Get Out Greenbelt: Celebrate Local Businesses, Plant Sales

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.

To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page.

Customer Appreciation Day and Premier Anniversary Celebration

• Where:  8831 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.
• Description:  My Barber's Lounge celebrates a grand first year of operations in Greenbelt.
• Cost: Free

St. Joseph's Community Art Show

• Where:  11007 Montgomery Rd, Beltsville
• When:   Saturday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.
• Description:  St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Beltsville, Maryland will host an art show on May 18 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the parish hall on Montgomery Road.
• Cost: Free

4th Annual Native Plant Sale to benefit Hyattsville Elementary School PTA

• Where:  Hyattsville Elementary School, 5311 43rd Ave, Hyattsville
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.
• Description:  The 2013 Native Plant Sale to benefit Hyattsville Elementary School is being held May 18 from 8 am to 4 p.m. Nearly 50 varieties of native flowers, shrubs, and trees are available, including native roses, ferns, azaleas, and more.
• Cost: Free

Pretty Girl Cupcakery Birthday Celebration

• Where:  5606 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m.
• Description:  Pretty Girl Cupcakery (PG Cupcakery) invites the Hyattsville community and surrounding areas to join in a fun-filled birthday party celebration for the Bakery.  The bakery will hold its second annual Cupcake Cutie Contest where one lucky youngster will get a chance to win a dozen free cupcakes to share with friends and family.  There will also be a 100 Cupcake Giveaway.
• Cost:  Free

DCARealtors Community Coffee & Cupcakes Saturdays

• Where:  Desiree Callender & Associates Realtors, 2905 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.
• Description:  DCA Realtors Presents its 3rd Installment of the "Community Coffee and Cupcake Series".  Participants are invited to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of buying and selling Short Sales in today's market. 
• Cost:  Free

Bowie Certified Wildlife Habitat Tour

• Where:  14107 Westholme Ct, Bowie
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.
• Description:  The Bowie Gardens for Wildlife Habitat Team is hosting the second annual Bowie Certified Habitat Tour.  Visitors will see how homeowners with National Wildlife Federation-certified habitats are providing wildlife with food, water, cover, and places to raise young.  Features vary from habitat to habitat and include ponds, rainwater capture, native plants, pollinator-friendly gardens, and more.
• Cost:  Free

Women's Entrepreneur Breakfast

• Where:  8500 Annapolis Rd, New Carrollton
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.
• Description:   Women are invited to join women leaders, business owners, and nonprofit executives for a morning filled with resources, connections, and women supporting women in their businesses.
• Cost:  $30

Fashionista Flea Market

• Where:  15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.
• Description:  An "outdoor" open-air flea market bringing together indie designers, boutique owners, style enthusiasts and fashion stylists.
• Cost: Free

Pirate Fest

• Where:  Darnall's Chance Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro
• When:  Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.
• Description:   Featuring swashbuckling re-enactors, hands-on children’s activities, live music, concessions stand, children’s pirate costume contest, a treasure hunt and more for wannabe pirates and landlubbers alike.
• Cost: $5

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Check back next week for more upcoming weekend events.