Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Toddler Time: Here Comes the Summer
2026-05-28 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York)
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.

May Family Farm Tour
2026-05-29 13:00 - 14:00
Take a guided tour of Old Maryland Farm and get up close with the animals! Learn about daily farm life and enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas.

Enchanted Trail Adventure
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00
Step into a world of wonder on our Enchanted Trail as you enjoy a magical story, take a short nature walk through the woods, and create your own fairy house using natural materials. This charming outdoor adventure invites young explorers to discover the magic of nature all around them.

Learn to Kayak
2026-05-30 10:00 - 13:00
Learn kayak paddling skills from a certified instructor in a program where boats, paddles, and life jackets are provided. Participants under 16 (ages 11-15) must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please wear shoes that can get wet and dress for the weather.

Watkins Park Farmers Market
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 and 5 more dates
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.

Every Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, from late May to mid-November, you can shop fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses. Expect nutrient‑dense, culturally relevant, all‑natural produce!

DIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence.

The Urban Farm Incubator hosts ten beginner farm businesses growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers. The Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park is a collaboration among ECO City Farms, the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District (PGSCD), Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC), The Capital Market, and M-NCPPC, Department of Recreation, Prince George’s County.

This event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive

For more info, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com

Black Birders Week: Wings of Watkins
2026-05-30 13:00 - 13:45
Come face-to-face with a powerful bird of prey! Learn all about what makes raptors so incredible, then enjoy a thrilling training session and watch a bird take flight in an exciting live demonstration. Parents and chaperones of children attending this program must also be registered to attend.

Black Birders Week: Beaks, Feet, & Feathers Boat Tour
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:00
As part of Black Birders Week, this event celebrates and uplifts Black birders, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Join a naturalist aboard the park pontoon boat to explore the birdlife of the Anacostia River while cruising downstream. All attendees must register.

Fishing Trip
2026-05-31 09:00 - 11:30
Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety, and fish biology in this beginner‑friendly, weather‑dependent program while enjoying a morning of fishing on the Anacostia River from a pontoon boat. Rods and bait are provided (or you may bring your own), and children under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult participant.

Family Discovery Hike
2026-05-31 10:00 - 11:30
Take a hike with the whole family and enjoy a guided adventure together in nature. Experience the sights and sounds of the outdoors as you explore the trail.

Adult Hike 18+
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30
Enjoy a naturalist-led, woodland nature hike. Take a walk with a naturalist on one of the many trails in Cosca Regional Park.

Suitland Bog Birthday Bash
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the Suitland Bog’s 50th birthday with a day of nature, hands-on fun, and community pride. Explore this rare ecosystem, enjoy family-friendly activities, and meet the Park Rangers who help protect this important natural space.

What to Expect:

Guided Hikes with a Park Ranger Take a short, family friendly walk to discover the bog’s unusual plant life, its history, and how M-NCPPC helps care for this rare habitat. Please note: the walk is on a natural surface trail.

Nature Crafts Create a nature inspired project to take home.

Nature Education Table Enjoy interactive displays and learn what makes a bog so special.

Giveaways Free items for attendees while supplies last.

Suitland Bog is part of your community. Join the celebration, connect with nature, and help us mark 50 years of protecting this incredible space.

Summer Movie Nights
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy a movie in the park under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, get comfortable, and enjoy a relaxing evening with FREE popcorn for all attendees.

Now Playing:

The Wiz

June 26, 2026, 7-9 pm

Cosca Regional Park

Love & Basketball

July 31, 2026, 7-9 pm

Walker Mill Regional Park

*Adult Movie Night*

Summer Movies & “Come Out & Play”

Enjoy a summer movie plus yard games, a skate mobile, music, and a FREE cold treat for the first 150 participants.

Trolls World Tour

July 17, 2026, 6-9 pm

Accokeek Park

Zootopia 2

August 7, 2026, 6-9 pm

Birchwood City Park Building

Goat

August 14, 2026, 6-9 pm

Millwood Park Building

For more information, contact 301-203-6013 or nateia.templeton@pgparks.com.

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History Community Day Series
2026-08-22 11:00 - 14:00
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!

M-NCPPC invites you to free Community Days at historic sites and museums throughout Prince George’s County. Explore local stories, meet community partners, and experience the people and places that make our county’s history so unique.

You can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!

Community days are held on Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Find the historic site near you, pack a picnic lunch, bring your people, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!

FREE activities include:

Guided & self-guided museum tours

Exhibition openings

Scavenger hunts

Hands-on workshops

Community portrait gallery

Cooking demos

Arts and crafts

Storytelling

Giveaways (while supplies last!)

Event schedule:

August 22, 2026, 11 am-2 pm

Surratt Historic Site & Museum (Clinton)

August 29, 2026, 11 am-2 pm

Montpelier Historic Site & Museum (Laurel)

September 12, 2026, 11 am-2 pm

College Park Aviation Museum (College Park)

September 19, 2026, 11 am-2 pm

Darnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum (Upper Marlboro)

Riversdale Historic Site & Museum (Riverdale Park)

September 26, 2026, 11 am-2 pm

Marietta Historic Site & Museum (Glenn Dale)

Great American Camp Out 2026
2026-08-22 14:00 - 2026-08-23 10:00
Do you want to go camping, but don’t know where to begin? Designed for first time campers, this event gives families the opportunity to learn basic camping skills and connect with nature.

This event starts at 12:00pm on August 22 and ends at 2:00pm on August 23, 2026
