Nature Nights: Rodents

Fri · Nov 13·9 AM – 9:45 AM·Wheaton Sports Pavilion

Active play and skill stations let participants rotate through running, jumping, hopping, balancing, kicking, throwing and catching with sports equipment and obstacle challenges, for ages 3–5.

Fri · Nov 13·The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Road NW · Washington

Little Tyke Hike at Rock Creek Park Nature Center — books, animal puppets, magnifying glasses and a walk where kids spot shapes, colors and sense, ages 6 and under.

Fri · Nov 13·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet the ranger on the front porch.

Ranger leads a ½‑mile woodland loop at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center, teaching trail safety, proper gear, and responsible recreation, for ages 5 and up.

Fri · Nov 13·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Wed · Nov 18·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Brookside Nature Center · Wheaton

Adults and toddlers explore nature with arts‑and‑crafts, hikes, story times, messy moments and animal warm‑up stretches at Brookside Nature Center, ages 3–4.

Sat · Nov 14·10 AM – 10:45 AM·Brookside Gardens · Wheaton

Nature‑themed yoga class for kids in Brookside Gardens’ Children’s Classroom, offering garden views, exercise, mindfulness, and free adult accompaniment.

Thu · Nov 12·4:15 PM – 4:45 PM·Wheaton Library

Simple group craft with all materials provided at Wheaton Library, limited supplies and space, for ages 3–10.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Wheaton Sports Pavilion

Self‑guided activity stations on the sports field let preschoolers practice running, jumping and throwing while exploring field games with a caregiver, ages 3–6.

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Sligo - Dennis Avenue Local Park

Make a compostable bird feeder from natural materials at Sligo – Dennis Avenue Local Park, a Socials for 55+ activity encouraging creativity and connection, ages 55 and up.