Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State ParkThis is your chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work! Hike a loop of between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for plant and animal sightings and praying mantis egg case searches. Meet at Kingfisher Overlook.
Free Summer Concert
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, United StatesBring a picnic to Glen Echo Park for this free evening concert! Eight-piece band King Soul will be bringing the excitement of old-school Southern Soul to a new audience. Featuring original songs, powerful vocals, and an amazing horn section, King Soul is a top draw at area clubs and events. The Bumper Car Pavilion is covered; […]
Tree ID Hike
Seneca Creek State ParkJoin a Seneca Creek State Park ranger in identifying the various tree species located around the Park Office.
Summer Beer and Wine Garden
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United StatesEnjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with food trucks, picnics, lawn games, beer and wine, and live music on the beautiful grounds of the Museum. This community favorite is held once a month in June, July and August. Join us rain or shine – in the event of inclement weather, we will bring the gathering indoors, where […]
Free Movie Night
Robertson Park Youth Center 801 Rabbitt Road, Gaithersburg, MarylandEnjoy a special free screening of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” outdoors at Gaithersburg's Robertson Park Youth Center. Bring a chair or blanket.
Owls of Maryland
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesCome to the Nature Center and learn about the hunters of the night! We'll talk about how owls live and what makes owls special. We'll look at owl pellets, which is how naturalists learn what owls eat. And we'll have a pinecone owl craft for those who have time.
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.
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 […]
PCC Streetcars in the Nation’s Capital
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, United StatesThis special 82nd Anniversary celebration marks the arrival of the Presidents’ Conference Committee street cars in the Nation’s Capital. See video of the Fourteenth Street car line, the route first served by the cars in 1937. Ride the National Capital Trolley Museum's PCC cars. Ride our PCC cars, visit Street Car Hall to see our local […]
Nature Crafts
Fun crafts, games and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.