Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Try It Free - Aqua Spin, Beginner
2026-05-16 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Dive into fitness with a splash! Try our free Beginner Level Aqua Spin course. 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 own fitness level. This low impact, heart healthy exercise strengthens and tones your hamstrings, buttocks, and inner thighs. Join our non-judgmental culture of diverse spinners while having fun moving to great tunes.

Try It Free - Aqua Sculpt
2026-05-16 09:45 - 10:15
Fashion your frame in the water! Enroll now for cardio and toning to sculpt your body in a high-intensity, bounce-free workout. Held in the shallow end of the pool, there will be little to no impact on your joints using power and suspension moves for quick toning. Gain the self-confidence to look and feel your best!

Deep Water Aerobics
2026-05-16 09:45 - 10:30
Take on a challenging, deep-water workout designed to boost cardio fitness while strengthening and toning your core, glutes, and legs. Ankle cuffs and water dumbbells are used to add resistance and enhance the effectiveness of each exercise.

Fit Fun Double Dutch with 40 Plus
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30
Get active and have fun jumping rope, double dutch style! All skill levels are welcome. If you’re new to double dutch, come learn the fundamentals and build your confidence.

Flag Football Clinic
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Please join us for our Flag Football Clinic on May 16, 2026, at Woodmore Turf Field from 10 am to 12 noon.

Outdoor Adventures: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, MD
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00
Designed for active adults who want to test their skills, these outings offer a mix of hiking, museums, art, fairs, carnivals, nature, and historic sites, with fees varying depending on trip requirements. Be sure to pack your lunch, reusable water bottle, and snacks, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Deep Water Aerobics
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:00
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.

Bilingual Cub Corner
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of “Avioncito” by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Shallow Water Aerobics
2026-05-16 10:45 - 11:30
This water aerobics class offers a great cardio and toning workout in a fun, low-impact environment. Sessions take place in the shallow water area of the pool.

North Brentwood Community Center Open House
2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with us! Join us for an exciting day with activities for different ages, and find the perfect way to stay active and healthy. This special event is your chance to explore all the amazing fitness classes.

Wonderful World of Fitness Open House: Transforming Mind, Body, and Beyond
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00
This open house is packed with activities and resources to help you achieve total wellness. What’s included:

*Dynamic Group Exercise Classes: Try out energizing classes that get your heart pumping and your body moving.

*Chronic Disease Management Workshops: Learn how fitness and lifestyle changes can support better health management.

*Live Demos: Explore new equipment, workout techniques, and wellness tools in hands-on demonstrations.

Celebrating Lakeland
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for a festive community day featuring music, activities, and food! The community-based exhibition was developed in partnership with Lakeland Community Heritage Project (LCHP) and in close consultation with Lakelandcommunity members.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research

Obstacle Challenge
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
An action packed “adventure zone” designed to test agility, speed, and endurance.

Herbs, Tea, and Potpourri: A Wellness Month Program
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:30
Please join Annmarie Buckley for a hands-on presentation to learn about herbs for food and medicine, and how women, free and enslaved, used herbs and tea. Light refreshments will be served.

Skate to Celebrate May Fitness Month
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:45
Join us for a fun afternoon of ice skating! Admission is $6/person and includes skate rental.

This is a drop-in event.

Native Plant Gardening
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00
Discover the fundamentals of native plant gardening with experts from Chesapeake Natives as you learn how to create an eco‑friendly garden using regional native plants—plus receive a selection of native plant seeds to start your own garden at home.

Aqua Dance Party
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00
Have fun splashing around, dancing in the water, music pumping, and getting a workout without feeling like a workout!

Lion (2016)
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
Lion is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by Garth Davis, based on the true story of Saroo Brierley. The film stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, and Nicole Kidman. The story follows a five-year-old Indian boy named Saroo who gets lost on a train that takes him thousands of kilometers away from his home and family. After surviving on the streets of Calcutta, he is eventually adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, Saroo, now an adult, embarks on a journey to find his lost family using memories and Google Earth.

Edible Art Family Workshop
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
In partnership with Edible Arrangements® and miXt Food Hall, the Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to offer Edible Art. 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 fruits, art, color theory, and sculpture. Admission is $5 for Prince George’s County residents and $7 for non-Prince George’s County residents. Registration is required on ParksDirect. Register early, as the event sells out quickly.

Location: miXt Food Hall, 3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722

Pollinator Party
2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:30
Celebrate World Bee Day by learning about the many types of pollinators and their crucial role in the ecosystem through a short lecture followed by a fun craft activity.

Cub Corner
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30
Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again),” by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

Gardening for all: Spring Salads
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem. Please wear outdoor‑appropriate clothing and sun protection, and feel free to call us with any questions.

She's Outdoors: Boat Tour
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:00
Board a pontoon boat for a quiet cruise along one of Prince George’s County’s beautiful rivers. As part of the She’s Outdoors series, a program created specifically for women, participants can enjoy growing in community and outdoor fun.

Michael Manganiello and Stephanie Baird
2026-05-17 15:00 - 16:00
Founding members of the CERBERUS Chamber Ensemble, Michael Manganiello (voice) and Stephanie Baird (piano) perform together regularly, showcasing innovative and thought-provoking recital programs. Michael is on the faculty at the Peabody Institute in both Vocal and Professional Studies and is a doctoral candidate. Stephanie received her Master of Music in Vocal Accompanying from the Peabody Institute.

International Dance Experience
2026-05-17 16:00 - 17:30
Dancers representing countries from across the globe get together to showcase their talent in this interactive and immersive dance experience. Enjoy a live DJ spinning the latest international dance tracks and learning a few new moves to celebrate diversity in our community.

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-05-18 08:30 - 09:30
Let your creativity loose on the outdoor dance floor! Learn all the latest dances, suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself.

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-05-18 08:30 - 09:30
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.

Water Aerobics: Tri Hard and Survive
2026-05-18 09:00 - 09:45
Enjoy a fun and engaging shallow-water exercise class designed to build strength and improve fitness. Using a variety of water aerobics equipment, this class offers a safe, low-impact workout that challenges your body while keeping the experience enjoyable.
