Sept. 15-17
Lakeland Community Heritage Weekend
5051 Pierce Ave, College Park
Join us for a weekend event filled with history! Learn about the Lakeland Community and its contributions to Prince George’s County. FREE. Visit www.pgparks.com
Sept. 15
In Concert: Shreyah Goshal
101 MGM National Ave., National Harbor
8-11 pm
Live at MGM National Harbor. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.mgmnationalharbor.com
Sept. 16-17
2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
Joint Base Andrews is scheduled to hold a free air show, featuring the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Among other commemorations, this year’s Joint Base Andrews Air Show will celebrate the Air Force’s 70th Birthday. Visit www.andrewsairshow.org
Sept. 16
First Annual Community Health Fair
10 am – 4 pm
Accokeek First Church of God, 15821 Livingston Road
Accokeek
Community-wide and family-friendly event in partnership with local Prince George’s and Charles County medical service providers, hospitals, dieticians & cooks, politicians, businesses and the people of the community. Throughout the day, we will host, along with our partners, FREE medical services and consultations to include CPR training by one of church members, oral health education & referrals, mental health evaluations, screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, hearing, vision, bone density, glucose, diabetes, hepatitis B and C, HIV), fitness challenges (yoga, Zumba) and FREE exhibitor giveaways.
This community-wide event is FREE and open to all. Games, activities and fun for the children, teens and adults alike – volleyball, moon bounce, gospel music, puppet show, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball mascot, emergency vehicles on display, football, baseball and badminton. All are welcomed. Free. Visit www.accokeekchog.org.
Sept. 16
NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction Open House
10 am- 6 pm
5830 University Research Court
College Park
The NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction will host an open house at its College Park, Maryland, campus. The public is invited to tour the facility and meet NOAA research scientists and meteorologists to explore how they forecast and monitor the weather across the country, use satellite data, track atmospheric dispersion of airborne material, and model air quality. Admission is free, and government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license is required for entry. Free parking is available, and a free University of Maryland shuttle bus service is available every 15 mins from the College Park Metro station. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from your favorite food trucks. Visit http://ncep.noaa.gov/openhouse/.
Sept. 16
Amps & Ales Craft Beer and Music Festival
2-6 pm
4101 Crain Highway, Bowie
Amps and Ales combines the electricity of rock and roll music with a handpicked selection of America’s best craft beers. In its first year, Amps and Ales lines up seven of the region’s most thunderous bands with more than 25 highly acclaimed breweries offering more than 50 beers on tap. Enjoy a day full of intoxicating music, symphonic beer, and your favorite ballpark eats while strolling specially curated shopping boutiques. ($) Visit http://ampsandales.com.