FY27 Budget Hearings Rescheduled
Hearings are now scheduled for November 16–17, 2026. Read M-NCPPC’s full statement.
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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
Join us for a reading of Spider in a Glider by Lesley Sims! Dive into the enchanting story, then craft an adorable pompom spider with its own paper airplane glider.
Ticket Price: Free
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. Join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home.
Ticket Price: Free. No reservations required.
Join us for a reading of Spider in a Glider by Lesley Sims! Dive into the enchanting story, then craft an adorable pompom spider with its own paper airplane glider.
Ticket Price: Free
Gardening for All offers hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainable gardening and landscaping.
Ticket Price: Free
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
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
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+
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
Experience Old Maryland Farm on a guided tour designed for the whole family.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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
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
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
Celebrate world cultures and folktales from all around the globe with this fun, high-energy show.
Ticket Price: $6/child; $8/adult
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
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
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
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
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
Gardening for All offers hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainable gardening and landscaping.
Ticket Price: Free
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
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
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
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
