World Ranger Day: Ranger Roundup
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDIn honor of World Ranger Day, learn about the Park Ranger life by joining a 30-45 minute program with a Park Ranger. Meet at the Nature Shack.
Free Outdoor Concert
The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MDLive from the Lawn, Strathmore’s free outdoor concert series, is where summertime stands still as music and memories take center stage. Pack a picnic and settle onto a blanket to enjoy fresh air, friends, and a fantastic lineup! Concerts take place at the Gudelsky Gazebo. This week's performers are Miss Tess and the Talkbacks.
Weekday Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDThis is your chance to get some fresh air and exercise after work! Hike a loop between 1.5 and 2 miles, with frequent stops for plant and animal sightings and praying mantis egg case searches. Meet at Kingfisher Overlook.
Moonlight Movies
Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road, GaithersburgGrab a blanket and your kids for Moonlight Movies at Kentlands Mansion. Tonight's movie, Spaceballs, starts at sunset. Light concessions, beer, and wine for purchase (cash only, please). The event is free.
Art Walk in the Park
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen EchoEvery First Friday, May through September, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including glassworks, pottery, photography, sculpture, and more. Washington Conservatory of Music casual concert featuring Marty Nau Jazz Trio will perform jazz standards from the […]
Wetlands Hike
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDJoin in on a walk through the wetlands area of Seneca Creek State Park and learn about the importance of this fragile ecosystem. Enjoy a great chance to hear frogs and toads and search for salamanders and other wildlife. Meet at the Bluejay/Nuthatch Pavilion.
UGRR Guided Hike
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MDHikes last approximately 2.5 hours and are provided by “conductors” who lead groups on a simulated Underground Railroad experience covering 2.0 miles from Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park along a wooded, natural surface trail to the historic Sandy Spring, then back to the new Woodlawn Museum . Hikers learn about various techniques that “freedom seekers” used […]
Resident Artist Open House
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringSandy Spring Museum is home to eleven artists who work in a variety of mediums, teach classes and create wonderful works of original art. Stop by on the first Saturday of any month to meet the artists, see them at work, and learn more about their craft. You may want to purchase a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself […]
Railroad Station Open House
Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station 8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver SpringThe historic Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station is open to the public the first Saturday of every month. Bring the entire family for real train spotting, a toy train play set, a permanent model train display, a kid’s toy engine to ride, videos – including “Next Stop Silver Spring” – gift shop, and refreshments.
Pontoon Tours
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDTake 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.