M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Announces October Events
RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will host a series of free and low-cost events throughout October, offering residents and visitors opportunities to celebrate the fall season with family-friendly festivals, cultural programs, arts events, and Halloween-themed activities.
Upcoming events:
Fall Farm Festival |Free
Saturday, October 3, 10 am – 3 pm
Old Maryland Farm (Watkins Regional Park)
Celebrate the season at Old Maryland Farm’s annual Fall Farm Festival! Enjoy a day of fall family fun with a pumpkin patch, farm-themed games, hands-on activities, friendly farm animals, local vendors, and delicious food. Whether you’re racing hobby horses, trying your hand at pumpkin bowling, or exploring the farm, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Waterfront Art Festival |Free
Saturday, October 10, 11 am – 4 pm
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Join us at Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a day filled with creativity and inspiration. Explore a variety of artworks from talented local artists, ranging from paintings to jewelry, photography, and sculpture, and everything in between. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art market while enjoying live music and the scenic views of the Anacostia River. Grab tasty food and treats, create some art of your own, or take a relaxing boat tour!
Through the Dark, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre
Saturday, October 10, 7 – 8:30 pm & Sunday, October 11, 4 – 5:30 pm
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse
Washington, D.C.’s Dissonance Dance Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary season at the Publick Playhouse with Through the Dark, the Light Beckons, a powerful evening of movement and meaning rooted in the African American experience. Featuring beloved company repertoire and world premieres by acclaimed choreographer Shawn Short, the program unfolds in three chapters: the pulse and grit of the city’s streets, the fragments of memory that shape us, and the spirit, soul, and sophistication of everyday people.
Mental Health Resource Fair | Free
Saturday, October 10, 10 am – 2 pm
Kentland Community Center
The Park Police Mental Health Resource Fair features vendors and resources for all ages, including interactive activities such as CPR and Narcan training, line dancing, giveaways, and free groceries to the first 150 families. Special guest speakers will discuss suicide and mental health awareness.
American Indian Festival | Free
Saturday, October 17, 11 am – 4 pm
Patuxent River Park
The American Indian Festival is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture, heritage, and traditions, offering diverse Native communities a space to honor and share their rich cultural legacy.
Flights & Frights: Trick or Treat at the Museum
Saturday, October 24, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
College Park Aviation Museum
Set your Halloween spirits soaring at Flights and Frights at the College Park Aviation Museum! Join us for an evening filled with trick-or-treating in the gallery and spook-tacular games, crafts, and experiments. Come dressed in your favorite costumes and get ready for a high-flying Halloween adventure. Registration required by October 17.
Friday, October 30, 7 pm – 8 pm
Watkins Regional Park
Enjoy an evening of magic, mystery, and Halloween fun! Magical Night of Wizardry offers enchanted beverages, magical snacks, spellbinding crafts, and a screening of a favorite wizard-inspired film. Brave guests are also invited to journey through the Enchanted Watkins Forest.
Saturday, October 31, 6 – 9 pm
Tucker Road Athletic Complex
Come dressed in your best costume for this annual Halloween event. Bring your candy bags for a fun night of trick-or-treating. Activities will also include a costume contest, candy, games, pumpkins, a haunted hayride, and a haunted house!
