Bowie’s Solar Farm: Powering a Greener Future

Did you know Bowie has its own solar farm? Located on City-owned property along Central Avenue, this renewable energy project is helping Bowie reduce its carbon footprint while embracing a cleaner, more sustainable future. Operational since 2021, the solar farm is part of a partnership with Tesla Energy and features solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

The City reports that the project helps offset energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with municipal operations. The solar farm also supports Bowie’s broader environmental goals, including reducing emissions by 50% by 2030. Along with solar panels installed on several City buildings, this initiative demonstrates Bowie’s commitment to renewable energy, environmental responsibility, and creating a healthier community for generations to come.

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Bowie, Are You Solar-Powered? ☀️

Leaf It to Bowie! Curbside Leaf Collection Is Underway 🍂

Fall leaves are beautiful on the trees, but once they hit your lawn, the cleanup begins! Fortunately, the City of Bowie is making autumn yard work a little easier with its annual Curbside Vacuum Leaf Collection Program.

The program began the week of October 26, 2026, and eligible neighborhoods will receive two bulk leaf collections during the season.

Here's What You Need to Know:

When it's your neighborhood's collection week, rake your leaves into piles at the curb, not in the street, by 7 a.m. Monday morning. Collections are scheduled by week rather than a specific pickup day, so having your leaves ready on time is important!

Be sure your leaf piles are easily accessible and not blocked by parked vehicles. If crews can't reach your leaves or have already completed your street, they won't return until the next scheduled collection.

What About the Leaves Left Behind?

The City's vacuum trucks will collect most of the leaves, but some scattered leaves and debris may remain. Simply place any leftovers in paper yard waste bags for the City's regular Wednesday collection.

Don't let your pickup week blow by! Check your neighborhood's collection schedule and follow the daily progress updates to see when crews are working in your area.

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Discover It. Love It. Support It. The Bowie Directory Is Coming!

Looking for a great restaurant, trusted service provider, local business, or community organization right here in Bowie? Your search is about to get easier!

The Bowie Directory is launching soon, bringing our community together in one convenient online destination! From hidden gems and neighborhood favorites to local entrepreneurs and organizations making a difference, the Bowie Directory will help you discover more of what Bowie has to offer.

And here's the exciting part: Local businesses and organizations can get in on the action! Whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, or community organization, this is your opportunity to get noticed and connect with Bowie residents.

Bowie, get ready to discover, connect, and support local!

Neighborhood Fall Fest - Treasures • Kids’ Crafts • Food • Community

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Make the Holidays Brighter for a Child in Need

A little gift can bring a whole lot of joy! This holiday season, the Bowie Police Department is once again teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to help make the holidays magical for children in need. You can be part of the holiday cheer by donating a new, unwrapped toy at one of five convenient drop-off locations throughout Bowie. Donations will be accepted through December 12, so there's still time to make a difference. Let's come together, Bowie, and help put a smile on a child's face this holiday season! 🎄

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Your Go-To Guide for Things to Do in Bowie!

November 12

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 10:15am - 10:45am

• Teen Zone, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 2:00pm - 5:30pm

• Teen Workforce Empowerment Series: Identifying Tools for Scholarships, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 3:00pm - 5:00pm

• Adult STEM Seminars - Engineering Careers, Kenhill Conference Room 126 2614 Kenhill Dr. Bowie 7:00pm - 8:00pm

• Bowie Arts Committee Meeting, Virtual Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm

November 13

• 21st Annual Maryland Women of Color Network Conference, Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Rd Bowie 9:00am

• Toddler Storytime, Bowie Barnes & Noble, Bowie Town Center
  15455 Emerald Way Bowie 11:30am

• Senior Program: Soulful Conversations - Estate Planning, Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Dr. Bowie 10:00pm - 11:00am

• Craft and Create: Kindness Art (Adults), Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 3:30pm - 5:00pm

• Lighting Up the Holidays with Linkind, Crossfire Worship Center 13010 8th St. Bowie 6:30pm - 8:30pm

• "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie, The Bowie Playhouse
  16500 White Marsh Park Dr. Bowie [See show times]

November 14

• 2026 Education Fair - Hosted by Southern & Northern PG County Mocha Moms, Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School 11902 Daisy Lane Glenn Dale 11:00am

• Amaryllis & Paperwhite Bulb Planting Workshop, Patuxent Nursery 2410 North Crain Hwy Bowie 11:00am - 12:00pm

• Dance Party: Fall Fest. Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 11:00am - 12:00pm

• Happy 25th Birthday, Bowie B&N! Barnes & Noble, Bowie Town Center 15455 Emerald Way Bowie 12:00pm

• Neighborhood Fall Fest, Behind the Bowie Railroad Museum, 8614 Chestnut Avenue, Old Bowie 1:00pm

• Indigenous Archaeological Sites in Bowie and Prince George's County, 12207 Tulip Grove Dr. Bowie 2:00pm - 3:00pm

• LEGO Holiday Build Event, Barnes & Noble, Bowie Town Center 15455 Emerald Way Bowie 2:00pm

• Creative Entertainment Presents: This is My Night: A Tribute to Chaka Khan, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie 7:00pm

November 15

• 2026 Showcase Spotlight in Youth Excellence, Wiseman Center Ballroom, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie 2:00pm - 6:00pm

• "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie, The Bowie Playhouse
  16500 White Marsh Park Dr. Bowie [See show times]

November 16

• Calling Cultural Dancers & Ensembles, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie 9:00am

• Teen Zone, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 2:00pm - 5:30pm

• Regular City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers 15901 Fred Robinson Way Bowie 7:00pm - 9:00pm

November 17

• Wiggle and Giggle Fitness Program: Imagination in Motion, Bowie City Gym 4100 Northview Dr. Bowie 1:00pm - 2:00pm

• Youth STEM Seminars - Medical Technology Careers, Kenhill Conference Room 126 2614 Kenhill Dr. Bowie 7:00pm - 8:00pm

November 18

• Teen Zone, Bowie Library 15210 Annapolis Rd. Bowie 2:00pm - 5:30pm

• Green Team MAPS Subgroup Meeting, Virtual Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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