Programs and Events

Ongoing Activities

Science Curriculum Programs

Science programs offered to elementary & middle school groups
Merit badges for Boys & Girls Scout Troops
Home-school science programs
Children & adult daycare programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you possess boating, historical or environmental education experience? Then volunteer at Bladensburg Waterfront Park! High school students can earn student service learning hours!

Arts on the Waterfront 2012 Summer Concert Series

Sundays, 6-7:30 pm
Join us as the waterfront springs to life with music and entertainment. Enjoy music, food, crafts, prizes, vendors, movie on the jumbo screen, and much more. Refreshments for sale. Sponsored by Port Towns Center at Colmar Manor, Port of Bladensburg Shopping Center, and M-NCPPC

June 3	N2N Band; Soul, Rhythm & Blues
June 10	U.S. Navy Band - Commodores Jazz Ensemble; Jazz
June 17	Dr. S.O. Feelgood Sweet Soul Music Man; Blues, Soul and R&B Music
June 24	Kukuwa African Dance Company; Energetic & Lively African Drumming and Dance
July 1	Blue Sky Puppet Theatre & Mr. D The Magician
July 8	Mr. Marcus Young; Jazz, R&B
July 15	Trials & Tribulations Entertainment; R & B and Go-Go
July 22	Grupo Miel Band; Latin Rhythms, Cumbias, Bachatas & Merengues
July 29	Heda Rose; Hip-Hop, R & B, Pop
August 5	The Uncle Devin Show; Musical Children’s Show
August 12	Oasis/Island Sounds; Steel Drum, Reggae, Calypso, Soca, and African Music

Upcoming Community Events/Programs

Through October 28
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 12 noon-12:45 pm
Anacostia River Boat Tours: Weekday Boat Rides
Join a naturalist on our 40-seat pontoon boat for an environmental or historical tour of the scenic Anacostia River. Groups of 12-40 people or more may schedule their own environmental or historical tour. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
All ages; FREE

Saturdays, May 5, September 22, October 27 & November 10, 9-11 am
Birdwatching
Join us to look for a variety of birds that inhabit the Waterfront Park area. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 6 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Saturdays, May 12 & September 29, 9 am-12 noon
Bicycle Nature Tours
Bring your bike and helmet for a guided tour of park trails. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 10 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Saturdays, May 12, September 8 & October 6, 1-5 pm
Kayak Lessons
Learn paddling skills from a certified instructor. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 10 & up
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30

Saturday, May 19, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
ATHA Bike Rally: Explore Maryland Milestones
Join us for a cycling trip through Hyattsville, Greenbelt and Beltsville. This program is co-hosted by M-NCPPC and Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc. To register, visit www.marylandmilestones.org

Saturday, May 19, 12 noon–4 pm
A-May-Zing Animal Fest
Enjoy this family, fun-filled event featuring birds of prey, reptiles, farm animals, a puppet show, food vendors, arts and crafts, and much more.
All ages; FREE

Friday, May 25, Dusk-9:30 pm
Friday Night Movies at the Park
Enjoy movies at the waterfront. Check back in mid-May for titles.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
All ages; FREE

Saturday, May 26, 9 am-3 pm
Open House on the Waterfront
Learn basic fishing and canoe paddling techniques. All necessary materials provided. Canoeing is scheduled for 9-11:30 am and 12:30-3 pm. Fishing is scheduled for 9-11:30 am.
FREE

Saturday, June 2, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Anacostia River Tours /Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Tours Canoe Tours
Join a naturalist for a paddling excursion down the Anacostia River. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
All ages
Fee: Resident $10; Non-Resident $12
SMARTlink #838065

Saturday, June 2, 11 am-7 pm
Caribbean Heritage Festival
Hosted by the Caribbean Council of Prince George’s County Come experience “A Taste of the
Caribbean,” performances, delicious food, craft vendors, free boat rides, ‘pon de river,’ and more.
All ages; FREE

Sundays, June 3-August 12, 6-7:30 pm
2012 Summer Concert Series: Arts on the Waterfront
Join us when the Waterfront springs to life with music and entertainment—jazz, R&B, reggae, dance, blues, rock and a puppet show. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
All ages; FREE

Saturdays, June 16, September 8 & October 13, 9:30 am-12 noon
Anacostia River Clean-ups
Join us to help keep the Anacostia and Waterfront areas free of debris. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
All ages; FREE

Saturday, July 14, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Anacostia River Tours /Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Tours Canoe Tours
Join a naturalist for a paddling excursion down the Anacostia River. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
All ages
Fee: Resident $10; Non-Resident $12
SMARTlink #838066

Saturday, August 11, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Anacostia River Tours /Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Tours Canoe Tours
Join a naturalist for a paddling excursion down the Anacostia River. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
All ages
Fee: Resident $10; Non-Resident $12
SMARTlink #838067

Friday, August 24, 10 am
War of 1812 Visitor Center Grand Opening
Come and celebrate the kick off of the War of 1812 Bicentennial with the Grand Opening of the War of 1812 Visitor Center! The Grand Opening starts 2 years of celebrations and events centered around Maryland’s involvement in the War of 1812 and early 19th century history.
All ages; FREE

Friday, August 24, Dusk-9:30 pm
Friday Night Movies at the Park
Enjoy movies at the waterfront. Check back in mid-May for titles.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
All ages; FREE

Saturday, May 26, 9 am-3 pm
Open House on the Waterfront
Learn basic fishing and canoe paddling techniques. All necessary materials provided. Canoeing is scheduled for 9-11:30 am and 12:30-3 pm. Fishing is scheduled for 9-11:30 am.
FREE

Saturday, September 15, 12 noon-9 pm
(Rain Date: September 29)
Port Towns Day
Come enjoy music, prizes, food, crafts, vendors, a movie and other activities co-sponsored by the towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, Edmonston and Cottage City.
All ages; FREE

Saturdays, September 22, October 27 & November 10, 9-11 am
Birdwatching
Join us to look for a variety of birds that inhabit the Waterfront Park area. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 6 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Saturdays, September 22 & October 20, 1-5 pm
Canoe Lessons
Learn paddling skills from a certified instructor. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 10 & up
Fee: Resident $25; Non-Resident $30

Saturdays, October 20 & November 3, 10-11:30 am
Nature Discovery Walk
Join us for a walk through wetland areas of the park. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 6 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Saturdays, October 27 & November 10, 9-11 am
Birdwatching
Join us to look for a variety of birds that inhabit the Waterfront Park area. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 6 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Saturday, November 10, 9-11 am
Birdwatching
Join us to look for a variety of birds that inhabit the Waterfront Park area. Persons 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
Ages 6 & up
Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3