Events

Gardening for All

September 7, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

 Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing

September 8, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, May is Fitness Month, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Fitness in the Parks - PM Sweatshop

September 8, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Health & Wellness, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

The Maryland Horse & Pony Show

September 10, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Equestrian, Senior, Sports, Youth Free

Fall Concert Series: Bowie State University Choir with Brandon Felder

September 10, 2025

Arts, Outdoor Performances, Performances, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Fitness in the Parks - Run Club

September 11, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Get Fit Mobile: Fitness on the Fly (6-week program) 

September 11, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Open Barn

September 13, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Lifestyle & Learning, Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

 Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba

September 13, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Fitness in the Parks - Full Body Sculpt: Resistance Training - NEW Location!

September 18, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Youth, Youth Free

Fitness in the Parks - Full Body Sculpt: Strength & Conditioning 

September 20, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Dinosaur Park Open House

September 20, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur...

History, Nature & Outdoor, Youth Free

 The Capital Market Turnip Tour Farmer’s Market

September 20, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Baden Block Party

September 20, 2025

Bring your family and friends out for a day of fun at Baden’s Block Party! Enjoy music, games, crafts, entertainment,...

Senior, Special Event, Youth, Youth Free

Click Here For Message Regarding Hispanic Festival 2025

September 21, 2025

Hispanic Festival Community Message

Festivals, Heritage Celebrations, Hispanic Heritage Month, Outdoor Performances, Performances, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Capital Challenge Horse Show

September 24, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Equestrian, Senior, Sports, Youth Free

Fitness in the Parks - AM Sweatshop   

September 24, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Fall Concert Series: Hispanic Heritage Month

September 24, 2025

Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month, Outdoor Performances, Performances, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Dine, Learn & Move: Living Longer, Living Healthier

September 24, 2025

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Virtual, Youth, Youth Free

Fall Festival at Old Maryland Farm

September 27, 2025

Arts, Call for Entries, Festivals, Health & Wellness, Holidays & Celebrations, Lifestyle & Learning, Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Special Events, Youth, Youth Free

5th Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival

September 27, 2025

Heritage Celebrations, Hispanic Heritage Month, History, Youth, Youth Free

Voices of Fairwood Music Series

September 28, 2025

Arts, Festivals, Outdoor Performances, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Celebrate Africa Festival

September 28, 2025

Arts, Festivals, Heritage Celebrations, Outdoor Performances, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Maryland Walking Day at Ridgley Rosenwald School

October 1, 2025

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Walks/Runs, Youth, Youth Free

Step it Up on Maryland Walking Day

October 1, 2025

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Walks/Runs, Youth, Youth Free

QR Fit Trail Instructor Led Sessions - Tucker Road Athletic Complex

October 3, 2025

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Walks/Runs, Youth, Youth Free

Girls in Aviation Day

October 4, 2025

History, Youth, Youth Free

Hispanic Heritage Month Free Tour

October 4, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

History, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Tours, Youth, Youth Free

Spiritualism at Surratt: A Descent into the Macabre

October 4, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

History, Holidays & Celebrations, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Hispanic Heritage Month: Screen on the Green

October 4, 2025

Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

QR Fit Trail Instructor Led Sessions - Watkins Regional Park

October 7, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Walks/Runs, Youth, Youth Free

The Mind-Gut Connection: Pre + Probiotics Nutrition Workshop

October 7, 2025

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Hike with a Ranger

October 11, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Walks/Runs, Youth, Youth Free

Hispanic Heritage Month: Storytime and Art Workshop

October 11, 2025

Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month, History, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Hispanic Heritage Month: Community Conversation

October 11, 2025

Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Performances, Senior, Tours, Youth, Youth Free

Mindfulness Nature Walk: Mixed Ages

October 11, 2025

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Nature & Outdoor, Tours, Walks/Runs, Youth Free

Fiesta de la Familia

October 12, 2025

Arts, Heritage Celebrations, Hispanic Heritage Month, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Performances, Senior, Youth Free

Fiesta De LA Familia

October 12, 2025

Arts, Heritage Celebrations, Hispanic Heritage Month, Holidays & Celebrations, Senior, Youth Free

Hispanic Heritage Month: Learn about Microscopy with the Mount Rainier Nature Center

October 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Harvest Festival

October 18, 2025

Arts, Lifestyle & Learning, Outdoor Performances, Performances, Senior, Tours, Youth, Youth Free

Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Harvest Festival

October 18, 2025

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth Free

Dine, Learn & Move: Break-Free: Taking Care of Your Bone and Joint Health

October 22, 2025

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Virtual, Youth, Youth Free

Calabash Carnage

October 25, 2025

Get into the Halloween spirit with our pumpkin carving extravaganza! We’ll provide the pumpkins and tools—you bring your creativity. Whether...

Arts, Special Event, Youth, Youth Free

Trunk or Treat

October 31, 2025

Arts, Holidays & Celebrations, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth Free

Sunday Stroll: Nature Walk

November 2, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Health & Wellness, Nature & Outdoor, Senior, Walks/Runs, Youth, Youth Free

Woolly Bear Wingding

November 8, 2025

Nature & Outdoor, Youth, Youth Free

Global Tales and Traditions Series: Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month

November 8, 2025

Heritage Celebrations, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Literary, Youth, Youth Free

Holiday Eating Strategies Nutrition Workshop 

November 18, 2025

Fitness, Health & Wellness, Holidays & Celebrations, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth, Youth Free

Dine, Learn & Move: Understanding Diabetes

November 19, 2025

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Virtual, Youth, Youth Free

Coast Into Thanksgiving

November 22, 2025

Create festive mosaic coasters just in time for holiday gatherings! Learn the basics of mosaic design while crafting functional and...

Arts, Special Event, Youth, Youth Free

Winter Holiday Celebration

December 2, 2025 - Multiple Dates Available

Arts, History, Holidays & Celebrations, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Tours, Youth Free

Lunchtime Lecture: Carter G. Woodson turns 150

December 3, 2025

Black History, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Literary, Senior, Youth Free

Let's Get Ornamental

December 13, 2025

Make your holiday extra special with handmade ornaments! Join us for a festive crafting session where you’ll design unique decorations...

Arts, Special Event, Youth, Youth Free

Nature Quest Art Contest Exhibit Opening Reception

January 9, 2026

Youth, Youth Free

A Question of Right: Seizing Freedom and the War of 1812

January 22, 2026

Black History, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Senior, Youth Free

Unshrink My Heart

February 14, 2026

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making Shrinky Dink charms and keepsakes! Watch your designs magically shrink into mini masterpieces—perfect for jewelry,...

Arts, Special Event, Youth, Youth Free

Black History Month Program: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

February 28, 2026

Black History, History, Lifestyle & Learning, Literary, Senior, Youth Free

Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition

March 7, 2026

* This exhibition runs Mar. 7–Apr. 12, with a public reception and awards ceremony on Sat., Mar. 21. * Montpelier...

Arts, Exhibition, Youth, Youth Free

Artists on the Rise: Juried Teen Exhibition - Public Reception and Awards

March 21, 2026

* This exhibition runs Mar. 7–Apr. 12, with a public reception and awards ceremony on Sat., Mar. 21. * Montpelier...

Arts, Exhibition, Public Reception, Youth, Youth Free

Eggtastic

April 4, 2026

Join us for an egg-citing afternoon of Easter egg dyeing! Experiment with colors, patterns, and fun techniques to create one-of-a-kind...

Arts, Special Event, Youth, Youth Free

Teen Night with the Young Stars

April 10, 2026

Young Stars Live: A Showcase of Rising Talent! Get ready for an electrifying night of music, theater, and dance as...

Arts, Performance, Performances, Performances, Special Event, Special Events, Youth, Youth Free