Nature Shack
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDFun 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, MDJoin 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, GaithersburgThe 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.
Beginner Nature Journaling
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDJoin the park naturalist at Seneca Creek State Park in learning how to observe the natural world through the art of nature journaling. For beginners. Be sure to bring a journal. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
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 The Josanne Francis Septet.
The Secret Lives of Opossums, Raccoons, and Skunks
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDCome to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park and learn about these interesting nocturnal mammals.
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 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.
Tour of Glenview Through Time
Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Drive, RockvilleJoin Peerless Rockville for a tour of Glenview Mansion and a walk through the Civic City Center to learn about its rich and fascinating history.
Carpe Diem! Silver Spring Dance
Silver Spring Civic Building One Veterans Place, Silver SpringDance to great music with great callers! August's dance features music by the Sligo Creek Stompers with caller Caroline Barnes. Beginners are welcome. The evening starts with an intro workshop from 7-7:30 pm, followed by dancing from 7:30-10. Presented by Carpe Diem Arts in partnership with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, Washington Revels, and […]
Free Summer Concert
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen EchoThe Aloha Boys are headlining this week at Glen Echo Park's FREE summer concert series and bringing the audience back to a lifestyle that is unique and precious to Hawai'i. The Bumper Car Pavilion is a covered, open-air pavilion. Concerts are held rain or shine. Bench seating is provided, or bring your own chair.