Park and Recreation - Prince Georges County MD

Regional Textile Showcase & Artists’ Boutique
2025-12-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Enjoy viewing a variety of fiber mediums by textile artists, contemporary and traditional – quilts, rug hooking, felting, embroidery, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, and more. You can vote for your favorite piece! Are you a fiber artist? Participate and enter your creation! The artists’ boutique is back by popular for interesting gifts! Support local artisans/crafters.

Ages 5+. Free, donations welcomed. Reservations recommended but not required. Drop-ins welcomed!

Veronneau
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Celebrate the holiday season with the spirited sounds of Veronneau, featuring Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and British guitarist Ken Avis. The award-winning husband-and-wife duo presents seasonal tunes, including “Santa Baby,” “Winter Wonderland,” and other favorites, mixed with a few classic songs from their jazz and bossa nova repertoire.

Sonic Frontiers Jam Session - Dec.
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
Brentwood Arts Exchange is excited to host ongoing jam sessions featuring a unique, original synth and modular music style. Drop-in musicians of every genre are invited to join and contribute. Bring your instrument, plug in, and be part of the sound!

Holidays in Harmony: Motown & Soul Holiday Classics
2025-12-12 11:00 - 12:00
Returning by popular demand! Enjoy a holiday-themed concert with the soulful music of Motown. Unforgettable tunes from legendary artists such as The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and more will have you dancing in your seat and singing along with the BRENCORE ALL STARS. Gather your friends and secure your tickets early—this show sells out quickly every year!

26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show
2025-12-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 17:00
Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars
2025-12-12 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30
Step back in time and groove to the soulful sounds of the ’60s and ’70s! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our live band brings the magic from powerhouse labels like Motown, Stax, and others. Feel the rhythm, embrace the nostalgia, and celebrate the season with timeless tunes to warm your heart and get you dancing. Perfect for fans of artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, this concert promises to bring classic holiday hits to life. A soulful holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

Now with TWO performances: Friday, December 12 at 8 pm and a newly added performance on Sunday, December 14 at 4 pm. Please select your showtime using the buttons below to purchase tickets.

Fri., Dec 12, 8 pm

Sun., Dec 14, 4 pm

Holiday Jingle Jam
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00
You are invited to a magical morning of holiday fun for the whole family. Tap into your creative side with Arts on a Roll, enjoy cookies and cocoa, and snap a photo with a special jolly guest! Then, experience the heartwarming children’s show “Holiday Block Party” at 11 AM, performed by the CFA Repertory Theatre. Through music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, journey across the globe to explore cultural traditions from Diwali to Kwanzaa, Noche Buena, and more. Immerse yourself into this winter wonderland filled with holiday magic and joy, this is a perfect holiday event for families and children of all ages!

Holiday Craft Fair
2025-12-13 11:00 - 16:00
Kick off the holidays at our festive Holiday Craft Fair, where you can shop from over a dozen local artisans showcasing their handcrafted goods. Discover unique gifts, enjoy live music, and sip on seasonal favorites from Maryland Meadworks. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present or simply soaking in the holiday cheer, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list!

Holiday Desserts & Doormats
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00
Join us at our Desserts and Doormats event! Enjoy creating your own doormat and tasting handcrafted desserts. The event includes light refreshments and music set in an atmosphere of creativity. See you there!

Santa & a Movie: Prancer: A Christmas Tale
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
Embrace the season’s joy by joining us at our annual December family event! Get into the holiday spirit with your community, neighbors, and friends at Publick Playhouse. Children will have a chance to visit and take pictures with Santa. We’ll also offer coloring activities and a screening of the short, animated film Kung Fu Panda Holiday to entertain our youngest guests. Following that, we’ll present our feature film, Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022). Please note, this event is recommended for ages 3-12, however, everyone must have a ticket to enter.

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Riversdale by Candlelight
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30
Walk-through history during this annual evening Open House. During your candlelit tour of the museum, you’ll learn about the stories of those who lived and worked in the mansion. Live music will fill the halls, and the Riversdale Kitchen Guild will be baking holiday treats in the dependency kitchen!

Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Holiday Treats
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30
Holiday Treats: Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight holiday beverages and treats-themed recipes using 19th century techniques.

Band of Roses
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
Band of Roses is a stylistically unique and diverse all-female Jazz/Funk/R&B group from the DMV area. The members of Band of Roses have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Notable members of the group include songstress Carmen Craven and saxophonist Sharon Thomas, who are recognized as some of the best in the DMV. They have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life, performing at some of the most popular venues in the area. Come out and enjoy an evening of soulful entertainment by DMV’s finest, Band of Roses.

Berchel Douglas: Portraits of a City - Public Reception
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
This exhibition runs Nov. 13, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026, with a public reception on Sun., Dec. 14.

Berchel Douglas celebrates the diversity and creativity of Washington, D.C., through street photography and portraiture, focusing on friends, local creatives, business owners, and fellow artists. Together, the images are a tribute to the spirit of community, highlighting the complexity of urban life through stories that often go unnoticed but are vital to the city’s identity.

David Brosch: My Maryland - Public Reception
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
* This exhibition runs Nov. 11–Dec. 14, with a public reception on Sun., Dec. 14. *

Painter and printmaker David Brosch has lived in Maryland for decades and raised his family in Prince George’s County. He takes inspiration from his surroundings for the works in this latest exhibition, featuring oil paintings, prints, and drawings. The landscapes in this show include representations of both natural and urban areas.

Seasons of Light with Smithsonian’s Discovery Theater
2025-12-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-17 11:15 - 12:00
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Joy, warmth, and community illuminate seasonal holiday festivals the world over. This signature show from Discovery Theater celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations’ tradition of the Winter Solstice in an interactive extravaganza bridging communities and cultures. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Groups of 20+ can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales or fill out the online request form. PLEASE NOTE: The performances originally scheduled for Dec 18 have been cancelled.

Wed., Dec. 17, 10 am Tickets

Wed., Dec. 17, 11:15 am Tickets

Hands on History: Festival of Lights
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Hands-On History program, where we will make candles out of real bayberry wax and light them for luck in the New Year! At this special holiday event, explore the local history of candle making and New Year’s traditions among the diverse communities of Maryland. Please note: children 10 & under must have a chaperone (no more than two adults per family).

Michael G. Stewart: Inner Visions
2025-12-20 10:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00
* This exhibition runs Dec. 20, 2025–Jan. 25, 2026, with a public reception on Sun., Jan. 11. *

Michael G. Stewart has always looked at the world in his off-kilter way, and this show presents his unique “Inner Visions.” Rooted in the real, but bordered by the decidedly surreal, Michael’s art is whimsical, weird, and sometimes unnerving. Be his guest as he passes through a slightly cracked lens into a landscape both familiar and out of this world.

A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00
Christmastime is here! Montpelier Arts Center and The Eric Byrd Trio celebrate the season with an afternoon filled with festive music from the Peanuts’ special. Comprised of pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., the Trio has traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz. Bringing fresh arrangements to these familiar songs, they are sure to put you in a holiday mood. “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!”
