๐ฅ S'mores & conversation by the fire! Join us & Scenic Rivers Land Trust at Bacon Ridge Natural Area to talk wildlife, conservation & greenways! ๐ซ๐ชตโจ
๐๏ธ Sat, Nov 7 | 4:30 โ 6:00 PM
๐ Crownsville, MD
๐ต $5 (Includes s'mores!)
๐ Register: aacounty.org/campfirechats
๐ Big shoutout to our October Volunteer Extraordinaire, Michael L. from Arnold!
Michael & our amazing volunteers braved the rain at Kinder Farm Park for Lifeline 100, cheering on riders & organizing donations for the Lighthouse Shelter! ๐๐ง๏ธ๐
๐ aacounty.org/rpvolunteer
๐ BIG NEWS! AACo Recreation & Parks has officially earned CAPRA Re-Accreditation at the @NRPA_news Conference in Philly! ๐โจ
We remain among an elite ~232 accredited park agencies nationwideโa true reflection of our staff's hard work & commitment to excellence! ๐๐ฒ
๐ Severn-Danza Park was buzzing as Chesapeake BMX hosted the 2026 USA BMX East Coast Nationals! ๐๐ฒโก๏ธ
Riders nationwide came to AACo to tear up the track! Shoutout to all the athletes, families, staff & partners at @VisitAnnapolis for making it epic
๐ฅพ Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with AACo Parks! Explore scenic trails across 8 park locations for hikers of all skill levels. ๐ฒ๐โจ
๐๏ธ Sun, Nov 15
๐Multiple Locations!
๐ต FREE!
๐ Register: aacounty.org/takeahikeday
๐ฆช Get hands-on with Bay life at Quiet Waters Park! Explore blennies, mud crabs & reef creatures up close at our Oyster Cage Interpretive Program! ๐ฆ๐พโจ
๐๏ธ Sat, Oct 24 | 10:00 AM
๐ Harness Creek Dock (Annapolis)
๐ง Register: Email [email protected]
Meet the Anne Arundel County Police Dept K9 Unit around the campfire at Odenton (GORC) Park! Hear working dog stories & roast s'mores. Bring a camp chair! ๐ซ๐ฅ
๐๏ธ Sat, Oct 24 | 6โ7:30 PM
๐ Odenton Park
๐ต $5
๐ Register: aacounty.org/campfirechats
๐ฎ Level up Friday nights with our Super Smash League! Kids ages 6โ12 can battle in Super Smash Bros. & race in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! ๐๐๏ธโจ
๐๏ธ Fridays: Oct 16, Oct 30 & Nov 13 | 5:30โ7:00 PM
๐ Four Seasons Elementary (Gambrills)
๐ Register: aacounty.org/supersmash
Walk the trails with our park rangers as we explore the rich cultural and natural history that shaped the Mayo Peninsula.
๐๏ธ Saturday, October 17 | 2:00 PM
๐Beverly Triton Nature Park (Edgewater)
๐ Register online: aacounty.org/mayooct
Gather around the campfire at Linthicum Park with the Maryland Forest Service to learn about fire's role in our ecosystem! S'mores supplies included. Bring a camp chair! ๐ซ๐ฅ
๐๏ธ Sat, Oct 17 | 6โ7:30 PM
๐ Linthicum Park
๐ต $5
๐ Register: aacounty.org/campfirechats
AA Co. Rec & Parks retweeted
With the @AACo_OEM, today we officially launched the new $150,000 House of Worship and Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program that the County Council unanimously approved in the FY27 budget.
๐ Lend a hand to keep our beaches pristine & wildlife safe! Join us for a quick 1-hour Shoreline Cleanup at Fort Smallwood Park. Volunteers get FREE entry! ๐๐งนโจ
๐๏ธ Sun, Nov 1 | 9:00 โ 10:00 AM
๐ Fort Smallwood Park (Pasadena)
๐ Register: aacounty.org/shorelinecleanuโฆ
๐ Heading into the weekend with a check-in from the gridiron! ๐๐ฅ
Huge thanks to all the coaches, parents & fans bringing the noise! ๐๐ฃ We appreciate everyone showing great sportsmanship and positive attitudes out there on the field.
Let's continue to have a great season!!!!
๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ THANK YOU for braving the weather and making Lifeline 100 incredible! ๐๐ง๏ธ๐
๐พ Celebrate autumn history at the Historic Hancockโs Resolution Harvest Festival & War of 1812 Remembrance! ๐๐ฅ
Enjoy cannon firing, live music, food trucks, scarecrow making & more! ๐๐ฝ๐ช
aacounty.org/hhr
Discover these tiny, curious arachnids, learn how they hunt and navigate without spinning webs, and see why jumping spiders are some of the most fascinating creatures in our parks! ๐ฟ๐
๐ Register online: aacounty.org/mayooct
โจ Unwind & spark your creativity at our Journey to Journaling workshop! Explore mixed-media collaging, mindfulness & creative journaling at Deep Run Rec Center. โ๏ธ๐
๐๏ธ Sat, Oct 17 | 7:00 โ 9:30 PM
๐ Hanover, MD
๐ต $15 | Ages 18+
๐ Reserve: aacounty.org/adultcraft
๐ Rally your squad for the South County Pickleball Challenge! Show off your best dinks & drives in indoor co-ed action! ๐โจ
๐๏ธ Sat, Nov 7 | 9:00 AM
๐ Carrie Weedon EEC (Galesville)
๐ฅ Ages 18+ | 4/team (2W/2M)
๐ต $160/team (12 teams max!)
๐ Register: aacounty.org/pickleballchallโฆ
๐จ Spark your child's creativity with step-by-step painting at Deep Run Rec Center! Kids will create their own glowing "Fireflies Night" masterpiece to take home. โจ๐๏ธ
๐๏ธ Fri, Oct 16 | 5:00 โ 6:30 PM
๐ Deep Run Rec Center (Hanover)
๐ Register: aacounty.org/kreatewithkelli
๐ฅ Cozy up by the campfire at Mayo Beach Park for Local Tales by the Fire! Relax along the shoreline with captivating local stories & folklore. Bring a chair or blanket! ๐๐โจ
๐๏ธ Sat, Oct 10 | 6:00 โ 7:30 PM
๐ Mayo Beach Park (Edgewater)
๐ Register: aacounty.org/mayooct
































