Join Naturalist and Herpetologist Hailey Christoph to learn about the different turtle species found in Maryland and how to identify them, including meeting some of the nature center’s ambassador turtles.
Ticket Price: $6 Resident, $8 Non-resident
Jump into spring with a little cosplay costume and some animated magic! Join us at the Publick Playhouse for our annual Family Dress-up & Movie Day. Dress as your favorite royal character and capture memorable photos with our special guest, a real-life princess. Enjoy craft activities for...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
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
This performance is part of our Tiny Tots Series and is recommended for PreK-Grade 2. Bats, butterflies, and bees – OH MY! Join us on a journey to learn about the world of our planet’s powerful pantheon...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners.
Ticket Price: $20 Resident, $26 Non-resident
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 3-5.The magic of earth science takes center stage in this fun, interactive Discovery Theater original as we explore the origins of our...
Ticket Price: $8 Adult / $6 Child
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 reading feel like second nature.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Give your little one a head start on understanding the importance of the environment by exploring nature through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and more, with each class focusing on a different nature theme.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Leave your kids with us for a fun-filled evening while you enjoy a well-deserved break! This program is designed for Prince George's County residents with disabilities and their siblings.
Ticket Price: $20/child + $15/sibling
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
The Ultimate HBCU Experience is designed to provide an immersive experience into the rich and vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Attendees will have the unique chance to explore the essence of HBCU life through a dynamic blend of guest speakers, Greek life, and...
Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of "After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)," by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own...
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.
Falling can help us learn to soar! Join us for a special reading of "After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)," by Dan Santat, the inspiring story of Humpty Dumpty’s journey to overcome his fears. After the story, little learners can fold their own...
Ticket Price: Free
Come on down to the farm for a spring-themed story and craft, followed by a garden tour!
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Give your little one a head start in understanding the importance of the environment through hands‑on activities, stories, songs, crafts, and nature exploration, with each class focusing on a different theme about animals, plants, and habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Join us for hands-on experiments and games that teach you all about eggs.
Ticket Price: $8 Resident, $11 Non-resident
Take a guided tour of Old Maryland Farm and get up close with the animals! Learn about daily farm life and enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas.
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. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to...
Ticket Price: Free
Come meet the nature center’s live reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey, and discover how interacting with animals can boost your mood and support mental wellness while learning about their natural habitats.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
Join a naturalist for a nocturnal nature‑themed hike through the park, exploring Watkins after dark in search of elusive nocturnal amphibians while learning about their habitats, lifecycles, and identification.
Ticket Price: $6 Resident, $8 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. Whether you’re constructing airplanes, airports, or inventing something entirely new, Saturday STEAM Hour encourages you to...
Ticket Price: Free
Give your child a hands‑on introduction to gardening and agriculture through this fun, three‑session program. Each class encourages kids to explore, observe, and record what they discover in the garden.
Ticket Price: $24 Resident, $32 Non-resident
