Events

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

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

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

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