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Celebrate the Season! Holiday Fun Begins this November with M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County
October 28, 2025
From cultural celebrations to family activities, enjoy free and affordable events all November long
RIVERDALE, Md. – Kick off the holiday season with free and low-cost events by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County this November. From dazzling light displays and cultural celebrations to family-friendly performances and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Upcoming events include:
Concord Emancipation Day Celebration – FREE
Saturday, November 1, 12 pm – 5 pm
Concord Historic Site
8000 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Celebrate heritage, resilience, and the progress of African Americans from enslavement through emancipation and beyond. The Concord Emancipation Day Celebration will feature live music and performances by The Kim Michelle Experience, hands-on history craft demonstrations, heritage farming workshops, kids& family zone, classic and custom car showcase, food trucks, and more.
Saturday, November 1, 9 am – 11 am
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Register to walk or run and preserve wildlife! Together, the Patuxent River Park and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary comprise over 3,500 acres along the banks of the Patuxent River. The river and its shore are home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Proceeds from this event support projects, research, conservation, and education in the Patuxent River watershed.
Sly & The Family Stone Tribute
Saturday, November 8, 8 pm
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784
Enjoy a live tribute to Sly & The Family Stone, the iconic American funk band from the 1960s and ‘70s. The tribute features Gold Soul Movement, a collective of DMV-based artists celebrating soul music’s timeless, genre-blending power. For all ages.
Annual Choreographer’s Showcase
Saturday, November 15, 7 pm
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784
Celebrate the best of choreography in the DMV with a stunning lineup of emerging and established artists. Experience groundbreaking performances that will inspire and captivate. Stay after the show for an exclusive talk-back with the choreographers.
Saturday, November 22, 6- 8 pm
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD
Help families in need by running or walking through the beautiful Winter Festival of Lights! The almost 3-mile course will feature dazzling light displays. The registration feed will provide families in need with a holiday turkey.
Sunday, November 23, 5 pm – 7 pm
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD
Enjoy the unique experience of riding your bike through the Winter Festival of Lights. Experience dazzling scenes celebrating the magic of the holiday season.
For more information about upcoming M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation events, visit pgparks.com.
About the Department
With over 29,000 acres of parkland, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and more, the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County provides an award-winning park system through progressive, quality, innovative leadership and a commitment to its community and environment. The Department delivers first-class recreational activities and programs for people of all ages and ability levels. It strives to improve the quality of life for Prince George’s County residents and the communities in which they live, work, and raise families. The Department’s Formula 2040 Plan establishes a framework that will ensure the Department can meet future parks and recreation programmatic and facility needs, fulfilling its mission to determine the combination of land, facilities, and programs that will provide appropriate experiences for Prince Georgians in the future. To learn more, visit www.pgparks.com.
