An Adult MUST BE registered with child at time of registration. A warm day is a great time to cool off at the stream! Bring your water shoes and we'll bring the buckets, nets, and other equipment needed to explore and have fun! All attendees over 3 must register; no registration required under 3.
Take a guided hike in Wheaton Regional Park with a park naturalist and staff trained in mindfulness practices. We'll explore what the lessons the season has to offer and take time to reflect. All attendees must register.
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)
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…
Enjoy a guided walk through the gardens designed for curious kids and their families. Led by a youth educator, each walk explores garden hotspots with interactive discussions about that day’s topic. This series explores a different topic each day. Register for one or multiple. One parent/caregiver must accompany each c…
Join us for an interactive story time followed by an outdoor exploration or activity for children ages 3-7. This is an outdoor story time, weather permitting. Adults must accompany children. Meet in the Outdoor Classroom located in the Children’s Garden area and dress for the weather.
These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. Ticket…
This is a no rider left behind group ride – think “party pace.” There will likely be some “session-ing” and skills instruction along the way. This is a perfect way to meet other riders and build skills on your bike. We have a limited number of bikes and helmets available to borrow (we will ask to hold something as coll…
Returning riders seeking to build skills and confidence on adaptive mountain bikes while improving physical fitness in a group ride setting are welcome to join our Adaptive Mountain Biking Roots-to-Rocks Group Ride, part of Montgomery Parks’ Roots-to-Rocks mountain biking program. This family-friendly, “party pace” rid…
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Come down to Peirce Mill for a day full of free family fun! Enjoy special tours of the mill just for kids, then try grinding corn by hand. Play some traditional children’s games –or make your own toys up at the barn. And at 11:00am, Teatro La Bolsa, a local theater troupe, will present “La gallina y la tortilla de maíz…
Kick back, relax and join us for an hour of arts and crafts! No art experience needed—just bring your imagination! All supplies are provided. Program open to all middle school and high school aged students. Questions about this program? Contact the branch @240-777-0678 Check out our MCPL Teen Page for more activities a…
Do you have an interest in birding? Then join us for a morning of bird watching at Locust Grove Nature Center. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea from our tea station as you learn beginner birding techniques, or bring a thermos of your favorite breakfast beverage. Bring your own pair of binoculars or borrow a pair from…
Join us for Little Farmer Storytime, a special hour just for little ones ages 5 years old and under and their loved ones. Here at the farm park, fun farm-related stories will be read out loud. It’s a great way to learn about farm animals, plants, and all the wonderful things that happen on a farm! Comfy seating where l…
