Have you ever wondered what the animals in your backyard felt like? Have a chance to see and feel animal furs up close with a naturalist. Learn the anatomy of deer and other wildlife up close with hands-on examples. Stop by anytime during program hours.
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Weekly curbside leaf pickup for single-family and townhouse owners, placed on regular recycling day by 7 a.m., with guidelines to keep streets clear.
Gaithersburg Film Festival registration opens.
Guided Sahaja Yoga meditation with recorded music and a brief introduction, followed by a Q&A, takes place in the Germantown Library’s Children’s program Room, ages 18+.
Mandarin language story hour with Little Dragon immerses toddlers and families in interactive tales at Germantown Library, registration required, for ages 5 and under.
Costume parade, trick‑or‑treat skating, costume contest, and Halloween crafts on the NHL rink, with skate rental and public skate admission, for ages 5 and under.
Pumpkin painting and seasonal beer or wine on the raptor deck with snacks, registration includes a pumpkin and two drinks, 21+.
Luminary hikes at Locust Grove Nature Center feature hand‑carved Jack‑O‑Lanterns lighting the trail, a campfire for marshmallow toasting, and natural dirt and rock paths; registration required.
Luminary hikes at Locust Grove Nature Center feature hand‑carved Jack‑O‑Lanterns lighting the trail, a campfire for marshmallow toasting, and natural dirt, rock, and stair sections, registration required.
