Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Soaring Against the Odds: African Americans in Aviation History Living History Tour
2026-02-28 11:00 - 23:45 (America/New_York)
Discover the magnificent history of African Americans in aviation. Learn about the trials and triumphs of African Americans as they pursued their passion for flight in civilian and military aviation, persevering through the obstacles of racism, institutionalized barriers, and social prejudice. Be inspired by those who pioneered in aviation and opened the doors for so many! Includes museum admission. Advance registration required by February 25.

Animal Encounters: Winter Birds
2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:00
You don’t need to be Dr. Dolittle to speak to the animals! Meet the nature center’s live animals, including reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey. Interacting with animals can boost your mood and promote mental wellness. Learn more about them and their natural habitats. Our animal friends look forward to greeting you.

Classes may be held outdoors.

I Heart Yoga
2026-02-28 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
2026-02-28 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.

The AllStar Cheerleading Championships - Maryland Challenge
2026-02-28 09:00 - 22:00
The mission of The Allstar Cheerleading Championship is to provide an athlete focused competition experience. Events will provide an opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and be scored by veteran, qualified judges to provide scoring feedback and commentary for teams. The athletes will receive custom designed awards and participation gifts awarding their skills and accomplishments. From registration to awards, the focus is on the athlete.

Tribute to Frankie Beverly with We Are One X-Perience (Platinum)
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00
A live tribute to American singer and songwriter Frankie Beverly. He was best known for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze and was a consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts for almost 50 years. His music is known for its authenticity and emotional depth. This concert highlights the early years of Maze and the transition to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. We Are One X-Perience performs all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves, including: “Back in Stride,” “Too Many Games,” “Can’t Get Over You,” “Before I Let Go, Running Away,” and many more. They pride themselves on giving the audience an incredibly high-energy performance each time they take the stage.

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Celebration
2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with us with puppet shows, engaging stories, and Seuss-inspired crafts and activities. A perfect morning for preschoolers and their families!

Toddler Time: Life in Ponds Sensory Exploration
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
Give your little one a head start on growing into a knowledgeable adult aware of the importance of the environment. Join us for an exciting time of exploring nature through hands-on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more. Learn about animals, plants, and habitats. Each class focuses on a different nature theme.

Above & Below: Weather & Meteorology
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:30
What’s up with the weather? Investigate the importance of weather to the survival of life, the water cycle, concepts in meteorology, the difference between weather and climate, and the cause and effect of human behavior on the climate. Use tools, maps, symbols, and math to measure and interpret the weather.

Living Strong
2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-24 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!

Fit & Strong
2026-02-26 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-24 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.

Timberdoodle Hike
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:30
Join a naturalist for a night hike to see the spectacular courtship display of the Timberdoodle, or American Woodcock. This mysterious bird reliably performs a spiraling flight display shortly after sunset. Walk to a pond and try to see beavers, owls, and other nocturnal animals.

Dine, Learn & Move: Power to the Heart: Food, Fitness & Culture
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:30
In recognition of both Black History Month and Heart Health Month, join us for an empowering virtual session focused on taking care of your heart through food and movement. We’ll begin with physical activity to get your heart pumping, followed by expert tips from a registered dietitian on how your diet can support heart health. The virtual session will conclude with a live cooking demonstration featuring a nutritious, heart-healthy, soul-food recipe. Registration required. FREE

Beyond the Frame: Silhouette Artist Moses Williams
2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:30
Silhouettes were commonly created to remember loved ones when portraits were too pricey for the average person. Kids will learn the history of silhouettes and how an enslaved boy named Moses Williams from Baltimore developed a talent for “shadow art” and went on to purchase his freedom from his enslaver, the renowned artist Charles Vincent Peale. Kids ages six to 14 will get to make and take a silhouette of their likeness. Cost $5 per student; chaperones are free.

Craft Tuesdays: Black Heroines
2026-02-24 15:30 - 16:30
Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Our artistic naturalists will assist you in transforming your ideas and creativity into an art piece. From mosaics to painting, clay or drawing, your imagination is the limit.

Going the Distance with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
2026-02-24 11:15 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 10:45
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring music and the exhilaration of world-class sports inspire us all to greatness in this vivid portrayal of the lives of Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph. Watch them overcome childhood illness, infirmity, and poverty to become the world’s fastest man and fastest woman, winning the greatest honor in athletics: the Olympic Gold medal. The John Cornelius II score speaks to the heart and soul of the winner in all of us. 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

Farm Story & Craft
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00
Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Discover what you can design with the environment in mind. Join us for a farm-related story and craft, and meet some of our farm animal ambassadors.

Diabetes Prevention Workshop
2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00
Learn practical strategies and tools to take control of your health. This engaging session focuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition tips, and exercise ideas to help reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Perfect for anyone looking to make informed and sustainable choices for a healthier future. Stay after the session for a free health screening!

Voices From the Past: Black Music of the Colonial Period and Forgotten Patriots
2026-02-22 16:00 - 17:00
This riveting, narrated recital takes audience members back to America’s colonial period to explore the music, instruments, voices, and lives of enslaved Africans and forgotten patriots. The music will include period instruments, traditional folk songs, patriotic selections, and Negro spirituals performed by Black musicians. Produced by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA).

Runway Rhythms featuring Riverdale Chamber Music: Music and Film with the Salon Trio
2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:30
Step into the golden age of flight with the Salon Trio in this one-of-a-kind concert blending historic aviation film footage and live classical music. Performed in the gallery alongside the new Berliner exhibition, the program features live classical scores, including music from original Victrola records, an invention of Emile Berliner himself. 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.

Plummer's Kitchen: Pathways to Freedom
2026-02-22 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for our annual Plummers’ Kitchen Black History Month program highlighting historic African American food traditions. Our Kitchen Guild volunteers will prepare dishes using recipes once familiar with enslaved communities in Maryland. Discover the stories of cooks and dairymaids at Riversdale and learn more about the Plummer family and their connection to this history during self-guided tours of the historic house.

Skunk Cabbage Walk
2026-02-22 10:30 - 12:00
Enjoy a naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. A naturalist will guide you through our winter woodlands on a search for skunk cabbage!

Cub Corner
2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, “The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter,” with a reading of “Rosie Revere, Engineer,” by Andrea Beaty. After the story, little learners can put their creativity to the test by building and decorating their own flying contraptions—just like Rosie! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. This program is free. Register in advance to secure your spot! Walk-in spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for activity code 20658-115K.

For more information: 301-864-6029

Berliner Helicopter Weekend
2026-02-22 10:00 - 14:00
Discover the thrill of vertical flight and how it started right here at College Park Airport! Explore the new exhibition, The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter, get hands-on with interactives, and explore the wonders of vertical flight technology.

Saturday, February 21 Schedule of Events:

10:10 am: Helicopter Fly-in10:30-11:30 am: Cub Corner11 am: Helicopter Fly-out11:30 am-12:30 pm: Discovery Cart12:15-1 pm: Living History Program1-2 pm: Discovery Cart

Sunday, February 22 Schedule of Events:

10:30-11:30 am: Cub Corner11:30 am-12:30 pm: Discovery Cart12:30-1:30 pm: Cub Corner1-2 pm: Discovery Cart3-4:30 pm: Runway Rhythms Concert (Separate Registration – Recommended)

Mame Ndiaye: Glimpses of Heaven - Artist & Curator Talk
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00
* 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 - Artist & Curator Talk
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00
* 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.

Celebrating Black Culture: Art, Music & Community
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00
Experience Black culture through powerful art exhibits, a creative Sip & Paint session, and a special visit from the Mobile Go-Go Museum. This immersive, museum-style event invites the community to explore the rich history, creativity, and cultural impact of Black art and music in an engaging and interactive setting.Guests of all ages are welcome to celebrate history, music, and community while learning about the influence of Go-Go culture and artistic expression. Whether you’re viewing exhibits, creating your own artwork, or enjoying the vibrant atmosphere, this free event offers a meaningful and memorable experience for the whole family.
