Fit & Strong
2026-06-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00
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!

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 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 - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning
2026-06-06 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

I Heart Zumba
2026-06-06 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.

I Heart Yoga
2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 19:30 - 20:30
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.

Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba
2026-06-06 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!

Creative Entrepreneurship & Scaling Your Business
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00
Take your creative practice to the next level by learning business strategies, marketing, and growth techniques to expand your artistic brand and maximize success.

Art Exhibit: Rosana Azar
2026-06-08 - 2026-07-26
* This exhibition runs Jun. 8–Jul. 26, with a public reception on Thu., Jun. 18. *

Rosana is an Argentinian artist that explores Surrealism. She sees the universe as a powerful, vivid place of continual transformation, and her works attempt to capture glimpses of it. Every brushstroke, color, and shape gives insight into her heart and is a window to her soul.

This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from June 8-July 26, 2026, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule.

Living Strong
2026-06-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-10 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
2026-06-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-11 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.

Yoga
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 09:30 - 2026-08-27 09:30

Fitness in the Parks - AM Sweatshop
2026-06-10 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

Fitness in the Parks - Circuit Workout
2026-06-10 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.

The African Odyssey Exhibition
2026-06-11 10:00 - 2026-11-01 16:00
This exhibition is only open Thursdays-Sundays each week. It is closed on Mondays-Wednesdays

Montpelier is honored to present, Rev. Joanne M. Braxton’s, PhD, M.Div. Travel photography of her Odyssey to Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Senegal that explores an unexpected “very personal story” with her ancestral memory. She hopes that you will see and feel what she saw and felt as she delved to discover the meaning of her grandmother’s words “My father said that we have a home over there.” Dr. Braxton is a descendant of the enslaved of Montpelier. Through her photography, she is honoring her enslaved great-grandfather, and “diasporic Africans, unwilling immigrants to the Chesapeake in the 17th and 18th centuries.”

This exhibition is produced in collaboration with the Braxton Institute for Sustainability, Resiliency and Joy.

A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00
This lecture explores the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and reframes the narrative of the Revolutionary War by emphasizing the courage, sacrifice, and significance of African American citizen-soldiers in shaping America’s first integrated military force. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register, call the museum.

Basquiat
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
Starring Jeffrey Wright, this film tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a young graffiti artist who skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s New York art scene. Featuring a star-studded cast, Basquiat captures the artist’s meteoric rise, his complex relationship with fame, and his artistic brilliance.

The 45th Annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition
2026-06-12 10:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00
* This exhibition runs Jun. 12–Aug. 2, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12 and an artist talk/luncheon on Fri., Jun. 19. *

For 45 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been proud to showcase the work of sculptors from throughout the region. The 45th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Fri., Jun. 5, 2026.

Melissa Burley - Public Reception
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
* This exhibition runs May 23–Jun. 21, with a public reception on Fri., Jun. 12. *

Melissa Burley combines reclaimed and found objects from the past to create illuminated sculptures that may include glass, test tubes, furniture parts, clocks, bicycle components, and resin. She sees the primary focus of her work as bringing life back into the things people once cherished and utilized, thereby communicating a strong sense of the past.
