The beloved Silver Spring brewery, Denizens Brewing Co., has branched out to Prince George’s County, opening their second location in Hyattsville’s Riverdale Park Station.
The 150-seat taproom offers not only their popular go-to brews, but an array of seasonal specials, cocktails, and wine that can fit any palate. The kitchen serves many pub-style eats from burgers and wings to steamed mussels — as well as dishes that incorporate many of their signature brews.
Denizens is located at: 4550 Van Buren St, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Taproom Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 11pm Friday and Saturday: 11am – 1pm Brunch is served 11am – 3pm every weekend.
The sun is out and the weather is letting up — which means Spring has finally sprung! We’ve put together a list of the most fun and most entertaining spring festivals and events in the area. Take your family, go on a date, even take a stroll alone! These fun festivals have something for everyone.
Tour the public artwork of Silver Spring on a Summer monthly artwork that will kick-off on Thursday, April 18 from 5:30-8:00pm. Organized by the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District, and Silver Spring Urban District, and Montgomery Planning Department, April’s tour will feature painted murals in Silver Spring.
Come down to Piney Branch Elementary School for an egg-tastic time with your kids. This free event has age categories for the little guys all the way up to the big kids. This event is sure to put a smile on everyone face!
Festival Info:
When: Saturday, April 20, 10:00AM Where: Piney Branch Elementary School Cost: FREE!
A full weekend of art and live performances is planned in Takoma (MD and DC) for the 11th annual Art Hop Arts Fest. The work of over 100 artists will be installed INSIDE the shops, restaurants, galleries and cafes of Takoma creating a lively arts district.
Festival Info:
When: Saturday, April 27 from 11:00AM-5:00PM Sunday, April 28 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM Where: Main Street Takoma Cost: FREE!
Old Town Kensington celebrates International Day of the Book with this fun book festival. There will be live music, food trucks, poetry reading, a children’s stage, and of course lots of books!
Festival Info:
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 11am-4pm Where: 3716 – 3786 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895 Cost: FREE!
Come celebrate Hyattsville 133 years! There will be a parade to kick off the celebration and be sure not to miss out on the Anniversary Carnival happening the whole weekend. To top the day off there will be fireworks in the park!
Festival Info:
When: Saturday, April 27 starts at 11:00AM Where: Magruder Park Recreation Center 3911 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Cost: Parade and Fireworks FREE!
Come down to Old Town Takoma Park to listen to live music from the porches! There will be over 20 porches and 50 bands performing in the neighborhood. Come walk around, meet your neighbors, and enjoy live music.
Festival Info:
When: Saturday, May 11 from 2:00-6:00 Where: Old Town Takoma Park, on a porch near you! For exact locations and performances check out the link above. Cost: FREE!
Pizzeria Paradiso Hyattsville is putting on the second annual Spring Fest! There will be pizza, a large variety of beer, games, art and music. Come ready for great food, beer and company!
Festival Info:
When:Saturday, June 8 from 12:00-5:00 PM Address: 4800 Rhode Island Ave., Hyattsville, MD Cost: 10-50$
Come down to Downtown Silver Spring for an all day block party with great music, food, vendors, and arts. This two stage music festival is great for a family day outing.
Festival Info:
When: Saturday, June 15 starting at 10:00AM Where: 920 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Cost: FREE!
Been to Hyattsville lately? The Gateway Arts District and the surrounding area offers you lots of great opportunities for food, beverages, and more! Check out Go Brent agent and local resident Don Bunuan‘s favorite local hangouts.
Located in the heart of historic Hyattsville MD, Franklins is Prince Georges County’s first microbrewery, and the only combination restaurant, brewery, and toy store in the world. Franklins is a gathering place with deep roots in the Hyattsville community.
Pizzeria Paradiso
Address: 4800 Rhode Island Ave Hyattsville, MD 20781 Website: eatyourpizza.com
Chef/founder Ruth Gresser, started cooking up Neapolitan-style pizzas in Dupont Circle over a quarter century ago. She planted this latest restaurant in a former florist shop. The fully renovated space has 55 seats inside plus another 18 outdoors; a folding window connects a five-seat bar posted on the patio to the interior.
Maryland Meadwork’s crafts the highest quality, best tasting mead possible using natural processes and locally sourced ingredients. Maryland Meadworks combines ancient wisdom with modern knowledge to bring you a tantalizingly diverse selection of delicious mead.
Why did they choose Hyattsville for their brewpub? In one word – community. Community is very important to these Gallaudet University grads. After graduating, they left to start careers in different parts of the country but they returned to Hyattsville to be part of this unique community.
Vigilante Coffee Company
Address: 4327 Gallatin St. Hyattsville, MD 20781 Website: vigilantecoffee.com
These local Maryland based coffee roasters source beans directly from farms all over the world and through our existing import/export relationships. Maintaining the highest standards when sourcing coffees, they seek to maintain farm direct, organic, and fair trade practices whenever possible.
Magruder Park
Address: 3911 Hamilton St. Hyattsville, MD 20781 Website: hyattsville.org
Hyattsville’s major park facility, Magruder Park. Located at 40th Avenue and Hamilton Street, the park offers 32 acres of fun.
Town Center Market
Address: 4705 Queensbury Rd. Riverdale Park, MD 20737 Website: towncentermarket.net
Whether enjoying a cold one on the patio or picking up staple groceries, you’ll love shopping at Town Center Market. After a century on Riverdale Road, the new Town Center Market (formerly known as Dumm’s Corner Market) opened in this new, ultra-modern location.
The area continues to grow with more businesses, including a new branch of Silver Spring’s own Denizens Brewery coming to Riverdale Park.
