Books with a Park Ranger

Rock Creek Nature Center 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) If you have a little one to take care of and are looking for something fun to do come read and sing all about nature with a park ranger! Depending on the weather, we will play either out front of or inside Rock Creek Park’s Nature Center. Families with children ages 6 and under are welcome!

Nature Scavenger Hunt at Long Branch

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) We'll walk on the trails to complete our nature scavenger hunt list. Together we'll search for acorns, rocks, leaves, bugs, other animals and more! Families.

$5

Little Critters Nature Play

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

(DC) (National Zoo) Walk, climb, run, slither, or slide and join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo! Animals move in different ways and different animals have different body parts they use. Wiggle, wobble, and play with us as we learn and explore together. We'll meet in the Birdhouse classroom. Little Critters Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and ...

Free

Babes in a Backpack

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Let’s go outside and hike to improve fitness, play in nature, and experience the great outdoors as a family. You will meet a naturalist at the meet up spot and set out on a trail that will have nature play and fun learning prompts along the way. These hikes are designed for adults with young children.

$2

Tiny Tot: Butterfly Kites

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Tiny Tot programs are offered throughout the year at Gulf and Long Branch Nature Centers. Each program has a theme not published ahead of time for flexibility in incorporating changeable aspects of the park and its wildlife into the programs. ...

$5

Story and Song at Georgetown Waterfront Park

Georgetown Waterfront Park 3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (National Park Service) This event is coordinated by the Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park. Children's Story and Song Time in the Georgetown Waterfront Park Meet on the lawn near the Wisconsin and Water Street entrance to the park.

Earthworms Campfire at Long Branch

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$5

Sturgeon Moon 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 at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$5

Night Insect 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 at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$5

Big Bears 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 at Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$6

Scavenger Night Hike at Maydale

Maydale Nature Classroom 1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Explore the great outdoors with a naturalist-led hike. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly hike around Maydale, want to learn about nocturnal animals during a night hike, or enjoy a scavenger hunt with your family there is a hike for you. Bring your flashlights and join us as we hike through the woods, meadow, and ponds ...

$4

Night Hike at Black Hill

Black Hill Discovery Center 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) There is nothing like being at a campfire under the stars. Join a naturalist for themed songs, stories, games, and of course, s’mores around a fire. Bring a blanket if it’s chilly.

$7
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