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Little Critters Nature Play (Animal Movement)

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Zoo) Bring your little zoogoer for a wild time as we explore animals and nature through creative, drop-in play! Little Critters Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must remain with their children. Find more Smithsonian cultural and nature ...

Free

Storytime in the Garden

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) oin us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. We will meet in the outdoor classroom area located in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children. Meet in the Outdoor Classroom located in the Children’s Garden area. Find more Montgomery Parks events here.

$5

NatureFest Spring Break

Anacostia Park Skating Pavillion 1500 Anacostia Dr SE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (MD) (Friends of Anacostia Park) NatureFest is a week-long event during DCPS spring break, providing a safe space for youth ages 5 - 12 and their families to connect with nature and build lasting memories. Each day offers a variety of activities including boat rides on the River, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, live animals, skating, and more. Families, youth ...

Egg Scavenger Hunt at Bull Run

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Hop on over to the Camp Store to purchase your egg scavenger hunt sheet for just $8. Then follow the Bluebell Trail to search for 10 hidden eggs along the way. Once you've found them all, return your completed sheet to the Camp Store to claim a sweet prize! Ongoing daily through April 20th.

$8

Spring Egg Hunt at Potomac Overlook

Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Spring is here, and the egg hunt is back at Potomac Overlook! Join us any day from April 12th to 20th anytime between 10:30am and 4pm to take part in this ongoing event. Pick up your egg hunt sheet at the nature center, explore the park on a scavenger hunt, and then return to the nature center ...

$8

Egg Scavenger Hunt at Bull Run

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Hop on over to the Camp Store to purchase your egg scavenger hunt sheet for just $8. Then follow the Bluebell Trail to search for 10 hidden eggs along the way. Once you've found them all, return your completed sheet to the Camp Store to claim a sweet prize! Ongoing daily through April 20th.

$8

Easter Egg Hunt at Tregaron

Tregaron Conservancy 3031 Klingle Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Join the Conservancy for our annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids and their families in our beautiful historic woodlands. Registration required. We will have a special area reserved for kids under age five. Please leave your four-legged friends at home. Find more Tregaron Conservancy events here.

Forest Bathing Campfire

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us for lots of campfire fun, no soap or water required! Forest Bathing is a way to explore nature through sights, sounds, smells and touch, just like the animals! We’ll play games, meet live animals and make S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$6
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