DIY Fairy Gardens
Celebrate spring by making your own fairy garden. Use everyday items to create a magical landscape. Supplies provided; first come, first served.
Outdoor Activities in Bethesda
Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Bethesda. Get outside and explore.
50 results found
Things to DoThis WeekendTodayKid-FriendlyFree EventsDate NightConcerts & Live MusicFood & DiningFitness & SportsArts & Culture
Kate Milford: "Rialto"
Ivy and Dahlia Vicar know this summer’s trip to visit friends in Rialto, Missouri, is going to be different from their usual family vacations. Twelve-year-old Dahlia, an artist who lives with anxiety, is looking forward to something new. Rialto, after all, has its own abandoned theme park! But..
Spring Migration Bird-Watching Walk
Space for this program is limited; registration required. Join us for this Spring Bird-Watching Walk around the local neighborhood led by experts from the Baltimore Bird Club. Participants will engage in the basics of urban bird watching, learn tips and tricks for spotting the different species,...
Montgomery County Aquatic Center
Premier indoor aquatic facility in Montgomery County with a 50-meter competition pool, diving well, and recreational pool. Open year-round for lap swimming, water exercise, swim lessons, and competitive programs. Home to county aquatic championships. Day passes available.
Locust Grove Nature Center
Montgomery County nature center with live animal displays, educational exhibits, and trails through 10 acres of forest. Programs on birds, reptiles, and conservation for kids. Open Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Free admission.
Splash Zone Waterpark & Baseball Center
Batting cages, mini golf, go-karts, and waterpark attractions in Upper Marlboro. Multiple batting cage speeds for all skill levels. Pitching machines, fast-pitch and slow-pitch available. Family entertainment complex. Open seasonally.
Spring Break STEM Challenge
In this STEM challenge, your task is to build a model nest that can protect and support at least two bird eggs. Just like real birds, you can use a combination of natural and man-made materials to build your nest.
Meadowbrook Stables
Full-service hunter/jumper equestrian facility at the edge of Rock Creek Park in Chevy Chase, MD. Offers group lessons for riders ages 6 through adult, boarding, leasing, summer camp, and horse showing. Program-based facility with structured riding instruction from beginner to competitive levels.
Riverdale Park Farmers Market
Riverdale Park Farmers Market is a farmers market in Riverdale, MD. Conveniently located next to the Riverdale MARC train station. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC Farmers Market; WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.
Garden Buddies
Help us design, make and decorate signs to label the plants and produce in our community garden.
Prince George's County Aquatic Center
Welcome! Click below to learn about our aquatics programs Take a Look at our PoolsClass, Programs & Swim TeamLearn About Water SafetyStart Your
Cabin John Ice Rink
Montgomery County indoor ice rink with public skating sessions, figure skating, hockey leagues, and skating lessons. Birthday party packages available. Open daily with scheduled public sessions.
SkyZone Trampoline Park — Gaithersburg
Discover a gravity─defying experience at our Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Gaithersburg. It is the ultimate destination for exciting jumps and nonstop fun.
Humpty Dumpty Fix Up!
Join us for a morning craft at the library as we celebrate Spring into Stories and the book, Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi. Little ones will help put their very own Humpty Dumpty back together again.
Paws to Read
Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to our therapy dog or cat.
Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens Montgomery Parks is an award-winning 50-acre public display garden in Wheaton Regional Park. BrooksideGardens.org
Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool
Prince George's County indoor water fun center with warm-water splash pool, water slides, lazy river, and play features. Open year-round for family swimming. Affordable admission.
Downtown College Park Farmers' Market
Downtown College Park Farmers' Market is a farmers market in College Park, MD.
Watkins Nature Center
Prince George's County nature center with live animals including insects, amphibians, reptiles, and birds of prey. Indoor and outdoor ponds, songbird viewing areas, and butterfly/hummingbird garden. Nature trails through Watkins Regional Park.
Adventure Links Outdoor
Outdoor adventure park with a high ropes course, ziplines, climbing wall, and mini golf in Mitchellville. Team building programs, summer camps, and birthday parties. All ages and fitness levels welcome.
Kensington Park Branch
Kensington Park Branch is a public branch library in Kensington, MD. Open 3,174 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 16,000 square feet.
Patuxent Research Refuge National Wildlife Visitor Center
Created to conserve and protect wildlife and wildlands through research, Patuxent Research Refuge offers 13,000 acres of tranquil forest, meadow and wetlands amid a densely populated urban area. Countless birds, mammals, pollinators, amphibians, and more call it home. Immerse yourself in this natura
Equinox Bethesda
Premium fitness club in downtown Bethesda with state-of-the-art equipment, group fitness classes including yoga, pilates, and Precision Running, spa amenities, and personal training. Rooftop pool access at select Equinox locations. One of the highest-rated luxury gyms in the DC metro area.
Park Heights Community Farmers' Market
Park Heights Community Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Baltimore, MD.
Meadowside Nature Center
Montgomery Parks' Meadowside Nature Center offers outdoor and environmental education programming for families, schools, and scouts.
Pop! Goes the Storytime
Pop! in for a special Spring into Stories storytime featuring Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi. For ages 2-5 with a favorite adult. All abilities are welcome.
Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
Aerial forest adventure park with 13 trails of increasing difficulty through the trees. 227 challenge bridges and 32 zip lines. Ages 5+ welcome (junior trails for younger kids). Open spring-fall, daily in summer, weekends in spring/fall. Reservations recommended.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
Working farm, education center, and conservation area in Montgomery County. Offers farm tours, educational programs, and community-supported agriculture. Beautiful rural setting along the Potomac River. Good for school groups and families seeking farm experiences near DC. Seasonal programs and event
Go Ape Rockville
Outdoor treetop adventure course at Needwood Lake in Rock Creek Regional Park. Zip lines, rope bridges, Tarzan swings, and obstacle courses through the forest canopy. Adult and junior courses (ages 10+/16+). Open spring-fall, Sat-Sun and some weekdays. Reservations required.
Crossroads Farmers Market
Crossroads Farmers Market is a farmers market in Takoma Park, MD.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Takoma Park Maryland Library is a public central library in Takoma Park, MD. Open 2,424 hours per year across 45 weeks.
Little Bennett Regional Park
3,700 acres of forest and meadow with 25 + miles of trails, historic sites, campgrounds, picnic spots, and an 18-hole golf course.
Explore More in Bethesda
Things to Do in BethesdaTop Things to Do in BethesdaThings to Do This Weekend in BethesdaThings to Do Today in BethesdaThings to Do Tomorrow in BethesdaThings to Do This Week in BethesdaBest Kid-Friendly Activities in BethesdaFree Events & Activities in BethesdaDate Night Ideas in BethesdaOutdoor Activities in BethesdaClasses & Workshops in BethesdaFun with Animals in BethesdaConcerts & Live Music in BethesdaBest Restaurants & Food in BethesdaFitness & Sports in BethesdaArts & Culture in BethesdaFestivals & Fairs in BethesdaShopping in BethesdaExhibits & Galleries in BethesdaTop Attractions in BethesdaNightlife in BethesdaCommunity Events in Bethesda