Programs & Events

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission is proud to bring the community together for the enjoyment of our citizens and visitors. A few favorite events include outdoor music and shows, health and fitness opportunities, holiday celebrations, movies. Take a look at the schedule below, mark your calendar, and join the fun!

Halloween Magic Show & Candy Drop
October 23, 2021 - 1-3pm
Sam Michaels Park, AMP field

Kids of all ages are invited to kick off their Halloween season with a “Not-so-scary Magic show” with Mike Perrello, the DC area’s leading children magician at The AMP at Sam Michaels Park! Gates open at 1:00pm and the candy will drop at 1:30pm. Watch our local fire department drop candy from their ladder truck onto the field. Kids will be given a signal to gather the candy and fill their trick-or-treat bags. Magic show will be at 2:00pm. Tickets should be purchased for kids only. Adult caregivers do not need a ticket. All ages are welcome. Cost: $12/Child

To Register, CLICK HERE

It’s that time of year again... it’s Halloween-time and magic is brewing at The AMP at Sam Michaels Park! Grab your blankets and chairs, family and friends! Groups of TEN will gather around their own firepit for this outdoor movie. Firepit, Wood, Fire starting supplies, Movie Admission are included in registration fee. Parties may invite up to 10 guests around their firepit. Pre-registration is required. Event is limited to 20 groups. Gates will open at 6pm and the movie will begin at 6:30pm.There will be no concessions sold at this event, please feel free to bring your own food, snacks. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED ON PARK PROPERTY.

To Register, THIS EVENT IS FULL

Wee Warrior Dash
October 29, 2021 - 6:30-10:00 pm
Sam Michaels Park, Check in at Veterans Pavilion 

Join Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Two Rivers Treads, Freedoms Run at Sam Michaels Park for a 1-mile FREE obstacle run. Race begins at 10:30 am. First 200 registered will receive a FREE Wee Warrior Dash t-shirt.

To Register, CLICK HERE

Santa & S'mores Storytime Sing Along 
December 3, 2021 and/or December 10, 2021
5:00-8:30 pm
The AMP at Sam Michaels Park

Join us for an evening of Christmas cheer as we welcome Santa to Sam Michaels Park! Children and their families will enjoy a visit with Santa, a S’mores kit, Reindeer Food making and a Christmas carol sing-along with Tony M and story time with the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Library at The AMP stage. Firepits will be lit and available to make your S’mores at the event if you choose. Santa will be available to visit with kids throughout the evening. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are for children ages 2-17. Gates open at 5pm. Guardian admission is free. Be sure to bring chairs, blankets, and your camera to capture the magical moments! This is a rolling event without a specific start or finish. Drop in or stay the night! Cost: $12/child

To Register, CLICK HERE