Throughout the year, the
City of Bowie sponsors a variety of special community events. There's something
for everyone --parades, fireworks, history and more. Come out, meet your neighbors,
and enjoy all that Bowie has to offer!
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SPECIAL EVENTS |
May |
| Event |
Date/Time/Location |
Details |
For
More Information |
| Saturday Concerts |
Every Saturday at 2 p.m. between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day Weekend |
Concerts take place on the Town Green in Old Bowie
See schedule |
Contact the Special Events Coordinator at 301-809-3078 |
| Sunday Concerts |
Every Sunday at 7 p.m. between Memorial Day Weekend and September 14th |
Allen Pond Park
3330 Northview Drive
See schedule |
Contact the Special Events Coordinator at 301-809-3078 |
Mother’s Day Tea at Belair Mansion
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Saturday, May 10,
4 p.m |
Honor a special lady at an elegant tea amidst art and antiques.
Reservations and advance payment required |
$23 per person 301-809-3089 |
Kids Kaboose at the Bowie Train Station
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Thursday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. - noon |
Railroad fun for ages 1-10 No reservations required – Free |
301-575-2488 |
Annual Bowie Heritage Day - Belair Mansion & Stable Museums
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Sunday, May 18, Noon – 4 p.m. |
History, horses and heritage for all…
Free pony rides, tours, music! No reservations required |
301-809-3089 |
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| Memorial Day Weekend Parade |
Saturday, May 24, 2008 11 a.m. |
Parade Participant Form |
Contact the Special Events Coordinator at 301-809-3078. |
Campfire Stories at the Mansion
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Saturday, May 31,
8 p.m. |
Join the Bowie Rangers for history ‘round the campfire.
No reservations required
See flyer |
301-809-3086 |
June |
| Event |
Date/Time/Location |
Details |
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“Who Killed the Darling Duke of Darjeeling?”
A Murder Mystery at Tea!
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Sunday, June 1, 3 p.m. |
Enjoy traditional Tea and Treats
After the culprit is unmasked!
Reservations and Advance Payment Required
$30. per person (all inclusive) |
301-809-3089 |
| Bowiefest |
Saturday, June 7
11 a.m. – 6:p.m.
Rain date: 6/8/08
Allen Pond Park
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Vendor Application Form
Arts & Crafts Vendor Application Form |
Contact the Special Events Coordinator at 301-809-3078. |
| Nature Scavenger Hunt |
Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m.
Allen Pond Park
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Find the items on a list, learn about nature, meet new friends and make
a craft with the items you find.
Registration required. See flyer |
Contact the Bowie Park Rangers office at 301-809-3086 or email rangerdesk@cityofbowie.org |
Campfire Stories at the Mansion
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Saturday, June 28,
8 p.m.
Belair Mansion |
Join the Bowie Rangers for history ‘round the campfire. No reservations
required
See flyer |
301-809-3086 |
Monday Morning at the Museum Childrens’ Program at Belair
Mansion -
“Can You Dig It?
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Monday, June 30, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Youngsters ages 5-11 discover archeology at Belair.A hands-on, fun morning
– outdoors and in the dirt!
Free, reservations required |
301-809-3089 |
July |
| Event |
Date/Time/Location |
Details |
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More Information |
| Fourth of July Celebration |
Friday, July 4,
4 p.m. Entertainment
9:15 p.m.
Fireworks
weather permitting
Rain date:7/5/08
Allen Pond Park
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Contact the Special Events Coordinator at 301-809-3078. |
| Nature Scavenger Hunt |
Thursday, July 17,
11 a.m.
Whitemarsh Park |
A Park Ranger will help you find
animal tracks, find where animals might sleep, discover where they get
water, and look and listen for animals along the way.
Registration required
See flyer
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Contact the Bowie Park Rangers office at 301-809-3086 or email rangerdesk@cityofbowie.org |
| Full Moon Walk |
Friday, July 18, 9 p.m.
Whitemarsh Park |
Join a City of Bowie Park Ranger for a moonlight walk through the
Whitemarsh Park trails on this full moon night. Look, Listen, and Learn
about Nature.
Comfortable, quiet shoes recommended. Meet at the pavilion by the baseball
field.
Registration required.
See flyer
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Contact the Bowie Park Rangers office at 301-809-3086 or email rangerdesk@cityofbowie.org |
August
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| Nature Scavenger Hunt |
Friday, August 15
11 a.m.
Whitemarsh Park |
A Park Ranger will tell a story about nature, then we will take a
short walk, and make a craft using items found in nature.
Registration required
See flyer
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Contact the Bowie Park Rangers office at 301-809-3086 or email rangerdesk@cityofbowie.org |
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October
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| International Festival |
Saturday, October 4th
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Allen Pond Park
Rain date: 10/5/08 |
Vendor Application Form |
Contact the Special Events Coordinator at 301-809-3078. |
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