Lecture: The Weems Family Journey to Freedom
Peerless Rockville 29 Courthouse Square, Room 110, Rockville, MDPlease join Peerless Rockville as they welcome Canadian historians Bryan and Shannon Prince, who will share the heart-wrenching and occasionally heartwarming story of the enslaved family of John and Arabella Weems. Their epic story involved extensive webs of slave traders, Underground Railroad operatives and abolitionists from Canada, Great Britain, Jamaica as well as the United […]
Train Day
Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 South Summit Avenue, GaithersburgDiscover the magic of trains at Train Day. Visitors are invited to celebrate Gaithersburg’s long and storied history with the railroad. Enjoy an N-Gauge model train display presented by BANTRAK members, explore vintage rail cars, and participate in train-related activities. In the Museum, have fun in the hands-on learning centers and shop for train-themed items. […]
Nature’s Engineers: Beavers
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDCome to the Nature Center at Patuxent River State Park to learn about beavers, what they do, and why we should love them.
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.
Moon Movie Fest & a Show (Persied’s Meteor Shower)
Gaithersburg International Latitude Observatory 100 DeSellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, MDThis will be the first ever movie night in Observatory Park. Based on a true story, The Dish takes a comical and fictionalized look at the 1969 space mission that marked mankind’s first steps on the moon and why NASA relied on a radio telescope in the middle of an Australian sheep farm to bring […]
Junior/Senior Stroll
Seneca Creek State ParkEnjoy a guided, easy-paced walk on natural surface trails, looking for all kinds of natural things. This hike is designed for the slowest among us, from young children to great-grandparents. Binoculars recommended. Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Nature Crafts
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.
Reptile Encounter
Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MDCome 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.
Take Me Out to the MoCo Go-Go!
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringHosted by Kato Hammond and Dr. Tahira Mahdi from Take Me Out to the Go-Go magazine and guest speaker Go-Go Bouncey, this event is your opportunity have your Go-Go story shared in a live broadcast and preserved in Go-Go history.
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.