BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260805T200712Z CREATED:20260225T145410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T200712Z UID:10006121-1790420400-1790431200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:History Community Day Series DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!   \n\n\n\nM-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.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nCommunity 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!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities include:\n\n\n\n\nGuided & self-guided museum tours \n\n\n\nExhibition openings \n\n\n\nScavenger hunts \n\n\n\nHands-on workshops \n\n\n\nCommunity portrait gallery \n\n\n\nCooking demos \n\n\n\nArts and crafts \n\n\n\nStorytelling \n\n\n\nGiveaways (while supplies last!)  \n\n\n\n\nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\nAugust 22\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nSurratt Historic Site & Museum (Clinton) \n\n\n\n\nAugust 29\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMontpelier Historic Site & Museum (Laurel) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nCollege Park Aviation Museum (College Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nDarnall’s Chance Historic Site & Museum (Upper Marlboro) \n\n\n\n\n\nRiversdale Historic Site & Museum (Riverdale Park) \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 26\, 2026\, 11 am-2 pm  \n\n\n\n\nMarietta Historic Site & Museum (Glenn Dale)  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/history-community-day-series/2026-09-26 CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EchoesoftheEnslaved25-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260714T181804Z CREATED:20260713T145316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181804Z UID:10006148-1790420400-1790431200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Marietta History Community Day DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard at Marietta Historic Site & Museum!   \n\n\n\nM-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.  \n\n\n\nYou can also get your Pastport to History stamped on Community Days!  \n\n\n\nPack a picnic lunch\, bring your people\, and enjoy free activities designed for all ages!  \n\n\n\nFREE activities may include:  \n\n\n\n\nTour the historic house \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the 250th Community Portrait Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the discussion: “The Declaration of Independence & What It Means Today” \n\n\n\n\n\nListen to original poems by Diane Wilbon Parks \n\n\n\n\n\nShop the local Farmers Market \n\n\n\n\n\nExplore music\, family crafts\, nature center artifacts\, & local archaeology finds  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/marietta-history-community-day CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Free,History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NHRDHistoryCommunityDay25-40.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260807T135435Z CREATED:20260803T141519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T135435Z UID:10006272-1790424000-1790431200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Voices of Suitland: A Family Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Bring your words to life in this 90-minute creative writing and poetry workshop designed for youth\, families\, and community members ages ten and up. This engaging workshop will explore a variety of poetic forms\, including haikus\, sonnets\, and free verse. The session will close with an optional open mic. Open to all skill levels. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nCreative Suitland Arts Center 4719 Silver Hill Rd.\, Suitland 20746  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/voices-of-suitland-a-family-poetry-workshop CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Free,Literary,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Voices-of-Suitland-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141519Z CREATED:20260803T141519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141519Z UID:10006156-1790434800-1790434800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Tribute to the Godfather of Soul DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of go-go as the Brencore Allstars Band honors the legacy of Chuck Brown\, known as the Godfather of Soul\, by performing several of his most renowned hits\, including “Bustin’ Loose\,” “Hoochie Coochie Man\,” “Run Joe\,” “Playing Your Game\,” and many others. If you love Chuck Brown\, then this is an afternoon you can’t miss!   URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/tribute-to-the-godfather-of-soul CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Brencore-Allstars-Band-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260821T170033Z CREATED:20260819T181603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T170033Z UID:10007053-1790438400-1790456400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Echoes of the Enslaved DESCRIPTION:Echoes of the Enslaved is an annual commemoration seeking to highlight local archeological discoveries and address the lasting legacies of chattel slavery in Prince George’s County through conversation and connection. Concord Historic Site is the host for this year’s event\, a former tobacco plantation-turned-center of African American resilience and legacy. Join us under the light of the harvest moon to reflect on the skills and traditions that enabled African Americans to find their way in the natural environment. \n\n\n\nThe evening will feature hands-on educational activities\, a panel of acclaimed speakers\, and intimate fireside conversations centering Concord’s evolving interpretation of Black history\, land stewardship\, and community legacy. \n\n\n\nExtend your stay with a contemplative and commemorative camping experience led by Outdoor Afro! This event is free and open to all ages. \n\n\n\nYour FREE ticket includes: \n\n\n\nAn interactive program workbook \n\n\n\nWorkshop access \n\n\n\nExpert camping training \n\n\n\nPanel of expert speakers \n\n\n\nIntimate fireside conversations \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Event \n \n \n Camping Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAgendaPanelistsCommunity PartnersFAQ\nAgenda\nFull agenda coming soon \n\n\n\n\nPanelists\nFull agenda coming soon \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Partners\nOutdoor Afro: Outdoor Afro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Our national not-for-profit organization reconnects Black people to our lands\, water\, and wildlife through outdoor education\, recreation\, and conservation. Some examples of Outdoor Afro’s year-round activities range from fishing\, hiking\, biking\, and kayaking to gardening\, skiing\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information coming soon \n\n\n\n\nFAQ\nMore information coming soon URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/echoes-of-the-enslaved CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Black History,Free,Nature & Outdoor,Special Event,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/A.-Crenshaw-Book-Reading-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260803T182304Z CREATED:20260803T141519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T182304Z UID:10006253-1790451000-1790456400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:IZIS la Enfermera de la Salsa DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an electrifying salsa concert featuring IZIS la Enfermera de la Salsa. Known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence\, IZIS blends classic salsa with contemporary energy to create a joyful\, dance-filled experience. Her unique background as a healthcare professional inspires her belief in music as healing and connection. This vibrant performance honors culture\, resilience\, and community—inviting audiences of all ages to move\, celebrate\, and feel the rhythm of Latin pride.  \n\n\n\nPlease Note: All Publick Playhouse ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/izis-la-enfermera-de-la-salsa CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Heritage Celebrations,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PPH-Izis-La-Enfermera-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141519Z CREATED:20260803T141519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141519Z UID:10005898-1790521200-1790524800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jake Landau DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter Jake Landau\, a native of southwest Virginia\, has earned national acclaim for his solo and orchestral performances. Currently serving as Co-Principal Trumpet of the Lynchburg Symphony\, Jake is joined by pianist Seojin Heo. Born in Seoul\, South Korea\, Heo is an acclaimed recitalist who has performed extensively both internationally and in the States. Both musicians are currently pursuing their Master of Music degrees at the Peabody Institute. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jake-landau CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Free,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MAC-Jake-Landau-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260811T135552Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T135552Z UID:10006047-1790553600-1794095999@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Michele Banks: Forces of Nature  DESCRIPTION:Forces of Nature presents recent works by Washington\, D.C.-based artist Michele Banks\, whose ink and watercolor paintings on yupo explore the invisible forces that shape our world—from microscopic atomic motion to the vast curvature of space. Drawing inspiration from physics and biology\, Banks merges scientific imagery with a fluid\, organic aesthetic\, balancing precision with spontaneity. Through the interplay of charts\, graphs\, and expressive washes of ink\, her work reflects on memory\, connection\, and what it means to exist within both natural and social systems. By bridging the rigor of science with the intuition of art\, Banks brings warmth and accessibility to complex\, abstract ideas.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/michele-banks-forces-of-nature CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Michele-Banks-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20260803T172857Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172857Z UID:10005822-1790553600-1794095999@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeff and Kristin Bohlander: To Have & To Hold DESCRIPTION:To Have & To Hold is a collaborative mixed media exhibition by husband-and-wife artists Jeff and Kristin Bohlander that explores intimacy\, material memory\, and the slow accumulation of lived experience. Rooted in shared time yet expressed through distinct practices\, the exhibition reflects a partnership shaped by parallel inquiry\, mutual influence\, and the quiet negotiations of life made side by side.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeff-and-kristin-bohlander-to-have-to-hold CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Jeff-and-Kristin-Bohlander-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260805T202924Z CREATED:20260514T180558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T202924Z UID:10003871-1790701200-1790708400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Come Out and Play @ North Brentwood Park DESCRIPTION:Enjoy FREE outdoor fun for all ages at North Brentwood Park. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/come-out-and-play-north-brentwood-park CATEGORIES:All Ages,Fitness,Free,Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AdobeStock_258312382_600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T220000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141520Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141520Z UID:10006206-1790971200-1790978400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Marie Tatti (Tatiana) DESCRIPTION:Experience the captivating vocal artistry of Marie Tatti. A seasoned singer-songwriter with over 20 years of experience\, Tatti is known for her commanding stage presence and her celebrated work in the operatic adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower. Her music is a powerful exploration of the human spirit\, blending technical mastery with a deep\, soulful resonance.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/marie-tatti-tatiana CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Marie-Tatti-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T200318Z CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200318Z UID:10002725-1791021600-1791036000@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Watkins Park Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Come support new growers\, explore the fields\, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park. \n\n\n\nEvery 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! \n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park\, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThis event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive \n\n\n\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-03 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Watkins-Farmers-Market-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260818T205946Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T205946Z UID:10000881-1791028800-1791043200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION: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 URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-10-03 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260805T205008Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T205008Z UID:10006163-1791057600-1791057600@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Blaque Dynamite DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying night of music with an unforgettable concert starring Blaque Dynamite. Known for his high-energy stage presence\, commanding vocals\, and genre-bending style\, Blaque Dynamite delivers a live performance that’s equal parts soulful\, dynamic\, and deeply engaging. From smooth grooves to powerful\, crowd-moving moments\, this concert promises an immersive experience that celebrates great musicianship and undeniable charisma. Whether he’s driving the groove for artists like Thundercat\, Erykah Badu\, and MonoNeon\, or igniting with his own band\, Blaque Dynamite delivers every groove with intensity and soul.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/blaque-dynamite CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Blaque-Dynamic-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141520Z CREATED:20260803T141520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141520Z UID:10005945-1791370800-1791378000@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Lunchtime Listening with Elena La Fulana\, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an energizing performance that brings Latin American musical traditions to life. Elena La Fulana is a Latin Grammy-nominated instrumentalist\, singer-songwriter\, and leader of the D.C.-based\, Wammie-nominated\, bilingual\, Latin folk band Elena & Los Fulanos. Originally from Managua\, Nicaragua\, Elena identifies as both American and Nicaraguan and her music\, which ranges from twangy\, heartbreak-themed folk Americana to soothing\, introspective\, violin-infused Latin cumbia\, reflects this dual identity. Her band’s second album\, Volcán\, was hailed as ”a bilingual folk album for the resistance” by the Washington City Paper\, a publication that also selected Elena for their People Issue 2017 highlighting notable Washingtonians. In 2019 Elena began touring with the Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated band Flor de Toloache\, and with whom she performed at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2019\, at the White House in 2021\, and at the Latin Grammys in 2021\, and was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2022. She is an eight-time recipient of the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship and the curator for “Pa’lante\,” a Latin American cultural series out of Joe’s Movement Emporium in 2024. In 2025\, she launched Mamá Elena\, a bilingual music project for children and families. \n\n\n\nElena La Fulana\, instrumentalista nominada al Latin Grammy\, es cantautora\, y líder del grupo latino bilingüe\, Elena & Los Fulanos. Originaria de Managua\, Nicaragua\, Elena se identifica como Nicaragüense y Americana y su música refleja su identidad bicultural\, entrelazando elementos musicales de Latino América y los Estados Unidos. El grupo fue nominado dos veces para el premio “Wammie” y su segundo disco Volcán (2017) fue nombrado “el disco bilingüe de la resistencia” por el Washington City Paper\, publicación que también reconoció a Elena como una de sus personas del año 2017. En 2019 Elena comenzó a tocar con Flor de Toloache\, con quien tocó en los Kennedy Center Honors en 2019\, en la casa blanca en 2021\, en los Latin Grammys en 2021\, y con quién fue nominada al Latin Grammy en 2022. Lleva ocho años becada por la Comisión de Artes y Humanidades del Distrito de Columbia\, y fue curadora de “Pa’lante” una serie de cultural Latino Americana que se llevó acabo en Joe’s Movement Emporium en 2024. En 2025 lanzó Mamá Elena\, un proyecto bilingüe para niños y familias. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/lunchtime-listening-with-elena-la-fulana-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SAARC-Oct-7-25-Elena-6_600x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141521Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141521Z UID:10005882-1791576000-1791583200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Genetic Tones featuring Cheikh N’Doye DESCRIPTION:Experience The Genetic Tones featuring Cheikh N’Doye—an explosive mix of Afro‑global jazz fusion\, Gnawa rhythms\, Latin fire\, and modern improvisation. Led by world‑renowned bassist Cheikh N’Doye (known for collaborations with Mike Stern\, Baaba Maal\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and more)\, this project brings a bold\, rhythmic sound you won’t forget. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/the-genetic-tones-featuring-cheikh-ndoye CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Genetic-Tones-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T200318Z CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200318Z UID:10002726-1791626400-1791640800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Watkins Park Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Come support new growers\, explore the fields\, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park. \n\n\n\nEvery 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! \n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park\, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThis event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive \n\n\n\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-10 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Watkins-Farmers-Market-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260805T130306Z CREATED:20260804T221711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T130306Z UID:10006386-1791658800-1791664200@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre  DESCRIPTION:This October\, Washington\, D.C.’s Dissonance Dance Theatre (DDT) celebrates its 20th anniversary season at the Publick Playhouse with Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons\, a powerful evening of movement and meaning rooted in the African American experience. Featuring beloved company repertoire and world premieres by acclaimed choreographer Shawn Short\, the program unfolds in three chapters—the pulse and grit of the city’s streets; the fragments of memory that shape us; and the spirit\, soul\, and sophistication of everyday people. \n\n\n\nThe evening moves to a soundtrack as wide-ranging as its stories: the grooves of Earth\, Wind & Fire; the velvet soul of Nancy Wilson and October London; the Afro-pop voice of Angélique Kidjo\, cellist Abel Selaoco’s percussive fire; and the cinematic scores of Hans Zimmer and Max Richter. Danced by DDT’s newest company of exceptional artists with athleticism\, nuance\, and emotional depth\, Dissonance illuminates stories both personal and collective\, inviting audiences to reflect\, feel\, and find light within the darkness.  \n\n\n\nPlease Note: All Publick Playhouse ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sat.\, Oct. 10\, 7 pm Tickets\n \n \n Sun.\, Oct. 11\, 4 pm Tickets URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/through-the-dark-the-light-beckons-with-dissonance-dance-theatre CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PPH_DDT.Teryn-Ty-Leg-Pose-c-Shawn-Short.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141521Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141521Z UID:10006048-1791727200-1791734400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Michele Banks: Forces of Nature - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:Forces of Nature presents recent works by Washington\, D.C.-based artist Michele Banks\, whose ink and watercolor paintings on yupo explore the invisible forces that shape our world—from microscopic atomic motion to the vast curvature of space. Drawing inspiration from physics and biology\, Banks merges scientific imagery with a fluid\, organic aesthetic\, balancing precision with spontaneity. Through the interplay of charts\, graphs\, and expressive washes of ink\, her work reflects on memory\, connection\, and what it means to exist within both natural and social systems. By bridging the rigor of science with the intuition of art\, Banks brings warmth and accessibility to complex\, abstract ideas.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/michele-banks-forces-of-nature-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Michele-Banks-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T172734Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172734Z UID:10005823-1791727200-1791734400@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeff and Kristin Bohlander: To Have & To Hold - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:To Have & To Hold is a collaborative mixed media exhibition by husband-and-wife artists Jeff and Kristin Bohlander that explores intimacy\, material memory\, and the slow accumulation of lived experience. Rooted in shared time yet expressed through distinct practices\, the exhibition reflects a partnership shaped by parallel inquiry\, mutual influence\, and the quiet negotiations of life made side by side. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeff-and-kristin-bohlander-to-have-to-hold-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Jeff-and-Kristin-Bohlander-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T173000 DTSTAMP:20260804T184707Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T184707Z UID:10006352-1791734400-1791739800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre  DESCRIPTION:This October\, Washington\, D.C.’s Dissonance Dance Theatre (DDT) celebrates its 20th anniversary season at the Publick Playhouse with Through the Dark\, the Light Beckons\, a powerful evening of movement and meaning rooted in the African American experience. Featuring beloved company repertoire and world premieres by acclaimed choreographer Shawn Short\, the program unfolds in three chapters—the pulse and grit of the city’s streets; the fragments of memory that shape us; and the spirit\, soul\, and sophistication of everyday people. \n\n\n\nThe evening moves to a soundtrack as wide-ranging as its stories: the grooves of Earth\, Wind & Fire; the velvet soul of Nancy Wilson and October London; the Afro-pop voice of Angélique Kidjo\, cellist Abel Selaoco’s percussive fire; and the cinematic scores of Hans Zimmer and Max Richter. Danced by DDT’s newest company of exceptional artists with athleticism\, nuance\, and emotional depth\, Dissonance illuminates stories both personal and collective\, inviting audiences to reflect\, feel\, and find light within the darkness.  \n\n\n\nPlease Note: All Publick Playhouse tickets sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sat.\, Oct. 10\, 7 pm Tickets\n \n \n Sun.\, Oct. 11\, 4 pm Tickets URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/through-the-dark-the-light-beckons-with-dissonance-dance-theatre-2 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Dance Showcases,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PPH_DDT.Teryn-Ty-Leg-Pose-c-Shawn-Short.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141522Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141522Z UID:10006137-1791986400-1791990000@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Trifilio Tango Trio DESCRIPTION:International Bandoneonist\, prolific tango composer\, and Argentinian Emmanuel Trifilio brings a fresh perspective to the traditional tango sound\, both in performance and composition. Founded in 2015\, his Trifilio Tango Trio presents virtuosic programs of all new and original tango music composed of Bandoneon\, cello\, and guitar. Trifilio Tango Trio has recorded two albums of Sr. Trifilio’s original tangos and tours internationally.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/trifilio-tango-trio CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Trifilio-Tango-Trio-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T223000 DTSTAMP:20260729T165152Z CREATED:20260529T152134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T165152Z UID:10005394-1792177200-1792189800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Drive-In Movies at Prince George's Stadium DESCRIPTION:Come and join us as we relax and enjoy popular movie titles at Prince George’s Stadium. Tickets are FREE; pre-registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegister based on the number of cars in your party\, not the number of people.\n\n\n\nDates and showings:June 12: Black Panther — Cancelled due to the forecast for thunderstorms and inclement weatherJuly 10: HoppersAugust 28: RespectSeptember 10th: Black PantherOctober 16: Coco (Halloween costumes encouraged!) \n\n\n\nGate opens at 7 pm and movies begin at dusk (approx. 8 pm). \n\n\n\nContact PGP-Resource@pgparks.com for more information! URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/drive-in-movies-at-prince-georges-stadium/2026-10-16 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Film Screening,Free,Outdoor Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Drive-In-Movies-Series-FINAL-V-1080-x-1080-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20260803T141522Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141522Z UID:10005855-1792195200-1794787199@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeremy Wright DESCRIPTION:Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived\, challenging viewers to look beyond what they immediately see to find a more subtle\, yet important\, subtext. Born in Canada of Cree descent\, Wright identifies as a trans-cultural artist. It is not unusual to see totem spirits such as bears\, eagles\, and bison in the imagery of his work.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeremy-wright CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Jeremy-Wright-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T200318Z CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200318Z UID:10002727-1792231200-1792245600@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Watkins Park Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Come support new growers\, explore the fields\, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park. \n\n\n\nEvery 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! \n\n\n\nDIRECTIONS: Once inside Watkins Regional Park\, follow signs for the Urban Farm Incubator and park inside the black deer fence. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThis event is held at 601 Watkins Park Drive \n\n\n\nFor more info\, visit https://www.ecoffshoots.org/urban-farm-incubator or email urbanfarmincubator@gmail.com URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Watkins-Farmers-Market-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T205525Z CREATED:20260526T132217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T205525Z UID:10003941-1792234800-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:18th Annual American Indian Festival DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/aif CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals,Free,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260818T205946Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T205946Z UID:10000882-1792238400-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Dinosaur Park Open House DESCRIPTION: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 URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-10-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dinosaur-Park-600x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141522Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141522Z UID:10005856-1792245600-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Jeremy Wright - Public Reception DESCRIPTION:Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived\, challenging viewers to look beyond what they immediately see to find a more subtle\, yet important\, subtext. Born in Canada of Cree descent\, Wright identifies as a trans-cultural artist. It is not unusual to see totem spirits such as bears\, eagles\, and bison in the imagery of his work.  URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/jeremy-wright-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Jeremy-Wright-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141523Z CREATED:20260803T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141523Z UID:10006239-1792245600-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History - Artist & Curator Talk DESCRIPTION:The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History serves as a foundational opening to our Icons of the DMV season\, exploring the intersection of technical mastery and communal legacy. This exhibition traces the evolution of a collective dedicated to the precision of craft and the preservation of artistic traditions that have shaped the regional landscape for decades. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/the-craftsmen-group-a-visual-history-artist-curator-talk CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Craftsman-Group-1-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260806T172926Z CREATED:20260803T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T172926Z UID:10006187-1792245600-1792252800@wellness.pgparks.com SUMMARY:The Washington Glass School: 25 Years of Glass & Community Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:For 25 years\, the Washington Glass School has been the place for artists to come together\, learn\, experiment\, and explore new possibilities in glass and mixed media. This anniversary exhibition brings together founders\, resident artists\, instructors\, and alumni whose work spans sculpture\, installation\, public art\, and architectural glass. We celebrate the remarkable diversity of artists connected through a shared studio and a commitment to creativity\, craftsmanship\, and community. URL:https://wellness.pgparks.com/event_list/trial-by-fire-25-years-of-the-washington-glass-school-artist-curator-talk CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wellness.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Washington-Glass-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR