Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Living Strong
2026-10-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-11-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-11-04 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Yoga
2026-10-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-11-04 09:30 - 10:30
Stretch toward your fitness goals! Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. Reduce stress, get better sleep, and build muscle stamina as you practice new or previously learned yoga skills.

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show with Bright Star Touring Theatre
2026-10-22
This performance is part of our Education on Stage/Field Trip Series and is recommended for children in PreK-Grade 5. Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar, and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling, and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time—without ever leaving your seat!

Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales or fill out the online request form.

Thu., Oct. 22, 10 am Tickets

Thu., Oct. 22, 11:15 am Tickets

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly @ Fairwood Park
2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-29 18:00 - 19:00
Join our outdoor mobile fitness experience in the scenic parks of 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 body weight, strength, and cardio exercises. All fitness levels welcome! Please bring a mat or towel to class. Ages 13 & up; FREE

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly @ Watkins Regional Park
2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-29 18:00 - 19:00

Guitar Workshops: Jazz Chords for Folkies... from Cowboy Chords to Jazz Voicings
2026-10-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-29 19:00 - 20:00
Join musician Ken Avis for a four-part workshop series. Ken is a guitarist that hails from the UK and is one half of the duo Veronneau. Students will be introduced to new chords, fusions, and history that span jazz, folk, and country. Sessions last for 60 minutes.

Workshop dates:

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7-8 pm

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7-8 pm

Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7-8 pm

Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7-8 pm

Community Center Teen Nights
2026-10-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-31 19:00 - 22:00
Teen nights are held at 46 participating locations across Prince George’s County. Find one near you!

LocationTeen Night DaysHoursTeens/Pre-TeensBaden Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensBeltsville Community CenterFri year-round; Fri & Sat from Sep.-Jun.7-10 pmTeensBerwyn Heights Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensBladensburg Community CenterFri & Sat7-10 pmTeensBowie Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensCedar Heights Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensCollege Park Youth Services CenterFri6-9 pmTeensColumbia Park Community CenterFri6-9 pmPre-TeensDeerfield Run Community CenterFri year-round; Fri & Sat from Jun.-Sep.7-10 pmTeensFort Washington Forest Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensGlassmanor Community CenterFri & Sat year-round; Mon-Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7) 7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summer TeensGlenarden Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensGlenn Dale Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensGood Luck Community Center CLOSED7-10 pmTeensHarmony Hall Regional CenterFri7-10 pmTeensHillcrest Heights Community CenterFri & Sat year-round; Tue, Thu, & Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7) 7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensHuntington Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensIndian Queen Recreation CenterFri7-10 pmTeensJohn E. Howard Community CenterFri year-round; Fri & Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensKentland Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensLake Arbor Community CenterFri & Sat7-10 pmTeensLakeland College Park Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensLangley Park Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeens & Pre-TeensLargo / Kettering / Perrywood Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensMarlow Heights Community CenterFri year-round; Mon-Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensNorth Brentwood Community CenterFri & Sat7-10 pmTeens & Pre-TeensNorth Forestville Community CenterFri year-round; Mon-Fri in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensOakcrest Community CenterFri year-round; Mon-Thu in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeens year-round; Young Adults (18-24) in summerPalmer Park Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensPatuxent Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensPeppermill Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensPotomac Landing Community CenterFri & Sat year-round; Wed-Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensPrince George’s Plaza Community CenterFri & Sat7-10 pmTeensRollingcrest Chillum Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeens & Pre-TeensSeat Pleasant Activity CenterFri & Sat7-10 pmTeens & Pre-TeensSouth Bowie Community CenterFri & Sat6-9 pmFri – Pre-Teens; Saturday – TeensSouthern Area Aquatic and Recreation ComplexFri & Sat7-10 pmTeensSouthern Regional Technology and Recreation ComplexFri & Sat7-10 pmTeensStephen Decatur Community CenterFri & Sat year-round; Mon, Wed, & Fri in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensSuitland Community CenterFri & Sat year-round; Wed-Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensTemple Hills Community CenterFri year-round; Tue-Fri in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensTucker Road Community CenterFri & Sat7-10 pmTeensUpper Marlboro Community CenterFri & Sat year-round; Thu-Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensVansville Community CenterFri7-10 pmTeensWestphalia Community CenterFri & Sat year-round; Thu-Sat in summer (Jun. 29-Aug. 7)7-10 pm year-round; 9 pm-12 midnight in summerTeensWilliam Beanes Community CenterFri & Sat7-10 pmTeens

Leigh Pilzer’s Star-tet
2026-10-23 20:00 - 22:00
Leigh Pilzer brings her dynamic small group to Montpelier for a night of straight-ahead jazz. The band features the powerhouse rhythm section of Paul Bratcher on Hammond organ and Greg Holloway on drums. They’ll be playing selections from Leigh’s latest release Keep Holding On (Strange Woman Records 010). It’ll be a swinging evening of hard bop-influenced originals!

Watkins Park Farmers Market
2026-10-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-31 10:00 - 14:00
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.

Every Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, from late May to mid-November, you can shop fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!

DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.

The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.

This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive

For more info, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com

Calabash Carnage
2026-10-24 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate fall with a pumpkin decorating party! Carve, paint, or embellish your pumpkin with fun and spooky designs. Perfect for welcoming the season and showing off your creativity. BYOP or purchase on site for $5.

Rakiyah Reloaded
2026-10-24 20:00
Rakiyah returns to the stage by popular demand, answering the call of audiences who overwhelmingly requested her return. A beacon of innovation in the music industry, she blends alternative R&B with cultural fusion and intimate storytelling, creating a sound that feels both forward-thinking and deeply personal. Her performances draw listeners into a richly layered musical world shaped by emotion, identity, and global influence. Before emerging as an alternative R&B sensation, Rakiyah began her journey as an aerospace engineer, studying in South Korea—an experience that continues to inform her unique artistic voice. Those influences echo throughout her music, adding subtle international textures to soulful, expressive compositions. This concert celebrates her return and her remarkable path, offering audiences an inspiring and immersive experience with an artist who continues to redefine the boundaries of R&B.

Around the World with Bright Star Touring Theatre
2026-10-25 14:00 - 15:00
Celebrate world cultures and folktales from all around the globe with this fun, high-energy show. This high-energy, educational show for ages 4-10, celebrating diverse global cultures. Featuring interactive stories like Anansi and Pourquoi tales, this performance highlights folktales set to music from Africa, the Sahara, and beyond.Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. All Publick Playhouse ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Abbegael Greene
2026-10-25 15:00 - 16:00
Mezzo-soprano Abbegael Greene has already built an illustrious career, with her voice described as having “emotional intimacy through her velvet voice” (The Millbrook Independent). Her stage credits include Marthe Schwerlein in Faust with Berkshire Opera Festival and title role in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe with The Orchestra Now. Greene is joined by pianist Nomin Samdan, who hails from Mongolia and has an expansive career as soloist, collaborator, and educator. Together they present a vocal‑piano recital inspired by Gustav Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, exploring themes of wayfaring, belonging, and human connection in times of transience.

Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series
2026-10-29 16:00 - 17:30
What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and concluding with our present day. Intended for our youngest and soon-to-be leaders, this program will facilitate a shared understanding of what it means to be an engaged citizen in 2026 and beyond.

Part 1: Thursday, August 27, 4 pm

Part 2: Thursday, October 29, 4 pm

A Magical Night of Wizardry
2026-10-30 19:00 - 22:00
Dear Honored Guest,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been invited to an evening of magic, mystery, and Halloween fun!Join us for 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, if you dare.We look forward to welcoming you for a night of wonder and adventure!

For any questions or concerns please email Tristan.Colding@pgparks.com.

Sincerely,Tristan ColdingProfessor of Magical Events

Brush Pen & Chill Studio: Halloween Edition
2026-10-31 12:00 - 14:00
Enjoy a creative and relaxing “Snack-and-Paint”-style workshop using our easy-to-use brush pens! Instructors will lead participants in a step-by-step fashion to create bold and beautiful artworks that express their artistic flair. Costumes encouraged! Perfect for ages six & up.

Location:

Creative Suitland Arts Center 4719 Silver Hill Rd., Suitland 20746
