Events

Inflammation can be a friend or foe, but when it sticks around too long it can cause long-term health issues. Join us as we explore the causes of inflammation with a Giant nutritionist. In this session, you’ll also learn how to fight inflammation naturally by incorporating healthy foods in your diet to improve your overall health. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.

Walking benefits your mind, mood, and overall health. Join us for our hybrid Walk With Ease Program. We combine our walking with health education and warm up/cooldown exercises. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.

Come visit the Get Fit Mobile unit and participate in a live smoothie demonstration. Learn how to prepare simple, healthy, and tasty smoothies for you and your family to enjoy. You will be able to taste samples and take-home new recipes!

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.

Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong! an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration required.

Looking for some variety in your workout routine? Increase your heart rate and strengthen different muscle groups with this Circuit Workout class! Improve your fitness while working at your own level. Please bring a mat or towel to class. Level: Intermediate.

Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong! an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration required.

Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong! an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration required.

Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics, bodyweight strength training, and plyometrics! Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance. Level: All.

Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group. This workout program integrates resistance exercises and functional movements which help with the development of lean muscle, improving endurance, and fortifying overall strength. Level: Intermediate

Wednesdays at Watkins Regional Park (located on basketball courts). This is a recurring class

Spring brings warmer weather and growth, not to mention fresh fruits and veggies. Learn where to find the best of what the County offers at local farmers markets and how to use them. During this session, we’ll learn more about how to engage with your local food system but first we’ll move together and finish with a live cooking demonstration using locally purchased foods. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.

Improve your balance, mobility, and flexibility with this beginner-friendly workout! Learn how to properly stretch your muscles to experience enhanced functionality and quality of life. Please bring a mat or towel to class. Level: All

Fridays at Fairwood Community Park (located near restrooms). This is a recurring class.

Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group. This workout program integrates resistance exercises and functional movements which help with the development of lean muscle, improving endurance, and fortifying overall strength. Level: Intermediate

Saturdays at Woodmore Towne Centre Park (located on turf field). This is a reoccurring class.

Dance your way into fitness with a family Zumba® class! This class brings together all members of your family for fun and easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music! Registration Required. Level: All.

Saturdays at College Park Community Center. This is a reoccurring class.

Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself. Level: All.

Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics, bodyweight strength training, and plyometrics! Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance. Level: All.

Glide into May during our lunch time ice skating session.

Join us for this plant-powered protein cooking demonstration and discover how to create flavorful dishes that are not only good for you, but also great for the planet. During this session, you’ll learn how to prepare Plant-Based Crab Cakes and zesty Ginger Green Beans. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group. This workout program integrates resistance exercises and functional movements which help with the development of lean muscle, improving endurance, and fortifying overall strength. Level: Intermediate

Drop into our deep water aerobics class to relieve stress, tone abs, thighs, glutes, and upper body.

Stay healthy longer! Designed to tone and stretch, this course includes a variety of exercises to keep your body vital while protecting the most vulnerable parts — bones and joints. Improve your mood, self-confidence, awareness, and expand your social circles by joining this group exercise class.

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.

Improve your balance, mobility, and flexibility with this beginner-friendly workout! Learn how to properly stretch your muscles to experience enhanced functionality and quality of life. Please bring a mat or towel to class. Level: All

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports month! Join us for a fun, family walk to celebrate the great outdoors and the resilience of our community. Do not miss the warm-up that will begin at 9 am and the FREE Zumba demo.

Come out and play the sport that’s taking the country by storm…Pickleball!!! Bring a friend and your paddle and get healthy and active.

Join us for a drop-in shallow water aerobics class to relieve stress, tone abs, thighs, glutes, and upper body.

Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group. This workout program integrates resistance exercises and functional movements which help with the development of lean muscle, improving endurance, and fortifying overall strength. Level: Intermediate

Join us and support our community during National Physical Fitness and Mental Health Awareness Mouth at Hour Generation Foundation’s Walk for Wellness Community Health Fair. There will be FREE health screenings, wellness education, fitness activities, and fun. The health screenings will include and inform you of your blood pressure, glucose levels, body mass index, and depression screening. We will also have a 3K walk, yoga sessions, prizes, music, and food.

Dance your way into fitness with a family Zumba® class! This class brings together all members of your family for fun and easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music! Registration Required. Level: All.

Increase your fitness while exercising using sports and all methods.

Have fun dancing and burning calories to a variety of dance classes.

Join us for workshops and seminars for middle school and high school athletes. Topics include: sports nutrition, sports performance training, mental skills training, and the recruiting process.

Participate in free exercise demos, classes, and workshops. Have a fitness assessment or exercise orientation performed by one of our personal trainers.

Calling all players! Team Youth and Countywide Sports is here for a FREE Basketball Clinic. Kids of all skill levels are invited to go through stations to work on their basketball skills! Register in person or at www.pgparksdirect.com. One ticket per child

In this free hour-and-a-half workshop, poet and yoga educator Yael Flusberg will guide students through breath work, poses, mindfulness techniques, and writing exercises to connect with our bodies, mind, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat, pen, and your favorite notebook. Wear comfortable clothing.

Learn how to play Pickleball and experience the fastest growing sport in the country. This extremely popular game is fun and easy to play. If you have ever played tennis, squash, badminton, or table tennis, you are going to enjoy pickleball. You will learn all the rules and be playing like a pro in no time! Open to all abilities and skill levels. Playing equipment will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own.

Come and join us for a fun afternoon of ice skating!

Parents, bring your child for an basic introduction to tumbling and gymnastics techniques.

Let us introduce you the sport that you can play for a lifetime. Drop-in to learn the fundamentals of tennis. It’s fun, accessible, and free.

Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself. Level: All.

Move your feet and lift your mood! Join the Club 300 on their weekly walk at scenic Patuxent River Park led by a park naturalist.

Patuxent River Park Meet at: Picnic Pavilion – 2nd entrance to the park 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Calling all activeaAging adults! Join us for some fun pickleball action to prepare for the Maryland Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament. Current membership ID required.

Let us introduce you the sport that you can play for a lifetime. Drop-in to learn the fundamentals of tennis. It’s fun, accessible, and free.

Looking for some variety in your workout routine? Increase your heart rate and strengthen different muscle groups with this Circuit Workout class! Improve your fitness while working at your own level. Please bring a mat or towel to class. Level: Intermediate.

Walking benefits your mind, mood, and overall health. Join us for our hybrid Walk With Ease Program. We combine our walking with health education and warm up/cooldown exercises. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.

Join us as we kick off our adult walking club. We will utilize the gym, nearby trails, or sidewalk for active movement.

Join us for drop-in tennis play for all levels. This is social play and not a tennis lesson.

Come participate in an exhilarating fitness challenge tailor-made for kids! Catch the Get Fit Mobile unit as it stops at various locations throughout Prince George’s County. This high-energy session offers a playground of excitement, created to promote exercise, foster teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment.

This interactive virtual session led by a Giant nutritionist will illuminate the world of essential nutrients, their profound influence on your health, and practical strategies for obtaining them from your diet. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Cycling is a full body and mind exercise! Join the Park Rangers and the Cycling Seniors Cycle Club as we ride the Paint Branch Trail. This ride will start at Lake Artemesia and we will ride to the Aquatic Gardens approximately 14 miles round trip. This trail is paved and appropriate for intermediate to advance cyclists. Must bring your own bicycle and helmet. A waiver of liability will need to be signed.

We’re encouraging individuals to exercise and to keep track of their physical activity through technology i.e. a step counter watch.

Join us for drop-in pickleball open play. Some experience recommended.

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.

In this workshop, dancers and movers of varying physical abilities will gather for movement and choreography that challenges their artistic process and dance skills. The workshop welcomes people with physical disabilities, including wheelchair users and amputees, who would like to explore adapted dance choreography.

Have you ever wanted to learn to play golf or learn more about leading golf simulator technology? Join us for a clinic on proper techniques and skills to improve your swing on the driving range! Register by emailing Toby Todd at toby.todd@pgparks.com.

Have you ever wanted to learn to play golf or learn more about leading golf simulator technology? Join us for a clinic on proper techniques and skills to improve your swing on the driving range! Register by emailing Toby Todd at toby.todd@pgparks.com.

Have you ever wanted to learn to play golf or learn more about leading golf simulator technology? Join us for a clinic on proper techniques and skills to improve your swing on the driving range! Register by emailing Toby Todd at toby.todd@pgparks.com.

Have you ever wanted to learn to play golf or learn more about leading golf simulator technology? Join us for a clinic on proper techniques and skills to improve your swing on the driving range! Register by emailing Toby Todd at toby.todd@pgparks.com.

You can spin to win! Beat the temptation to be a couch potato with this challenging, aerobic and anaerobic workout utilizing stationary bikes in the water with tension settings that allow you to work at your fitness level. This low impact, heart healthy exercise strengthens and tones your hamstrings, buttocks, and inner thighs. Join our team-like, non-judgmental culture of diverse spinners while having fun moving to great tunes.

Wondering how to use those spring fruits and veggies? Stop by the Get Fit Mobile unit for new recipes to enjoy and fun activities to try.

Work all muscle groups with a variety of strengthening and conditioning exercises. This athletic-based sculpting class tones upper and lower body using bars and your own body weight.

Open invitational 6 v 6 Coed dodgeball invite a friend and make new friend promoting health and wellness creating lifelong memories with friend and family.

Move your feet and lift your mood. Join the Club 300 as we walk the beautiful Anacostia River Trail from the Bladensurg Waterfront Park to the Aquatic Gardens.

Anacostia Trail Meet at: Bladensburg Waterfront Park pavilion 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, 20710

Join us for a week-long FREE trial to use Hillcrest Heights Community Center’s Fitness Center!

Join us for a relaxing, gentle, yoga class for all levels.

Begin your fitness adventure with us by joining us for this two day total conditioning workout session. Learn conditioning strategies and motivational techniques that will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Stabilize and strengthen your core muscles! Join us to relieve stress, improve conditioning, and restore natural balance to your body.

Our goal in this program is to prepare women of all ages and experience levels in our community to learn how to protect themselves for anything life throws their way. During this program we will work on skills and situational awareness needed to stay safe in the face of danger. We want girls and women to walk away feeling stronger, fitter and more confident in everything they do.

Come help the staff at Old Maryland Farm prepare the garden beds for the growing season. Participants may help with weeding, planting seeds, and seedlings.

Visit with an onsite certified personal trainer to answer your fitness questions.

Rise and dine! During this cooking demonstration, learn how to make a nutritious and time-saving breakfast with Overnight Oats and a refreshing Blueberry Bliss Smoothie. Balance convenience with wholesome goodness and make breakfast the highlight of your day. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Join us at Woodberry Forest Park (6115 Summerhill Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748) as we strive to reduce stress, improve our moods, get better sleep, and increase our self-esteem. Gain confidence with music and fun for our Calm, Cool, and Collected Run. Participants will learn about ways to improve their mental health with an outreach toolkit.  Enjoy lawn games for people of all ages including corn hole, tug-o- war, giant Jenga etc. and music.

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.

Ping Pong &/or pickleball will improve your hand-eye coordination, reflexes, balance, burns calories, and a great social opportunity.

Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of music, exercise, healthy eating demos, and self-care. Ages 12-18 must show Youth ID.

Journey with us for a scenic paddle into Western Branch on the Patuxent River! We will meet at Mt. Calvert Historic Site – 16801 Mt Calvert Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD. Dress for the weather. Hat, sunscreen, and water recommended. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs provided.

Come out and enjoy a day of health and fitness. There will be fitness instructors’ demos in self-defense, senior fitness, and hand dance.

SRTRC will be hosting its first cross-country race to promote youth wellness and health. Youth will run approximately a 1/2-mile course at SRTRC that will include hills, flat terrain, gravel roads and minor obstacles. This is a competitive coed event that will encourage good sportsmanship that connects participants with nature as well. Scoring will be based on the individual times to complete the course. Certificates of completion will be provided to everyone who participates, and small awards will be provided to the top 3 fastest runners.

Get your steps in by learning the latest line dances. The moves you learn will not only be fun, but will help you exercise your way to a healthier life.

Celebrating May’s National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, join us as we host a healthy snack presentation, where we will prepare a variety of easy to make recipes. After the presentation, enjoy creating your own variation of a healthy snack with the provided ingredients, try ping- pong and foosball in our gaming area, and indoor tennis in our gym. We will also be giving out a few recipes for you to take away and try at home.

Use code RCCC-SPEC-GA-20240518 to get your tickets on Parks Direct!

In partnership with Edible Arrangements® and MIXT Food Hall, the Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to offer its Edible Art Family Workshop! This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture for you to take home. Come out and learn about the benefits of fruits, art, color theory, and sculpture.

Join us for fast-paced and energy-packed exercise aimed to improve cardiovascular function! You’ll get the added benefits of feeling refreshed, having a lighter mood, increased range of motion, sustained vitality, and building relationships with fellow exercise enthusiasts who love the water. Did we say “you’ll shed inches and pounds” too?

Move your feet and lift your mood. Join the Club 300 at Fairwood Community Park. After the walk, gather at the pavilion for the annual Club 300 birthday party celebration with live music and a birthday treat. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show!

Join us for fast-paced and energy-packed exercise aimed to improve cardiovascular function! You’ll get the added benefits of feeling refreshed, having a lighter mood, increased range of motion, sustained vitality, and building relationships with fellow exercise enthusiasts who love the water. Did we say “you’ll shed inches and pounds” too?

Physical Fitness focuses on four areas Strength, Endurance, Flexibility & Balance to help reach your fitness goals. A certified fitness instructor will be on site. Sponsored by Suburban Hospital. Registration required!

Join us for fast-paced and energy-packed exercise aimed to improve cardiovascular function! You’ll get the added benefits of feeling refreshed, having a lighter mood, increased range of motion, sustained vitality, and building relationships with fellow exercise enthusiasts who love the water. Did we say “you’ll shed inches and pounds” too?

You can spin to win! Beat the temptation to be a couch potato with this challenging, aerobic and anaerobic workout utilizing stationary bikes in the water with tension settings that allow you to work at your fitness level. This low impact, heart healthy exercise strengthens and tones your hamstrings, buttocks, and inner thighs. Join our team-like, non-judgmental culture of diverse spinners while having fun moving to great tunes. Swim shoes are required for aqua spin.

Healthy! Balanced! Self-confident! Wouldn’t you like these words to describe you? A recent health report states that you can Zumba your way into an improved quality of life with months of lingering benefits. This Latin-inspired, aerobic workout is a fun, calorie burning dance workout but done in low-impact water at the shallow end of the pool.

Want to defy gravity? Deep water is nature’s aquatic fitness machine making you feel pounds lighter and allowing you to achieve your health goals through a balanced workout routine. This class is perfect for those hoping to relieve stress on their joints. We’ll tone abs, thighs, glutes, and the upper body. Flotation belts may be used.

Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two or four players hit a perforated, hollow plastic ball with paddles over a 34-inch-high net until one side is unable to return the ball.

Medical experts state that 1 in 5 Americans has arthritis. But you can enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle with increased flexibility, muscle strength, better posture, and balance. Whether arthritis, muscle fatigue, chronic pain or surgery rehabilitation, you can join us for slow moving, bounce-free exercise with lower impact on joints.

This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Join in the fun while increasing muscle strength, range of motion, flexibility, and endurance to improve your overall health. Enjoy low cardio, stretch, yoga, track machine stations, strength using tubes with handles. Please bring a bottle water and a small towel.

Come visit the Get Fit Mobile unit and participate in a live smoothie demonstration. Learn how to prepare simple, healthy, and tasty smoothies for you and your family to enjoy. You will be able to taste samples and take-home new recipes!

In celebration of May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, join us for a 90-minute yoga session led by a yoga instructor. The session is designed for people of all ages and skill levels. Please bring a yoga mat and end your day by connecting your mind, body, and soul. Although this is a free event, please call to sign-up, space is limited.

Ready to learn some new moves or dust off your dance skills? Join us for a Latin Dance workshop, led by choreographer and dance instructor Carolina Hernandez. She will take you through salsa, bachata, and merengue moves that will get your heart pumping. No experience needed.

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Know your numbers! High blood pressure affects one in three Americans and it’s the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Join us this month to learn information and tips to promote and manage a healthy blood pressure by making healthy food choices. The session will kick off with a physical activity encouraging you to be active, and end with a live cooking demonstration showcasing healthy recipes you can try at home. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.

During this virtual cooking demonstration, discover how to snack smarter with homemade treats that will keep you energized. Learn to make delectable Garlic Hummus and Black Bean Bites that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Step into the energetic world of Rhythm & Grace with our Line Dance class.

Breathe in, breathe out! Relax and find your center at a free yoga class with live jazz music. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Arrive early; space is limited.

Wondering how to use those spring fruits and veggies? Stop by the Get Fit Mobile unit for new recipes to enjoy and fun activities to try.

Active adults can enjoy FREE pickleball play.

Deep water is nature’s aquatic fitness machine making you feel pounds lighter and allowing you to achieve your health goals through a balanced workout routine. This class is perfect for those hoping to relieve stress on their joints. We’ll tone abs, thighs, glutes, and the upper body. Flotation belts may be used.

A fast-paced and energy-packed exercise class aimed to improve cardiovascular function! You’ll get the added benefits of feeling refreshed, having a lighter mood, increased range of motion, sustained vitality, and building relationships with fellow exercise enthusiasts who love the water.

Not sure which water aerobics class suits your needs? Drop-in and participate in a FREE water aerobics session which will include Hydrospin, Deep Water Aerobics and Shallow Water Walking.

Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind. Ages 13 & up. Register at pgparksdirect.com. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds. Call 301-927-0822 for weather-related cancellations.

Lace up your sneakers and bring your work ethic for an afternoon of hoops. Using regulation basketballs, we will work on full-court shooting, ball handling, and defense. Call to reserve your space by May 21, 2024. Limited registration!

Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind. Ages 13 & up. Register at pgparksdirect.com. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds. Call 301-927-0822 for weather-related cancellations.

Join us for FREE classes in the beautiful outdoors throughout Prince George’s County! Learn basic moves to strengthen your body, increase flexibility, and free your mind. Ages 13 & up. Register at pgparksdirect.com. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds. Call 301-927-0822 for weather-related cancellations.

Join us in this free fun-filled Zumba class. Build cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs, and arms with dance moves.

For the active senior! Join a naturalist on a fitness hike, while looking for wildlife and local plant life. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Join our mobile outdoor fitness experience throughout various locations in Prince George’s County! The Get Fit Mobile unit will supply a range of fitness equipment to create a vibrant workout experience. This class will feature a fusion of bodyweight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class.