Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Fit & Strong
2026-04-21 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
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, a program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.

Rhythm and Step
2026-04-21 06:30 - 19:30
Take this vibrant step aerobics class where participants move to diverse musical styles, from pop to hip-hop, enhancing their workout experience.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-04-20 18:30 - 19:30
Dance your way into fitness with this Zumba® class!  The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Living Strong
2026-04-20 09:30 - 10:30
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!

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-04-20 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.

The Unseen Archive Dr. Yemonja Smalls
2026-04-20 - 2026-06-07
This exhibition runs from April 20 through June 7, 2026.

Using paint, collage, papercuts, and other media, Yemonja’s intricate and colorful mixed-media works emphasize self-care. She aims to build through focused deconstruction and tenderly examine the process of holding, even brokenness of spirit, through reassembly.

Jay’s Auto & Bike Show
2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00
Jay’s Auto & Bike Show is bringing the hottest cars and bikes in the DMV together for one exciting day! Join us for an afternoon filled with live DJ entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, prizes, and special guest appearances. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and a great way to connect with the community while enjoying some incredible vehicles.

All tickets must be purchased on site. No online sales.

Gardening for All: Direct Sow Crops
2026-04-19 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.

Cub Corner
2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-18 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.

5K Glow Walk/Run for Autism Acceptance
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00
Come dressed in your best glow gear for the 2026 Glow Walk/Run, 5k or 1-mile Fun Run. Raise awareness and acceptance for Autism. Proceeds benefit the YouFit Scholarship Fund, helping send children and youth with disabilities ages 6-21 to M-NCPPC summer camps. This Inclusive fun-walk/run is designed for community members of all abilities and is not a timed race. The event is sensory-friendly and fully accessible.

Paid registration includes a t-shirt, glow gear, and post-race refreshments. Register by Friday, March 20, to be guaranteed your requested shirt size. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Register for Glow Walk

Donate to the YouFit Scholarship Fund

Sponsorships

This event offers businesses an opportunity to connect with the disability community, their families, and a nationally acclaimed parks and recreation agency. As a sponsor, you can expand your client base to a diverse population of over 967,000 residents of Prince George’s County and beyond.

Take advantage of this chance to improve your brand awareness and positively impact Prince George’s County and the disability community. Learn more about the sponsorship on our Donor Portal.

Become a Sponsor

Questions? Email CoreyH.Smith@pgparks.com or call 301-446-3465.

Thank you to our Sponsors

The Business of Music & Performing Arts with Dr. Khadijah Ali Coleman
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00
Designed for musicians and performing artists, this session covers branding, booking gigs, securing royalties, and building a sustainable career in the performing arts industry.

About the Presenter: Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, Ed.D., is a Baltimore-based singer-songwriter, poet, and playwright who has performed nationally and internationally. She served as Prince George’s County Poet Laureate (2023–2025) and is the founder of Liberated Muse and Black Writers for Peace and Social Justice. Her work has been supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council. She is an associate professor at Coppin State University.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-04-18 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

Defenders of Freedom: A Tribute to Black Veterans, Living History Day
2026-04-18 11:00 - 16:00
In recognition of the contributions that Black veterans have made in defense of this country, visit Surratt Historic Site & Museum on April 18 for a hands-on, interactive, living history day that builds on our kickoff program from last year. Come meet historical reenactors who specialize in food, music, and weaponry, and practice some of their skills while learning about life on the front lines. This event is FREE but registration is recommended.

Watkins Nature Center Community Day
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, April 18, 11 am–2 pm:  Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Watkins Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!

FREE activities include:

Live Reptile Program by Reptile World

Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet

Nature Crafts

Animal Feeding Demo

Family Photo Station

Giveaways (while supplies last!)

and more!

Click here for the full schedule of Community Day events happening at other nature centers.

Click here to learn more about Watkins Nature Center.

Old Maryland Farm Community Day
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, April 18, 11 am–2 pm: Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Old Maryland Farm in Watkins Regional Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come watch our sheep get sheared! There will also be free nature activities, arts and crafts, giveaways, and more!

FREE activities include:

Sheep Shearing Demo by Shroeder Shearing

The Black Food Truck Pop-up (farmers market on wheels!)

Stable Animal Meet & Greet

Fiber Arts Demos & DIY Crafts

Farm Education Stations

Farm Activity Book

Scavenger Hunt

Family Photo Station

Giveaways (while supplies last!)

Click here for the full schedule of Community Day events happening at other nature centers.

Click here to learn more about Old Maryland Farm.

Nature Community Day Series
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Earth Day all April with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County!

Join us at one of our nature sites to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Community Days are every Saturday in April from 11 am–2 pm.

Community Day ScheduleAPRIL 4, 11 am – 2 pmBladensburg Waterfront Park (Bladensburg)andClearwater Nature Center (Clinton)APRIL 11, 11 am – 2 pmMount Rainier Nature Center (Mount Rainier)APRIL 18, 11 am – 2 pmOld Maryland Farmand Watkins Nature Centerat Watkins Regional Park (Upper Marlboro)APRIL 25, 11 am-2 pmPatuxent River Park (Upper Marlboro)

FREE activities MAY include:

Guided nature hikes

Free bike, kayak, & canoe rentals

Arts & craft activities

Pontoon boat tours

Animal ambassador meet-and-greets

DIY workshops and resources

Garden crawls

FREE professional family portraits

Giveaways (while supplies last)

and more!

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PG Terps Presents: Bark to the Future - Terps Fur Good
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30
We’re teaming up with Prince George’s County Department of Parks & Recreation to support our local animal shelter, Prince George’s Animal Services Division for a feel good charity event all about second chances and raising awareness on responsible pet care. For one day only, all adoption fees are waived, so finding your new best friend has never been easier!

Come meet lovable dogs looking for FURever homes, learn practical tips on keeping pets healthy and happy, and discover how you can support the shelter year round. Donations of supplies are greatly needed and go directly to shelter operations to help support these loving animals looking for their FURever home!

Whether you’re ready to adopt, eager to learn, or just want to support a great cause, your presence helps make a real difference one paw at a time. We look forward to seeing you at PGCAN – Terps FUR Good!

This is a FREE event. Light refreshments will be provided.

Maryland’s Ephemeral Wildflowers
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30
This spring, join Vegetation Ecologist Kerry Wixted to learn about Maryland’s ephemeral wildflowers and their unique relationships with forest habitats, pollinators, and seed dispersers.

Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba
2026-04-18 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.

The 57th Annual Laurel Art Guild Juried Exhibition
2026-04-18 10:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00
* This exhibition runs Apr. 18–May 31, with a public reception and awards ceremony on Sun., May 3. *

This annual exhibition, organized by the Laurel Art Guild, is juried by a regional professional and shows works by artists ages 18 and older in the Washington, D.C., area. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, photographs, wall-hung sculptures, collages, and more. Cash prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place, along with three merit awards. Get involved and enjoy the support and camaraderie of your fellow local artists — more information is available at laurelartguild.org.

Outdoor Adventures: Henson Creek Trail, Fort Washington
2026-04-18 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.

The Ultimate HBCU Experience
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00
About The Ultimate HBCU Experience

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at info.hbcu@pgparks.com

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, for our 6th Annual The Ultimate HBCU Experience at the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC), from 10 am-3 pm. The Ultimate HBCU Experience is designed to provide an immersive experience into the rich and vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Attendees will have the unique chance to explore the essence of HBCU life through a dynamic blend of guest speakers, Greek life, and even a homecoming show.The event is tailored to offer an authentic glimpse into HBCU traditions, academics, and community life, helping participants envision their own future in higher education. We believe that showcasing the achievements and traditions of HBCUs is crucial for inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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Participating Colleges & Universities:

Alabama State University

Benedict College

Bowie State University

Claflin University

Clark Atlanta University

Fayetteville State University

Florida A&M University

Hampton University

Jackson State University

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Livingstone College

Morgan State University

North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina Central University

Shaw University

Virginia State University

West Virginia State University

Please contact Gary Mattocks at gary.mattocks@pgparks.com to showcase your school at this event

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Aquatic Employment Fair
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00
Looking for a fun and exciting job? Consider a position with the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County on the Aquatics team. Applicants must be 15 years of age to work for M-NCPPC. Pay starts at $18/hour and more. Come prepared for pre-employment screening. Bring your towel, swimsuit, and goggles.

Get CertifiedM-NCPPC offers FREE* Lifeguard Training to prospective employees. M-NCPPC even offers Lifeguard Prep Swim Lessons for those who need to improve their swimming skills to help pass the Lifeguarding Pre-Test.*If a participant takes a Department Lifeguarding class, does not pass, does not apply, and/or get hired by M-NCPPC, they will have to pay the course fees.

Positions Include:Ramp Guard/Slide Attendant – $18.52Assistant Pool Manager (Must be at least 18) – Earn up to $24.31/hourLifeguard – Earn up to $21.42/hourPool Manager (Must be at least 21) – Earn up to $26.63/hourShallow Water Lifeguard (Glenn Dale Splash Park/summer only) – Earn up to $19.91/hourSwim Lesson Aide – Earn up to $22.57/hourSwim Lesson Instructor – Earn up to $26.63/hourWater Fitness Instructor (salary will depend on certification and experience)

Benefits Include:Flexible schedulesFree uniformsOn-site supervisorsPaid trainingYear-round jobs and promotions

Basic Birding 101
2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:30
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season. Enjoy the beauty of nature as you search for the many birds moving through our area.

Fitness in the Parks - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for an energetic fitness class that is designed to engage and strengthen every major muscle group. This workout program integrates body weight exercises, cardiovascular endurance and functional movements which help with the development of lean muscle, improved mobility, with the accountability and support of group training.

Cheer & Dance Extreme- The Spring Showcase
2026-04-18 07:30 - 18:00
This is the final cheerleading competition presented by Cheer & Dance Extreme. On the line are paid bids to The One Prime Finals, and Cheer & Dance Extreme: The Finale!

Tickets can be purchased on-line or in person at the box office on the day of the event.

Linda Bernard: From the Earth
2026-04-18 - 2026-05-17
* This exhibition runs Apr. 18–May 17, with a public reception on Sun., May 3. *

Linda Bernard is a resident artist whose work centers on hands‑on making across clay, fabric, and photography. In “From the Earth,” Bernard presents ceramics, horse hair raku, quilts and photographs inspired by nature. Her ceramics and raku works emphasize experimentation with shape, surface and fire while her quilts incorporate fabric, paint and even recycled jewelry pins to tell a story with fabric. Her photographs feature trees and reflections at Collington Lake, capturing the quiet beauty of the natural landscape.

Therapeutic Recreation: Parents' Night Out
2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:45
We’re excited to invite you to our Parents’ Night Out! Register and leave your kids with us for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a well-deserved break! Activities include a movie, popcorn, pizza and fun! The ratio for this program is 1:4.

This program is inclusive and designed for Prince George’s County residents with disabilities and their siblings.

Autism Awareness Event
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:00
Join us to celebrate neurodiversity, promote understanding, and foster inclusion within our community.

Learn about autism, challenge common misconceptions, and highlight the strengths and unique perspectives of autistic individuals. Through engaging activities, informative information, and resources, we aim to create a welcoming space that encourages empathy, acceptance, and support for people on the autism spectrum and their families. We’ll have sensory bins, movement activities, quiet spaces, vendors’ food, and light refreshments.
