Discover Spring Events and Tulip Picking in Prince George's

Enjoy Spring in Prince George’s County

Spring in Prince George’s County invites exploration, festivals, and vibrant blooms across various locations.

April 19, 2025

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Hello Spring! Everywhere you look this time of year in Prince George’s County you will find color, from the bright yellow daffodils to the bright pink, red and orange tulips sprouting up all over. All the more reason to venture out, spend time on the trails, discover plants at your local garden center and enjoy the many festivals and events happening across the county. Checkout our guide below.

U-Pick Tulips

Spring is in full bloom, and so are the tulips at Montpelier Farms. Bring your friends and family to stroll the fields and pick your favorite blooms. Snap gorgeous photos, soak up the sunshine, and take home a bundle of beauty. Open from April 16-26. 1720 North Crain Hwy Upper Marlboro, MD; https://www.montpelierfarms.com/sunflower-festival

Visit Piscataway Park

Wooden boardwalk extending through lush greenery towards a calm body of water, under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. — Credit: Piscataway Park

Piscataway Park has over 200 acres to explore. From nature trails to sweeping Potomac River views, this landscape might just be your new favorite place. Go on a self-guided adventure through a scavenger hunt that takes you back in time or book a farm tour. 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, MD; https://www.accokeek.org/visit

Awaken Your Inner Blossom

A cocktail garnished with pink flowers sits on a table with tulip flowers and a pink cloth in the background, embodying a vibrant spring atmosphere. — Credit: National Harbor

Sip on seasonal cocktails at the National Harbor. Try The Walrus Oyster & Ale House‘s seasonal cocktail, The Walrus Cherry Blossom Cocktail—a lively mix of Tito’s Vodka, strawberry, orgeat, egg white, lemon, and a hint of orange blossom water. 152 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD

Annual Montpelier Festival

Two women selecting plants from a table at a gardening event, surrounded by colorful tents and greenery. — Credit: Montpelier Arts Center and Museum

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Montpelier Arts Center and House Museum’s annual festival on April 26! Enjoy live music, garden talks, art demos, and hands-on crafts. Tour the historic house, explore local art exhibitions, shop the vendor marketplace, and relax with a picnic tea box. 9650 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD

Bladensburg Waterfront Park Community Day

A wooden dock extending over calm water, surrounded by lush greenery and a blue sky with fluffy clouds. — Credit: Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Celebrate Earth Day at Bladensburg Waterfront on April 26 for their Community Day. Connect with the people, places, and natural resources that make Prince George’s County special. Come for free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more. 4601 Annapolis Rd Bladensburg, MD

Gardening for All

A close-up of a hand planting a bulb into a small plastic planter filled with soil, showcasing the gardening process.

Connect with sustainable gardening and landscaping. Join the Mount Rainier Nature Center for its Gardening for All workshops that will teach tips and tricks about sustainable gardening, backyard landscape design, unique uses of plant materials, and seasonal garden maintenance on your property. Practice your skills in their gardens while learning to coexist and nurture the native ecosystem! Register here. 4701 31st Place Mount Rainier, MD

Craft a Spring Porch Pot

Brightly colored flower pots filled with various blooms, including pink flowers, yellow marigolds, and green foliage, arranged on steps leading to a house.

Porch pots are a great way to brighten any entryway and welcome guests to your home, and they’re even more fun when you jazz up your porch pot with seasonal flair. On April 25, Patuxent Nursey will be hosting a workshop on building Captivating Spring Porch Pots. Get tickets here. 2410 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD