Tiny Tot: Reptiles

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military 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. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, crafts, finger plays and mini-hikes.  Ages 18-35 months

$5

Fairy House Walk

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Step into the enchanted forest of Cabin John Kingdom. On this day, the fairies have agreed to make their village visible to humankind. Take a walk along the trail and see their houses of many colors, then build your own fairy habitat in the woods. The trail is on natural surfaces with dirt, rock and rut.

$3

Big Night for Salamanders

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join a naturalist for a reading of a seasonal story, participate in a hike, and make a craft to take home. Enroll in the entire series or individual sessions. Ages 3-5

$6

Springtime Bunnies

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) These classes are designed to teach young children and their caregivers more about wildlife and nature right in their own backyards through activities, explorations, games, hikes, and take-home crafts. Ages 3-5

$6

Preschool in the Park

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) We believe children belong outside and that they learn best by playing and experiencing the world around them. This program is a 24 session (no class on March 26 and 28), drop-off, preschool program designed to foster your child’s creativity, sense of self, and love of the outdoors. Classes will be outdoors with a park pavilion as ...

Celebrate Earth Day with USDA

The People's Garden and Whitten Building 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (US Department of Agriculture) Celebrate Earth Day with USDA, Smithsonian Gardens, DC Central Kitchen & many other organizations. Learn about the USDA Agencies’ sustainability initiatives for agriculture and rural communities. Connect with community partners. Enjoy family-friendly activities & exhibits. Try Zumba with Nature! Say hello to Smokey Bear. Take a wellness walk. Food vendors will be on site.  

Summer in the Parks at Fort Slocum

Fort Slocum Park 5800 Kansas NW Ave, Washington, DC

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Join Rock Creek Conservancy and the National Park Service for a morning filled with joy and fun. This event features coloring pages, bubbles, lawn games, and more fun to celebrate the volunteers who are helping to restore Rock Creek. Be part of a community that cares, and let's celebrate our collective effort towards a more vibrant ...

Summer in the Parks at Carter Barron

Carter Barron Amphitheatre 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Thursday evenings this summer, Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service) and Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting FREE, family-friendly events at rotating locations throughout the east side of the park. Join us for music from DJ Lance Reynolds and fun-for-all-ages games and activities. Summer in the Parks events bring the Rock Creek community together to enjoy ...

Cicadas 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). Families.

$5

Summer in the Parks at Carter Barron

Carter Barron Amphitheatre 4850 Colorado Ave NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Rock Creek Conservancy) Thursday evenings this summer, Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service) and Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting FREE, family-friendly events at rotating locations throughout the east side of the park. Join us for music from DJ Lance Reynolds and fun-for-all-ages games and activities. Summer in the Parks events bring the Rock Creek community together to enjoy ...

Preschool at Hillwood: How Plants Grow

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the mansion or gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art-making, and imaginative play. Hillwood’s preschool programs take place on two Tuesdays and Wednesdays each month, March-June. Join us for a new theme each week!

Free – $15

Preschool at Hillwood: How Plants Grow

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Experience the wonder of Hillwood with your preschooler! Explore a new theme in the mansion or gardens each week through make-believe, hands-on art-making, and imaginative play. Hillwood’s preschool programs take place on two Tuesdays and Wednesdays each month, March-June. Join us for a new theme each week!

Free – $15
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