Shakespeare in the Parks Tour: As You Like It
Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Sunday, July 5, 2026
Ticket Price: Free; no tickets required
Age: All Ages
Event Category:
All Ages, Arts, Free, Outdoor Performance
Various locations; see details below.
Contact:
- Megan Merchant
- Megan.Merchant@pgparks.com
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
07/05/2026
America/New_York
Shakespeare in the Parks Tour: As You Like It
Get ready for another summer of Shakespeare In the Parks! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division proudly presents the 2026 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour, bringing a professional, FREE, and family-friendly theatrical experience to parks throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.
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Get ready for another summer of Shakespeare in the Parks! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division proudly presents the 2026 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour, bringing a professional, FREE, and family-friendly theatrical experience to parks throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. This beloved annual tradition invites audiences of all ages to enjoy the magic of live performance in the beauty of the outdoors.
This summer’s featured production is As You Like It, one of William Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies. Filled with mistaken identities, witty banter, music, romance, and playful adventure, the story follows Rosalind and her companions as they flee to the Forest of Arden, where love is tested, friendships are forged, and everyone discovers that life can be sweeter when we embrace joy, freedom, and being true to ourselves. Charming, humorous, and full of heart, As You Like It offers a whimsical celebration of love and laughter perfect for the whole family.
Note: For outdoor performances, please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and comfort. Picnic meals are encouraged, and this pet-friendly production welcomes your furry companions.
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Performance Dates
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ADDRESS | TYPE | NOTES |
| Cancelled due To Inclement weather | |||||
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 7 pm | Riversdale Historic Site and Museum | 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 | Performance | |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 7 pm | Montpelier Arts Center | 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 | Performance | Sign Langauge Interpreter |
| Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 7 pm | Meadowside Nature Center | 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 | Performance | |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 7 pm | Darnall’s Chance Historic Site and Museum | 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 | Performance | |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 7 pm | National Harbor Plaza Stage | National Harbor Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 | Performance | |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7 pm | Harmony Hall Arts Center | 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 | Performance | Indoors |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 7 pm | Prince George’s Publick Playhouse | 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 | Performance | Indoors; Sign Language Interpreter; Post-show Q&A with the Artistic Director and Cast |
| Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 3 pm | Prince George’s Publick Playhouse | 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 | Performance | Indoors/ No tickets required |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 7 pm | Brookside Gardens | 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 | Performance | Join us at 6:30 pm for live music by the Shakespeare in the Parks Band; Sign Language Interpreter |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | 7 pm | Watkins Regional Park | 331 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 | Performance | Located in field in front of Watkins Nature Center |
Rain Dates
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ADDRESS | TYPE | NOTES |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 7 pm | Riversdale Historic Site and Museum | 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 | Rain Date | |
| Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 7 pm | David C. Driskell Community Park | 3911 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD 20781 | Rain Date | |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 7 pm | Brookside Gardens | 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 | Rain Date | Sign Langauge Interpreter |
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 7 pm | Darnall’s Chance Historic Site and Museum | 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 | Rain Date | |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2026 | 7 pm | Watkins Regional Park | 331 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 | Rain Date | |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 7 pm | Meadowside Nature Center | 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 | Rain Date | |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 7 pm | National Harbor Plaza Stage | National Harbor Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 | Rain Date |
