Health Screenings & Educational Resources
2026-04-23 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This is a drop-in event, please note: receiving a screening is not guaranteed. Screenings will be provided as time and resources allow.

Take charge of your health! Join us for a FREE comprehensive health screening with Luminis Health, where you can get your blood pressure, glucose, A1C, and cholesterol levels checked. You will get all the results of your screening the same day. Based on the screening results, you will be provided educational resources to help improve your health. Ages 18 & up; FREE.

Fit & Strong
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:30
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,” an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Hypertension Workshop
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00
This educational session explores essential strategies for managing and preventing hypertension. Participants will learn about risk factors, lifestyle modifications, and the impact of nutrition and exercise on blood pressure control. The workshop provides practical tools for maintaining heart health and reducing the likelihood of developing hypertension, empowering attendees to take charge of their well-being. Stay after the session for a free health screening! Ages 18 & up; FREE.

Toddler Time: Earth Day
2026-04-23 11:00 - 11:45
Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats. Use your senses to learn, sing, and enjoy nature with us. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (Platinum)
2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:30
Enjoy the abbreviated matinee show presentation from the acclaimed Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT). For nearly 50 years, DBDT has mesmerized audiences with its spellbinding performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. Founded in 1976, DBDT is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of experienced, full-time dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic, and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers. Their repertoire includes works by Alvin Ailey, Elisa Monte, Milton Myers, Asadata Dafora, Matthew Rushing, Christopher L. Huggins, Twyla Tharp, and others. Note: there are TWO showtimes for this performance, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Please double check your showtime before completing your purchase.

10:30 am Tickets

1:30 pm Tickets

Fit & Strong
2026-04-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 09:30 - 11:00
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!, an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Fit & Strong
2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-21 09:00 - 10:30
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.

Dine, Learn & Move: Smart Screening for Colon Health
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30
Did you know that screening can find, and in some cases, prevent colon cancer? We will learn about the different ways you can reduce your risk of colon cancer – starting with a screening and supported by a healthy diet and regular exercise. As always, we will kick off the session with some group movement and end with a live cooking demonstration! Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00
Shake up your routine with this dynamic Circuit Workout! Move through a series of timed exercises that target strength, cardio, and endurance—perfect for a full-body challenge. Work at your own pace with options for all fitness levels.

Living Strong
2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:30, 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 - AM Sweatshop
2026-04-22 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for this fun, effective cardio workout that combines several different workout methods including aerobics and bodyweight strength training. Enjoy a high-energy group environment as you improve your strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Veterans Book Group
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00
Active service members and veterans of all eras are invited to join this free, monthly small group reading and discussion dinner series centered around books which relate to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and presented locally in partnership with Montpelier Arts Center. Discussions are led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former poet-in-residence at the Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Dinner and reading materials are provided. Call 301-377-7800 for more information and to register. Spaces are limited; registration is required by Jan. 6, 2026.

Ages 18 & up; FREE; registration required

Farm Story & Craft: Spring
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00
Come on down to the farm for a spring-themed story and craft, followed by a garden tour!

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!

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
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.

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.
