Introduction to Botanical Art with Watercolors: Autumn's Palette

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Brookside Nature Center · Wheaton

An Adult MUST BE registered with child at time of registration. Join a Park Naturalist to turn a pumpkin into a bird feeder.

Sat · Oct 24·9:30 AM – 10:30 AM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

Instructor: Tanory Ateek Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. Location: Japanese Tea House (September – October) or Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (mid-October – February)

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Wheaton Library

The group meets in the Multi-Purpose Room, off the lobby on the first floor. Questions about this program? Contact the Library at 240-777-0678. On our website, https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/ there are Electronic Resources available for those who want to learn or improve their English on their own. You may…

Sat · Oct 24·1 PM – 3 PM·Wheaton Library

Registration is required. Space is limited. Join us for an introductory robotics program presented by two Walter Johnson High School juniors! As technology continues to shape our world, skills in STEM—especially robotics, AI, and engineering—are becoming increasingly essential. At the same time, learning these skills c…

Sun · Oct 25·3 PM – 5 PM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

Celebrate Halloween with botanical-themed fun for the whole family! Dress in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat at the indoor activity stations, participate in arts-and-crafts projects including pumpkin decorating, and conduct hands-on science investigations to learn about the fall season. Registration required for…

Sat · Oct 24·10:15 AM – 2:15 PM·S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, S. Dillon Ripley Center · Washington

In this workshop, students learn the basics of hand embroidery with a simple project and leave the class feeling confident in their ability to finish it with all they have learned.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 12:30 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

French Pastry 101 takes you through the building blocks that show up again and again in classic French baking — the doughs, creams, and techniques that professional pastry chefs rely on. Over three sessions, you’ll work hands-on with laminated and short doughs, learn the choux pastry that underlies both sweet and savor…

Fri · Sep 25·5:30 PM – 7 PM·Fairland Recreational Park

Experienced returning riders looking to tackle longer or more technical trails are welcome to join our Adaptive Mountain Biking Group Rides. These monthly rides, offered in partnership with Catalyst Sports and the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts, provide opportunities for fun, social rides for both adaptive athletes…

Fri · Sep 25·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Locust Grove Nature Center · Bethesda

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 hotdogs to warm over the fire and we'll provide marshmallows. The program will be mainly outdoors with a hiking component. All hikes will be on natural surface trails.Trails steepness vari…

Sat · Sep 26·8 AM – 9:30 AM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

Tour guide: Emily Williams, avian ecologist Did you know that 168 bird species have been sighted at Brookside Gardens? Marvel at the fall migration and bring your binoculars to look for warblers, Baltimore orioles, orchard orioles, red-winged blackbirds and many more! NOTE: This in-person program will meet in front of…