John Poole House Grand Re-Opening
John Poole House 19923 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MarylandBring a picnic lunch, set up your blanket and chairs in the shade, and enjoy some family-friendly fun at the historic Grand re-opening of the John Poole House in the Historic Medley District. Poolesville's oldest building, the 1793 John Poole House, will be open to all for free tours. There will be old-fashioned games for children, […]
Kingsley Schoolhouse Open House
Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, United StatesExplore one of the best remaining examples of a one-room schoolhouse in Montgomery County! Built in 1893 in response to the need for a school within walking distance of farms located in the Little Bennett Creek Valley, the Kingsley Schoolhouse served the local, rural farming community until it closed in 1935.
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State ParkCome 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.
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!
Free Monday Night Film Series
Montgomery College - Rockville 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD, United StatesMontgomery College is pleased to present film masterpieces, free and open to the public, for both film buffs and newcomers to the genre alike. This week's film is A Generation, a coming-of-age story of survival and shattering loss that delivers a brutal portrait of the human cost of war from Polish director Andrzej Wajda. In Polish with English […]
Little Farmers’ Story Time
Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD, United StatesYour Little Farmer is invited to enjoy story time at the Agricultural History Farm Park that will make all the different aspects of the farm come to life! Meet the farmers, animals, and plants of the farm, join in a craft or activity connected to each week’s featured story, and explore the historic farmstead with […]
Nature Shack
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.
Free Tuesday Talk
Beall-Dawson Museum 103 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, United StatesJoin the Montgomery County Historical Society for this free program exploring the history of River Road. The commercial section of River Road, Bethesda, sometimes called Westbard, was once home to a flourishing community of African Americans. This presentation outlines the history of this community and their white neighbors from before the Civil War to after Desegregation, and examines […]
Inquiring Minds – Magnets
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, United StatesThe Gaithersburg Community Museum presents a program of exploration for young visitors which takes place on Wednesday mornings in July and August. Supplies are limited. Admission is free with no reservations required. Donations to cover program costs are appreciated. Recommended for ages 5 and up.