Twilight Trek – Underground Railroad Experience
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD, United StatesA new evening version of Montgomery Parks' popular guided hikes on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail. "Conductors" provide historical context and explain techniques used to navigate the way North to freedom, including the challenges and opportunities nighttime travel presented. Woodlawn Museum admission included. Participants should bring a flashlight and wear light-colored or reflective clothing.
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.
Sensory Sunday
Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, United StatesJoin us as the sun rises over the Agricultural History Farm Park for a gentle time of hands-on learning. Meet the Farm’s animals, experience exhibits with lower lights and softer sounds, and explore tactile activities and crafts that will appeal to all kinds of curious minds. Please call Lisa Berray, Manager of Interpretation and Visitor […]
Butter Churning
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD, United StatesMake your own butter to try on crackers at the Patuxent River State Park Nature Center. Learn about milk from many animals, from antelopes to seals.
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. Activities in the WondeRoom are inter-generational and require children and their grown-ups to work together!
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCome to the 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.
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.
Free UNSTRUNG Concert
Montgomery College - Rockville 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD, United StatesUnstrung, featuring Conductor Pablo Saelser and Montgomery College Artist in Residence Evelyn Song, is putting on a free concert featuring the works of Bach and Schubert. The concert will take place in the Recital Hall, Music Building on the Rockville Campus.
Skulls and Skins
Seneca Creek State ParkExplore real-life skulls and pelts from mammal residents of Seneca Creek State 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.
Reptile Feeding
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United StatesCheck out Seneca Creek State Park's resident snake at the Park Office!