Events
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College Park Day
This annual festival is the City’s biggest event of the year and features live music, craft and food vendors, carnival games, wandering performers, a helcopter fly-in and more! Free parking and complimentary shuttle service from various locations is available.
12:00 - 6:00 pm, College Park Aviation Museum & Airport
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Drum Circle
1:00 - 3:00 pm, Old Parish House
Join the Senior Advisory Committee for a rhythmic afternoon drum circle. This is a free event open to all.
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Rave at the Grave
Halloween is NOT just for kids. Join the City of College Park for an adults only Halloween event including a costume contest, food truck, beer and live music. All attendees must be over 21 (no exception). This is a free event, but registration and a costume is required for entry!
6:00 - 9:00 pm, Duvall Field
Sat
Fall Clean Up Saturdays
City of College Park residents can drop off bulky trash, appliances, electronics, brush, yard trim, and more at the Public Works facility on Saturday, October 10 and Saturday, October 24, from 7:30 AM–12 PM.
Document shredding is available October 10 only, from 8 AM–12 PM. Bring proof of City residency to participate. All bulk trash dropped off during cleanup days does not count toward regular bulk trash limits.
7:30 am - 12:00 pm, Public Works Facility
Activities
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Game Day
1:00 - 3:00 pm, College Park Woods Clubhouse
Join your friends and neighbors for a fun afternoon of playing games. A variety of board and card games are available, or bring your own and challenge your neighbors! The Clubhouse is located 3545 Marlborough Way and has plenty of free, accessible parking.
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College Park Seniors Program Events
Every Thursday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, College Park Woods Clubhouse
Join the College Park Senior's Program event staff for a variety of activities every Thursday at the College Park Woods Clubhouse, 3545 Marlborough Way. Events are free, and lunch is included. Call 240-487-3614 for details and to RSVP for lunch.
Fri
College Park Seniors Program Events
Every Friday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Branchville Volunteer Fire Department
Can't make Thursday at the Clubhouse or want more activity? Join the College Park Senior's Program event staff for a number of social activities every Friday at Branchville Volunteer Fire Department's Heroes Hall, 4905 Branchville Rd. Events are free, and lunch is included. Call 240-487-3614 for details and to RSVP for lunch.
Classes
Wed
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a martial art of slow and controlled movements to improve balance, muscle tone and control. Offered in conjuntion with Age Friendly College Park. $10 per class or 6-week session for $45
Every Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Old Parish House
Fri
Virtual Line Dance Classes
Every Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Join Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers (JSLD), instructors as they provide step-by-step instruction to soul, gospel or pop music. The organization places emphasis on the fun of line dancing in support of a healthy lifestyle. Email info@cpae.org to register for the Zoom workshop link.
Live Performances
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The Poe Magic Show
For one night only, Alexander the Pretty Good, resident mentalist of The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre, comes to Old Parish House for The Poe Magic Show. Fresh from his TV appearance on CBS in Baltimore, Alexander combines his much better-than-average mind-reading skills with stories about the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe.
7:30 - 9:00 pm, Old Parish House
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Nebula String Quartet: Café Gherkinforke
Join Greenbelt’s Nebula String Quartet for the U.S. performance of Global Composer Project 3 – “Café Gherkinforke”, which brings together 15 experienced composers from around the world with high-caliber saxophone and string quartets for performances of the project in over 15 locations around the world.
3:00 - 4:00 pm, Old Parish House
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Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Located on the University of Maryland campus in College Park, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is a leading venue for the performing arts. The Clarice hosts a dynamic range of events, including theater, music, dance, and multidisciplinary performances. To see the full calendar of free and ticketed offerings, click the "More Info" button.
Meetings
Tue
Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm, City Hall & Virtual
Mayor and Council Meetings
Mayor and Council meetings are held on Tuesday nights in the 2nd floor Council Chambers at City Hall. Interested persons may attend in person, or via Zoom. Free parking at the garage located at 7306 Yale Avenue. For the Zoom link, full schedule or more info, click the "more info" button.