Fall Frolic at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen EchoCome for a day of fall fun! Many free daytime activities for families include pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, face painting, and a costume parade around the park.
Halloween at Button Farm
Button Farm Living History Center 16820 Black Rock Road, GermantownCatch the spirit at Button Farm’s Haunted Halloween Event. By daylight, there will be family-friendly activities including scavenger hunt, games, animals, and haunted hay ride. In the afternoon, a special Blair Witch Project tour will be led by the Friends of Seneca Creek State Park. The tour will feature sites from the film located in […]
Blair Witch Heritage Hike
Button Farm Living History Center 16820 Black Rock Road, GermantownTwenty years ago, two young filmmakers made cinema history. "The Blair Witch Project" was a worldwide sensation, and is still one of the most profitable movies in Hollywood history. Join Ranger Ledbetter to learn how this horror classic came to be filmed here in Maryland at Seneca Creek State Park, and visit actual shooting locations […]
Screening: “Glory” 30th Anniversary
Sandy Spring Slave Museum 18524 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring, MDSandy Spring Slave Museum marks the 30th anniversary of the release of "Glory" with a film screening and remarks by local resident and movie extra Stan Slater. Mr. Slater will discuss the making of "Glory" and the film's historical accuracy.
Skywatching at Observatory Park
Observatory Park 100 DeSellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, MDJoin astronomy enthusiasts all over the world, in observing Saturn. Event organizers will be looking at Saturn and for one of the visible nebula in the Milky Way. Hands-on activities and tours of the International Latitude Observatory will be available. Observatory Park will be dark, but please do not bring a bright flashlight; bring a […]
Poetry Open Mike and Potluck
Hyattstown Mill 14920 Hyattstown Mill Road, Hyattstown, MDTo involve the greater area community in literary events, Hyattstown Mill Arts Project holds several reading events throughout the year and invites the participation of readers of poetry, novels, short stories and essays as well as other forms of writing such as articles and screen plays. Participation is not limited to HMAP members. More information […]
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Seneca Creek State ParkSpooky spirits of Halloween have descended upon Seneca Creek! Can you find the signs they have left behind? Meet at the Nature Shack by the Tire Playground.
Nature Crafts
Seneca Creek State ParkFun 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 ParkCome to Seneca Creek State Park for a fun, 30-45 minute program for all ages. Met 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.
Autumn Pontoon Tour
Seneca Creek State ParkTake a relaxing 45-minute afternoon boat ride on the pontoon boat "Blue Heron." Come see the beautiful shades of autumn as the leaves begin to change around Clopper Lake. There is a small fee per person in addition to the park entrance fee. Cash or personal check only; meet at the Boat Center.