Fun for Families with Kids
Nature’s Engineers: Beavers
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park to learn about beavers, what they do, and why we should love them.
Pontoon Tours
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesTake a relaxing 45-minute boat ride on the pontoon boat “Blue Heron.” Learn about history of the area and search for that wildlife that call Clopper Lake home. Tours are at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – meet at the Boat House. There is a small fee in addition to the park entrance fee.
Junior/Senior Stroll
Seneca Creek State ParkEnjoy a guided, easy-paced walk on natural surface trails, looking for all kinds of natural things. This hike is designed for the slowest among us, from young children to great-grandparents. Binoculars recommended. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesFun 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 Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome to the 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.
Pontoon Tours
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesTake a relaxing 45-minute boat ride on the pontoon boat “Blue Heron.” Learn about history of the area and search for that wildlife that call Clopper Lake home. Tours are at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – meet at the Boat House. There is a small fee in addition to the park entrance fee.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office!
Nature Shack
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesFun crafts, games and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Camping 101
Seneca Creek State ParkJoin Seneca Creek State Park staff in learning basic campfire building and how to set up a tent. Roast a marshmallow and create your own s'mores! Meet at the Park Office.
Moonlight Movies
Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, United StatesGrab a blanket and your kids for Moonlight Movies at Kentlands Mansion. Tonight's movie, The Greatest Showman, starts at sunset. Light concessions, beer, and wine for purchase (cash only, please). The movie is free.