Fun for Families with Kids
WondeRoom Create Date
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesThe WondeRoom is a free, dedicated space filled with experiential, hands-on, family-friendly activities that inspire creativity through design-based, problem-solving challenges. Designed for children ages 5-11 with family members.
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 ParkCome 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.
Inquiring Minds – Magnets
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesThe Gaithersburg Community Museum presents a program of exploration for young visitors which takes place on Wednesday mornings in July and August. Supplies are limited. Admission is free with no reservations required. Donations to cover program costs are appreciated. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
The Secret Lives of Opossums, Raccoons, and Skunks
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park and learn about these interesting nocturnal mammals.
Patuxent River Canidae
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome to the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center and learn about the habitat and lives of foxes and coyotes.
Train Day
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesDiscover the magic of trains at Train Day. Visitors are invited to celebrate Gaithersburg’s long and storied history with the railroad. Enjoy an N-Gauge model train display presented by BANTRAK members, explore vintage rail cars, and participate in train-related activities. In the Museum, have fun in the hands-on learning centers and shop for train-themed items. […]