Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
2025-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) and 14 more dates
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more. You can vote for your favorite piece! Are you a fiber artist? Participate and enter your creation! The artists’ boutique is back by popular for interesting gifts! Support local artisans/crafters.

Ages 5+. Free, donations welcomed. Reservations recommended but not required. Drop-ins welcomed!

Insect Investigations!
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00
Does your child love bugs, critters, and the great outdoors? This hands-on program dives into the fascinating world of insects and their role in our environment. Kids will explore insect life cycles, body parts, communication, and incredible adaptations—plus get up close with live and preserved specimens using microscopes, magnifying glasses, and other cool science tools.

Includes a short nature hike to search for insects in their natural habitat

Hands-on science activities & exploration

Choose your bug team and race to the finish in our exciting bug races!

Saturday STEAM Hour
2025-11-22 11:30 - 12:30
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to dream big and bring your ideas to life. Drop in anytime during the hour for an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation through play. This program is ideal for learners ages 6-12 and is FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

Animal Encounters at Mount Rainier
2025-11-22 12:00 - 13:00
Get up close with our resident critters in this hands-on animal experience! Join us at Mount Rainier Nature Center to meet our resident animal ambassadors and discover what makes each species unique.

The registration button will take you to Parks Direct. If a listed date is not yet available for registration, then check Parks Direct at a later time.

Upcoming Dates:

November 22: Fall Mammal Behavior

26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
2025-11-28 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-30 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 18:00
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

Elevating Voices of Indigenous Cultures: The Pre-banning
2025-11-29 15:00 - 18:00
American Indian Guest Speakers Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, Historian and Cultural Ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, and Rico Newman, Choptico Band of Piscataway Conoy Elder.
