Events
January 1, 2026So Much is Happening at NDC in 2026 — and You’re Invited
Our events are where neighbors, designers, and doers come together to make Maryland’s communities more vibrant, equitable, and resilient. We offer something for everyone!
What are you interested in?
Learning how to get things done
Participate in engaging workshops, panels, and conversations to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge base, and grow impact.
Connecting with people who care about place
Gather with community leaders, neighbors, designers, and partners across Maryland. Forge relationships that will open new possibilities for your work and the spaces you care about.
Designing for social good
Jump into hands-on problem solving that supports grassroots organizations and amplify their impact.
Volunteering in your community
Show up for practical, satisfying, on-the-ground action that makes a visible difference.
Upcoming Events
Inviting Light Symposium
LEARNING
February 19 • Baltimore, MD
Beyond the Build: Making Public Art Happen is a chance to peek behind the curtain of a $1 million public art initiative to see what it takes to move a project from vision to reality. Learn practical approaches of community-led design in action.
Grassroots DesignFest
DESIGNING
April 11 • Baltimore, MD
A high-energy day where volunteer designers, creatives, and community organizations collaborate on real challenges producing tangible tools and momentum for nonprofits doing important work. Design solutions that help grassroots organizations move faster and farther.
Vision Is Yours Conference
CONNECTING
April 23–24 • Prince George’s County, MD
A two day gathering convening urban planners, community leaders, designers, artists, and public officials to explore innovative approaches to reimagining public spaces, plus workshops, experiences, conversation, and inspiration you won’t forget. Connect with people, ideas, and partnerships that turn vision into action.
Trash Dash
VOLUNTEERING
May 2026 • Baltimore, MD
A community-powered day of action to care for shared spaces because small efforts, done together, add up to visible change. Volunteer for a cleaner, healthier neighborhood and meet other doers while you’re at it.
Details Coming Soon!
Why it Matters
When you show up to an NDC event, you’re not just attending, you’re participating in community-led change.
Ready to jump in?
Pick your path—learn, connect, design, or volunteer—and join us at an upcoming event.
Questions or want to get involved in another way? Reach out and we’ll point you in the right direction.