Puppet Show, Fish Fry, Sunset Concert: Prince George's Weekend Events

Below, find a list of fun activities and events going on around Prince George's County this weekend.

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Laurel 4th of July Celebration

• Where: Gude Park, 8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel
• When:  Saturday, July 6, 11 a.m.
• Description: Horseshoe Contest @ Gude Park (Laurel Lakes)
• Various Food & Craft Vendors Open for Business through conclusion of Fireworks and much more. Click here for schedule of events.
• Cost: Free.

Puppet Show

• Where: Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
• When:  Friday, July 5, 2 – 3 p.m.
• Description: Kids ages 2-10 are invited to enjoy a seasonal puppet show and meet a live animal.
• Cost: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3 

Discovery Hike

• Where: Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
• When: Saturday, July 6, 10 – 11 a.m.
• Description: Visitors are invited to join a naturalist and enjoy a seasonal hike looking for wildlife and plant life. Recommended for ages: 4 & up
• Cost: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3

Summer Family Fun Day at the Steppingstone Farm Museum

• Where: 461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre De Grace 
• When: Sunday, July 7, 11 a.m.
• Description: Event featuring things with wheels. Family fun including lawnmower racing, a car and motorcycle show, an ice cream eating contest, face painting, kids crafts and games and much more.
• Cost: $5

Fish Fry and Blues Jam

• Where: Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 7400 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills
• When: Each first Saturday of the month from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.  
• Description: Fish Fry lunch and Blues Jam.  Fried fish (2 large filets), french fries, coleslaw, and other selections. Bring your instrument for our open mic / blues jam.
• Cost: Suggested donation is $10 for a plate

Sunset Concert

• Where: Allen Pond Park, Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie
• When:  Sunday, July 7, 7 – 8 p.m.
• Description:  Sunset concert featuring David Bach.       
• Cost: Free

Summer Concert - Project Natale

• Where: Town Green Park, 13090 9th Street, Bowie
• When:  Saturday, July 6, 2 p.m.
• Description: Summer concert. Concert goers should bring a blanket or chair. 
• Cost: Free