Dates: Sep 13, Oct 11 @10:30am-1:30pm

Old Maryland Farm invites you to visit our friendly livestock. Step into our horse barn and meet our majestic residents. Whether you’re a horse or cow enthusiast or just curious, you’ll have the chance to get to know these incredible animals and learn about their care, training, and history.

Look, listen, and learn! Families are invited to an interactive story time at Riversdale featuring a children’s book celebrating Hispanic culture. Children will have the opportunity to create an art craft that will deepen their understanding of the Hispanic community depicted in the book. Join us for this engaging experience!

Join us for a community conversation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. We will discuss what this month means to our community and the importance of preserving Hispanic cultural traditions. The museum will be open for self-guided tours, providing an opportunity for dialogue about connecting our historic past to our shared future. The event will conclude with a performance by a local Mariachi band.

Matchstick Percussion is a Maryland-based percussion quartet dedicated to new music and expanding the percussion repertoire. Through performance, they aim to promote opportunity for underrepresented artists, bridge the gap in racial and gender inconsistencies, and advocate for equity in the medium through collaborative performances and educational outreach.

The Pan American Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Sergio Buŝlje, brings you an evening of exuberant and seductive tangos with a special appearance by the internationally renowned F-31 Tango Quintet from Medellin, Colombia.

Community Sukkot celebration!

By Chabad East DC Jewish Center

Pianist Marc-André Hamelin, a “performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), is equally renowned for both the brilliant technique he applies to the great works of the classical repertoire and his adventurous exploration with lesser heard gems from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Hamelin’s Clarice Presents recital begins with one of his signature performance pieces, Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 29. Better known as the “Hammerklavier,” this immensely challenging 45-minute masterpiece is a spectacular showcase for Hamelin's stunning technical skill. Hamelin then moves on to Robert Schumann's underheard nine-movement cycle, Waldszenen, Op. 82. A haunting and robustly romantic journey through a woodland landscape, these nuanced forest scenes offer a mysterious glimpse into the troubled mind of a famed composer nearing the end of his too-short career. The performance concludes with Maurice Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit. This triptych of poetic fables features lyrical passages and profound harmonies. Don’t miss Marc-André Hamelin’s performance with the UMD Symphony Orchestra on October 10.

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

Close out Hispanic Heritage Month with a program that combines science and culture! Riversdale House Museum and Mount Rainier Nature Center are partnering to bring you a program on the fascinating world of microscopy. Learn basic techniques by heading outside and collecting your own samples of study from an outdoor walk. View Latin American herbs through a microscope lens. Get an exclusive microscopic look at a mushroom grown in the mountains in Puerto Rico! 

All aboard for a history-focused boat tour on the beautiful Anacostia River. See the dates below for the focus of each tour:

• Sept 11: Battle of Baltimore

• Oct 16: African Americans in the War of 1812

Performances: Oct 16, 18-19, various hours

The former NSO Music Director returns with an all-Beethoven program brimming with lyricism and energy. Acclaimed violinist Isabelle Faust, whose “sound electrifies” (The New York Times), makes her much-anticipated NSO debut in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Beethoven’s joyous Symphony No. 7, a work Richard Wagner called “the apotheosis of the dance,” makes an electrifying finale.

Life After the Gunshot, Ep. 1 sheds light on the harsh realities of living in Washington, D.C., through the lens of young Black male survivors of community firearm violence. With raw and deeply personal narratives, the documentary follows these young men as they navigate recovery from the physical and psychological trauma of their violent injuries as well as structural violence that preceded their injuries. Emphasizing the critical need for policies and programs addressing both gun violence and mass incarceration, this project amplifies the voices of those too often silenced, advocating for meaningful change through research, intervention and storytelling.

This film is produced by filmmakers Joseph B. Richardson, Jr., PhD (director of PROGRESS at the University of Maryland) and Ché Bullock, CEO of C. Bullock & Associates LLC.

Post-Show Conversation

Join us for a post-show conversation and Q&A immediately following the film screening.

Come explore what your hands can create using natural materials! Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping, and practice your skills while learning to coexist and nurture the native ecosystem!

Upcoming programs:

• Sept 4: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 19: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Oct 17: Eco-friendly Bird Feeders

• Nov 21: Gratitude Centerpieces

A collaboration with District of Raga

Celebrate the festival of lights with violinist Apoorva Krishna as she unveils her new album, Only Love is Real—a soul-stirring musical journey of light, love, and inner truth.

Performances: 7pm & 9pm

The golden age of jazz is back! For one night only, the most popular big band in the world takes the stage performing timeless hits like “Tuxedo Junction,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” Formed in 1956, the Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to tour globally with swingin’ music from the 1930s and 40s paired with modern, Miller-style tunes. 

Performances: Sep 19, Oct 17, Dec 11 @7:30pm

Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.

With Zach John King

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

Dylan Scott, a Curb Records artist, is a talented singer with a unique southern voice, a songwriter with a youthful spirit, and a caring family man. He has six No. 1 radio hits, including "My Girl," "Nobody," and "New Truck," plus the Top 5 hit "Hooked." He was nominated for Best New Country Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and named one of Country Radio Seminar’s New Faces of Country Music. His song "Nobody," a tribute to his wife, won a 2021 CMT Music Award. Scott received ACM nominations for New Male Artist of the Year in 2023 and 2024. He also won a GMA Dove Award in 2023 with Jason Crabb for "Good Morning Mercy." With over 4 billion streams, he has toured with big names like Garth Brooks and Luke Bryan. He is now on his headlining Country Till I Die Tour, playing in bigger venues. His new album, Easy Does It, shares stories of heartbreak, true love, and his hometown.

Grammy Award®–nominated R&B singer and actor Tyrese takes the Concert Hall stage for one night only!

Join Riversdale House Museum for a day full of fun activities that your whole family will enjoy and make sure you peak inside the dependency kitchen and see what the Riversdale Kitchen Guild is cooking up! Stay tuned for more details.​

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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.

Progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon brings a celebration of music with his cross-cultural collaborative concert series.

The bandura, a heavy-bodied string instrument native to Ukraine, has many international analogs, including the Turkish oud, the European mandolin, the African banjo and the Venezuelan bandola. In its native country, centuries of historical significance and stacks of original compositions have enshrined the bandura as a national treasure. The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus can trace its beginnings directly to 1902, when ethnographer Hnat Khotkevych formed the first UBC orchestra. A devoted core group of 17 musicians saw the ensemble through World War II, ensuring that the collective would continue to tour under the Chorus umbrella for well over a century. The group's 2025 program, already performed at major concert halls all over the world, is more than just a musical experience; it's a celebration of Ukraine's cultural heritage and resilience filled with captivating music.

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Andrew Martinez blends folk, Americana, and country into emotionally-honest storytelling.

Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and “Trek” thru our haunted trail packed with spooky games, mazes, roving characters, creepy scenes and more! Don’t miss our 50-foot “Trick-or-Tree”, lit up with spooktacular Halloween designs! Collect candy and other treats along the way and search for the perfect pumpkin on the Trek or Treat Trail!

Kid friendly. Suitable for ages 12 & under

Depending on your arrival time it will take approximately 30 minutes to finish your trek.

Advance registration is required and limited. (all participants must be pre-registered and accompanied by at least one adult.)

Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Ticket Code: NRLS-SPEC-GA-20251024

Questions? Contact us at 301-218-6700.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will move indoors to Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center (431 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro 20774) and participants will be notified about the change of location via email.

Join Rai Jackson “The R&B Pastor” at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts!

Jonathon Heyward, conductor
Francesca Dego, violin

A selection of spirited and virtuosic works marks the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s (BSO) first performance of the season at The Clarice. Opening the program is Israfel, an invigorating orchestral work from the U.K.-based composer Mark Simpson that will premiere in Glasgow with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in 2015. The BSO continues with a powerhouse presentation of Sergei Prokofiev's intensely dramatic Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, featuring a masterful violin solo from virtuosic Italian-American instrumentalist Francesca Dego. Closing the performance is the cinematically enrapturing Symphonie fantastique, Hector Berlioz's first (and likely best known) major symphony. His somewhat autobiographical story of a heartbroken lover's mad opium trip established Berlioz at the forefront of the new progressive composers of his time and retains the power to astound nearly two centuries later. The evening closes with an on-stage discussion between Heyward and Stephanie Shonekan, dean of the University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities.

Dates: Aug 23, Sep 20 & Oct 25 @10am-2pm

We’re teaming up with The Capital Market for a pop-up farmers market packed with local produce, live music, cooking demos, and fun for the whole family.

Come out, connect with your community, and support local farmer’s! Snap Accepted; double your dollars. Spend $30, get $60 in fruits and veggies. Sponsored by Wellpoint.

Gather your family for a cozy afternoon around the campfire filled with nature-themed stories, roasted marshmallows, and outdoor fun. Bring your own hot dogs to cook over the fire and enjoy quality time in the great outdoors. It’s a perfect chance to make new friends and create lasting memories together.

For Howard Homecoming 2025, Souled Out Dates is taking over Nationals Park to deliver the largest and livest day party in DC. Thousands of alumni, tastemakers, and friends will come together for an unforgettable celebration of culture, music, and vibes—all under the bright lights of Plaza Stage @ Nationals Park.

Attendees must be 21+ to enter.

Lineup: Lawyer Baddie, Elon Jones, Keith SOD CEO, Tay Michel, Tanaja Stephenson, Aliyah Montgomery, Yaadira Brown, Jiair Jackson, Jaquana Bell, Camryn Turner

Dates: Oct 4 & 25 @6pm

Come one, come all to the Surratt House Museum this Halloween season for a descent into the morbid mourning rituals of bygone days! The Civil War made death far more common and only deepened people’s longing for a connection with the spirit world. Together, we shall walk through the house and learn about the ways the living mourned the dead. We will also discuss the ways some people took advantage of those left behind. Additionally, we will explore some of the bizarre customs and surprising ways people used spiritualist practices to strive for social advancements. Register now, if you dare!

In collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington

Enjoy iconic waltzes and polkas in celebration of “Waltz King” Johann Strauss II’s 200th birthday with the Austrian-based Johann Strauss Quartet.

Performances: 2:30pm & 4:30pm

Join the fun of this Halloween celebration concert featuring ghoulishly attired National Symphony Orchestra musicians performing spooky fun classics—new and old.

Arrive early for trick-or-treating and a special Haunted Hall Musical PLAYspace!

Most enjoyed by ages 5+

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

Nashville alternative rock band All Poets & Heroes bring a unique sound tinged with the nostalgic flare of the late 90s and early 00s.

Activities include a hayride, train ride through Forbidden Forest (weather permitting), Wizard-theme crafts, a screening of multiple wizard-themed movies, and much more!

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.

You don’t need to be Dr. Dolittle to speak to the animals! Meet the nature center’s live animals including reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey! Interacting with animals can boost your mood and promote mental wellness. Learn more about them and their natural habitats. Our animal friends look forward to greeting you.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 7

• Oct 4

• Nov 2

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

Dates: Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 @11am-12pm

Join us down on the farm for a fun and educational session on farm-related topics. Learn about these various topics by participating in hands-on activities with a farmer. A different topic is covered in each session.

A Malian griot and Grammy-nominated musician, Diabate is a master of the n’goni (West African lute). He explores connections between West African and American string traditions, including collaborations with Béla Fleck.

Let’s take a trip around the world! Celebrate cultures and people from across the globe by exploring a variety of traditions and how they are preserved. Each month will feature a different heritage community, children’s book, and applicable craft. In November, we’ll focus on Indigenous Peoples’ heritage. We will be reading We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom with illustrations by Michaela Goade, and we’ll be making beaded pipe cleaner corn.

Ages 6-12; Free

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

Dates: Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14

Enjoy nature tales and roasted marshmallows over a community campfire in the beautiful outdoors! Bring hot dogs, if you’d like! Start new friendships and make family memories.

• Patrons will be notified of weather-related cancellations.

• Please check in at front desk upon arrival.

• Marshmallows and roasting sticks will be provided.

• Feel free to bring your own food and drink (no alcohol).

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.

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

Come explore what your hands can create using natural materials! Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping, and practice your skills while learning to coexist and nurture the native ecosystem!

Upcoming programs:

• Sept 4: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 19: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Oct 17: Eco-friendly Bird Feeders

• Nov 21: Gratitude Centerpieces

Go green with your creativity! Nature provides an abundance of materials and inspiration for making art. Participants will enjoy hands-on nature craft activities. Every session focuses on a different nature theme.

Upcoming Dates:

• Sept 2: Polymer Clay Mushrooms

• Sept 9: Fruits of the Fall

• Sept 16: Hispanic Heritage

• Sept 23: Fall Blooms

• Sept 30: Aractober

• Oct 7: Fall Colors

• Oct 14: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders

• Oct 21: Migrating Monarchs

• Oct 28: Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

• Nov 4: Leaf mandals

• Nov 11: Gourds & Indigenous Culture

• Nov 18: Gratitude Arrangements

• Nov 25: Wild Turkeys

A Brazilian vocalist known for bringing the soul of Brazilian music to audiences worldwide. She has performed at major venues, including opening for Diana Ross and presenting tributes to Antonio Carlos Jobim.

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.

Performances: Sep 19, Oct 17, Dec 11 @7:30pm

Join the Kreators of the Kreativity Diversity Troupe for an open mic night, full of music, dance and spoken word.

2024 was a landmark year for Andrea Bocelli’s as it marked the 30th anniversary of his iconic career. Bocelli released a new Duets album, that went #1 on the Classical Music Charts and featured a variety of his most beloved collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion, and Luciano Pavarotti, among others, as well as newly recorded tracks with Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Karol G, and more. He also released a concert film directed by Sam Wrench, which chronicled his three-day July concert event in Italy. The film Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration is currently airing on PBS stations in all tour markets.

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.