Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Tea-Tastic Tea Party
2026-05-22 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an afternoon of music, games, snacks, and of course, tea!

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly
2026-05-21 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

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-18 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!

Belly Dance for Fitness Month: Embrace the Rhythm of Health and Wellness
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:30
Belly Dance for Fitness Month: Embrace the Rhythm of Health and Wellness! Join us this month to celebrate the mesmerizing art of belly dance as a powerful fitness routine. Discover the enchanting fusion of cultural expression and physical movement that tones muscles, improves flexibility, and boosts confidence. Experience the joy of dance while reaping the benefits of a full-body workout. Let music guide you on a journey towards strength, grace, and vitality. Unleash your inner dancer this Fitness Month with the ancient art of belly dancing!

Fit & Strong
2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-19 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.

Fit & Strong
2026-05-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-19 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
2026-05-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-19 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.

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-05-20 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.

Turtles In Maryland
2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30
Learn the importance of turtles to Maryland’s ecosystem and their use in the colonial period as a food source. Children will also learn how reptiles were used as powerful political symbols of independence. A naturalist from Watkins Nature Center will bring reptiles to the museum.

Yoga
2026-05-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Living Strong
2026-05-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-18 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
2026-05-20 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
2026-05-19 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

Growing in the Garden: A 3-Part Learning Series
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Give your child a hands‑on introduction to gardening and agriculture through this fun, three‑session program. Each class encourages kids to explore, observe, and record what they discover in the garden.

The registration fee covers all three classes.Each session must be attended.Each session builds on the one before it.

Sessions:

Tue, March 24, 1-2 pm

Tue, April 28, 1-2 pm

Tue, May 19, 1-2 pm

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-05-18 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning
2026-05-16 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.
