From a free local-history open house to the final weekend of a major equestrian competition, Westphalia-area residents have several options close to home from Friday through Sunday.

Sankofa Open House

Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Chelsea House, 601 Watkins Parks Drive in Upper Marlboro. The free, all-ages Sankofa Open House includes the Sankofa Mobile Museum, exhibits on local activists, hands-on activities, community resources and an oral-history station. Complimentary food and beverages are offered while supplies last. Registration is available through the official event page.

Capital Challenge Horse Show — final weekend

The Capital Challenge Horse Show continues Friday through Sunday at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center and Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue in Upper Marlboro. Friday’s featured competitions include the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals, while the show concludes Sunday with children’s, pony and junior hunter challenges. The organizer’s current website does not state a general spectator admission price; visitors should check the official schedule before heading out.

Watkins Park Farmers Market

The Watkins Park Farmers Market runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive in Upper Marlboro. Admission is free and the event is open to all ages. Purchases from participating growers and vendors cost extra.

Westphalia Community Center Teen Nights

Westphalia Community Center, 8900 Westphalia Road, hosts Teen Night Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. The program is free and is listed for teens. The county’s current center schedule confirms Teen Night on both evenings.

Patuxent River boat tour

A guided pontoon boat tour on the Patuxent River is scheduled Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. at Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Road in Upper Marlboro, with participants meeting at Jackson’s Landing. The program is open to all ages and costs $4 for Prince George’s County residents and $6 for nonresidents. As of the Gazette’s most recent check, registration was waitlist-only, so residents should verify whether space has reopened before making plans.

Event details can change. Check the linked official event pages before leaving, particularly for registration availability and schedule updates.