Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24

Things to do with kids in Prince George's County, MD

49 upcoming family events and 3 places and programs in Prince George's County, MD. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Upcoming family events

Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Artful Fun: Boo Bash — Langley Park Community Center
Langley Park Community Center
FreeAll ages
Oct25SunArts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Around the World with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Prince George's Publick Playhouse
From $6Ages 4–10
Oct25SunOutdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Family Discovery Hike — Clearwater Nature Center
Clearwater Nature Center
From $5All ages
STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM
STEM Fun — Potion Making
Spauldings Branch Library
Ages 5–12
Oct28WedOutdoors
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Autumn Sunset Boat Tour on the Anacostia River
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
From $4Ages 2+
Oct30FriCommunity
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
A Magical Night of Wizardry — Watkins Regional Park
Watkins Regional Park
From $15All ages
Oct30FriOutdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Halloweenie Roast Campfire — Clearwater Nature Center
Clearwater Nature Center
From $6All ages
Sports & play
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
BEST Horse Show — Fall Indoor/Outdoor Show
Prince George's Equestrian Center and The Show Place Arena
FreeAll ages
Pumpkins and patches
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Spooky Movie and Pumpkin Paint — Allentown
Allentown Splash, Tennis, and Fitness Park
From $10Ages 3–12
Oct31SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
A Spooky Good Time — Tucker Road Athletic Complex
Tucker Road Athletic Complex
From $5Ages 3–17
Oct31SatArts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Brush Pen & Chill Studio: Halloween Edition
Creative Suitland Arts Center
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatTrick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
Trunk or Treat Family Halloween Night — Kentland
Kentland Community Center
FreeAll ages
Nov4WedOutdoors
Wed, Nov 4 · 1:00 PM
Jug Bay Homeschool Nature Club
Patuxent River Park (Jug Bay Natural Area)
From $6Ages 5–15
Outdoors
Thu, Nov 5 · 11:00 AM
Toddler Time at Mount Rainier Nature Center — November
Mount Rainier Nature Center
From $4
Nov7SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Animal Encounters at Clearwater Nature Center
Clearwater Nature Center
From $4All ages
Nov8SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
Sunday Stroll: Nature Walk at Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
FreeAll ages
Nov10TueOutdoors
Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM
Toddler Time at Clearwater Nature Center
Clearwater Nature Center
From $4
Nov12ThuOutdoors
Thu, Nov 12 · 11:00 AM
Farm Games & Crafts: Big Donkey Ears
Old Maryland Farm
From $4Ages 2–7
Nov13FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM
Campfire Night at Clearwater
Clearwater Nature Center
From $6All ages
Nov14SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
Open Barn Day at Old Maryland Farm
Old Maryland Farm
FreeAll ages
Nov14SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Turkey Nature Crafts at Clearwater
Clearwater Nature Center
From $8All ages
Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
The Author Space Book & Art Festival
Prince George's Equestrian Center and The Show Place Arena
FreeAll ages
Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 17 · 11:00 AM
Farm Story & Craft at Old Maryland Farm
Old Maryland Farm
From $4Ages 2–7
Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
Kids Create: Corn Husk Dolls at Hillcrest Heights Library
Hillcrest Heights Branch Library
FreeAges 5–12
Nov20FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 20 · 1:00 PM
Family Farm Tour at Old Maryland Farm
Old Maryland Farm
From $4Ages 2+
Nov21SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Craft & Caboose Tour at Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
From $4Ages 3+
Nov21SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Holiday Craft Studio — Creative Suitland Arts Center
Creative Suitland Arts Center
FreeAll ages
Nov22SunLight displays
Sun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PM
Bikes and Lights at the Watkins Festival of Lights
Watkins Regional Park
From $5All ages
Nov27FriLight displays
Through Jan 1
Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park — 40th Year
Watkins Regional Park
PaidAll ages
Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM
Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Show at Darnall's Chance
Darnall's Chance Historic Site & Museum
From $2All ages
Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 PM
Kids Create: Winter Ornaments at Upper Marlboro Library
Upper Marlboro Branch Library
Free
Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker with the National Ballet Company — Publick Playhouse
Prince George's Publick Playhouse
From $28All ages
Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Marketplace at Harmony Hall
Harmony Hall Arts Center
FreeAll ages
Tree lightings
Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM
Lakeland for the Holidays — Ornaments and Tree Lighting
College Park Aviation Museum
FreeAll ages
Sports & play
Thu, Dec 10 · 10:30 AM
Playday at the Library: Life-Sized Candyland at Baden Library
Baden Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
Train rides
Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Trains and Planes at College Park Aviation Museum
College Park Aviation Museum
Free
Dec12SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
Nuestra Navidad: La Pastorela with Corazón Folklórico DC
Prince George's Publick Playhouse
From $18All ages
Dec12SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America: Story and Kite Craft
Surratts-Clinton Branch Library
FreeAges 6–13
Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Chess Club: End of Year Tournament at Glenarden Library
Glenarden Branch Library
FreeAges 5–18
Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Game On: An Afternoon with Game Kastle at Hyattsville Library
Hyattsville Branch Library
Free
Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Craft Fair at Brentwood Arts Exchange
Brentwood Arts Exchange
FreeAll ages
Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Karaoke: Holiday Edition at Bladensburg Library
Bladensburg Branch Library
Free
Dec13SunArts & crafts
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Holiday Open House at Montpelier Arts Center
Montpelier Arts Center
FreeAll ages
Dec13SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Santa and a Movie: The Grinch — Publick Playhouse
Prince George's Publick Playhouse
From $6Ages 3–12
Santa visits
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM
Movie: Elf and Hot Cocoa Bar at Hyattsville Library
Hyattsville Branch Library
Free
Santa visits
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM
Movie: The Santa Clause at Oxon Hill Library
Oxon Hill Branch Library
Free
Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM
Sip and Paint: Snowy Landscape at Fairmount Heights Library
Fairmount Heights Branch Library
Free
Dec19SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 4:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Eric Byrd Trio
Montpelier Arts Center
From $15All ages
Sports & play
Tue, Dec 22 · 12:00 PM
In the Water Basketball Showcase 2026
Prince George's Equestrian Center and The Show Place Arena
PaidAll ages

Places and ongoing programs

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