Another fabulous, kid-friendly weekend lineup, Route 1! 👏 College Park Day, Mt. Rainier Elementary’s Fall Festival, Open Gym, University Park Children’s Clothing Co-op Sale, Riverdale Park Day, and many events for the 10-17 year old crowd in this edition, too! 🙂
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FRIDAY
Mt. Rainier Elementary PTO Fall Carnival!
Check out this fun afternoon/evening of games and great good at the Mount Rainier Elementary Fall Carnival! Activities include games/face painting/basketball/bouncy house (ages 3+) & more. This is a great way for prospective students and their families to get to know teachers, students and families who attend! Ticket sales benefit the Mount Rainier Parent Teacher Organization.
When: 4-7:30pm
Where: Mount Rainier Elementary, 4011 32nd Street, Mt. Rainier
Cost: No entry fee (though bring money for games and food!)
Open Gym at PG Sports & Learning Complex
This place is HUGE. Great for 1-12 years old. Two climbing walls. Two foam pits. Tons of equipment for curious ones to explore and blow off some steam. Very clean. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Adults are to be on the floor with the children (Max 3 child:1 adult).
When: 4:30-5:30pm
Where: PG Sports & Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Cost: $7 per child.
Do you have what i t talkes to be the best on the court? Well, lace up and join!
When: 7-10pm
Where: PG Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville
Cost: Free! (need M-NCPPC Youth ID)
Xtreme Teens: Human Pacman (Ages 10-17)
Join us as we play an exciting, interactive game of the legendary video game, Pacman – but this time, it’s Human Pacman! One person is Pacman, everyone else is ghosts Inky, Blinky….
When: 7-10pm
Where: Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Rd, Beltsville
Cost: Free! (need M-NCPPC Youth ID)
SATURDAY
Rafael’s Race – 5k Race/1k run-walk
Run and support this race organized in honor of Greenbelt Elementary student, Rafael Martin, who pass away in ’09 of a rare disease called VATER syndrome. Money raised supports Greenbelt Elementary PTA.
When: 8:30-10:30am
Where: Greenbelt Elementary School, Greenbelt
Cost: 1K – $10 ($12 day of registration); 5K – $20 ($25 day of registration)
Fire House Bank Workshop
Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a cute coin bank with a fire station design. Once the bank is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. Tip: Get there early; supplies may/often run out.
When: 9am-12pm
Where: Home Depot, Hyattsville or College Park
Cost: Free! (Must register here.)
University Park Children’s Clothing Co-Op Sale!
Quality “pre-washed and gently worn” clothing for children from tots to teens will be available. Cash only.
When: 9am-12pm
Where: First Baptist Church of Hyattsville, 5701 42nd Ave, Hyattsville
Family Art Day with La Manta
Enjoy traditional Mexican music, participate in a craft, take a demonstration salsa class and enjoy light refreshments!
When: 11am-2pm
Where: Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!
Fall Festival – Hands on Drums
Hand on Drums is a Pop-Up Store that celebrates and supports the work of Ghana craft makers while delivering hands-on drumming and arts experiences to uplift communities. Join for this Fall Festival featuring drum class for children, drum circle, food, arts, crafts and more! Go to site for specific event times.
When: 11am-7pm
Where: Hands on Drums, 602 Rhode Island Ave, NE, WDC
Cost: Free! (No entry fee.)
College Park Day!
Join your friends and neighbors at the 8th Annual College Park Day Festival! Free admission to the College Park Aviation Museum, 2 stages of live music, vendors, food trucks, kids fun zone with obstacle courses, climbing wall, bounce house and more!
When: 11am-4pm
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cprl. Frank Scott Dr, College Park (free guest parking at 5000 Campus Drive and the College Park Metro)
Cost: Free! (Kids activities are free; food, beverages, etc. cost $)
Riverdale Park Day 2017!
The Town of Riverdale Park is hosting their annual community day, Riverdale Park Day 2017! Join for music, vendors, food, games and lots of family-friendly fun!
When: 12pm-5pm
Where: Riverside Neighborhood Park, 5801 Riverside Drive, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
SUNDAY
Day to Serve: National Wildlife Visitor Center Habitat Beautification (All Ages)
Through weeding, mulching, and trimming we will make the front of the National Wildlife Visitor Center a showcase of native plant gardening. Come learn about invasive plants and how to minimize them in your yard. Planned tasks are friendly for all ages and skill levels. When: 9am-3pm
Where: National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel
Cost: Free!
Arts Drop-In: Mask Making Mayhem!
Take part in this fun arts project facilitated by arts specialist Aaron Springer. Bring the family, take a seat, order brunch and get started on your project! (Project supplies are free of charge but we encourage you to purchase delicious brunch at MilkBoy ArtHouse!)
When: 11am-1pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, College Park
Cost: Free!
36th Annual Kinderfest
Enjoy an afternoon created especially for pre-school and elementary-aged children. Great entertainment, games and fun activities.
When: 12-5pm
Where: Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro
Cost: Free (may be nominal fee for some food + activities)
Nature Song with Stina (All ages)
Join nature troubadour Stina for an afternoon indoor campfire sing along in our auditorium. Get your groove on with fun and silly nature songs! Registration required -call 301-497-5887
When: 2-2:45pm
Where: National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel
Cost: Free!
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