Free Movie Night
Robertson Park Youth Center 801 Rabbitt Road, Gaithersburg, MarylandEnjoy a special free screening of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” outdoors at Gaithersburg's Robertson Park Youth Center. Bring a chair or blanket.
Owls of Maryland
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDCome to the Nature Center and learn about the hunters of the night! We'll talk about how owls live and what makes owls special. We'll look at owl pellets, which is how naturalists learn what owls eat. And we'll have a pinecone owl craft for those who have time.
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.
Pickin’ on the Porch
Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MDWind down from the work week with an evening of local acoustic, roots, and bluegrass music on the porch of the historic Farmhouse at the Agricultural History Farm Park! Event includes featured local music artists, open mic, and the opportunity to pull out your own acoustic instrument to play with other talented musicians under the […]
PCC Streetcars in the Nation’s Capital
National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Road, Colesville, MDThis special 82nd Anniversary celebration marks the arrival of the Presidents’ Conference Committee street cars in the Nation’s Capital. See video of the Fourteenth Street car line, the route first served by the cars in 1937. Ride the National Capital Trolley Museum's PCC cars. Ride our PCC cars, visit Street Car Hall to see our local […]
Nature Crafts
Fun crafts, games and hands-on nature items. Activities vary each week! Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Stream Study
Patuxent River State Park 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MDWhat's in the water? We'll look for crawfish, mayfly larvae, salamanders, and do some simple water quality tests in the Patuxent River at the Park. Close-toed shoes or sturdy sandals that can get wet are recommended (no flip-flops); may be canceled due to high water. Meet at the Nature Center.
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.
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.
Museum Jam
Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy SpringBring your stringed instrument and join a bluegrass jam at Sandy Spring Museum. Whether you are a relative newbie to jamming or a seasoned musician, you will enjoy the camaraderie as we share favorite songs and learn from one another. All ages are welcome. Listeners welcome, too. Hosted by Mary Burdette of Grey Fox Bluegrass […]