(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores!
(DC) (National Zoo) Celebrate the start of summer with our free, family‑friendly Science Solstice Sunday, part of the Smithsonian’s annual Solstice Weekend! Follow animal clues in an interactive scavenger hunt across the Zoo for a chance to win a prize, enjoy special animal demonstrations, and explore hands-on activity stations from Smithsonian scientists, researchers, and experts working around the world to protect ...
(VA) (Arlington Parks) Come celebrate summer’s natural night lights as we learn about these bioluminescent beetles! Activities include: bug hunts, games, crafts, walks, and talks about fireflies. Bring a picnic blanket as we wait for sunset and the natural lights to come out.
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us outside of public hours for a sensory-friendly morning to celebrate summer at the U.S. Botanic Garden. You can visit a Discovery Cart to learn about the plant science behind chocolate or get hands-on with an interactive pot-a-plant activity.
(DC) (National Park Service) Do you want to connect with nature but you’re not sure how to get started? Do you want to be more present outside and escape the distractions of the modern era? Take a junior naturalist hike with a ranger and learn how to observe and study the natural world around you as you hike between ½ ...
(DC) (National Park Service) During this ½ mile excursion, young explorers learn the hiking essentials, such as trail safety, what to wear or bring to a hike, and how to Recreate Responsibly all while looking at and respecting nature found in our woodlands. This ranger-led hike is intended to create treasured trail experiences for families interested in planning more advance hikes as ...
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Watch our Eastern box turtle stretch their legs in their outdoor enclosure! Learn about the big role they play in our forests and communities. All ages.
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own food to warm over the fire and we’ll provide marshmallows. The hike will be about a half mile on a natural surface trail. Ages 5 and up.
