Route One Fun

Fun Along the Route 1 Corridor

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Adults’ Weekend Guide: June 28th – July 1st

“This is America” Sip & Paint, Shane Hines at the Summer Concert Series, As IF 90s Band, HY block pARTy + Scavenger Hunt + Skate Jam + Art Show, Five on Friday at Final Friday Jam Series & more, all this weekend! 

Special thanks to this weekend’s sponsor! 


THURSDAY 

Riverdale Park Farmers Market
One of my fave farmers markets! Get your fresh and local produce right here! Live music, too! We love strolling around the Riverdale Park Farmers Market, buying some fresh, local produce, grabbing a bite from one of the vendors, absorbing some tunes while the kids frolic around and then we all head to Town Center Market to enjoy a tasty beer or 5 outside.
When: 3-7pm
Where: 4650 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park
Cost: No entry fee.
Artist & Craftsman Supply is bringing a watercolor demo by Daniel Smith to Pyramid followed by a pop-up shop on-site. Seating is limited so make sure to sign up early! All participants walk away with free supplies! 
When: 5-7pm 
Where: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville 
Cost: Free!

Fitness in the Park: Summer Body Boot Camp
When: 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park (Located near playground), Bladensburg
Cost: Free!

Join this intimate “This is America” sip n paint experience hosted by ArtBae featuring a 2-hour guided painting instruction, conscious hip hop and R & B music selections, complimentary wine (or BYOB) with RSVP. 
When: 7-9pm 
Where: Creative Saints Loft, 5124 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville 
Cost: $30+

Paint Branch Bridge Lighting Installation
Check out the new artistic lighting on Route One’s Paint Branch Bridge! The wide palette of colors lifts the location as a memorable and inviting place for pedestrians and bicyclists.
When: 9:15pm
Where: Baltimore Ave Bridge on the NE side, b/w Lakeland Rd & Campus Drive
Cost: Free! 

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FRIDAY 

Open Barre – $5 Happy Hour Barre
Never tried Open Barre before? Now’s your chance. This class is open to everyone who registers – no membership required to sign up.
When: 4:15pm
Where: Open Barre Studios, 7338 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5
Summer Concert Series – Shane Hines
Come out and see local and talented musician Shane Hines perform in Bear Square! 
When: 6-8pm 
Where: Riverdale Park Station, 6621 Baltimore Ave, Riverdale Park 
Cost: Free! 
Create stained glass from alcohol ink! 
When: 6:30-7:30pm 
Where: Tanglewood Works, Hyattsville
Cost: $35
As If is the ultimate 90’s tribute band bringing the audience back in time for a transcendent nostalgic experience that they’ll never want to end. 
When: 7-9pm 
Where: Granville Gude Park, Laurel Lakes 
Cost: Free!

Final Friday Jams Series!
5 on Friday will be kickin’ off the summer series! Featuring Walter on bass, CJ on horn/vocals and Ann on keys/vocals.
When: 8pm
Where: Pizzeria Paradiso, Hyattsville
Cost: No entry fee (but you will be tempted to buy some pizza & beer fo sho! 🙂 

Grab a drink and listen to the bluegrass tunes of By and By with Rock Creek Survival! 
When: 8:30pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, College Park 
Cost: $10-15 



SATURDAY 
When: 9-10am 
Where: Yoga Space, Hyattsville 
Cost: Free (for students new to YS); Otherwise, drop-ins are $15/class 
Join Mayor Candace Hollingsworth as you build strength and boost endurance – all in one fun fitness session! This Conditioning Strength Circuit Training is brought to us by JM3 Health & Fitness. 
When: 10-11am 
Where: Magruder Park Basketball Court, 3911 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville 
Cost: Free! 

Come out for rad art, music, food, drinks, a skate jam, a scavenger hunt (2-6pm) and more! Scavenger Hunt ends at Block Party at Vigilante! 
When: 2-8pm 
Where: 4327 Gallatin St, Hyattsville 
Cost: Free! (No entry fee)

#poolparty
Written by Hyattsville resident Jennifer Mendenhall and based on a local Prince George’s County story, #poolparty sheds light on the racial history of America’s swimming pools. U​se code AllyTwoFor and for the next 48 hours you’ll get two tickets to #poolparty for the price of one!
When: 8pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $25 general; $15 students and veterans

Astronomy Star Party!
See the Universe! Visit our observatory, look through club members’ telescopes, or bring your own. Event will be canceled if it’s too cloudy to see any stars. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt.
When: 9:30pm
Where: Northway Fields Park, Greenbelt (Observatory is at the end of a dirt road)
Cost: Free!

SUNDAY 

Head out for some top notch coffee / beer and play some board games at this fun establishment. Wrote a post here about Board and Brew – by no means a place just for kids. It’s fun for all ages.
When: 9am-9pm
Where: 8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: $5/person, unlimited games
When: 11am-12:30pm
Where: Yoga Space, Hyattsville 
Cost: Free (for students new to YS); Otherwise, drop-ins are $15/class

Greenbelt Farmers Market
Check out this cool & big farmers market offering produce, pasture-raised meats, sustainable seafood, soaps, crepes, ice cream, breads and baked goods, goat cheese & more! When done shopping, head to the New Deal Cafe for some nosh and/or a coffee by Vigilante!
When: 10am-2pm
Where: 25 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: No entry fee

Community Yoga
An informal group led by neighborhood instructors. Bring a mat – all levels, including those new to yoga are welcome. Questions? Email: rlgitter@gmail.com
When: 5-6pm
Where: Magruder Park, Hyattsville (if weather is bad, usually relocates to City Building)
Cost: Free!

Always call or check the event website before heading out!
Event information is subject to chance or weather cancellation.

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