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Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County Announces Summer Arts in the Parks
May 29, 2025
Free Outdoor Performances Across Prince George’s County All Summer Long
RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is excited to announce the return of Summer Arts in the Parks, a series of FREE outdoor performances taking place at parks and Department facilities throughout Prince George’s County. From live music and theatrical performances to family movie nights, this summer-long celebration offers something for everyone to enjoy under the stars.
Upcoming Performances:
June 8, June 29, July 20, August 17, September 28 | Fairwood Community Park
FREE | All Ages
Fairwood Park comes alive this summer with FREE outdoor concerts. Established in 2013 as the Fairwood Arts Festival, this summer tradition had grown into one of the most anticipated performing arts events in Prince George’s County. This year’s performances – with R&B, soul, jazz, funk, GoGo, and more – have expanded to embrace the multicultural nature of the county, with each concert themed to celebrate the cultural impact of African American music in the county.
June 15 – July 6, 2025 | Various Locations
FREE | All Ages
Set in the festive world of an Italian Carnival, this energetic production brims the masquerades, mistaken identities, and delightful farce. Pack a picnic, bring a lawn chair, and enjoy the magic of the Bard under the stars.
June 18, July 17, July 31, & August 14 |Cosca Regional Park
FREE | All Ages
Groove to live R&B, soul, funk, GoGo, and more! This year’s concert series shines a spotlight on local artists and brings the community together for an evening of live music, dancing, and fun. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and picnic, and enjoy a night out in the park.
Summer Concert Series at Riversdale
May 28, June 11 & June 25| Riversdale House Museum
FREE | All Ages
Enjoy live music on the beautiful lawn of the historic Riversdale House Museum. Perfect for a family outing, these concerts invite guests to bring a lawn chair and picnic dinner for a relaxing summer evening filled with music and community.
Saturday, June 28, July 26 & August 30 | College Park Aviation Museum
FREE | All Ages
Tap your toes and dance to the rhythm during the Runway Rhythms summer concert series, held in the courtyard of the College Park Aviation Museum. This year’s exciting lineup includes Ni Dembaya African Drum & Dance Ensemble, 123 Andres, and Seth Kibel & The Klextet. These performances celebrate cultural diversity and are fun for all ages.
June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 | Various Locations
FREE | All Ages
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax with your favorite family films under the starts. Each event kicks off at 6 pm with games, activities, and free popcorn. Movies begin at 7 pm. Featured films includes Shark Take, Lilo & Stitch: The Movie and Madagascar.
For a full schedule of dates, times, and locations visit pgparks.com. Performances are subject to cancellation due to weather emergencies. Be prepared for storms and other emergencies this summer. Stay updated and prepared through PGParks Alert, M-NCPPC’s free weather and emergency notification services.
