Family Discovery Hike
Take a hike with the whole family and enjoy a guided adventure together in nature. Experience the sights and sounds of the outdoors as you explore the trail.
Ticket Price: $5 Resident, $7 Non-resident
Activities & Events Calendar
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Events
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Learn to Kayak!
Learn kayak paddling skills from a certified instructor on the Anacostia River. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult participant.
Ticket Price: $40 Resident, $52 Non-resident
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Fishing Trip
Learn about casting, handling fish, fishing safety, and fish biology in this beginner‑friendly program while enjoying a morning of fishing on the Anacostia River from a pontoon boat.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident, $13 Non-resident
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Outdoor Adventures: Fall colors at the C&O Canal
Explore new places, stay active, and enjoy a day of discovery. Each Outdoor Adventure features a different experience, from hiking and nature exploration to museums, art exhibits, fairs, carnivals, and historic sites.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident
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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier (September)
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: Mushroom Month
September is Mushroom Month! Bring your toddler to lean about fantastic fungi.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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Watkins Park Farmers Market
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
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Dinosaur Park Open House
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are free public programs 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.
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Adventure Seekers: Mushrooms at Watkins Nature Center
Each Adventure Seekers trip takes participants ages 8-12 to a new destination for a day of outdoor exploration, discovery, and fun.
Ticket Price: $4 Resident, $6 Non-resident
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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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Gardening for All: Mushrooms in Your Garden
September is mushroom month! Join us to learn about mushrooms in your garden.
Ticket Price: Free
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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier (September)
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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Doggy Dive-In
The pool has gone to the dogs! Dog owners are invited to bring up to two dogs to our annual Doggy Dive-In event.
Ticket Price: $5
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Watkins Park Farmers Market
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
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History Community Day Series
Commemorate America 250 and discover the history in your own backyard!
Ticket Price: Free
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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier (September)
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: Hispanic Heritage
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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Watkins Park Farmers Market
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
Ticket Price: Free
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Dinosaur Park Open House
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are free public programs 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.
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Outdoor Adventures: Mushrooms at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore new places, stay active, and enjoy a day of discovery. Each Outdoor Adventure features a different experience, from hiking and nature exploration to museums, art exhibits, fairs, carnivals, and historic sites.
Ticket Price: $10 Resident; $13 Non-Resident
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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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Toddler Time at Mount Rainier (September)
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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Watkins Park Farmers Market
Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park.
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
