Yuletide Celebration

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United States

Travel back in time to experience the Yuletide Celebration during the early 1800s at Woodlawn Manor Saturday, December 14, with period entertainment, children's crafts, decorations, and light refreshments. Visit the historically decorated Manor house. Families with children are encouraged to register for 5:00 - 6:30 pm, and adults who want more history from 7:30 - […]

$5 – $7

Feed the Birds

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Create a pine cone bird feeder to hang in Patuxent River State Park, or take it home to help feed the birds during the winter. Meet at the Nature Center.

Campfire and Craft

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Have some time off for the holidays? Head to Patuxent River State Park for a craft and a campfire. Meet at the Nature Center.

Exhibit: Art Dolls

Art Dolls: Figurative Sculptures Tell a Story features the work of students enrolled in doll making classes at Montgomery College, where they utilize sculpting, painting, designing, wig making, costuming, and sewing to create art. The exhibit runs through March 1, 2020 – full details are available at the museum website.

First Day Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

Grab your friends and family and start the new decade with an easy, one-mile hike through Seneca Creek State Park. Warm up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate or other hot beverage. R.S.V.P. encouraged by calling the park: (301) 924-2127 or emailing SPSCnaturalist@gmail.com. Meet at the Park Office – all ages are welcome!

First Day Hike

Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United States

Join Park Rangers, family and friends for a two-mile hike through the woods on New Year's Day. Stick around afterwards for some hot cocoa or hot tea. All ages and friendly pets welcome! Kindly R.S.V.P. at Patuxentriver.statepark@maryland.gov – meet at the Park Office.

Weekday Hike

Seneca Creek State Park

Join a Volunteer Ranger to get out of the office and take an afternoon hike. This 1.2 mile walk is perfect to stretch your legs or just get outside for an hour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the Boat Center.

B&O Station Open House

Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United States

The Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station open house features a special visitor this month: a feathered representative from the Agricultural History Farm Park. Also: real train spotting, a toy train play set, permanent model train display, kid's toy engine to ride, videos, gift shop, refreshments.

Nature Crafts

Seneca Creek State Park

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items – activities vary each week. Meet at the Park Office.

Reptile Encounter

Seneca Creek State Park

Come 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 Park Office.