Art Walk in the Park
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesEvery First Friday, May through September, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including glassworks, pottery, photography, sculpture, and more. Washington Conservatory of Music casual concert featuring Marty Nau Jazz Trio will perform jazz standards from the […]
Wetlands Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesJoin in on a walk through the wetlands area of Seneca Creek State Park and learn about the importance of this fragile ecosystem. Enjoy a great chance to hear frogs and toads and search for salamanders and other wildlife. Meet at the Bluejay/Nuthatch Pavilion.
UGRR Guided Hike
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United StatesHikes last approximately 2.5 hours and are provided by “conductors” who lead groups on a simulated Underground Railroad experience covering 2.0 miles from Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park along a wooded, natural surface trail to the historic Sandy Spring, then back to the new Woodlawn Museum . Hikers learn about various techniques that “freedom seekers” used […]
Resident Artist Open House
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesSandy Spring Museum is home to eleven artists who work in a variety of mediums, teach classes and create wonderful works of original art. Stop by on the first Saturday of any month to meet the artists, see them at work, and learn more about their craft. You may want to purchase a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself […]
Railroad Station Open House
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United StatesThe historic Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station is open to the public the first Saturday of every month. Bring the entire family for real train spotting, a toy train play set, a permanent model train display, a kid’s toy engine to ride, videos – including “Next Stop Silver Spring” – gift shop, and refreshments.
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.
UGRR Guided Hike
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United StatesHikes last approximately 2.5 hours and are provided by “conductors” who lead groups on a simulated Underground Railroad experience covering 2.0 miles from Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park along a wooded, natural surface trail to the historic Sandy Spring, then back to the new Woodlawn Museum . Hikers learn about various techniques that “freedom seekers” used […]
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.
John Poole House Grand Re-Opening
John Poole House 19923 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MarylandBring a picnic lunch, set up your blanket and chairs in the shade, and enjoy some family-friendly fun at the historic Grand re-opening of the John Poole House in the Historic Medley District. Poolesville's oldest building, the 1793 John Poole House, will be open to all for free tours. There will be old-fashioned games for children, […]