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Today's Events

8 am -
11 am

Bird Watching at Jug Bay

Be as free as a bird and discover new feathered friends. Join a naturalist for a relaxed walk through woods,...

10 am -
1 pm

Woolly Bear Wingding 2026

Join us for a day of learning stations, crafts, activities, games, story times, and more, all dedicated to nature’s very...

10 am -
5 pm

The Author Space Book & Art Festival

Join us for an exciting day celebrating authors, artists, books, culture, and creativity! This family-friendly event is free and open...

10 am -
2 pm

Watkins Park Farmers Market

Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional...

10:30 am -
1:30 pm

Open Barn Day

Meet the animals that call Old Maryland Farm home! Visit friendly livestock, explore the horse barn, and learn about the...

11 am -
3 pm

Riversdale African American Genealogy Program

Join Riversdale Historic Site & Museum, in partnership with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, to explore African ancestry, family...

11 am -
1:30 pm

Holiday Wreaths Workshop

Step into the holiday spirit and create a beautiful seasonal wreath from start to finish. No experience needed, and all...

11 am -
12 pm

Stretching and Toning with Betty 

Want to remain limber but don't know where to start? Stretch, flex, and tone with the use of resistance bands,...

1 pm -
4 pm

Writing About Your Work: Artist Statements, Bios, and Proposals with Felicia L. Reed

Strong writing opens doors. In this workshop, you will learn how to clearly and confidently communicate your work for grants,...

1 pm -
4 pm

Turkey Nature Crafts at Clearwater

Go green with your creativity! Discover the beauty and inspiration found in nature through hands-on craft projects using natural and...

2 pm -
4 pm

All That is Rosie Tea

Join us for a “cup of Rosie Lee” (slang for a cup of tea)! We will welcome the Laurel Chapter...

3 pm -
3 pm

Medea by Euripides

This centuries-old tale and its themes of betrayal, misogyny, and revenge still resonate today.

7 pm -
8:30 pm

43rd Annual Choreographers' Showcase: Move Different

Join us for the 43rd Annual Choreographers' Showcase, a prestigious event highlighting emerging and established talent.

7 pm -
7 pm

Community Center Teen Nights

Teen nights are held at 25 participating community centers across Prince George's County. Find one near you!

7:30 pm -
7:30 pm

Medea by Euripides

This centuries-old tale and its themes of betrayal, misogyny, and revenge still resonate today.

10 am -
4 pm

2026 Regional Textile Showcase & Artists' Boutique

Multiple Dates

Join us for an exhibition showcasing the art of talented artists working in the mediums embroidery, rug hooking, quilting, felting,...

10 am -
4 pm

Regional Textile Showcase: Family and Youth Activities

Multiple Dates

Take advantage of family-friendly fiber arts sampling and making techniques.

All Day

COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 250TH

Multiple Dates

Use your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince...

All Day

Stories and Traditions: Native American Artists Exhibition

Multiple Dates

There is no better time than now to highlight and celebrate Native American and Indigenous art.

All Day

Young Sam Yoon

Multiple Dates

Young Sam Yoon’s richly atmospheric oil paintings invite viewers into emotional landscapes shaped by memory, nature, and time.

All Day

Jeremy Wright

Multiple Dates

Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived.

All Day

Catherine Rupan Mapp: Diasporic Frequencies 

Multiple Dates

Through mixed media and paintings, this exhibition explores diasporic identity as a layered frequency—remixing ancestral symbolism, dance music culture, and...

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Latest News

Nov 5

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s Festival of Lights Celebrates its 40th Annual Season in Prince George’s County

A beloved family tradition lighting up generations of memories RIVERDALE, Md. – The Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park…

Department News News Release

Oct 27

Celebrate the Start of the Holiday Season: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces November Events

RIVERDALE, Md. – The holiday season arrives in Prince George’s County! M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation announces free and…

Department News News Release
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