Events

Reach for the stars at College Park Aviation Museum’s Spring Home-School Day! Travel through the cosmos as we unravel the mysteries of the universe. Explore the wonders of space, from planets to galaxies, and the spacecraft that help us venture beyond our planet. Through hands-on activities, captivating crafts, and mesmerizing experiments, you’ll discover the secrets of the cosmos. This program will ignite your child’s passion for space and equip them with the knowledge to navigate the galaxy.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Explore aviation in the world around you! Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Thursdays-Mondays, April 4th-29th, 10 am-4 pm

See beautiful, one-of-a-kind turned wood objects, all hand-made by the talented members of the Chesapeake Woodturners.

Locations

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Explore the effects of aviation on the environment. Learn about technology that makes aviation safer and more sustainable for the world around us. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Did you know that 1 hour of archaeological excavations is equal to three hours in the lab? Artifact processing is one of the most important aspects of archaeological research. Help us preserve and protect recently recovered artifacts!

An exhibit on the restoration of the 18th Underground Brick Burial Vault. Drop-in for FREE to see the exhibit. Pay admission to take a museum tour.

Fridays & Sundays in May (May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26)

Looking for something to do? Join the Riversdale House Museum as we host an educational hands-on dairy program in honor of Historic Preservation Month. Learn about the history of the Riversdale dairy through this interactive program featuring foodways Historian Joyce White. Participants will listen to an informative lecture, join in a special tour of the Riversdale Dairy and Dependency building to learn about our Historic Preservation efforts, participate in a hands-on dairy demonstration, and close with a sampling of Maryland cheeses. Stop by on Saturday May 4, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM to honor Historic Preservation Month!

Contact information: For more information call 301.864.0420 or email us at riversdale@pgparks.com.

Para mas Informacion en Español pregunte por Tatiana Esquina llamando a 301.864.0420 o mandándonos un Correo Electronico a riversdale@pgparks.com

Join your neighbors at Cherry Hill Cemetery, and learn how archaeologists and local community work together to preserve this 1880s historic African American cemetery in the Riverdale area.

Calling all Scouts! Create a mini museum, solve a preservation puzzle, and explore the collection with experts to earn a Preservation patch. This program focuses on individual Scouts and Scout troops, but all are welcome to register.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

May the fourth of history be with you for Preservation Month. Explore the often-overlooked realm beyond exhibits – the antiquities not on view. Lightsabers not required, but curiosity is a must.

Call 301-377-7817 to register.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you to join us in celebrating and reconnecting with alumni who attended Rosenwald Schools in Prince George’s County and beyond. This meaningful event is exclusively for alumni and descendants of Rosenwald School Alumni, offering a unique opportunity to reminisce, share stories, and foster connections that have transcended time.

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Surratt! Join us to read ‘Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis with illustrations by Kenard Pak, and make cherry blossom windsocks.

Did you know that 1 hour of archaeological excavations is equal to three hours in the lab? Artifact processing is one of the most important aspects of archaeological research. Help us preserve and protect recently recovered artifacts!

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: We’re joining museums across the globe in celebration of International Museum Day. Explore your community and dream up your very own museum. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Celebrate Preservation Month with old-school classics like jump rope, hula hoop, hopscotch, and other games! Take a guided tour of the historic school at 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

See seldom seen areas of Montpelier and learn about the original construction and preservation of this 18th century house.

Join Darnall’s Chance House Museum for our FREE Lunchtime Lawn Concerts. Bring a picnic lunch with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a performance by local Motown artist, Tribe Band. Free parking onsite. No registration required.

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Discover how museums celebrate their communities. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Join Darnall’s Chance House Museum for our FREE Lunchtime Lawn Concerts. Bring a picnic lunch with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a performance by local artist, Harlem and the Heartbeats. Free parking onsite. No registration required.

We invite you to join us for a weekend of remembrance and reflection featuring speakers, music, conversation circles and reinterpretation. As a part of the Museum’s 30th Anniversary Year we will be hosting a Riversdale Reunion in partnership with the Riversdale Historical Society and the Riversdale Descendants Network. Come out and learn about the site’s historic families and their descendants.

For more information call 301.864.0420 or email us at riversdale@pgparks.com.
Para mas Informacion en Español pregunte por Tatiana Esquina llamando a 301.864.0420 o mandándonos un Correo Electronico a riversdale@pgparks.com

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Join us for a reading of Spider in a Glider, by Lesley Sims! Dive into the enchanting story, then let your imagination soar as guests craft adorable pompom spiders and help them take flight on their own paper airplane gliders. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Young explorers will uncover the mysteries of prehistoric skies, discovering fascinating facts about flying dinosaurs. Participants will then craft their own dinosaur fossils. Prepare for a journey where learning about dinosaurs takes flight! Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

The Cruisers features eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. The group plays all types of contemporary/popular music including jazz, rhythm & blues, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop as well as original material. Bring a picnic dinner with a blanket or lawn chair. Free onsite parking. No registration required.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Did you know that the first successful balloon flight in the United States happened right here in Maryland? In 1784, Edward Warren was the first passenger in a successful hot air balloon journey. Learn about this historic flight in the book The Amazing Air Balloon, by Jean Van Leeuwen, and celebrate the aviation first by creating your hot air balloon! Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.

For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: College Park is home to the oldest continuously operating airport in the world. With that record, we have a lot of aviation history to celebrate at our airport. Participants will learn about the many ‘firsts’ that happened right here at CPA and then get the chance to design and model their own airfields of the future. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.
For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Enjoy a short story and craft in the gallery. These programs are designed for younger learners 5 & under. THIS MONTH: Come listen to a reading of Mae Among the Stars, by Roda Ahmed and immerse yourself in this inspiring story about following your dreams with hard work and determination. Learners will then be able to craft their own tissue paper Earth inspired by the book’s beautiful illustrations by Stasia Burrington. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.
For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Explore a variety of STEM and aviation-themed sciences with a short lesson and hands-on activity. Ideal for learners ages 8-12. THIS MONTH: Discover the colors of the cosmos! In this program, budding astronomers will learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and how we see our universe. Then, ignite their creativity as they make their very own galaxy slime filled with stars. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome.
For more information: 301.864.6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.

Dinosaur Park hosts free open house days every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Explore the grounds where dinosaur bones have been discovered! Learn about fossils and recent dinosaur bone findings.