Prince George's Suite Magazine is an award-winning lifestyle publication that publishes six times per year. It's mission is to tell the story of Prince George's County and it's residents, to shed light on the best and brightest in the country and to offer positive lifestyle options to those who live, work and play in the region.
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Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 13, 10am-12am
Wave: From Space to Ocean is a world premiere immersive artwork that invites viewers to interact with data from NASA’s new PACE—Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem—satellite through their own physical gestures. (USA)
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 13, 10am-12am
This installation from Japanese fiber artist Reiko Sudo and her world-renowned Tokyo textile design studio Nuno features oversized ‘ogi’ folding fans surfaced with dynamic fabrics in a gradation of indigo blue hues. As resident fans of our one-and-only blue planet Earth, let’s all give a friendly wave of support for environmentally conscious design. (Japan)
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 13, 10am-12am
Foster + Partners is a global studio for architecture, urbanism, and design, rooted in sustainability, which was founded over fifty years ago in 1967 by Norman Foster. With scale models, 3D-printed structures, and captivating films, Foster + Partners presents groundbreaking projects that explore the potential of 3D printing in the construction of lunar and Martian habitats. (UK)
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 13, 10am-12am
Jitish Kallat’s Covering Letter animates decoded sounds and images from NASA’s Voyager Golden Records. Referencing Earth’s interstellar message from 1977, the work is an immersive meditation on humanity’s shared future and place in the universe. Kallat’s works have been exhibited globally and traverse the intersections of science and historical memory. (India)
Exhibition: Daily, March 28-April 13, 10am-12am
nown for his visionary artworks and his monumental installations, marvel at renowned contemporary artist Brendan Murphy’s awe-inspiring 22-foot BOONJI spaceman sculpture, A Step Forward, is constructed with carbon fiber and eight layers of silver-based chrome finish, weighing 3,000 lbs. (USA)
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 13, 10am-12am
Ten years after launching a patchwork of stars from her place in space, astronaut Karen Nyberg called for quilters across America to create quilt blocks inspired by NASA’s Artemis campaign, which aims to return humans to the Moon. The two completed “Lunar Quilts” on display feature the winning designs by individual artists and students from all 50 states. (USA)
Exhibit through November 26, 2026
The first joint acquisition of the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (the two share a building) is Sir Isaac Julien’s fascinating moving image installation, which blends period reenactments across five screens to give the viewer insight into the life, accomplishments, activism, and brilliance of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 20, various hours
Through voiceover, Tom Hanks narrates an immersive experience that offers a unique new perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon. Projected in 360 degrees on the walls and the floor, The Moonwalkers is full of space-age wonder, perfect for families and visitors of all ages.
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 13, 7-10pm
Making its U.S. premiere, Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm’s MADE OF STARDUST is an interactive audiovisual installation based on audience interaction and data sourced from scientific repositories, including NASA’s IPAC archive and the James Webb and Hubble telescopes, that investigates our human connection to outer space. (Denmark)
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 13, 7pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening as ALMO & Júlio Resende bring their unique fusion of jazz, improvisation, and Portuguese soul to life.
In collaboration with the Embassy of Portugal
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Mt. Rainier Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!
Dates: March 29 @10:30am, March 30 @10:30am & 2pm; April 13 @10:30am
Step into the role of a space explorer and create a collaborative, personalized Martian space suit in this engaging, hands-on workshop with Spacewear and Textiles Artist Anurita Chandola. (UK / India)
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Old Maryland Farm to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and 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.
Welcome spring and delight in the sights and sounds of nature, art, and history at this fun festival for the entire family, hosted by Montpelier House Museum. Visit with vendors on the grounds, relax to live music, attend gardening talks and workshops, tour the house museum, visit the Arts Center, and indulge in a Picnic Tea Box with finger sandwiches, pastries, and a scone inside (available to order after April 1).
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Bladensburg Waterfront Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Patuxent River Park to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!
Performances: Apr 26 @11am, 3pm; Apr 27 @12pm, 4pm
"Dog Man: The Musical" is a family-friendly musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey, the creator of "Captain Underpants." The show centers around two friends, George and Harold, who write a musical about their favorite character, the part-dog, part-man, crime-fighting hero, Dog Man. The musical features a variety of characters, including Flippy the cyborg fish and Petey, the world's most evil cat.
Join us at Watkins Regional Park on April 26th for a day of live entertainment, games for all ages, train and carousel rides, hand-on nature activities, crafts, food vendors, and more!
Admissions:
$5 Wonder World of Watkins Limited Wristband: Unlimited access to train, mini golf, carousel, and face painters
$15 Kinderfest All-Access Wristband: Unlimited access to ALL Kinderfest amenities
* All wristbands must be purchased on-site. No online sales. Cash and card accepted *
We encourage you to keep your pets at home during Kinderfest for the safety of others and your pets.
ADA Accommodations will be available.
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.
Steven Garrison
The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!
View the schedule of events.
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.
Ameya Taylor
The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!
View the schedule of events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come dressed in your best glow gear for the 2025 Glow Walk/Run; a 5K or 1-mile Fun Run! Help raise awareness and acceptance for Autism. This inclusive fun, walk/run is designed for community members of all abilities and is not a timed race. The event is sensory-friendly and fully accessible.
Registration includes a t-shirt, glow gear, post-race refreshments, and a contribution to the YouFit Scholarship Fund. Additional race t-shirts can be purchased in advance for $15/shirt.
This is a rain-or-shine event. In case of extreme weather, the walk/run will be canceled. Registrants will be notified via email.
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Clearwater Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!
Free activities include: Animal Ambassador Meet & Greet, Free-Flight Bird Show, DIY Gemstone Crafts (ring-making and more!), Nature Arts & Crafts, FREE professional portraits, Sankofa Mobile Museum Pop-up, Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Pop-up, Family Campfire, Giveaways (while supplies last!), and more!
Celebrate Earth Day all month long! Join us at Watkins Nature Center to celebrate and connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!
Dates: March 30 & April 5, 11am
Join Aneeshwar Kunchala, the Kennedy Center’s Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment, for the world premiere of his new documentary produced by the Kennedy Center. After the film screening, enjoy a conversation with Kunchala and special guests!
Bring your baskets and join the fun as children hunt for crafts and colorful eggs filled with surprises. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy family-friendly activities, and celebrate the season! This event is free and open to the public, so don’t forget to invite your family, friends, and neighbors for a memorable morning of springtime fun!
Miss Gayle
The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!
View the schedule of events.
Explore the vastness of space with music inspired by the planets, stars, and beyond! In anticipation of the upcoming voyage of Artemis II, the National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the discoveries and beauty of space through music and images. Following the performance, young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team including Kennedy Center Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment Aneeshwar Kunchala and astronaut and textile artist Karen Nyberg.
Dates: March 30 & April 5, 11am
Join Aneeshwar Kunchala, the Kennedy Center’s Youth Ambassador for the Arts and Environment, for the world premiere of his new documentary produced by the Kennedy Center. After the film screening, enjoy a conversation with Kunchala and special guests!
Dates: March 29 @10:30am, March 30 @10:30am & 2pm; April 13 @10:30am
Step into the role of a space explorer and create a collaborative, personalized Martian space suit in this engaging, hands-on workshop with Spacewear and Textiles Artist Anurita Chandola. (UK / India)
Exhibition: March 28 & 29, 10:30am
Join us for a weekend of activities, performances, workshops, and giveaways.
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New York City Ballet’s Megan Fairchild in Coppélia. Photo by Paul Kolnik
Performances: March 25-30
The whole family will delight in the misadventures of the spirited Swanilda, her foolish sweetheart Frantz, and mad inventor Dr. Coppélius in New York City Ballet’s Coppélia. The New York Times calls it a “story ballet done to perfection.”
Performances: March 28 - April 6, various hours
Watch what happens when a terrible, not-so-scary monster meets the most scaredy-cat kid. Using hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, book pages, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets, and songs, Manual Cinema brings Mo Willems’ books to life.
Exhibition: Daily, March 28 - April 1, 10am-12am
Get a close-up look at Astrolab’s Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) lunar rover and pose for a photo. This multi-functional vehicle is a vital part of the infrastructure enabling humanity to survive and thrive on new worlds. Astrolab staff will be on-hand to answer questions and distribute free giveaways. (USA)
Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
It is the College Park Aviation Museum’s mission to connect with young adults who are interested in flight and flight support. In this first of three modules, student participants will get introductory lectures into topic areas covered on the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. They will be tested on content learned for retention and they will interact with pilots, use flight simulators, and explore a fully functioning airport. Student participants must be able to commit to all four Saturdays of the program. Registration required. Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Activity Code: 20663-215B For more information: 301-864-6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com
Performances: 11am, 1:30pm
Bring the whole family to enjoy smart, crafty lyrics with irresistibly fresh pop beats. Performing in Spanish and English, the award-winning Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is on the pulse of all things kids’ music.
Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
It is the College Park Aviation Museum’s mission to connect with young adults who are interested in flight and flight support. In this first of three modules, student participants will get introductory lectures into topic areas covered on the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. They will be tested on content learned for retention and they will interact with pilots, use flight simulators, and explore a fully functioning airport. Student participants must be able to commit to all four Saturdays of the program. Registration required. Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Activity Code: 20663-215B For more information: 301-864-6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com
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 March, we’ll focus on Jewish American heritage. We will be reading Bring Back the Babka! by Marilyn Wolpin with illustrations by Madison Safer, and we’ll be making paper Purim grogger flip drums.
For ages 6-12
Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
It is the College Park Aviation Museum’s mission to connect with young adults who are interested in flight and flight support. In this first of three modules, student participants will get introductory lectures into topic areas covered on the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. They will be tested on content learned for retention and they will interact with pilots, use flight simulators, and explore a fully functioning airport. Student participants must be able to commit to all four Saturdays of the program. Registration required. Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Activity Code: 20663-215B For more information: 301-864-6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com
Performances: Feb 22 - Mar 9
This whimsical superhero adventure, based on Navajo creation legend, follows the journey of celestial siblings. Writer and director Rhiana Yazzie and dramaturg Steven Paul Judd offer a funny and thought-provoking world premiere play that challenges us to look at heroism through a new lens.
The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!
View the schedule of events.
Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22
It is the College Park Aviation Museum’s mission to connect with young adults who are interested in flight and flight support. In this first of three modules, student participants will get introductory lectures into topic areas covered on the Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. They will be tested on content learned for retention and they will interact with pilots, use flight simulators, and explore a fully functioning airport. Student participants must be able to commit to all four Saturdays of the program. Registration required. Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Activity Code: 20663-215B For more information: 301-864-6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com
We love Dr. Seuss at Watkins Nature Center! Join us for a fun-filled celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Bring your pre-schoolers to enjoy lively puppet shows, captivating stories, and a variety of Seuss-inspired crafts and activities. This whimsical event is perfect for young children and families to explore their creativity while honoring one of the most beloved children’s authors. Don’t miss out on the Seuss-y fun!
Advanced ticket purchase required! Reserve your spot on Parks Direct now: https://bit.ly/wnc-drseuss
This is a family event; children ages 2-6 must have tickets (adult chaperones do not need tickets).
Performances: Feb 19-26, various hours.
Out of the Vineyard (OOTV) is written by esteemed playwright Psalmayene 24, who masterfully adapts the groundbreaking historical work "A Question of Freedom: The Families Who Challenged Slavery from the Nation’s Founding to Civil War" by historian William G. Thomas III, for the stage.
Directed and choreographed by Tony Thomas, Out of the Vineyard highlights the families, names, and places, illuminating stories of quests for freedom and opportunity against systematic racism. By exploring how slavery has shaped our societies and encouraging audiences to think critically about the legacy of hiding historical details, Out of the Vineyard promotes a deeper understanding of the issues facing us today. The play inspires audiences to work toward a more just and equitable future.
Unraveling over seven decades, the enslaved families of Prince George’s County, Maryland, including the Butlers, Queens, Mahoneys, Bells, and more, embarked on a relentless legal quest for freedom. These brave families confronted formidable slavery within the court system, leading their crusade to the highest echelons of justice: the Supreme Court.
Uasuf Gueye
The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!
View the schedule of events.
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 3-6 (Ages 8-11). From the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard and more in a tale that is sure to intrigue your students! Please note, the 11:15 am show on Feb 4 has been canceled; the 10am performance is still on as scheduled. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Schools can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.
Performances: Jan 29 - Feb 2
With its dazzling hybrid of western ballet and Chinese culture, National Ballet of China returns to thrill audiences with its luminous fusion of traditions, telling the story of a family’s Chinese New Year celebration—set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured Nutcracker score.
Live music by the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra and National Children’s Chorus, United States of America
Performances: Jan 17-19
Dance and theater merge in SHAPESHIFT’s Grey Skies Blue. Join a group of friends as they uncover personal truths through dynamic movement in an inspiring show that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Performances: Jan 17-19
Dance and theater merge in SHAPESHIFT’s Grey Skies Blue. Join a group of friends as they uncover personal truths through dynamic movement in an inspiring show that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Performances: Jan 11 @ 11am, 1:30pm, & 5pm; Jan 12 @1:30pm and 4:pm
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins to find her roots, gain confidence, and be her amazing self!
Travel with Yeila as she visits her grandmother in Cuba to add salsa flavor to her own hip hop style. The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play where one actress creates three generations of lively women. Yeila’s fun discovery of her multicultural heritage is written and performed by Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Paige Hernandez and features music by Nick Tha 1da.
Most enjoyed by ages 2–10
Alison Crockett
The Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex serves the southernmost region of Prince George’s County with engaging, top-notch experiences for residents and visitors alike. As the first multi-generational recreation complex in the county, the arts programming follows suit by presenting arts events for all ages. Offerings include jazz, blues, R&B and oldies concerts, comedy, senior events, exhibits, children’s events, artist talks, and heritage events celebrating Native American History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and much more. There’s an arts event for everyone at SAARC!
View the schedule of events.
