Sunset Paddle

Seneca Creek State Park

Join park staff for an evening kayaking paddle on Clopper Lake and watch the sun setting from the water. Space is limited for this activity and advance registration is required.

History Happy Hour: Hellfire Boys

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United States

The boundaries of warfare changed forever with the first successful gas attack by German forces in World War I. Visit Sandy Spring Museum to hear the story of the marriage between science and industry, and the real characters guiding these new terrors of war making as told by Journalist Theo Emery. Hellfire Boys is his first […]

$15 – $20

Colors of Nature

Seneca Creek State Park

Celebrate National Coloring Day by creating beautiful works of art based on the radiant colors of the natural world. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Meet the Reptiles

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

Reptiles make up one of the most interesting groups of animals found in Patuxent River State Park. This will be a multimedia presentation to allow you to learn more about these varied and very unique animals.

Skulls and Skins

Seneca Creek State Park

Explore real-life skulls and pelts from mammal residents of the park, and learn how bones and hair can teach us what animals eat and how they live. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Cavalcade of Streetcars

National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MD, United States

Cavalcade of Street Cars features operation of several cars from the collections. Come ride them all!

$8 – $10

Nature Crafts

Seneca Creek State Park

Fun crafts, games, and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Artist Reception: CreativitY, with a capital WHY?

Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, United States

Artist reception for Larry Marc Levine's exhibit at the Sandy Spring Museum featuring demonstrations by six individuals whose portraits will be on exhibit, including musicians Karen Buglass and Alyssa Centanni, jewelry maker Bobbi Premack Gorban, violin maker David Rapkievian, fabric artist Shirley Waxman, and graffitist Herberth Romero.

Reptile Encounter

Seneca Creek MeetUp 16899 Riffle Ford Road, Darnestown, MD, United States

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 Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.

Autumn Pontoon Tour

Seneca Creek State Park

Take a relaxing, 45-minute afternoon boat ride on the pontoon boat "Blue Heron." See the beautiful shades of autumn as the leaves begin to change around Clopper Lake. Small fee per person in addition to park entrance fees; meet at the Boat Center.

$2