M-NCPPC / Prince George’s County Parks & Recreation

Description

A family-friendly America 250 Community Day celebrating local history and aviation at the College Park Aviation Museum. Families can explore the museum, participate in hands-on activities, and learn about the history of College Park and the Lakeland community.

Activities

• 🚁 Maryland State Police helicopter fly-in: 12:30–2:00 PM, weather permitting
• 📖 Rosie Revere aviation story + craft: 11:00 AM
• 🤖 Ozobot robotic coding: 1:00 PM, following a Lakeland book reading
• 🏛️ Reclaiming our Space: The Story of Lakeland exhibition
• 🧑‍🔬 Community Collections Wall: Kids can try being a curator
• 🍦 Free ice cream for the first 200 guests ages 17 and under

Why families may love it

• Very kid-friendly: combines aviation, storytelling, crafts, robotics, and a helicopter.
• Educational without feeling like school: children can learn about local history through hands-on activities.
• Excellent value: everything is free, including the museum’s 2026 walk-in admission program.

Good to know

• The helicopter fly-in is weather permitting.
• The event is only 3 hours, so arriving around 11:00 AM gives you time to see the activities.
• The museum is at College Park Airport, giving children an opportunity to see a real working aviation environment.
• The first 200 children/teens age 17 and under can get free ice cream.

Best For

Families with elementary-age children, especially kids interested in airplanes, STEM, robotics, history, or hands-on activities.

Cost: FREE