Saturday, October 3 | 12-6pm

College Park Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport!

This annual festival is the City of College Park’s biggest event of the year featuring free activities and entertainment for all ages!

Participants can enjoy live music and performances on three stages throughout the day. The Main Stage will feature an exciting lineup of live bands while the Family Stage will offer interactive shows and kids music. There will also be a Performance Area that will include a mix of music and entertainment for all.

Guests can also expect non-stop action with wandering performers, inflatables, carnival-style games and a helicopter fly-in.

For those who prefer to stroll through the festival, there will be over 20+ local artists and craftsmen displaying and selling unique, handmade arts & crafts at Artist Alley, and exhibitors will be sharing great information with the community.

The day also includes free admission to the College Park Aviation Museum where attendees can explore historic aircraft and discover why the city is a birthplace of American aviation!

There will also be a wide variety of food and drink vendors with local restaurants, food trucks and breweries in attendance.

Free parking will be available nearby, along with free shuttle service from select locations, and bike racks will be available on site. The event site is minutes away walking from the College Park-UMD Metro Station (on the Green Line).