BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://police.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:20261010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260911T174515Z CREATED:20260828T214406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T174515Z UID:10007860-1791658800-1791664200@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/through-the-dark-the-light-beckons-with-dissonance-dance-theatre CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Dance Showcases,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.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:20260803T172734Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T172734Z UID:10005823-1791727200-1791734400@police.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://police.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://police.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:20261011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141521Z CREATED:20260803T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141521Z UID:10006048-1791727200-1791734400@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/michele-banks-forces-of-nature-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Michele-Banks-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T173000 DTSTAMP:20260828T214205Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T214205Z UID:10006352-1791734400-1791739800@police.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://police.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://police.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:20261012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008109-1791802800-1791824400@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-12 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008110-1791889200-1791910800@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-13 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T180000 DTSTAMP:20260904T180903Z CREATED:20260901T185444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180903Z UID:10007825-1791910800-1791914400@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Get Fit Mobile: Wellness Talks – Pink & Powerful: Women’s Health Matters Partnership with MedStar  DESCRIPTION:Presenting free\, interactive wellness talks on the importance of women’s wellness and proactive health care\, including early detection and prevention strategies for breast cancer. Topics will include mammograms\, breast self-exams\, preventive health screenings\, mental health\, self-care\, and nutrition tips that support overall well-being and healthy living for women of all ages. URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/get-fit-mobile-wellness-talks-pink-powerful-womens-health-matters-partnership-with-medstar CATEGORIES:All Ages,Fitness,Free,Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GFM-Wellness-Talks-–-Pink-Powerful-Womens-Health-Matters-Partnership-with-MedStar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008111-1791975600-1791997200@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-14 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260911T125913Z CREATED:20260803T141522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T125913Z UID:10006137-1791986400-1791990000@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/trifilio-tango-trio CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Heritage Celebrations,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Trifilio-Tango-Trio-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008112-1792062000-1792083600@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-15 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008113-1792148400-1792170000@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-16 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T223000 DTSTAMP:20260910T171041Z CREATED:20260529T152134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171041Z UID:10005394-1792177200-1792189800@police.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://police.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://police.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@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/jeremy-wright CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.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:20261002T205214Z CREATED:20260317T161912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T205214Z UID:10002727-1792231200-1792245600@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Watkins-Farmers-Market-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T214726Z CREATED:20260824T192012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214726Z UID:10007071-1792233000-1792245600@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Riversdale Harvest Fest DESCRIPTION:Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum at Harvest Fest for a fun-filled community day. Learn about seed saving with our Historic Site Gardener\, enjoy story time\, and then celebrate the harvest with a family scavenger hunt featuring small prizes for participants. URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/riversdale-harvest-fest CATEGORIES:All Ages,Festivals,Free,History,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HarvestFest25-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20261002T203416Z CREATED:20260526T132217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T203416Z UID:10003941-1792234800-1792252800@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:18th Annual American Indian Festival DESCRIPTION:–The annual American Indian Festival returns on October 17\, 2026.Check back here for the latest event details\, schedules\, and updates as the date approaches.—\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor applications have closed for the 2026 festival. Thank you for your interest!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe American Indian Festival is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture\, heritage\, and traditions\, offering diverse Native communities a space to honor and share their rich cultural legacy. Open to everyone\, the free festival invites attendees to experience the following to foster unity\, understanding\, and appreciation of local Native American heritage: \n\n\n\n\n\nLive music and traditional and contemporary dances of Native America \n\n\n\nDIY arts and crafts area for all ages \n\n\n\nNative American horsemanship \n\n\n\nInteractive storytelling \n\n\n\nArchery and spear throwing \n\n\n\n\n\nArtisan market featuring authentic crafts \n\n\n\nNative food vendors \n\n\n\nGenealogy exhibit \n\n\n\nDemonstrations of native tools and technologies \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent point of Contact\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian Program Office \n\n\n\nAIP@pgparks.com \n\n\n\nPhone: 301-780-2148 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned for a line-up of performers\, exhibitors\, vendors\, and more! URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/aif CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,All Ages,Arts,Festivals,Free,Heritage Celebrations,History,Outdoor Performance,Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AIF-Procession.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000 DTSTAMP:20260904T174248Z CREATED:20260901T185151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T174248Z UID:10007451-1792238400-1792242000@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Walk with a Cop DESCRIPTION:Join an M‑NCPPC Park Police officer for a relaxed\, guided walk through the park. Participants can ask questions\, share concerns\, and have open conversations in an informal setting designed to promote understanding and trust.  URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/walk-with-a-cop-2 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Health & Wellness,Walks/Runs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Walk-with-a-Cop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T140420Z CREATED:20251224T141430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140420Z UID:10000882-1792238400-1792252800@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/dinosaur-park-open-house/2026-10-17 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,History,Lifestyle & Learning,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://police.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@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/jeremy-wright-public-reception CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free,Public Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.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@police.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://police.pgparks.com/event_list/the-craftsmen-group-a-visual-history-artist-curator-talk CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Exhibition,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.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@police.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://police.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://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BAE-Washington-Glass-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260803T141523Z CREATED:20260803T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141523Z UID:10006157-1792249200-1792249200@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Janine Gilbert-Carter DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a warm and uplifting afternoon concert starring Janine Gilbert-Carter\, an artist known for her graceful presence\, expressive vocals\, and heartfelt musical style. This daytime performance offers a relaxed yet richly engaging experience\, where soulful melodies and thoughtful interpretations create an atmosphere of connection and ease. Janine brings depth\, elegance\, and emotional authenticity to every song\, inviting audiences to slow down\, listen closely\, and savor the beauty of live music in an intimate setting. Perfect for longtime admirers and first-time listeners alike\, this afternoon concert is a refreshing and inspiring way to enjoy music that resonates long after the final note. URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/janine-gilbert-carter CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance,Senior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HHAC-Janine-Gilbert-Carter-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTSTAMP:20260910T172132Z CREATED:20260805T153532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172132Z UID:10006389-1792368000-1792972799@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Washington International Horse Show DESCRIPTION:The Washington International Horse Show will return to the Prince George’s Equestrian Center and the Show Place Arena for seven days of competition\, Monday\, October 19 through Sunday\, October 25. Tickets are required for the three scheduled evening shows\, plus one additional Saturday afternoon show: \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22: Opening Night Honoring U.S. Military\, First Responders\, and Teachers \n\n\n\nFriday\, October 23: MARS Barn Night \n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24: World Cup Night \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or physically at the Show Place Arena box office\, Tuesday-Thursday\, 12 noon-4 pm. \n\n\n\nThere are no tickets required for day shows Monday-Sunday (with the exception of the newly added Saturday afternoon competition). \n\n\n\nContact information: WIHS Office\, 202-525-3679\, info@wihs.org \n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday Opening Night (Military\, First Responders\, Teacher Appreciation Night)\n \n \n Friday Barn Night\n \n \n Saturday Afternoon CS12*Grand Prix\n \n \n Saturday World Cup Night URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/washington-international-horse-show CATEGORIES:All Ages,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Washington-International-Horse-Show-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008114-1792407600-1792429200@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-19 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008115-1792494000-1792515600@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-20 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008116-1792580400-1792602000@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-21 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008117-1792666800-1792688400@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-22 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T170000 DTSTAMP:20261002T202356Z CREATED:20261002T171934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T202356Z UID:10008118-1792753200-1792774800@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Open Carving Days DESCRIPTION:Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. \n\n\n\nLocation: Clearwater Nature Center\, 11401 Thrift Rd\, Clinton\, MD 20735. \n\n\n\nWeekly Schedule:Week 1: October 5-9\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 2: October 12-16\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 3: October 19-22\, 11 am-5 pmWeek 4: October 26-28\, 11 am-5 pm URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-23 CATEGORIES:All Ages,Nature & Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Open-Carving-Days-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260922T212204Z CREATED:20260921T132117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T212204Z UID:10008063-1792776600-1792787400@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Trek or Treat DESCRIPTION:Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and Trek through our family-friendly haunted trail filled with spooky games\, roaming entertainment\, creepy scenes\, and Halloween surprises around every corner! Don’t miss our iconic 50-foot Trick-or-Tree\, glowing with spooktacular Halloween designs. Along the way\, collect candy and other treats while searching for the perfect pumpkin before you leave the Trek or Treat Trail! This event is kid friendly and suitable for ages 12 & under. \n\n\n\n• Your Trek will take approximately 30-45 minutes\, depending on your entry time and pace. \n\n\n\n• Advance registration is required and space is limited. All participants must be pre-registered and accompanied by at least one non-paying adult. \n\n\n\n• NEW this year: To provide a smoother experience and reduce wait times\, participants will register for a staggered entry window when purchasing tickets. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at 301-218-6700. \n\n\n\nInclement Weather: In the event of severe weather\, Trek or Treat will move indoors to Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center (431 Watkins Park Drive\, Upper Marlboro\, MD 20774). Registered participants will be notified of any location change by email. NO refunds. URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/trek-or-treat CATEGORIES:All Ages,Holidays & Celebrations,Nature & Outdoor,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Trek-or-Treat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T220000 DTSTAMP:20260824T172941Z CREATED:20260803T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T172941Z UID:10005883-1792785600-1792792800@police.pgparks.com SUMMARY:Leigh Pilzer’s Star-tet DESCRIPTION:Leigh Pilzer brings her dynamic small group to Montpelier for a night of straight-ahead jazz. The band features the powerhouse rhythm section of Paul Bratcher on organ and Greg Holloway on drums and DC Jazz icon Kenny Rittenhouse on trumpet. They’ll be playing selections from Leigh’s latest release Keep Holding On (Strange Woman Records 010). It’ll be a swinging evening of hard bop-influenced originals! URL:https://police.pgparks.com/event_list/leigh-pilzers-star-tet CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arts,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://police.pgparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MAC-Leigh-Pilzer-2026-600x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR