DOTS Park(ing) Day Activations

DOTS Park(ing) Day Activations invites the University of Maryland community to celebrate International Park(ing) Day by transforming public spaces into colorful, interactive pop-up parks. Organized by the Department of Transportation Services, the activations will feature installations created by student clubs and the DOTS Sustainability Team in The Clarice’s Library Courtyard.

The event is part of NextNOW Fest, The Clarice’s annual, multi-day arts festival featuring artists from across the country and the University of Maryland. NextNOW Fest is open to the general public.

When: Thursday, September 10, 2026, and Friday, September 11, 2026.

Showtimes: 6:00 p.m. on both September 10 and September 11.

Tickets: Free.

Admission: General admission.

Venue: Library Courtyard, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Organizers and participants: The Department of Transportation Services, UMD student clubs, and the DOTS Sustainability Team.

Livestream: No.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified.

Accessibility: The Clarice offers wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted-listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by patron request at least six weeks in advance.