She really does love her brother…at the hands-on Patuxent Research Refuge!
Happy Halloween Week, Route 1 Kids & Fams & Buds! And now for the weekend! The weather’s supposed to be good so take advantage and enjoy some outdoor fun with the ideas below. Indoors more your thing? Got you covered, too! Check out all the fun for Route 1 Kids below!
Many thanks to this Weekend Guide’s Sponsor!
Friday
Patuxent Research Refuge
Explore the exhibits, take your pick of any of the activities on the “Family Adventure Cart,” Scavenger Hunt, Bug Kits, Field Guides, etc. Our time here: Patuxent Research Refuge here!
When: 9am-4:30pm
Where: 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel
Cost: Free!
Ready 2 Read Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Storytime pop up at a local juice bar. Let the library come to you! They’ll read stories & sing songs. You’ll end the week on a high note!
When: 10-10:30am
Where: The Waterhole, Mount Rainier
Cost: Free!, juice sold separately
Public Hayrides
Looking for some fab family fun? You got it right here. Take your beautiful self to Watkins & enjoy a hayride through the colorful Autumn panorama. Pics, please!
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Old Maryland Farm, Upper Marlboro
Cost: $2/person
STEM for Families (Ages 5-12)
Learn by doing at this drop-in workshop. Their hands-on experiments & activities will have you exploring science, technology, engineering & math in no time!
When: 4-5pm
Where: Upper Marlboro Library, Upper Marlboro
Cost: Free!
Family Movie Night
Make it a movie night this Friday w/ the fam. Pajamas & cozy blankets encouraged! Concession sales will benefit Mount Rainier Elementary PTO.
When: 6pm
Where: Mount Rainier Elementary School, Mount Rainier
Cost: Free!, concessions for sale
Enter for your chance to win TWO tickets to see RENT at the National Theatre!
Saturday
National Arboretum
The weather should be delightful for exploring the Bonsai Musem, the National Columns, frolick along the beautiful paths and more. Travel tips and more on our visit to the National Arboretum here.
When: 8am-5pm
Where: 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington DC 20002
Cost: Free!
Jug Bay 10K/5K Run for Wildlife & 3K Fun Walk
Come join the fun at this benefit race & preserve the Patuxent River’s wildlife through projects, research & education. Over 3,500 acres of natural beauty in the watershed worth protecting!
When: 9-10:30am
Where: Patuxent River Park, Laurel
Cost: $20-$35
Cub Corner (Ages 0-5)
Calling all little aviators! Betcha wanna hear a flight-themed story followed by a craft activity that you get to take home? Perfect outing for our little learners w/ dreams of soaring high!
When: 10:30-11:30am
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, College Park
Cost: Free! w/ museum admission
Families: Instant 3D Prints (Ages 5-12)
This is what cool is, my friends. 😉 Making your own rapid prototype of a robot face using thermoforming. You’ll get to take home your squishy foam 3-D designs!
When: 2-3pm
Where: Greenbelt Library Auditorium, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
Nationals Championship Parade
The parade begins at the corner of Constitution & 15th Street NW. The parade will then proceed east along Constitution Avenue and end on Pennsylvania Avenue NW at Third Street NW, where there will be a team rally.
When: 2pm
Where: See above
Cost: Free!
Drum Circle w/ Katy Gaughan (All Ages)
Have fun w/ the community while making awesome music in a drum circle. Guaranteed to relieve stress & release those endorphins! Facilitator will provide world drums or bring your own!
When: 3-5pm
Where: New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!, food and drink sold separately
Sunday
Bulgaria Day
Celebrate the culture of Bulgaria through creative projects, performances & food. Kids can make a scary Kukeri mask, build a traditional Bulgarian house, learn cross stitch & more! Live performances include dance, poetry reading & interactive presentation.
When: 10am-5pm
Where: KID Museum, Bethesda
Cost: $12/child (includes 2 adults)
Fall Colors Walk
Get the kids moving outdoors on this nature hike & enjoy the warm colors of fall foliage. All levels welcome on this 1.4 mile hike!
When: 1-2pm
Where: Greenbelt National Park (Meet @ HQ), Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
Children’s Fall Harvest Day
Exciting fall activities await you. Snack on goodies from the fall harvest, play games & take home crafts!
When: 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Laurel Historical Society & Museum, Laurel
Cost: $3 suggested donation
“Seussical”
A mashup of Dr. Seuss’s most popular songs in a musical. Colorful costumes & vivid stage. “Oh, the thinks you can think” in this unforgettable musical caper!
When: 2pm
Where: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville
Cost: $21-$50
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