Last updated: April 5, 2024
Thing to Do
Spring and Fall Campfire programs
NPS
Fall 2023 Free Campfire programs
Come and enjoy a Free campfire program under the stars of Greenbelt Park!
Saturday September 9 7:00 p.m. The birth and origins of Greenbelt Park
Built in conjunction with the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, which bisects the park, Greenbelt offers a natural suburban oasis just ten miles from downtown D.C. Developed during the N.P.S. "Mission '66" initiative, Greenbelt Park has welcomed visitors seeking a green refuge for hiking, picnicking, and camping buffered from the bustle its urban surroundings.
Saturday September 16 7:00 p.m."Stories From the Road & Live Music" with Bob Reilly and Joe Goulait
Come to the Campfire to hear a storyteller-musician sing songs of travel and the experience of the open road. Guitarist Bob Reilly and Joe Goulait will offer their folklore of travelling and the songs that make the trip an enjoyable experience.
Saturday September 23 7:00 p.m. The History and Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon
Where did the birds go? Ranger John explores the history of the Passenger Pigeon.
Saturday September 30 7:00 p.m Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan
Join local musician and folklorist Katy Gaughan of Greenbelt for a Fall celebration of rhythmic drumming. Feel your inner natural rhythm and beat it out on the drum to resound through the forest expressing your connection to nature and the vitality of Fall!
Saturday October 7 6:30 p.m. All about Owls- live owl program
Have you ever met a live owl? You can at Greenbelt Park on October 7th. Secret Garden Birds and Bees will be there with our Wildlife Ambassador to tell you all about the wild owls that live in the park and probably right in your own backyard too! You’ll learn what they look like and how they sound, where they nest, what they eat, how they raise their young, and why they are very good neighbors. We’ll even give you some hints on how to find them and what we can all do to create a healthy environment where they can thrive.
Saturday October 14 6:30 p.m College Park Museum of Aviation- Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines-
Did you know there are many aviation firsts close by at the College Park Airport? The College Park Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting aviation innovations at College Park Airport and in Prince George's County while fostering research, inventiveness, and lifelong curiosity about the history and science of flight.
Saturday October 21 6:30 p.m. Cold War Defenses of Washington How did Washington D.C. defend the nation's capital during the Cold War?
Saturday October 28 6:30 p.m Goatman Legends and Lore
As Hallowe’en approaches, shiver with the frost on the pumpkin (or with fear of the Goatman?), and warm yourself before a fire, as a park ranger describes the myth (or is it?!) of the “Goatman,” a bizarre creature sighted frequently in this vicinity. Beware, because the Goatman may be in the Greenbelt woods, and may be glimpsed in the firelight! The Goatman lives!
Details
Duration
45 Minutes
Activity
Camping
Campfire Program at Greenbelt Park
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
FREE
Location
Greenbelt Park campground
Fall 2023 Free Campfire programs
Come and enjoy a Free campfire program under the stars of Greenbelt Park!
Saturday September 9 7:00 p.m. The birth and origins of Greenbelt Park
Built in conjunction with the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, which bisects the park, Greenbelt offers a natural suburban oasis just ten miles from downtown D.C. Developed during the N.P.S. "Mission '66" initiative, Greenbelt Park has welcomed visitors seeking a green refuge for hiking, picnicking, and camping buffered from the bustle its urban surroundings.
Saturday September 16 7:00 p.m."Stories From the Road & Live Music" with Bob Reilly and Joe Goulait
Come to the Campfire to hear a storyteller-musician sing songs of travel and the experience of the open road. Guitarist Bob Reilly and Joe Goulait will offer their folklore of travelling and the songs that make the trip an enjoyable experience.
Saturday September 23 7:00 p.m. The History and Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon
Where did the birds go? Ranger John explores the history of the Passenger Pigeon.
Saturday September 30 7:00 p.m Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan
Join local musician and folklorist Katy Gaughan of Greenbelt for a Fall celebration of rhythmic drumming. Feel your inner natural rhythm and beat it out on the drum to resound through the forest expressing your connection to nature and the vitality of Fall!
Saturday October 7 6:30 p.m. All about Owls- live owl program
Have you ever met a live owl? You can at Greenbelt Park on October 7th. Secret Garden Birds and Bees will be there with our Wildlife Ambassador to tell you all about the wild owls that live in the park and probably right in your own backyard too! You’ll learn what they look like and how they sound, where they nest, what they eat, how they raise their young, and why they are very good neighbors. We’ll even give you some hints on how to find them and what we can all do to create a healthy environment where they can thrive.
Saturday October 14 6:30 p.m College Park Museum of Aviation- Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines-
Did you know there are many aviation firsts close by at the College Park Airport? The College Park Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting aviation innovations at College Park Airport and in Prince George's County while fostering research, inventiveness, and lifelong curiosity about the history and science of flight.
Saturday October 21 6:30 p.m. Cold War Defenses of Washington How did Washington D.C. defend the nation's capital during the Cold War?
Saturday October 28 6:30 p.m Goatman Legends and Lore
As Hallowe’en approaches, shiver with the frost on the pumpkin (or with fear of the Goatman?), and warm yourself before a fire, as a park ranger describes the myth (or is it?!) of the “Goatman,” a bizarre creature sighted frequently in this vicinity. Beware, because the Goatman may be in the Greenbelt woods, and may be glimpsed in the firelight! The Goatman lives!
Reservations
No
No reservations
Season
Spring, Fall
Time of Day
Dusk
Campfire Programs begin at Sunset
Accessibility Information
Free Campfire Programs at the Greenbelt Park campground