- Updated: 4/1/2026
Earth Month is just getting started with a few exciting events happening this weekend! PG County, MD will host its annual Nature Community Days all month long on Saturdays at various nature centers and parks throughout the county. This weekend's events will be held at Clearwater Nature Center in Clinton, MD and Bladensburg Waterfront Park from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free activities include animal ambassador meet & greets, nature crafts, campfires, photo stations, giveaways & more. All events are free to attend too. See the link below to plan out your nature exploration now. Happy Planning!
Sarah Acors
Creator of 4DMV Kids & Founder of BCB DMV+
Note: This weekly listing is full of events happening throughout the weekend for kids (ages 3+) – teens. I place a special emphasis on literacy, STEM & other educational based events as well as family fun festivities. Please click the links to review the most up-to-date information prior to heading out!
Coming Up this Weekend
Friday, April 3, 2026
Washington, DC
- Friday (4/3) at 3:45 pm | TeenyBopper Cinema ~ The Wild Robot at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library in NW
Maryland
- Friday (4/3) at 9:00 am | The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton ($) ♥
- Visitors to Brookside Gardens will be
welcomed by a stunning display of live butterflies from the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Watch in awe as these beautiful insects flutter among vibrant flowers in the South Conservatory House.
- Visitors to Brookside Gardens will be
- Friday (4/3) at 9:30 am | Spring Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks ($)
- Take a spring-themed ride aboard the miniature trains!
- Friday (4/3) at 10:00 am | Family Day: History of Play at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 4+)
- Celebrate playfulness through the centuries at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park!
- Friday (4/3) at 10:45 am | Skate and Create – Rainbows and Pots of Gold at Wheaton Ice Arena ($) (Best for ages 3-5)
- Friday (4/3) at 11:00 am | Earth Day Storytime at Gaithersburg Library (Best for ages 5 & under)
- Friday (4/3) at 11:00 am | Become a Jr. Engineer at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($) (Best for grades PreK-2)
- Come by Junior Junction to create your own railroad engineer’s hat to take home!
- Friday (4/3) at 11:00 am | Maglev Workshop at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
- Learn the properties of magnetic levitation, then create and test your own low-friction maglev vehicle.
- Friday (4/3) at 1:00 pm | Nature Knowledge at Clearwater Nature Center in Clinton ($)
- Friday (4/3) at 1:00 pm | Homeschool Animal Science: Cow Health Care at Old Maryland Farm ($) (Best for ages 7-16)
- Friday (4/3) at 4:00 pm | Get Active: Yoga for Families at Laurel Library (Best for ages 6-10) ♥
- Move, stretch, and relax together with poses, breathing exercises, and playful activities suitable for all experience levels.
Northern Virginia
- Friday (4/3) at 8:00 am | Spring Egg Scavenger Hunt at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville ($)
- Pick up an egg hunt sheet at the Camp Store, explore the Bluebell Trail while hunting for painted eggs, then return your completed sheet to the Camp Store for a prize!
- Friday (4/3) at 10:00 am | Spring Scavenger Hunts: Egg Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($) ♥
- Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths.
- Friday (4/3) at 12:00 pm | Read 250 at Beatley Central Library in Alexandria ($) (Best for ages 8+)
- Celebrate spring break, All Alexandria Reads and America’s 250th birthday at this 250-minute readathon!
- Friday (4/3) at 12:00 pm | Spring Break: Daily Amphitheater Animal Encounter at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington
- Come to the amphitheater to meet and/or touch 2 or more live or preserved animals during this daily lunchtime event.
- Friday (4/3) at 6:00 pm | Bilingual Campfire Stories: Ranas at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington ($) ♥
- This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores!
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Washington, DC
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | First Saturdays at National Gallery of Art
- Includes story time, face painting, sketching lab, yoga & more!
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | 2026 Spring Fling Dive at Deanwood Community Center in NE ♥
- Dive into an egg-citing Easter Egg Dive with Roving Leaders. Includes prizes, games & photos with the Easter bunny. Registration required!
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm | Mosaic Fishbowl Workshop at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
- Design and decorate their own colorful fishbowl using vibrant mosaic tiles and creative patterns.
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | Petalpalooza at Navy Yard in SE ♥
- All-ages spring street party brings art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages, interactive art installations, a cashless beverage garden, family-friendly hands-on activities, roaming entertainers, and more, all along the banks of the Anacostia River + fireworks!
- Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 pm | Find the Afikoman at Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW (Best for ages 12 & under)
- Participate to win prizes and have fun in honor of Passover.
- Saturday (4/4) at 4:00 pm | Bunny Craft at Southwest Neighborhood Library
Maryland
Prince George’s County
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Annual Egg Hunt at Buddy Attick Park in Greenbelt ♥
- Includes egg hunt, fun activities, and a special visit from the Spring Bunny! Entertainment and art activities will continue after the hunt, so bring your baskets, your cameras, and the whole family for a morning of springtime fun.
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | Nature Community Day at Clearwater Nature Center in Clinton ♥
- Free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | Nature Community Day at Bladensburg Waterfront Park ♥
- Free nature activities, arts & crafts, giveaways, and more!
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm | Kids Read at Spauldings Library in District Heights (Best for ages 6+)
- MakeSmartCool helps young readers build strong language and literacy skills. Dive into awesome books and grow their reading skills with games and fun activities.
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm | Aqua Egg Hunt at Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool ($)
- Participants will dive,splash, and swim to collect floating and sinking eggs filled withsurprises. Once the hunt is over, trade your eggs for prizes!
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | STEM Fun: Math Explorers presented by Mathnasium of Clinton at Suratts-Clinton Library (Best for grades 1-6)
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | Kids Create: Spring Flowers at Mount Rainier Library ♥
- With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own spring flowers using construction paper, pipe cleaners, or watercolors (or a combination of all 3!)
- Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 pm | The Gospel Ballet: The Blessings that Bloom at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier ($)
- The Gospel Ballet: Blessings That Bloom brings powerful stories to life through beautiful movements and inspiring gospel tunes. Whether you’re a dance lover or just looking for a heartfelt event, this is the place to be.
Maryland
Montgomery County
- Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 am | The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton ($) ♥
- Visitors to Brookside Gardens will be
welcomed by a stunning display of live butterflies from the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Watch in awe as these beautiful insects flutter among vibrant flowers in the South Conservatory House.
- Visitors to Brookside Gardens will be
- Saturday (4/4) at 9:30 am | Spring Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks ($) ♥
- Take a spring-themed ride aboard the miniature trains!
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Family Day: History of Play at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 4+) ♥
- Celebrate playfulness through the centuries at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park!
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am & 11:30 am | Good Morning, Good Night at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 1-4)
- ASL interpretation for the 11:30 am show! In this brand-new show, very young children will discover the beauty of the world during daytime and nighttime.
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:30 am | Bunny Silhouette Craft at Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg
- Come make a peaceful field for your bunnies to frolic in… or draw an airplane and take your bunny sky-diving.
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:30 am | Montgomery County 4th District Police Easter Egg Hunt at Wheaton Regional Park ♥
- Includes games, music, balloon art, face painting & food!
- Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 pm | Hooray Earth! with Science Connections at Davis Library in Bethesda (Best for ages 6+) ♥
- Learn about different kinds of weather and how it creates different environments for plants and animals!
More Maryland Events
- Saturday (4/4) at 8:30 am | Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt at B&O Railroad in Baltimore ($)
- Get egg-sited for a mouth-watering breakfast buffet with the Easter Bunny. Then, from 9:30-10 a.m., be ready to search high and low for Easter eggs around the pavilion. You’ll also have a chance to take professional photos with our fluffy friend. Each of these activities can be purchased a la carte through the links!
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | Kids Fest at Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City ($) (Best for ages 2-12) ♥
- Enjoy sports instruction, games, activities, arts and crafts, food, and more. In the event of inclement weather, Kid’s Fest will be canceled and a full refund will be issued.
- Saturday (4/4) at 6:00 pm | Toby’s Dinner Theatre presents: The Wizard of Oz in Columbia ($)
- Saturday (4/4) at 7:00 pm | HoCo HaHa’s Circus/Magic Variety Show at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Columbia ($) (Best for ages 7+)
Northern Virginia
Arlington County
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Create Decorative Photo Frames at Arlington Mill Community Center ($)
- Create a photo frame as unique as you are!
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:30 am | Spring Egg Hunt at Potomac Overlook Regional Park ($) ♥
- Pick up an egg hunt sheet at the Nature Center, explore the park on a scavenger hunt, then return your completed sheet to the Nature Center for a prize!
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:30 pm | Animal Encounters: Spring at Potomac Overlook Regional Park
- Learn about and interact with the wildlife that call Potomac Overlook home.
- Saturday (4/4) at 4:30 pm | Rabbits! at Gulf Branch Nature Center ($)
- Learn about our local eastern cottontail rabbit, and some differences and similarities with pet rabbits and movie rabbits.
Northern Virginia
City of Alexandria
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Springtime Sprinkle Cake Pop Decorating Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 4-8)
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | Happy Easter! Family Friendly Wood + Canvas + Textured Art Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria ($)
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | Games of States at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Best for ages 6-12)
- Celebrate America 250 with board games about the 50 states.
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | Underwater Egg Hunt at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility in Alexandria ($) ♥
More Northern Virginia Events
- Saturday (4/4) at 8:00 am | Spring Egg Scavenger Hunt at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville ($)
- Pick up an egg hunt sheet at the Camp Store, explore the Bluebell Trail while hunting for painted eggs, then return your completed sheet to the Camp Store for a prize!
- Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 am | Remember the Ladies Family Day at Mount Vernon Estate ($)
- Participate in hands-on activities, listen to character interpretations, and see demonstrations that highlight the lives and leadership of women at the home of America’s first First Lady, Martha Washington.
- Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 am | Annual Egg Hunt at City of Falls Church Community Center ♥
- Plan to arrive early with a bag or basket to collect goodies. Egg hunters are separated by age: ages zero to three, four to six, and ages seven to eleven. All age groups go at the same time.
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Spring Fest at McLean Community Center ♥
- Celebrate the changing of seasons with spring-themed arts and crafts, an egg hunt, entertainment and the opportunity for your child to get a photo with Bunny!
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Spring Scavenger Hunts: Egg Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($) ♥
- Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths.
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm | Easter Eggstravaganza at Manassas Mall ♥
- Meet the bunny and mingle with royal princesses + First 50 kiddos get a sparkly ribbon wand for the musical fun!
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | Earth Month Park Clean-Up at McLean Central Park
- Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 pm | Egg Hunt at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls ($) (Best for ages 2-9) ♥
- Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the grounds of Colvin Run Mill Historic Site.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Maryland
- Sunday (4/5) at 9:00 am | The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton ($) ♥
- Visitors to Brookside Gardens will be
welcomed by a stunning display of live butterflies from the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Watch in awe as these beautiful insects flutter among vibrant flowers in the South Conservatory House.
- Visitors to Brookside Gardens will be
- Sunday (4/5) at 9:30 am | Passover Storytime with Temple Sinai Librarian Ruth Polk at People’s Book Takoma
- Sunday (4/5) at 9:30 am | Spring Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks ($) ♥
- Take a spring-themed ride aboard the miniature trains!
- Sunday (4/5) at 10:00 am | Family Day: History of Play at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 4+) ♥
- Celebrate playfulness through the centuries at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park!
- Sunday (4/5) at 11:30 am | Train Ride with the Easter Bunny at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
- Take a fun train ride on the Mile One Express with your favorite bunny!
Northern Virginia
- Sunday (4/5) at 8:00 am | Spring Egg Scavenger Hunt at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville ($)
- Pick up an egg hunt sheet at the Camp Store, explore the Bluebell Trail while hunting for painted eggs, then return your completed sheet to the Camp Store for a prize!
- Sunday (4/5) at 9:30 am | Spring Wildflowers and Bald Eagles Family Walk at Riverbend Park in Great Falls ($)
- Includes a nature walk & crafts!
- Sunday (4/5) at 10:00 am | Spring Scavenger Hunts: Egg Hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna ($) ♥
- Embark on a self-guided adventure through the gardens as you search for giant eggs hidden along the paths.
- Sunday (4/5) at 10:30 am | Spring Egg Hunt at Potomac Overlook Regional Park in Arlington ($) ♥
- Pick up an egg hunt sheet at the Nature Center, explore the park on a scavenger hunt, then return your completed sheet to the Nature Center for a prize!
- Sunday (4/5) at 12:00 pm | Easter Bunny Hosts Kids and Family Festival at Shipgarten in McLean
- Sunday (4/5) at 2:00 pm | Easter Movie on Strawberry Park in Fairfax ♣
- Bring a blanket and enjoy the beginning of spring with the movie, HOP
- Sunday (4/5) at 4:00 pm | Reading is Wild! at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington (Best for ages 5-9) ♥
- Special book reading by the Wildlife Rescue League.
Sensory Friendly & Accessible
- Friday (4/3) at 4:00 pm | Special Olympics Young Athletes Playgroup at Bellevue Neighborhood Library in SW
- Through play, children develop important skills for learning, like sharing, taking turns, and following directions. Parents and caregivers, please expect to stay with your children during the program.
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Early Connections Resource Fair at South Bowie Library ♥
- Early Connections promotes understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, for parents and caregivers of young children.
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:15 am | Sensory Storytime at Central Library in Arlington (Best for ages 0-11)
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:30 am | Hora del Cuento Bilingue para Niñes con Discapacidades at Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library in NW (Best for ages 2-8) ♥
- Bilingual Story Time for the Spectrum
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:30 am | Good Morning, Good Night at Imagination Stage in Bethesda ($) (Best for ages 1-4)
- ASL interpretation! In this brand-new show, very young children will discover the beauty of the world during daytime and nighttime.
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm | The Art of Kindness presented by Kyle’s Art for Autism World at Laurel Library ♥
- Families and children of all abilities, including those with autism or other exceptional needs, can enjoy hands-on activities that spark creativity, foster kindness and community, and connect with others in a fun, inclusive environment.
- Sunday (4/5) at 9:15 am | Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore ($)
For Tweens & Teens
Washington, DC
- [Just Added] Friday (4/3) & Saturday (4/4) at 6:00 pm | Teen Spring Jam at King Greenleaf Recreation Center in SW ♥
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Volunteer Open House at Washington Youth Garden at the US National Arboretum
- Get a tour of the Washington Youth Garden, learn about the tools volunteers use and help get the garden ready for spring! Must be 16 & older to volunteer.
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:30 am | Youth Stick and Play Free Skate at Fort Dupont Ice Arena in SE (Best for ages 13 & under)
- Join DPR for a free Youth Stick + Play Clinic and sharpen your puck handling while leveling up your overall game. Protective gear is required and you must bring all equipment!
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm | DC Talent Showcase Session 2 at Barry Farm Recreation Center in SE (Best for ages 8-18)
- The DC Talent Showcase celebrates young people who are excited to share their creativity and contribute to the artistic vibrancy of our city. Please note that space is limited, and submitting the registration form does not guarantee placement in the showcase.
- Saturday (4/4) at 2:30 pm | Teen Studio: The Future is Flowerful at Hirshhorn Museum
- Think like Futurist artist Giacomo Balla and imagine what the future might hold. Then use paint and cardboard to create your own flowers of the future!
- Saturday (4/4) at 6:00 pm | Film Screening: Spirited Away at Freer Gallery of Art at National Museum of Asian Art
- 25th Anniversary Screening!
Maryland
- Friday (4/3) at 7:00 am | HBCU Yard Crawl: College Tours at Coppin State University & Morgan State University ($) (Best for ages 14-18) ♥
- Participants will visit Coppin State University & Morgan State University, where they will learn about academics, sports, and student government. They will also experience student life, including fraternities and sororities, model troupes, and much more!
- Friday (4/3) at 2:00 pm | Spring Break Animation Workshop! with Artist Leila Cabib at Connie Morella Library in Bethesda (Best for ages 10-15)
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 am | Prom Couture Closest Giveaway Event at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville
- Any high school student with their I.D. card will be able to “shop the racks” and choose a free prom dress or suit, shoes and accessories at the Prom Couture Closet giveaway event.
- Saturday (4/4) at 10:30 am | Beginning Guitar at Hyattsville Library (Best for teens & adults)
- Learn basic chords, including C, D, Dm, E, Em, F, G, A, and Am. Please bring a guitar. Up to eight students may request to use a guitar during class if they do not have one.
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | Tarmac Tour at College Park Aviation Museum ($) (Best for ages 12+)
- Enjoy a tour of the airport’s tarmac while learning about the many “firsts” that happened on the airfield and how the airport is used today. This tour lasts about one hour, takes place outdoors, and requires visitors to traverse paved asphalt, grass, and slightly uneven gravel.
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm | Teen Leadership Program at Glenarden Library
- Saturday (4/4) at 12:00 pm | Nature Art for Human Connection presented by the Urban Studio at Greenbelt Library (Best for teens & adults)
- This free interactive workshop introduces participants to local nature through guided art-making. Participants learn how to observe plants, landscapes, and everyday outdoor spaces, then translate what they see into simple, bold coloring-page designs.
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | Movie: The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Brain Flakes at Upper Marlboro Library
- Rated pg-13
- Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 pm | Spring Break Animation Workshop! with Artist Leila Cabib at Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville (Best for ages 10-15)
- Saturday (4/4) at 4:30 pm | Art in Nature: Nature Drawing – Nests and Eggs at Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda (Best for ages 16+)
- Learn to capture the beauty of nature with pencil and paper in our nature drawing program. Join a naturalist for a guided lesson in drawing the flora and fauna that you see at the nature center.
Northern Virginia
- Saturday (4/4) at 11:00 am | Nature Journaling Club: Blooms and Buds at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington ($) (Best for ages 12+)
- Learn how to document plants, animals and landscapes while developing your own unique style.
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | Whatever You Say You Are, You’re Right! with KaNikki Jakarta at Beatley Central Library in Alexandria (Best for ages 12-18) ♥
- Explore the power of positive manifestation and celebrating YOUR personal history in this poetry and open mic workshop for teens.
- Saturday (4/4) at 1:00 pm | Springtime Sprinkle Cake Pop Decorating Class at Tiny Chefs ($) (Best for ages 9-14)
- Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 pm | Dungeons & Dragons Club at Aurora Hills Library in Arlington (Best for middle school students)
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