Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

George Washington Carver & Friends with Bright Star Touring Theatre
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially regarding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, who invented thousands of uses for the lowly peanut, this Bright Star Touring show introduces students to other great scientists, entrepreneurs, and groundbreakers from Black History. Meet Madame CJ Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and more! 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.

10 am Tickets

11:15 am Tickets

Tribute to the Ladies of Soul - Stephanie Mills, Aretha Franklin, Teena Marie, and More
2026-02-07 20:00
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the BRENCORE Allstars, featuring the incredible Tia Lydawn and Ameya Taylor, honor the legendary ladies of soul. If you’re a fan of Stephanie Mills, Aretha Franklin, Teena Marie, and other iconic artists, gather your friends, grab your tickets, and immerse yourself in the soulful sounds and timeless hits that have shaped music history. Don’t miss this spectacular tribute to the queens of soul!

Pocket Moxie: A Happenstance Vaudeville with Happenstance Theater
2026-02-07 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-02-06 19:00 - 20:15
A light-hearted homage to the style and spirit of the Great Age of Vaudeville, an immensely popular theatre from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprised of specialty acts, song, and dance. Happenstance Theater’s five versatile players breathe new life into classic old routines from a ventriloquist’s dummy to a magic act that goes awry, from novelty songs and a musical saw to waiters juggling meatballs, all with full live foley sound effects. This show teems with hijinks, harmonies, nostalgic beauty, and physical comedy. This family-friendly show has something for everyone!

Fri., Feb. 6, 7 pm Tickets

Sat., Feb. 7, 7 pm Tickets

Film Screening: Amazing Grace
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00
“Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin assembled a choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles, in 1972 to record her live album, Amazing Grace. Footage of this remarkable gospel concert was shelved for decades over technical and legal issues; it was finally edited and released to critical acclaim in 2018. This is a must-see documentary for Aretha Franklin fans.

Black History Month with Brent Birckhead, Saxophone
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:30
Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable music matinee featuring award-winning saxophonist Brent Birckhead and his sextet. Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most riveting young improvisers in New York,” Birckhead blends tradition and innovation, drawing from jazz, soul, and activism. A Howard University alumnus, he has performed with legends like Lauryn Hill, Nas, and George Duke. Experience his powerful sound and storytelling, showcasing the depth of African American musical heritage. Don’t miss this special tribute—an afternoon of history, culture, and soul-stirring jazz!

Cooking with Cupid: Couples
2026-02-07 12:30 - 14:00
Cooking with Cupid is a delightful couples cooking program designed for pairs to come together to create healthy, delicious meals perfect for a romantic date night. Space is limited.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-02-07 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

I Heart Yoga
2026-02-07 10:30 - 11:30
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.

I Heart Zumba
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
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!Registration Required. Level: All.

Message Session VI- Community
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00
Message is not your typical concert series. It is an oasis where local artists find their voice and share their stories. Here, music transcends mere entertainment–it becomes personal. Local talent takes center stage. These are the musicians who play at the neighborhood cafes, scribble lyrics on napkins, and dream big. They’re not chasing fame, they’re chasing connection. From soulful ballads to introspective rap, their performances resonate with authenticity. Every Message event is unrepeatable, no two shows are alike; each carries a unique message. The audience sits close enough to see the artist’s fingertips on the strings and feel the raw emotion in every lyric. This is an event for anyone seeking refuge from the noise, who craves more than a passive concert experience.

Glenn Dale Splash Park Redesign Community Meeting
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
Join us to review some preliminary design concepts for the NEW Glenn Dale Splash Park and find out about upcoming opportunities to give input on site features and amenities.

Your participation helps ensure the design reflects community needs.

Uhuru Quilters Guild Black History Month Exhibition
2026-02-05 10:00 - 2026-03-06 16:00
This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays

The Uhuru Quilters are back with their yearly challenge quilts! Members take on different themes using any quilting style or technique, e.g., traditional, contemporary, improvisational, modern or fiber art. Enjoy the quilts created in a wide range of interpretations, including The Color Purple, Mocha Me, and Nikki Giovanni, celebrating African American culture.

Split Session: Scholarship Power Hour (Seniors) + HBCU Pre-College Summer Program Exploration (9th-11th grades)
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
Two paths. One goal: College paid and planned for.

This session splits into two focused working groups so every student walks away with real progress, whether it’s a scholarship submission today or a pre-college experience that pays off later.

Seniors:

At least two completed scholarship applications

Juniors/Sophomores/Freshmen:

HBCU Pre-College Program List + Application TrackerEssay Editing Checklist (all students)

Register today.

Heart Smart Cooking Demonstration
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Explore new recipes that are smart for your heart health! During this session, you will learn how to prepare recipes that are heart-healthy and packed with fiber to keep you fuller for longer. Registration required. All ages welcome. FREE

Lunchtime Lecture, Historical D.C. Black School - Canceled
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00
This event has been canceled

Director of the D.C. Summer School Kimberly Springer will share the Black history of D.C. public education.

Lunchtime Listening with Muneer Nasser, Trumpet
2026-02-04 11:00 - 13:00
Celebrate Black History Month with the soulful fusion of Memphis blues, New York fire, and D.C. flavor with the Muneer Nasser Quintet. A master trumpeter, composer, and jazz historian, Nasser brings his deep-rooted passion for jazz to the stage. His latest album, Blue House Session, is a vibrant mix of blues, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and timeless jazz energy. Celebrate Black History Month with an electrifying performance that honors the past while igniting the future of jazz. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of music. Celebrate history. Experience the music.

Black History Month Book and Film Discussion: Erasure and American Fiction - Part 1
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a two-part book discussion and film screening featuring Percival Everett’s satirical 2001 novel Erasure and its 2023 film adaptation, the Best Picture-nominated dark comedy American Fiction, starring Jeffrey Wright. The book and film examine (and skewer) the use of Black stereotypes in fiction and the anti-Black stance of the publishing industry.

Fit & Strong (Tuesdays)
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-03 08:00 - 17:00
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, a program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.

Black History Month Exhibition - Open Reception
2026-02-01 14:00 - 17:00
* This exhibition runs Jan. 26–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. *

Black History Month 2026 Exhibition

Black County, Black History: Preserving, Promoting, and Protecting Black History in Prince George’s County

Exhibition Dates: Monday, January 26 – Saturday, March 7, 2026

Opening Reception: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2–5 pm (RSVP at blackhistory@pgparks.com)

All ages, FREE

Harmony Hall Arts Center

Black History Month formally began in 1926 with “Negro History Week,” established by historian Carter G. Woodson, a founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). And almost from the beginning, black educators in Prince George’s County were participating in the celebration. By the closing decades of the twentieth century, these educators had been joined by an ever-expanding corps of individuals, community organizations, and governmental units, all dedicated to preserving, promoting, and protecting black history in the county through a variety of efforts. This exhibition details the history of these efforts, chronicling the past, present, and future of this work in Prince George’s County.

This exhibition is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program. For additional information, email blackhistory@pgparks.com or call 240-264-3415.

To RSVP for the opening reception, email blackhistory@pgparks.com.

Qrcky: Bereft of Color - Public Reception
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00
* This exhibition runs Jan. 31–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. *

Qrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from esteemed artists such as Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Qrcky also profoundly influences the surrounding world. Qrcky is captivated by the sensations of movement, the deconstruction and reassembly of surfaces, and the intricate processes of forgetting and remembering that shape our collective consciousness. The artist’s creations profoundly reflect his identity, heritage, and the encompassing tapestry of culture that envelops him.

Seed Swap Festival
2026-01-31 11:00 - 15:00
Join M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Anacostia Watershed Society, & Mount Rainier Public Library to celebrate National Seed Swap Day. Exchange seeds with your neighbors and meet local organizations as you prepare for spring and diversify your garden!

Activities:

Children’s Story Time: 11:30 am-12 noonCraft: 12 noon-12:30 pmWinter Seed Starting: 1-3 pm

Patricia Phillips Bowden: Travel Collaged and Painted
2026-01-31 10:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00
* This exhibition runs Jan. 31–Mar. 8, with a public reception on Fri., Feb. 20. *

Primarily an oil painter, Patricia Phillips Bowden discovered a renewed interest in exploring paper, collage, and mixed media during the pandemic. She finds beauty in the old, the worn, and the rusty, and hopes to capture that elegance in her work. As an artist, she strives to maintain a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity toward this fascinating place we call Earth.

Qrcky: Bereft of Color
2026-01-31 - 2026-03-07

Meal Prep: Cook Once, Eat All Week Cooking Demonstration
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00
Get a head start on your wellness goals in the new year! Join us for a virtual cooking demonstration and discover how to prepare nutritious meals for the entire week, so you can avoid the hassle of cooking every day. Registration required. All ages welcome; FREE

Black History Month Exhibition
2026-01-26 - 2026-03-07
Black History Month 2026 Exhibition

Black County, Black History: Preserving, Promoting, and Protecting Black History in Prince George’s County

Exhibition Dates: Monday, January 26 – Saturday, March 7, 2026

Opening Reception: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2–5 pm (RSVP at blackhistory@pgparks.com)

All ages, FREE

Harmony Hall Arts Center

Black History Month formally began in 1926 with “Negro History Week,” established by historian Carter G. Woodson, a founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). And almost from the beginning, black educators in Prince George’s County were participating in the celebration. By the closing decades of the twentieth century, these educators had been joined by an ever-expanding corps of individuals, community organizations, and governmental units, all dedicated to preserving, promoting, and protecting black history in the county through a variety of efforts. This exhibition details the history of these efforts, chronicling the past, present, and future of this work in Prince George’s County.

This exhibition is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program. For additional information, email blackhistory@pgparks.com or call 240-264-3415.

To RSVP for the opening reception, email blackhistory@pgparks.com.

Mame Ndiaye: Glimpses of Heaven - Opening Reception
2026-01-24 17:00 - 20:00
* This exhibition runs Jan. 20-Mar. 14, with an Opening Reception on Sat., Jan. 24 and an Artist & Curator Talk on Sat., Feb. 21. *

In Glimpses of Heaven, Mame Ndiaye invites viewers into a dazzling world of mixed media works that sparkle with vibrancy and imagination. Using glitter as a central medium, Ndiaye creates otherworldly pieces that evoke a sense of transcendence and wonder. Each artwork is a luminous exploration of light, color, and texture, offering fleeting moments of beauty that transport viewers into a dreamlike space. Through Glimpses of Heaven, Ndiaye captures the ephemeral nature of joy and the magic found in the simplest, most radiant elements of life.

Genuine - Opening Reception
2026-01-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Bowie, MD, 20721, United States
This exhibition runs Jan. 20–Mar. 14, with a public reception on Sat., Jan. 24 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Feb. 21.

Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives. Genuine highlights the power of storytelling and cultural reflection, offering a compelling tribute to the legacy and future of Black artistry.

Runway Rhythms featuring Riverdale Chamber Music: Peter and the Wolf Multilingual Family Concert
2026-01-24 15:00 - 16:30
NOTICE: The Sunday, January 25 Peter and the Wolf Family Chamber Concert has been moved to Saturday, January 24 due to weather. Please contact the museum with any questions.

Join us for a fun, multilingual family concert with the Riverdale Chamber Music Woodwind Quintet! Enjoy the thrilling adventure of Peter and the Wolf, brought to life through classical music. This concert is specially crafted for families and children, offering a vibrant, interactive experience that transcends language barriers. Enjoy refreshments and meet the musicians after the performance. Register in advance to secure your spot! Walk-in spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Includes museum admission.
