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Programs and EventsOngoing 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
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