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.

Learn about a significant initative aimed at raising consciousness about breast cancer and the importance of timely detection. Don't miss this opportunity to receive infomation about the signs and symtoms of breast cancer and to demonstrate solidarity with those impacted by the disease. Please wear PINK!

Montpelier Arts Center and BRENCORE Entertainment salute the famed "Prince of Soul," trailblazing singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. The BRENCORE Allstars band, with special guest Jon Williams, pays homage to the late, great musician whose legacy continues to inspire. Let these skilled musicians take you down memory lane as multitalented R&B artist Williams performs a lineup featuring some of Gaye's greatest hits, including "Distant Lover," "What's Going On," "Inner City Blues," and more.

The All-Comers Cross Country Meet is a high-quality event with professional-quality timing for runners to actively assess their ability and have a place to compete. Race officials will assess which runners will make up the best heats. When necessary, and with a lot of attendees, we will have kids' heats. Typically, this meet draws participants over 5 years old, high school and college athletes, and road racers of all ages

Runners will have the opportunity to compete in one of the following distance races: 800 meter, 1 mile, 2 mile OR 3 mile.

Knox Engler is a multi-instrumentalist based in Washington DC. With over 20 years of performance experience, Knox is a musical force who devotes immense passion and relentless work ethic to his craft. Knox launched his music career in 2014 when he began playing in a variety of bands that performed everything from Classic Rock, to Jazz and even some original Progressive Rock and Metal music. Knox has performed at some of the premier music venues on the East Coast including The Cats Cradle, The Bowery Electric and many more. 

The JoGo Project is a WAMMIE Award-winning jazz and go-go band from Washington, D.C., founded in 2014 by Elijah Jamal Balbed, who performed with Chuck Brown, "the Godfather of Go-Go," during the last year of Brown's life. A few years later, Balbed decided to start a band to continue Brown's legacy and bring the jazz and go-go worlds together, and the Jogo Project was born. Ten years on, JoGo remains dedicated to keeping go-go music alive while also exploring new sounds and repertoire.

Relax, enjoy yourself, and have fun with clay! Enjoy an introduction to working with clay, view sample clay projects, and build a clay sculpture of your very own to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. Working with clay has been shown to alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, and help with post-traumatic stress disorder. This workshop will be led by Harmony Hall Arts Center's long-time ceramics instructor, Dale Jackson. Registration required. Ages 18 & up; FREE

Join us for our annual Historic Heritage event. A fun night of activities, crafts, food, and light refreshments!

Put your engineering skills to the test by building a sturdy, but beautiful structure. Participants will receive instruction and everything they need to build their graham cracker creation. This program kicks off Darnall's Chance House Museum's celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Gingerbread House Contest & Show. Participants in the STEM Challenge will receive a FREE registration for the 2024 Gingerbread House Contest & Show. For children ages 6 - 14 years. Fee: $10/student, free for chaperones. Registration required.

Lace up those skates and join us for an exciting adventure on wheels, filled with laughter, music, and a whole lot of joy! No skates? No worries! We've got you covered.

Bonded by their deep love of music, their crafts, and true connection, Soles of Duende is on a lifelong mission to elevate the joy and music of true collaboration across disciplines and the celebration of the forms they practice. Based in the sounds of Tap (Amanda Castro), Flamenco (Arielle Rosales) and Kathak (Brinda Guha), Soles of Duende's fire is the spirit that lives within each of these women to celebrate their connection given their beautiful differences and to uplift the forms that made them.

Join us for a day of adventure and learning at Old Maryland Farm. Meet the animals and learn how agricultural workers produce our food and care for the land. Participate in hands-on farm activities for the whole family. Shop local artisan and food vendors. Buy a raffle ticket and you may win a farm-themed gift basket! Don't miss out on this free fall event!

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with fun hands-on activities for kids. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with fun hands-on activities for kids. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Harmony Hall Arts Center
10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
301-203-6070

Harmony Hall Arts Center celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a special screening of "Problemista," a captivating film directed and written by Julio Torres. Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, grapples with dreams and immigration challenges in New York City. Featuring Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Greta Lee, this surreal adventure delves into identity, dreams, and the immigrant experience. Don't miss this poignant exploration!

Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with all things FALL! Enjoy healthy snacks, games, arts & craft activities, moon bounce, photo-op, and more! And of course, there will be pumpkins and hay! Pre-registration is required.

Come prepared to "Go to Boston!" Grab your partner or meet one after you arrive. Show off your card playing skills for an evening of fun, food, prizes and bragging rights. We're running two different brackets, one for Spades and one for Bid-Whist. Refreshments included.

¡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.

Celebrate 50 years of Disability Services at our Drum n' Tone Jamboree! Drum to your favorite songs and break a sweat! Fitness ball and drumsticks will be provided.

Dress in your favorite high tea fashions and sample a selections of teas while enjoying a fashion show, music, and more.