Come 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.
The 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 […]
VLOC: 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 […]
Washington Revels present internationally renowned Arab drumming and dance specialist Karim Nagi in an uplifting, joyous, and participatory solo-performance concert for all ages. In this engaging program, Karim performs multiple drumming and percussion techniques, stomping and sticking folk dances, and melodic stories, invoking Arab culture with acrobatic rhythms and percussive movement for a modern setting.
It can be easier to identify trees when they have leaves, but how about in the winter after the trees have shed their leaves? Come to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park to learn how to identify some common local trees based on bark, twigs, and buds instead of leaves.
Why spend money on expensive holiday decor when you can make your own from nature? Pine boughs, pine cones, other natural elements, and florist foam will be supplied; please bring your own container and accessories to make a unique centerpiece for your table. Gardening gloves recommended. Please bring garden clippers if you have them. Suggested […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Glen Echo Park's Winter's Eve event. Enjoy performances, open studios, and a hot chocolate bar before strolling through the park or joining the swing dance in the Spanish Ballroom Kids and adults can also enjoy free, holiday-themed craft activities.
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 - […]
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.
Have some time off for the holidays? Head to Patuxent River State Park for a craft and a campfire. Meet at the Nature Center.