimore Ave. College Park 20740 301-474-2800 www.clarionhotel.com
Colony South Hotel & Conference Center 7401 Surratts Road Clinton 20735 301-856-4500 colonysouth.com
Comfort Inn Hotel and Conference Center 4500 Crain Highway Bowie 20716 301-464-0089 bowiemdhotel.com
Comfort Suites Laurel Lakes 14402 Laurel Place
8330 Corporate Drive Landover 20785 301-577-3373 marriott.com
Crescent Cities Jaycees Foundation 6907 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-567-7076 jayceesfoundation.org
Cross Creek Golf Club
12800 Bay Hill Drive Beltsville 20705 301-595-8901 crosscreekgolfclub.net
Darnall’s Chance
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-8010 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html Patio events only
10704 Brookland Road Glenn Dale 20769 240-264-3415 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Fish Market Restaurant 7611 Old Branch Ave. Clinton 20735 301-599-7900 fishmarketmd.com
Foster’s at National Harbor Waterfront National Harbor 20745 877-404-3255 fostersclambakedc.com
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-965-2000 gaylordhotels.com
Greenbelt Marriott 6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt 20770 301-441-3700 marriott.com
Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor/Alexandria Area 250 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-567-3531 hamptoninn.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt
7810 Walker Drive Greenbelt 20770 301-474-7400 hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn College Park
10000 Baltimore Ave. College Park 20740 301-345-6700 holidayinn.com
Holiday Inn Laurel-West 15101 Sweitzer Lane Laurel 20707 301-776-5300 holidayinn.com
La Fontaine Bleue 7963 Annapolis Road Lanham 20706 301-731-4333 lafontainebleue.com
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HOTELS & BANQUET VENUES MadlyLiving
11961 Autumnwood Lane Fort Washington 20744 301-292-9008 madlyliving.com
Martin’s Crosswinds
7400 Greenway Center Drive Greenbelt 20770 301-474-8500 martinscaterers.com
McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside at National Harbor 145 National Plaza Oxon Hill 20745 301-567-6925 mccormickandschmicks.com
McLoone’s Pier House 141 National Plaza National Harbor 20745 301-839-0815 mcloonespierhousenh.com
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7817 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Mount Airy Mansion Rosaryville State Park 8714 Rosaryville Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-856-9656 mountairymansion.org
National Golf Club
300 St. Andrews Drive Fort Washington 20744 301-292-1100 nationalgolfclubusa.com
Newton White Mansion
Poplar Hill on His Lordship’s Kindness
Sheraton Washington North Hotel
Prince George’s Ballroom
Snow Hill Manor
7606 Woodyard Road Clinton 20735 301-856-0358 poplarhillonhlk.com 2411 Pinebrook Ave. Landover 20785 301-341-7439 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Road Landover 20785 301-583-2400 pgsportsandlearn.com
Prince George’s Stadium Bowie Baysox Baseball Group Outings 4101 Crain Highway. Bowie 20716 301-805-6000 baysox.com
Public House
199 Fleet St. National Harbor 20745 240-493-6120 publichousenationalharbor.com
Red Sky Steak & Fish House 14707 Baltimore Ave. Laurel 20707 301-604-2144 redskylaurel.com
Residence Inn National Harbor Washington, DC 192 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-749-4755 marriott.com
2708 Enterprise Road Mitchellville 20721 301-249-2004 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Rip’s Country Inn
Oxon Hill Manor
Riversdale
6901 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-839-7782 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Patuxent River 4-H Center
18405 Queen Anne Road Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-3079 patuxentriver4hcenter.com
Patuxent Greens Golf Club 14415 Greenview Drive Laurel 20708 301-776-5533 patuxentgolf.com
3809 N. Crain Highway. Bowie 20716 301-805-5901 ripscountryvillage.com 4811 Riverdale Road Riverdale Park 20737 301-864-0420 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Rosa Mexicano
153 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-567-1005 rosamexicano.com
Satin Dolls Banquet Hall 603 Cady Drive Fort Washington 20744 301-248-5479 thesatindollsbanquethall.com
4095 Powder Mill Road Beltsville 20705 301-937-4422 starwoodhotels.com
13301 Laurel-Bowie Road Laurel 20708 301-725-6037 pgparks.com/places/ elegantsettings.html
Thai Pavilion
151 American Way National Harbor 20745 301-749-2022 thaipavilionnationalharbor.com
The Carolina Kitchen Bar & Grill 6501 America Blvd. Hyattsville 20782 301-927-2929 thecarolinakitchen.com
The Lodge at Marlboro
Fraternal Order of Police, Prince George’s County, Lodge 89 2905 Old Largo Road Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-7684 fop89.org
The Marriott Inn & Conference Center
University of Maryland University College 3501 University Blvd. East Hyattsville 20783 301-985-7300 marriott.com
The Mirage Hall 2
1401 University Blvd. East Hyattsville 20783 301-431-0026 www.maudris.com
The Piers
165 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-203-4180 thesunsetroomnh.com
The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
University of Maryland College Park 20742 301-405-9756 riggs.umd.edu
The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center 14900 Pennsylvania Ave. Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-7900 showplacearena.com
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The Sunset Room
137 National Plaza National Harbor 20745 301-203-4180 thesunsetroomnh.com
The Villa
4060 Powder Mill Road Calverton 20705 301-572-7744 cateringbyuptown.com
Treetops
8181 Professional Place Hyattsville 20785 888-334-1535 treetopsmaryland.com
Uniqek Banquet Hall
3130 Branch Ave. Temple Hills 20748 301-630-0772 uniqekentertainment.freeservers.com
University of Maryland Conferences & Visitor Services
4321 Hartwick Road, Ste. 500 College Park 20740 301-314-7884 cvs.umd.edu
Westin Washington National Harbor
171 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-567-3999 westin.com/NationalHarbor
HOTELS Aloft Washington National Harbor
Colony South Hotel & Conference Center 7401 Surratts Road Clinton 20735 301-856-4500 colonysouth.com
Comfort Inn
6363 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-839-0001 comfortinn.com
Comfort Inn Capital Beltway/I-95 North 4050 Powder Mill Road Beltsville 20705 301-572-7100 comfortinn.com
Comfort Inn Hotel and Conference Center
4500 Crain Highway Bowie 20716 301-464-0089 bowiemdhotel.com
Comfort Inn at Joint Base Andrews 7979 Malcolm Road Clinton 20735 301-856-5200 comfortinnclinton.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 4950 Mercedes Blvd. Camp Springs 20746 240-492-1070 countryinns.com
Comfort Inn & Suites Near University of Maryland
Days Inn College Park 9137 Baltimore Blvd. College Park 20740 301-345-5000 daysinn.com
Days Inn and Suites Laurel/Fort Meade 9860 Washington Blvd. Laurel 20723 301-725-0769 daysinn.com
Econo Lodge Andrews AFB
7851 Malcolm Road Clinton 20735 301-856-2800 econolodge.com
Executive Inn & Suites
2901 Crain Highway Upper Marlboro 20774 301-627-3969 executiveinnandsuitesmd.com
Extended Stay America Washington, DC – Landover
9401 Largo Drive W. Landover 20774 301-333-9139 extendedstayamerica.com
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-965-2000 gaylordhotels.com
Greenbelt Courtyard
9020 Baltimore Ave. College Park 20740 301-441-8110 comfortinncollegepark.com
6301 Golden Triangle Drive Greenbelt 20770 301-441-3311 marriott.com
Comfort Suites Laurel Lakes
Greenbelt Marriott
Country Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn Bowie
Budget Inn Temple Hills
8850 Hampton Mall Drive N. Capitol Heights 20743 301-350-8088 countryinns.com
Clarion Hotel
Courtyard New Carrollton Landover
Hampton Inn College Park
Clarion Inn and Fundome – College Park
Days Inn Camp Springs
156 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-749-9000 aloftnationalharbor.com
Best Western Capital Beltway
5910 Princess Garden Parkway Lanham 20706 301-459-1000 bestwestern.com 3131 Branch Ave. Temple Hills 20748 301-894-3600
6400 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill 20745 301-749-9400 clarionhotel.com
8601 Baltimore Blvd. College Park 20740 301-474-2800 collegeparkinn.com
14402 Laurel Place Laurel 20707 301-206-2600 comfortsuites.com
8330 Corporate Drive Landover 20785 301-577-3373 marriott.com 5151 Allentown Road Camp Springs 20746 301-899-7700 daysinn.com
6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt 20770 301-441-3700 marriott.com
15202 Major Lansdale Blvd. Bowie 20716 301-809-1800 hamptoninn.com
9670 Baltimore Ave. College Park 20740 301-345-2200 hamptoninn.com
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
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HOTELS Knights Inn Laurel
Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor
3380 Fort Meade Road Laurel 20724 301-498-5553 knightsinn.com
250 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-567-3531 hamptoninn.hilton.com
The Marriott Inn & Conference Center
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Greenbelt
University of Maryland University College 3501 University Blvd. East Hyattsville 20783 301-985-7300 marriott.com
7810 Walker Drive Greenbelt 20770 301-474-7400 hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn College Park
Marriott TownePlace Suites Clinton at Joint Base Andrews
10000 Baltimore Ave. College Park 20740 301-345-6700 holidayinn.com
Holiday Inn Express – Largo 9101 Basil Ct. Largo 20774 301-636-6090 hiexpress.com
7800 Ferry Ave. Clinton 20735 301-856-2266 marriott.com
Quality Inn
4783 Allentown Road Camp Springs 20746 301-420-2800 qualityinn.com
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC/BW Parkway
Quality Inn & Suites
6205 Annapolis Road Hyattsville 20784 301-322-6000 holidayinn.com
One Second St. Laurel 20707 301-725-8800 qualityinnlaurel.com
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC EastAndrews AFB
Quality Inn & SuitesCollege Park
7200 Baltimore Ave. College Park 20740 301-276-1000 qualityinn.com
5001 Mercedes Blvd. Camp Springs 20746 301-423-2323 hiexpress.com
Radisson Hotel Largo
Holiday Inn Greenbelt
7200 Hanover Drive Greenbelt 20770 301-982-7000 holidayinn.com
9100 Basil Ct. Largo 20774 301-773-0700 radisson.com
Holiday Inn Laurel West
Ramada Limited College Park
15101 Sweitzer Lane Laurel 20707 301-776-5300 holidayinn.com
9113 Baltimore Ave. College Park 20740 301-345-4900 ramada.com
Residence Inn by Marriott Greenbelt
6320 Golden Triangle Drive Greenbelt 20770 301-982-1600 marriott.com
Residence Inn Washington DC-National Harbor
192 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-749-4755 marriott.com
Sheraton Washington North Hotel 4095 Powder Mill Road Beltsville 20705 301-937-4422 starwoodhotels.com
Sleep Inn & Suites
9400 Marlboro Pike Upper Marlboro 20772 301-599-9400 sleepinn.com
Super 8 Camp Springs/ Andrews AFB DC Area
5151 Allentown Road Camp Springs 20746 301-702-0099 super8.com
TownePlace Suites Bowie Town Center
3700 Town Center Blvd. Bowie 20716 301-262-8045 marriott.com
Westin Washington National Harbor
171 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745 301-567-3999 starwoodhotels.com
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Martin’s Crosswinds
7400 Greenway Center Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770
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S PR I N G E V E N T S APRIL Montpelier Spring Jazz Series
Apr. 13 & 20, 8pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 pgparks.com
April Showers Bring Meteor Showers
Montpelier Folk & Blues Series
Fridays, Apr. 27-June 1, 8pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 pgparks.com
75th Anniversary Symposium: Sustaining Greenbelt’s Legacy
Apr. 13, 7:30-9pm Howard B. Owens Science Center 9601 Greenbelt Road Lanham 20706 301-918-8750 www1.pgcps.org/howardbowens
Apr. 27-28, Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat., 9:30am-12pm Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Road Greenbelt 20770 240-542-2058 greenbeltmd.gov
24th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup
Maryland Day: Explore Our World
Apr. 14, 9am-12pm The Accokeek Foundation 3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-283-2113 accokeek.org
John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tours Apr. 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12-hour tour, 7:30am-7:30pm Surratt House Museum 9118 Brandywine Road Clinton 20735 301-868-1121 pgparks.com
Weed Warrior Invasive Removal
Apr. 20, 1-3pm; ages 13 and up North Tract/Patuxent Research Refuge Bald Eagle Drive Laurel 20708 301-497-5763 patuxent.fws.gov
School Yard Habitat Spring Cleanup
Apr. 21, 9am-12pm; ages 10 and up; bring own gloves National Wildlife Visitor Center/Patuxent Research Refuge 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel 20708 301-497-5763 patuxent.fws.gov
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Opening Reception: A Night in Bollywood Apr. 26, 7pm Newton White Mansion 2708 Enterprise Road Mitchellville 20721 301-249-2004 pgparks.com
Apr. 28, 10am-4pm University of Maryland College Park 20742 marylandday.umd.edu
16th Annual Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts Apr. 28, 10am-4pm Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7817 pgparks.com
MAY Metrodash
May 5 National Harbor Harborview Ave. at Oxon Hill Road National Harbor 20745 1-877-NATL-HBR nationalharbor.com, metrodash.com/washington-dc
Hillcrest/Marlow Heights Community Day
May 5, 9:30am-3pm Hillcrest Heights Community Center 2300 Oxon Run Drive Temple Hills 20748 301-505-0896 pgparks.com
13th Annual Harlem Renaissance Festival
May 5, 10am-7pm The Columbia Park/Kentland Community Center 2411 Pinebrook Ave. Landover 20785 301-386-2278 pghrf.org/festival
Pirate Fest
May 5, 11am-4pm Darnall’s Chance House Museum
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-8010 pgparks.com
Catwalk Classic Fashion Show
May 5, 5pm The Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave. Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-7999 showplacearena.com
5th Annual Wine & Food Festival
May 5-6, 1-6pm 137 National Plaza National Harbor 20745 1-877-NATL-HBR wineandfoodnh.com; nationalharbor.com
Langley Park Day
May 6, 12-4pm Langley Park Community Center 1500 Merrimac Drive Langley Park 20783 301- 445-4508 pgparks.com
May Festival
May 6, 1-4pm Bostwick 3901 48th St. Bladensburg 20710 301-887-0777 marylandmilestones.org
36th Annual Marlborough Day & Parade May 12, 10am-5pm Main St. & Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro 20774 301-952-9575 marlboroughday.org
Children’s Day at Piscataway Park
May 12, 10am-4pm 3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-283-2113 accokeek.org
Egg Drop Contest
May 12, 1-3pm, preregistration required College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive College Park 20740 301-864-6029 collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
FLW Fishing Tournament
May 17-19, Takeoff daily at 8am; weigh-in daily at 5:30pm National Harbor Marina National Harbor 20745 301-749-1582 nationalharbor.com,flwoutdoors.com
S PR I N G E V E N T S 7th Annual Rivers to Rockets Bike Rally
May 19, 8:30am-1pm Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-887-0777 marylandmilestones.org
A-MAY-ZING Animal Fest May 19, 12-4pm Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 pgparks.com
Joint Services Open House & Air Show
May 18-20, 8am-5pm; Fri.: DOD cardholders and school groups only Joint Base Andrews Camp Springs 20762 240-612-4430 jsoh.org
Festival of Nations
May 20, 12-5pm Tucker Road Athletic Complex 1770 Tucker Road Fort Washington 20774 301-203-6000 pgparks.com
Bowie Heritage Day
May 20, 12-4pm Belair Stable/Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Drive Bowie 20715 301-809-3089 cityofbowie.org
Friday Night Movies at the Park
May 25, Dusk-9:30pm Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 pgparks.com
Free Movies on the Potomac
Fri. (Date Night) & Sun. (Family Night), May 25-Sept. 28, Sunset National Harbor Plaza National Harbor 20745 1-877-NATL-HBR nationalharbor.com
85th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee
May 27-June 1 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor 20745
301-965-2000 gaylordhotels.com spellingbee.com
JUNE Piscataway Park Paint Out June 2, Dawn-dusk The Accokeek Foundation 3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-283-2113 accokeek.org
Family Fun Time
1770 Tucker Road Fort Washington 20744 301-627-2828 pgparks.com/Beltway_BBQ
June 10, 4-6pm Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel 20708 301-377-7817 pgparks.com
Arts on the Waterfront 2012 Summer Concert Series
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Bowiefest
June 3-Aug. 12, 6-7:30pm Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 pgparks.com
Caribbean Heritage Festival
June 9-10, Sat., 11am; Sun., 12pm Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Road Riverdale Park 20737 301-864-0420 pgparks.com
June 2, 11am-6pm Allen Pond Park 3330 Northview Drive Bowie 20716 301-809-3011 cityofbowie.org June 2, 11am-7pm Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road Bladensburg 20710 301-779-0371 pgparks.com
Beltway BBQ Showdown with Chuck Brown
June 2, 12-5pm Tucker Road Athletic Complex
Rome at Riversdale
Kids’ Fishing Day
June 9, 8:30am-12pm U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Patuxent Research Refuge 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel 20708 301-497-5580 patuxent.fws.gov
June 15-16, Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 2-6pm 137 National Plaza National Harbor 20745 877-628-5427 beerandbourbon.com nationalharbor.com
POPS on the Potomac June 16 & 23, 7-9:30pm National Harbor 137 National Plaza National Harbor 20745 1-877-NATL-HBR nationalharbor.com
Festival Latino
June 17, 10:30am-8pm Six Flags America Central Ave. Upper Marlboro 20774 301-249-1500 sixflags.com/America
Father’s Day Tour
June 17, 12:15pm Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Road Riverdale Park 20737 301-864-0420
Father’s Day Tours
June 17, 12-4pm Darnall’s Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro 20772 301-952-8010 pgparks.com
Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm June 26-29, 10am-3pm The Accokeek Foundation 3400 Bryan Point Road Accokeek 20607 301-283-2113 accokeek.org
Uncle Sam Jam
June 30, 2-10pm National Harbor 137 National Plaza National Harbor 20745 1-877-NATL-HBR nationalharbor.com
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