Fun for Families with Kids
Skulls and Skins
Seneca Creek State ParkExplore real-life skulls and pelts from mammal residents of the park, and learn how bones and hair can teach us what animals eat and how they live. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State ParkCome to Seneca Creek State Park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Meet a living snake or turtle and examine shells and skins from reptiles living in the park! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Autumn Pontoon Tour
Seneca Creek State ParkTake a relaxing 45-minute afternoon boat ride on the pontoon boat "Blue Heron." Come see the beautiful shades of autumn as the leaves begin to change around Clopper Lake. There is a small fee per person in addition to the park entrance fee. Cash or personal check only; meet at the Boat Center.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State ParkCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office.
Nature Shack
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Backbone Bonanza
Seneca Creek State ParkVertebrates are animals that have a backbone. That includes humans, birds, reptiles, mammals, fish and a variety of other animals. Come learn about the evolutionary advantage of having a backbone and create your very own vertebrate. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Farm Park After Dark
Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, United StatesSome of them crawl. Some of them slither. Some of them fly through the dark night sky. They are all creatures of the night! Join Montgomery County Parks as they shine a light on the common creatures who live their lives while we sleep, learn facts that make them less scary, and over come your […]
Grusendorf Open House
Seneca Creek State ParkCome see the inside of our 1855 log farmhouse, the last surviving building from the original Germantown settlement. Even try your hand at an old time craft! The cabin is adjacent to the Park Office.
Fall Frolic at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesCome for a day of fall fun! Many free daytime activities for families include pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, face painting, and a costume parade around the park.