Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
2025-11-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more. You can vote for your favorite piece! Are you a fiber artist? Participate and enter your creation! The artists’ boutique is back by popular for interesting gifts! Support local artisans/crafters.

Ages 5+. Free, donations welcomed. Reservations recommended but not required. Drop-ins welcomed!

Dine, Learn & Move: Understanding Diabetes
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30
Did you know that Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes? Join us this month to learn about type 2 diabetes and how to prevent it. This virtual event will start off with an interactive workout that will get you moving. Then, we will have a guest speaker from UM Capital Region’s Diabetes Center introduce lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. The session will close out with a live cooking demonstration using recipes that will support your overall health. Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE

Mad Scientist Mayhem
2025-11-21 16:30 - 18:30
Get ready for a wild ride through the world of science! In this hands-on, mad scientist-themed program, participants will rotate through exciting experiment stations by mixing potions, making things fizz, and exploring the wonders of chemistry, physics, and more.

Basic Birding 101
2025-11-22 09:00 - 10:30
Grab your binoculars or borrow a pair from us and join our park naturalist for a birdwatching adventure! Learn how to identify them by their field marks and see why birdwatching is a beloved hobby worldwide. Come and enjoy the beauty of nature with us!

Saturday STEAM Hour
2025-11-22 10:30 - 11:30
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
2025-11-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 12:00 - 17:00
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

Elevating Voices of Indigenous Cultures: The Pre-banning
2025-11-29 14:00 - 17:00
American Indian Guest Speakers Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, Historian and Cultural Ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, and Rico Newman, Choptico Band of Piscataway Conoy Elder.
