Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt

Find the “Bowie Turkey” hidden at different locations throughout the City. Take a picture of the found “turkey” and post it on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #BowieTurkeyhunt. 

The goal here is simply to get outdoors, have some fun, and perhaps learn something new about your hometown. And remember, don't forget your mask!

Please see the list below for hints as to where to find the "Bowie Turkeys".  

This event is ongoing, and will end December 4th. 

1. Did you know the City of Bowie has a working sundial? Can you find it?
2. In Centennial Park there is an art piece that shows Bowie’s past, present and future. Can you find it?
3. Did you know that Bowie is the final resting place of Major Thomas Lansdale who fought in the Continental Army for America’s Independence?  Can you find it?
4. Do you know who is considered the Father of Bowie Soccer?  There are several fields named for him at Allen Pond Park.
5. Did you know the one of our city parks was once home to two local African-American sandlot baseball teams, the Mitchellville Tigers and the Washington Blacksox. Can you find it? 
6. Can you find the third Blues Brother (statue) located in Old Town Bowie?
7. Can you find the City of Bowie memorial to all her veterans who have served?
8. In Bowie, we have a historic train caboose. Can you find it?
9. Did you know the City of Bowie has a memorial stone to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at one of our historic properties? Can you find it?
10. This building was once the home of Omaha & Gallant Fox, the only father and son Triple Crown Winners in horse racing. Can you find it?
11. Did you know that there is a Discovery Nature Trail at Whitemarsh Park?  Can you find out who it is dedicated to?
12. Did you know Bowie has a Memorial Tree section in one of the parks where many residents have chosen to remember loved ones with a tree and a plaque? Do you know which park this is?

For a pdf of these clues, click here. 

Thanksgiving Coloring Contest

Do you find coloring relaxing and fun?  We've got a Thanksgiving picture you can download and color. Then share it with us. Or you can create your own original design instead!

We'll be choosing winners to receive small prizes for their efforts.

Deadline to enter is November 30th. 

Contest age categories:

• - 5 and under
•  - 6 to 9
• - 10 to 12
• - 13 to 17
• - 18 to 54 
• - 55+

Child Coloring Sheet

Adult Coloring Sheet

Gratitude Board 

With the current COVID-19 crisis still rocking our world, it is sometimes challenging to be so cut off from friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Still-- there are many things to be thankful for and sometimes taking time to recognize what is good and to express gratitude can be just what is needed to get us through the day or warm our hearts. 

Let us know what you are grateful for! Send a brief message or photo that expresses your gratitude via email to csadminstaff@cityofbowie.org. Please limit  messages to no more than 15 words.  

Your message or photo will be posted on the City of Bowie website and some will be featured on our social media sites. The Gratitude Wall will run for the remainder of 2020.

We look forward to seeing your positive messages and photos on the Bowie Gratitude Wall.  If you have any questions, please contact Lori Cunningham at lcunningham@cityofbowie.org. 

Best Holiday Recipes

Share the spirit of the holidays! Are there recipes you make that are special to you or that evoke warm memories of holidays past? 

Send us your favorite appetizer, side dish and dessert recipes. They will be included in the online Holidays in Bowie Cookbook. Clear photos of your creations will also be accepted. Email to csadminstaff@cityofbowie.org.  

November Read Aloud

Various staff, committee and community members will read fall/ Thanksgiving themed books to be posted as part of the Bowie Reads Aloud program.