Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate culture, community, and creativity at our annual AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, May 2, from 1-4 pm! Enjoy a vibrant afternoon featuring delicious AANHPI cuisine, Japanese calligraphy, henna art, AANHPI trivia, Filipino dance, a Chinese tea ceremony performance, and more. Come early and kick things off with a Bollywood Fitness Flow workout at 12 noon in the dance studio. Don’t miss this enriching celebration for all ages!

Paper Flower Sculptures
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate Spring in full bloom with a paper flower-making workshop! Learn techniques to craft delicate and vibrant paper flowers that will never wilt—perfect for home décor or gifts.

Kinderfest
2026-05-02 12:00 - 17:00
Join us at Watkins Regional Park for a day of live entertainment, Midway games, interactive exhibits, KidFit amusements, hands-on activities, food vendors, and more!

Admissions:Wonder World of Watkins Limited Wristband: Unlimited access to train, mini golf, carousel, and face paintersKinderfest All-Access Wristband: Unlimited access to ALL Kinderfest amenities* All wristbands must be purchased on-site. No online sales. Cash and cards accepted *

Attractions:Inflatable Skee BallQB BlitzPK Shoot OutHot Potato InflatableLumber Jack Axe ThrowingSquid SplatDouble Shot BasketballBatter Up Baseball Inflatable26′ Rock Climbing WallHungry Hippo Chow Down GameHuman FoosballWacky World Inflatable Obstacle CourseBoom Box BounceTwin SpinHuman Hamster BallCamo Obstacle CourseTropical ObstacleCarnival Fun MazeBarrel of Monkeys BouncerFace PaintersMini GolfCarouselMini Trainand more!

We encourage you to keep your pets at home during Kinderfest for the safety of others and your pets.

ADA Accommodations will be available.For questions or more information, contact 301-218-6700.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-05-02 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

Bollywood Fit Flow Dance Workshop
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:00
Kick off May is Fitness Month with a high-energy Bollywood Fit Flow at Harmony Hall, a dance session full of rhythm, movement, and fun! After the session, head to the first floor lobby for a lively Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration featuring delicious food, engaging entertainment, and a meaningful tribute to AAPI culture. FREE for all ages.

Sesquicentennial Family Day at Marietta
2026-05-02 11:00 - 15:00
Prince George’s County is a special place to live, rich with history, culture, and community care. Join us at Marietta Historic Site & Museum for a fun-filled day featuring African drumming performances from 1-3 pm. All the historic buildings will be open for visitors, a children’s craft tent will offer easy make-and-take projects, and an archaeology table offers hands-on exploration. The Farmers Market will be on site from 9 am-1 pm.

Tarmac Tour
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00
Explore the College Park Airport up close! Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today. This tour lasts about one hour, takes place outdoors, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt, grass, and slightly uneven gravel. Participants must be at least 12 years old.

Registration required by April 1, 2026, for the event on April 4.Registration required by April 29, 2026, for the event on May 2.

Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba
2026-05-02 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.

Adventure Seekers: Outdoor Adventures: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, MD
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00
Celebrate exploration as you lift your spirits, expand your mind, and build fun relationships with other adventurers through canoeing, hiking, museums, and trips to natural and historical sites. With the D.C. metro area full of discoveries, find adventure all around the region.

Health and Wellness Fair
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex for a fun and exciting health fair designed to promote wellness and fitness education, and encourage healthier lifestyles.

Sensory-Friendly Days in Nature
2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:30
Beat the crowd and visit the Nature Center off-hours for a special self-paced program for those with sensory processing differences. Each sensory-friendly day will feature a “touch table” of animal artifacts, access to sensory play bins and fidget toys, and a fun, easy craft.

Fitness in the Parks - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning
2026-05-02 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.

Fitness in the Parks - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning
2026-05-02 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for an energetic, outdoor 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 and improved mobility, with the accountability and support of group training.

Sharp Radway Trio
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00
Pianist, composer, arranger, and author Sharp Radway is a protégé of jazz legend Dr. Randy Weston. With deep roots in the church, his debut album of gospel jazz is Hymns and Things. His latest endeavor, Black Woman—A Conversation, combines Latin jazz, spoken word, ensemble pieces, pocket grooves, and more in tribute to Black women.

Get Up, Get Active!
2026-05-01 19:00 - 22:00
Get up! Get active! Join us for a high-energy teen night packed with a live Zumba class and fun, competitive games that will keep you moving, laughing, and hyped all night. Fitness has never been this fun!

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly
2026-04-30 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
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00
Dance your way into fitness with this outdoor 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!

Fit & Strong
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-28 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.

Toddler Time: Leafing out!
2026-04-30 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.

Fit & Strong
2026-04-30 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 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
2026-04-30 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-28 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
2026-04-29 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
2026-04-29 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
2026-04-29 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.

Growing in the Garden: A 3-Part Learning Series
2026-04-28 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 - Zumba
2026-04-27 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!
