Become a contestant in the 25th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show at Darnall's Chance House Museum! Enter one of three categories for a chance to win cash prizes. Register by Friday, November 8, 2024. Entries are due to the museum on Sunday, November 24, 2023. The Gingerbread House Contest and Show will run November 29 - December 10, 2023. Adult Division: Individual adult, age 17 years & up Child Division: Individual child, age 8-16 years Family Division: Group of 3-7 individuals of any age (1 adult/1 child minimum) Adult Division Prizes: 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $75 3rd Place - $50 Child & Family Division Prizes 1st Place - $75 2nd Place - $50 3rd Place - $25 All entries are also eligible for The Viewer's Choice Awards which will be awarded to one adult entry, one child entry & one family entry. Winners are selected by viewer voting and each winning entry will receive a $325 check.

Bring your family and friends out for a day of fun at Baden's Block Party! Enjoy music, games, crafts, entertainment, vendors, and more! This is a FREE family-friendly event for all ages.

Dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities have a chance to go for the gold at the Fast & Furriest Doggie Olympics 2024. The obstacle courses, agility games, and best dressed are based on a lot of silliness, not much teamwork -- just a TON OF FUN. All dogs must be current on vaccinations. There will be many winners. Pre-registration is required. Pet related vendors will be onsite. Shop for everything from doggie foods to clothing. Register online, in person or over the phone by calling 301-345-2808 by September 14th.

Join us as we explore the art and culture of Argentina! This FREE and fun event for all ages will include food, arts & crafts, and music.

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Bring your family and friends out for a day of fun at Baden's Block Party! Enjoy music, games, crafts, entertainment, vendors, and more! This is a FREE family-friendly event for all ages.

¡Disfruta de una visita guiada de una hora al Museo de la Casa Riversdale en español mientras iniciamos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Acompáñenos mientras interpretamos la historia de las personas que vivieron y trabajaron en esta antigua plantación, desde la construcción de la casa en 1801 hasta la Emancipación en 1864. Los visitantes disfrutarán de un diálogo facilitado con guías turísticos mientras son guiados a través de las habitaciones de la casa histórica y los edificios dependientes. Se recomienda a los visitantes llegar al centro de visitantes con 5 a 10 minutos de anticipación. Se sugiere inscripción previa o puede inscribirse el mismo día. Si desea confirmar la disponibilidad, llame al 301-864-0420 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] antes de su llegada. Los recorridos para grupos privados están disponibles con solicitud de cita previa.

Wake up your palette and taste the flavors of Spain and Latin America. Enjoy creating and taste testing your own blend of seasonings while learning about Hispanic history and culture. The event includes a painting activity and light refreshments.

A live tribute to the music of Curtis Lee Mayfield featuring the Brencore All Stars. "Over the course of a five-decade career, Mayfield innovated a hybrid form of spiritual and secular soul music, one that spoke to the democratic idealism and aspirational foot-soldiering of the civil rights and Black Power movements in the '60s, and to the materialist upwardly mobilized ambitions of the post-revolutionary '70s." - Greg Tate.

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 September, we'll focus on Hispanic heritage. We will be reading Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina with illustrations by Angela Dominquez, and we'll be making papel picado banners.

Join us for Active Aging Week at the Publick Playhouse! This class is designed for seniors who love to sing, dance, and drum. Participants will enjoy learning traditional dances, chants, and rhythms from Guineau, Senegal, and Mali. The class consists of moderate stretching, cardio, and crafted African movements. Please wear athletic wear, sweats, leggings, or an African wrap skirt.

Join us for a gentle and rejuvenating chair yoga session designed specifically for our senior participants. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, this class offers a safe and supportive environment to enhance your well-being. Explore a variety of seated yoga poses that promote flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Learn how to synchronize your breath with movement. Wear comfortable clothing; no need for yoga mats or special gear.

Back by popular demand! You keep asking, and we keep delivering! In this game, participants have to bid on items for this twist and win. Paddles and markers included. So, come on down and test your shopping skills and win prizes! Get ready for lots of laughter and fun! Face coverings are optional.

Lipids are a type of fat that include cholesterol and triglycerides. If you've ever wanted to know more about HDL and LDL cholesterol and how they can support or harm your body, this is the session for you! In celebration of National Cholesterol Month, we will fight high cholesterol with a physical activity session and end with a live cooking demonstration featuring recipes to help balance your fat intake.

Get your hands dirty working with clay in this immersive workshop. Learn hand-building techniques to create tiles, pinch pots, and more, and then decorate the surface of your piece by pressing leaves, flowers, and lace into the clay. Show off your resulting creation to your friends and family. Beginners welcome! No experience needed. Space is limited; register early.

Let's party and play! Join us for a fun and friendly game of pickleball as we celebrate Active Aging Week.

We will have a conversation on topics that impact the Hispanic Community and provide necessary resources to those community members impacted by those issues.

Learn the latest beginner-level nightclub line dances and enjoy light refreshments while socializing with other seniors. Share your ideas to help us start new social clubs that will get you out of the house this fall.

Looking for a fun time? Join us in this fun game where everybody gets caught! Pass the ball until it's in someone's hand when the music stops. By the way, we have a list of fun things to say or do, and getting caught with the ball means you have to say or do one of them. Get it right, or dance a jig! Face coverings are optional.

Join us for Active Aging Week at the Publick Playhouse! This class is designed for seniors who love to sing, dance, and drum. Participants will enjoy learning traditional dances, chants, and rhythms from Guineau, Senegal, and Mali. The class consists of moderate stretching, cardio, and crafted African movements. Please wear athletic wear, sweats, leggings, or an African wrap skirt.

Experience the transformative power of Hawaiian hula. We invite older adults to engage with this Polynesian art form and connect with Hawaii's rich heritage through graceful movements, music, and captivating storytelling. With gentle exercise benefits, cognitive stimulation, and social connection, hula nourishes both body and soul.