Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Gardening for all: Spring Salads
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping as you learn practical tips on backyard design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal maintenance while practicing hands‑on skills in our gardens to support the native ecosystem. Please wear outdoor‑appropriate clothing and sun protection, and feel free to call us with any questions.

Cub Corner
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30
Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of “After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again),” by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

Pollinator Party
2026-05-17 09:00 - 10:30
Celebrate World Bee Day by learning about the many types of pollinators and their crucial role in the ecosystem through a short lecture followed by a fun craft activity.

Voices of the Past: Black Music of the Colonial Period and Forgotten Patriots
2026-05-16 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).

Edible Art Family Workshop
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
In partnership with Edible Arrangements® and miXt Food Hall, the Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to offer Edible Art. This family-friendly workshop focuses on the importance of eating delicious fruits while also creating an edible arrangement sculpture for you to take home. Come out and learn about fruits, art, color theory, and sculpture. Admission is $5 for Prince George’s County residents and $7 for non-Prince George’s County residents. Registration is required on ParksDirect. Register early, as the event sells out quickly.

Location: miXt Food Hall, 3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722

Lion (2016)
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
Lion is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by Garth Davis, based on the true story of Saroo Brierley. The film stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, and Nicole Kidman. The story follows a five-year-old Indian boy named Saroo who gets lost on a train that takes him thousands of kilometers away from his home and family. After surviving on the streets of Calcutta, he is eventually adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, Saroo, now an adult, embarks on a journey to find his lost family using memories and Google Earth.

Gymnastics & Tumbling Workshop
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00
Get introduced to basic tumbling and gymnastics techniques.

Aqua Dance Party
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00
Have fun splashing around, dancing in the water, music pumping, and getting a workout without feeling like a workout!

Native Plant Gardening
2026-05-16 13:00 - 15:00
Discover the fundamentals of native plant gardening with experts from Chesapeake Natives as you learn how to create an eco‑friendly garden using regional native plants—plus receive a selection of native plant seeds to start your own garden at home.

Skate to Celebrate May Fitness Month
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:45
Join us for a fun afternoon of ice skating! Admission is $6/person and includes skate rental.

This is a drop-in event.

Herbs, Tea, and Potpourri: A Wellness Month Program
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:30
Please join Annmarie Buckley for a hands-on presentation to learn about herbs for food and medicine, and how women, free and enslaved, used herbs and tea. Light refreshments will be served.

Obstacle Challenge
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
An action packed “adventure zone” designed to test agility, speed, and endurance.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-05-16 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

Celebrating Lakeland
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for a festive community day featuring music, activities, and food! The community-based exhibition was developed in partnership with Lakeland Community Heritage Project (LCHP) and in close consultation with Lakelandcommunity members.

Wonderful World of Fitness Open House: Transforming Mind, Body, and Beyond
2026-05-16 11:00 - 15:00
This open house is packed with activities and resources to help you achieve total wellness. What’s included:

*Dynamic Group Exercise Classes: Try out energizing classes that get your heart pumping and your body moving.

*Chronic Disease Management Workshops: Learn how fitness and lifestyle changes can support better health management.

*Live Demos: Explore new equipment, workout techniques, and wellness tools in hands-on demonstrations.

North Brentwood Community Center Open House
2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with us! Join us for an exciting day with activities for different ages, and find the perfect way to stay active and healthy. This special event is your chance to explore all the amazing fitness classes.

Shallow Water Aerobics
2026-05-16 10:45 - 11:30
This water aerobics class offers a great cardio and toning workout in a fun, low-impact environment. Sessions take place in the shallow water area of the pool.

Bilingual Cub Corner
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) reading of “Avioncito” by May Clerici. After the story, little learners can fold their own paper planes and test them out on our paper plane launcher! This program is recommended for children ages 3-6. FREE with museum admission. No registration required.

Deep Water Aerobics
2026-05-16 10:30 - 11:00
Want to defy gravity? Deep water is nature’s aquatic fitness machine, making you feel pounds lighter and allowing you to achieve your health goals through a balanced workout routine. This class is perfect for those hoping to relieve stress on their joints. We’ll tone abs, thighs, glutes, and the upper body. Flotation belts may be used.

Outdoor Adventures: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, MD
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00
Designed for active adults who want to test their skills, these outings offer a mix of hiking, museums, art, fairs, carnivals, nature, and historic sites, with fees varying depending on trip requirements. Be sure to pack your lunch, reusable water bottle, and snacks, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Flag Football Clinic
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! Please join us for our Flag Football Clinic on May 16, 2026, at Woodmore Turf Field from 10 am to 12 noon.

Fit Fun Double Dutch with 40 Plus
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30
Get active and have fun jumping rope, double dutch style! All skill levels are welcome. If you’re new to double dutch, come learn the fundamentals and build your confidence.

Deep Water Aerobics
2026-05-16 09:45 - 10:30
Take on a challenging, deep-water workout designed to boost cardio fitness while strengthening and toning your core, glutes, and legs. Ankle cuffs and water dumbbells are used to add resistance and enhance the effectiveness of each exercise.

Try It Free - Aqua Sculpt
2026-05-16 09:45 - 10:15
Fashion your frame in the water! Enroll now for cardio and toning to sculpt your body in a high-intensity, bounce-free workout. Held in the shallow end of the pool, there will be little to no impact on your joints using power and suspension moves for quick toning. Gain the self-confidence to look and feel your best!

Try It Free - Aqua Spin, Beginner
2026-05-16 09:00 - 09:30
Dive into fitness with a splash! Try our free Beginner Level Aqua Spin course. Beat the temptation to be a couch potato with this challenging, aerobic and anaerobic workout utilizing stationary bikes in the water with tension settings that allow you to work at your own fitness level. This low impact, heart healthy exercise strengthens and tones your hamstrings, buttocks, and inner thighs. Join our non-judgmental culture of diverse spinners while having fun moving to great tunes.

Aqua Combat
2026-05-16 08:30 - 09:15
Aqua Combat is an energetic fitness class that blends water resistance with martial arts-inspired movements. This dynamic workout builds muscular strength, endurance, and coordination while incorporating high-energy aqua cardio and core-focused kickboxing combinations.

Hubby Jenkins
2026-05-15 20:00 - 22:00
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music, following the thread of African American history in traditional music forms. As a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens’ band, he has performed worldwide, earning both Grammy and Americana award nominations.

Friday Fun Day Teen Competition
2026-05-15 18:00 - 22:00
Teens will compete in a wide variety of athletic challenges and enjoy creative and other recreational activities. Whether teens choose to compete, create, or simply hang out with friends, there is something for everyone.

Fore Fitness Golf Clinic
2026-05-15 17:30 - 18:45
Ever wanted to learn how to play golf? Join us for a clinic where you can learn proper techniques, explore different parts of the game, and sharpen your swing to stay physically active and enjoy this sport even more! Equipment will be provided for all participants at each location.

Nature Makers Space: Polymer Clay Hair Accessories
2026-05-15 16:00 - 18:00
Bring out your creative genius as you explore fun projects that build self‑confidence and self‑expression, from making and decorating various crafts to experimenting with natural‑world materials. Together, we’ll embark on imaginative endeavors as we discover what your hands can create using nature’s resources.
