Gardening for All
Gardening for All offers hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainable gardening and landscaping.
Ticket Price: Free
Activities & Events Calendar
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Events
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Farm Story & Craft: Pumpkins
Share stories, spark creativity, and discover life on the farm! Each Farm Story & Craft program features a themed story, hands-on craft, and interactive farm activity designed for children ages 2-7.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Wild Reading: Nature Storyline
Give your child a jump start in literacy as they enjoy a short story with a park naturalist, followed by questions, creative crafts, nature exploration, and a guided walk around the center to learn fun facts about live animals—making a love for...
Ticket Price: $ Resident, $6 Non-Resident
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Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! This action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans.
Ticket Price: $6 Child; $8 Adult; $6/person for groups of 20+
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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier (October)
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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October Family Farm Tour
Experience Old Maryland Farm on a guided tour designed for the whole family.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations.
Ticket Price: Free
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Animal Encounters at Mount Rainier
Get up close with reptiles, amphibians, and more in this exciting, hands-on animal experience! Join us at Mount Rainier Nature Center to meet our resident animal ambassadors and discover what makes each species unique.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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STEAM Hour
Join our educators at this hands-on activity table where creativity takes flight! Perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts, this interactive program allows visitors to design and build their own creations.
Ticket Price: Free
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Around the World with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Celebrate world cultures and folktales from all around the globe with this fun, high-energy show.
Ticket Price: $6/child; $8/adult
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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier (October)
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier: Mariposa Monarca y el Dia de los Muertos
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery. Each Toddler Time session features a unique theme focused on animals, plants, habitats, or other natural wonders, helping young learners...
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Revolution, Rebellion, Treason: A Slice of History Discussion Series
What are the differences between revolutions, rebellions, and acts of treason? Join the Surratt Historic Site & Museum as we take a long view of sparking change in American history.
Ticket Price: Free
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Halloweenie Roast Campfire
Enjoy Halloween tales and roasted marshmallows around a community campfire while making family memories and new friendships in the beautiful outdoors.
Ticket Price: $6 Resident, $8 Non-resident
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A Spooky Good Time
Come dressed in your best costume for this annual Halloween event! Bring your candy bags for a fun night of trick-or-treating.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident per child
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Gardening for All
Gardening for All offers hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainable gardening and landscaping.
Ticket Price: Free
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Regional Textile Showcase: Family and Youth Activities
Take advantage of family-friendly fiber arts sampling and making techniques as you visit the Annual Regional Textile Showcase at the Montpelier Historic Site & Museum. Walk-ins are welcome. NOTE: The Museum is closed Mondays-Wednesdays, and Friday, December...
Ticket Price: Free
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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier (November)
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Toddler Time: Indigenous Peoples Month
Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Farm Education: Horse Equipment
Saddle up and learn! Explore essential horse-handling and riding equipment, discovering how each piece plays a vital role in horse care and riding safely.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Nature Knowledge: Ages 11-14
A home-school science club where children will experience nature through multimedia presentations, discussion, stories, hikes, and/or hands-on activities.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident
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Nature Knowledge: Ages 7-10
A home-school science club where children will experience nature through multimedia presentations, discussion, stories, hikes, and/or hands-on activities.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident
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Basic Birding 101
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
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Adventure Seekers: Fall Color at the C&O Canal
Each Adventure Seekers trip takes participants ages eight to twelve to a new destination for a day of outdoor exploration, discovery, and fun.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
