Fun for Families with Kids
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome 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! Program takes place at the park office.
Maple Sugaring Days
Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United StatesFebruary is Maple Sugaring Month at Brookside Nature Center. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday you’ll have an opportunity to experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. See sap drip from trees and taste it. Watch it boil down into sweet maple syrup, then sample a tasty […]
Open House: Silver Spring Railroad Station
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United StatesAll aboard for the Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station open house, including real train spotting, a toy train play set, permanent model train display, kid's toy engine to ride, videos, gift shop and refreshments. This month's special exhibit is a glowing Capitol Limited "drumhead," a moveable medallion designed to illuminate the train's emblem at night […]
Ecology Games
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesLearn the basic principles of the natural world while playing group games at Patuxent River State Park! Play a few simple games, such as "Animal Charades" and "Oh Deer!" Wear clothing appropriate for the outdoors. Great for ages 7 and up; families welcome. At the Nature Center.
Celebrating African Rhythms @ Oakley Cabin
Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCelebrate the arrival of spring and show off your best dance moves! Join Montgomery Parks' annual dance workshop that explores African rhythms from West Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Europe and North & South America. Learn the “Cake Walk” and compete for sweet treats to take home! Fun for the entire family.
Free African World Beat Concert
Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesBrookside Gardens is hosting free concerts on Tuesday evenings in June set in the beauty of the gardens. No registration is required. Bring friends, family, chairs, blankets, and picnics! Food trucks will be available. Concerts take place on the Visitor Center lawn from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The June 25 concert features Kantinka performing African […]
Summer Fest
Olney Theatre 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, United StatesCelebrate Summer at Olney Theater Center with FREE all-day activities, including Matilda dance party, games, STEM projects, Friends of the Library Montgomery County Book Sale, costume and props sale, food trucks, local beer and wine, sponsor and nonprofit tables, and a bounce house. Free performances throughout the day!
Pickin’ on the Porch
Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, United StatesWind down from the work week with an evening of local acoustic, roots, and bluegrass music on the porch of the historic Farmhouse at the Agricultural History Farm Park! Event includes featured local music artists, open mic, and the opportunity to pull out your own acoustic instrument to play with other talented musicians under the […]
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, Spaceballs, starts at sunset. Light concessions, beer, and wine for purchase (cash only, please). The event is free.
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.