Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Holiday Bootcamp: The Holiday Wellness Guide
2025-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Get ready for a healthier, more balanced holiday season! With the Luminis Community Health Improvement Department, we are bringing you a FREE course designed to support your health and wellbeing throughout the holiday season. Registration is required. Participants will explore strategies for balanced nutrition, smart meal planning, budget-friendly grocery shopping, reducing holiday stress, and maintaining physical activity.

Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
2025-12-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more. You can vote for your favorite piece! Are you a fiber artist? Participate and enter your creation! The artists’ boutique is back by popular for interesting gifts! Support local artisans/crafters.

Ages 5+. Free, donations welcomed. Reservations recommended but not required. Drop-ins welcomed!

A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-12 20:00 - 21:30
Step back in time and groove to the soulful sounds of the ’60s and ’70s! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our live band brings the magic from powerhouse labels like Motown, Stax, and others. Feel the rhythm, embrace the nostalgia, and celebrate the season with timeless tunes to warm your heart and get you dancing. Perfect for fans of artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, this concert promises to bring classic holiday hits to life. A soulful holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

Now with TWO performances: Friday, December 12 at 8 pm and a newly added performance on Sunday, December 14 at 4 pm. Please select your showtime using the buttons below to purchase tickets.

Fri., Dec 12, 8 pm

Sun., Dec 14, 4 pm

David Brosch: My Maryland - Public Reception
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
* This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 14, with a public reception on Sun., Dec. 14. *

Painter and printmaker David Brosch has lived in Maryland for decades and raised his family in Prince George’s County. He takes inspiration from his surroundings for the works in this latest exhibition, featuring oil paintings, prints, and drawings. The landscapes in this show include representations of both natural and urban areas.

Berchel Douglas: Portraits of a City - Public Reception
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
This exhibition runs Nov. 13, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026, with a public reception on Sun., Dec. 14.

Berchel Douglas celebrates the diversity and creativity of Washington, D.C., through street photography and portraiture, focusing on friends, local creatives, business owners, and fellow artists. Together, the images are a tribute to the spirit of community, highlighting the complexity of urban life through stories that often go unnoticed but are vital to the city’s identity.

26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
2025-12-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 12:00 - 17:00
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

Holiday Trains and Planes
2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 16:00
Board the “College Park Express” as we transform the College Park Aviation Museum gallery into a miniature holiday town from the past. Experience the holiday season and the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Participate in a festive craft, see the museum’s own train collection, and “meet and greet” train hobbyists who will take you back in time to experience the sights and sounds of their train displays. Free with museum admission.

Band of Roses
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
Band of Roses is a stylistically unique and diverse all-female Jazz/Funk/R&B group from the DMV area. The members of Band of Roses have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Notable members of the group include songstress Carmen Craven and saxophonist Sharon Thomas, who are recognized as some of the best in the DMV. They have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life, performing at some of the most popular venues in the area. Come out and enjoy an evening of soulful entertainment by DMV’s finest, Band of Roses.

Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Holiday Treats
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30
Holiday Treats: Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight holiday beverages and treats-themed recipes using 19th century techniques.

Riversdale by Candlelight
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30
Walk-through history during this annual evening Open House. During your candlelit tour of the museum, you’ll learn about the stories of those who lived and worked in the mansion. Live music will fill the halls, and the Riversdale Kitchen Guild will be baking holiday treats in the dependency kitchen!

Skate With Santa
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
Break out your festive holiday wear and enjoy ice skating and photos with Santa.

Santa & a Movie: Prancer: A Christmas Tale
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
Embrace the season’s joy by joining us at our annual December family event! Get into the holiday spirit with your community, neighbors, and friends at Publick Playhouse. Children will have a chance to visit and take pictures with Santa. We’ll also offer coloring activities and a screening of the short, animated film Kung Fu Panda Holiday to entertain our youngest guests. Following that, we’ll present our feature film, Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022). Please note, this event is recommended for ages 3-12, however, everyone must have a ticket to enter.

View Event Schedule

Cookies with Santa
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for a magical holiday tradition! Enjoy yummy cookies, warm cocoa, and a special visit with Santa. Kids can share their wish lists and snap a picture with the big guy himself. Don’t miss this festive and fun family event.

Holiday Desserts & Doormats
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00
Join us at our Desserts and Doormats event! Enjoy creating your own doormat and tasting handcrafted desserts. The event includes light refreshments and music set in an atmosphere of creativity. See you there!

Holiday Craft Fair
2025-12-13 11:00 - 16:00
Kick off the holidays at our festive Holiday Craft Fair, where you can shop from over a dozen local artisans showcasing their handcrafted goods. Discover unique gifts, enjoy live music, and sip on seasonal favorites from Maryland Meadworks. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present or simply soaking in the holiday cheer, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list!

Brunch with Santa
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00
Come & enjoy brunch, crafts, and have your picture taken with Santa!

Kids 5 – 17 $8 resident | $9 non-resident

Adults 18+ $12 resident | $15 non-resident

P.L.A.Y. Santa's Workshop
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00
Visit Santa’s Workshop to see elves making toys, meet Santa, enjoy festive treats, and join in fun activities. Dress in your holiday best with your family!

Let’s P.L.A.Y. Together! Promoting Leisure Activities for Youth was developed by Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation for residents ages 6-12 years old with disabilities. The staff ratio is 1:4.

Join us for a series of bi-monthly inclusive events designed to promote play, creativity, and socialization among youth. These events will provide a safe and welcoming environment where kids can engage in fun activities, make new friends, and build confidence. No direct supervision will be provided.

Register for this Event

Holiday Jingle Jam
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00
You are invited to a magical morning of holiday fun for the whole family. Tap into your creative side with Arts on a Roll, enjoy cookies and cocoa, and snap a photo with a special jolly guest! Then, experience the heartwarming children’s show “Holiday Block Party” at 11 AM, performed by the CFA Repertory Theatre. Through music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, journey across the globe to explore cultural traditions from Diwali to Kwanzaa, Noche Buena, and more. Immerse yourself into this winter wonderland filled with holiday magic and joy, this is a perfect holiday event for families and children of all ages!

Holidays in Harmony: Motown & Soul Holiday Classics
2025-12-12 11:00 - 12:00
Returning by popular demand! Enjoy a holiday-themed concert with the soulful music of Motown. Unforgettable tunes from legendary artists such as The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and more will have you dancing in your seat and singing along with the BRENCORE ALL STARS. Gather your friends and secure your tickets early—this show sells out quickly every year!

Sonic Frontiers Jam Session - Dec.
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to host ongoing jam sessions featuring a unique, original synth and modular music style. Drop-in musicians of every genre are invited to join and contribute. Bring your instrument, plug in, and be part of the sound!

Wholesome Holiday Breakfast Cooking Demonstration
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00
Don’t let your holiday leftovers go to waste! In this cooking demonstration, learn how to transform traditional holiday leftovers into healthy, new meals the whole family will love. Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE
