Nature Shack
Seneca Creek State ParkFun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Park Office.
Shop Arts Saturday
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesEnjoy a relaxed holiday shopping experience as you browse art studios and galleries in search of unique handmade gifts. See demonstrations of resident artists at work and try your hand at a few techniques. Fine arts and crafts for sale include glass, pottery, photography, jewelry, painting and drawing, plus a variety of works in Glen […]
Winter is Coming
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesPlants and animals have to make significant changes in order to survive the cold months ahead. Learn about some of these adaptations, play a "Bird Migration " game (try to survive the migratory challenges!) and turn autumnal natural items into artwork. Meet at the Nature Center.
Arab Folk Dance Workshop
Join Washington Revels and Arab drumming and dance specialist Karim Nagi for an “Arab Folk Dance Intensive” workshop. Karim will guide participants through traditional group dances from the Arab world. These are not “performance” dances, but village community dances done by “The People” — adults and children of all ages — in social, celebratory, and […]
Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesDuring “Reflections of a Vietnam Era Veteran,” speaker Clarence Hickey will relate his experience during the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army Medical Service. During the talk, he will show meaningful artifacts from his time in the service at the Fort Campbell Army Hospital, comparing its design and features with Civil War era hospitals due […]
Where’d the Green Go?
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesThe green is gone from the leaves and they've fallen to the ground. Come to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park and learn about what makes leaves green, why they turn dolors in the fall, and use the colorful leaves to create some nature artwork.
Orienteering Hike
Seneca Creek State ParkCome to Seneca Creek State Park for an "intro to orienteering" hike around the course at the park. Compasses and maps will be provided. Meet at the Tire Playground.
Geocaching Hike
"Life in a War Zone" BrochureCome on a treasure hunt hike – geocaches are hidden all over Black Hill Regional Park and you can take a hike to find them using clues provided. Please register no later than 24 hours before the hike to receive the hike's location and other important information.
Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesThe Montgomery County Historical Society presents Suburban Dams, Woods, and Water: The Story of Montgomery County, MD's Rock Creek Park & Rock Creek Regional Park. Inspired by his time spent in local parks, speaker Scott Einberger explores the history of Montgomery County's Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Regional Park, including how the people using […]
Victorian Lyric Opera Company
Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, United StatesVLOC: Bringing Victorian Lyric Operetta Alive in the 21st Century is a special program by Rockville's own operetta company. Musical works from a genre developed in the mid 1800s are still performed today. Why? What's the draw? Are the stories still relevant? This lecture will feature live music and video to discuss how the company balances […]