Bethesda upcoming events

Playground Drop-In Days (Saturday, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Playground Drop-In Day - June 13

Ages 3-6

Grab your crew and come on out for some good old-fashioned outdoor play!

Our Playground Drop-In is the perfect chance for families to climb, slide, run, and explore together on our awesome outdoor equipment.

No schedules, no pressure—just fresh air, big smiles, and plenty of room to play. Come for a quick swing or stay for the whole adventure.

Siblings welcome, caregivers must remain with children.

Playground Drop-In Days (Saturday, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Playground Drop-In Day - June 13

Ages 7-12

Grab your crew and come on out for some good old-fashioned outdoor play!

Our Playground Drop-In is the perfect chance for families to climb, slide, run, and explore together on our awesome outdoor equipment.

No schedules, no pressure—just fresh air, big smiles, and plenty of room to play. Come for a quick swing or stay for the whole adventure.

Siblings welcome, caregivers must remain with children.

Playground Drop-In Days (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Playground Drop-In Day - June 20

Ages 3-6

Grab your crew and come on out for some good old-fashioned outdoor play!

Our Playground Drop-In is the perfect chance for families to climb, slide, run, and explore together on our awesome outdoor equipment.

No schedules, no pressure—just fresh air, big smiles, and plenty of room to play. Come for a quick swing or stay for the whole adventure.

Siblings welcome, caregivers must remain with children.

Playground Drop-In Days (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Playground Drop-In Day - June 20

Ages 7-12

Grab your crew and come on out for some good old-fashioned outdoor play!

Our Playground Drop-In is the perfect chance for families to climb, slide, run, and explore together on our awesome outdoor equipment.

No schedules, no pressure—just fresh air, big smiles, and plenty of room to play. Come for a quick swing or stay for the whole adventure.

Siblings welcome, caregivers must remain with children.

Code Ninjas (Monday, June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Code Ninjas

Ages 8-12 years

Join us for a guided coding lesson, where youth can build their own game step-by-step. As a bonus, children can download their game onto a card for them to take home and share with their family!

This is for youth registered to our programs.

Creative Arts Walk (Thursday, July 02, 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Creative Arts Walk

All Ages

Step into the Creative Arts Walk—where an interactive art gallery comes to life with hands-on fun for all ages!

Wander through vibrant spaces filled with creativity, from a collaborative mural where everyone can leave their mark to colorful sidewalk chalk zones bursting with imagination.

Children can dive into DIY craft stations, making bracelets, painting masterpieces, or creating unique art pieces to take home.

Music Therapy (7-12 years) (Friday, July 03, 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Music Therapy (7-12 years)

Ages 7-12 years

Join us for a Music Therapy session designed for children, led by a Music Therapist student from Major Progressions Music Therapy.

This session offers a safe and supportive environment where your child can explore music in a fun and meaningful way with their caregiver.

The whole family is invited to participate!

Music Therapy (2-6 years) (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Music Therapy

Ages 2-6 years

Join us for a Music Therapy session designed for children, led by a Music Therapist student from Major Progressions Music Therapy.

This session offers a safe and supportive environment where your child can explore music in a fun and meaningful way with their caregiver.

The whole family is invited to participate!

Reptile Show (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Reptile Show

All Ages

Get ready for a wild adventure! Meet amazing reptiles up close – snakes, lizards, turtles, and more!

Fun • Educational • Hands-On

Kids and families will love this exciting opportunity to:

Touch and hold real reptiles
Learn fun facts from expert handlers
Take awesome photos
Conquer their fears and spark their curiosity!

Music Therapy (2-6 years) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Music Therapy

Ages 2-6 years

Join us for a Music Therapy session designed for children, led by a Music Therapist student from Major Progressions Music Therapy.

This session offers a safe and supportive environment where your child can explore music in a fun and meaningful way with their caregiver.

The whole family is invited to participate!

Movies: Minions and Monsters (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Movies: Minions and Monsters

All Ages

Join us for a relaxing, inclusive movie experience designed especially for families! This sensory-friendly screening creates a welcoming space for all to enjoy a movie together.

Features include:

Lower volume
Dim lighting (not complete darkness)
Room to move around
No shushing - wiggles and giggles are welcome!
Concessions will be open for individual purchase

Drum Medicine: Drum Circle (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Drum Medicine: Drum Circle

All Ages

Come learn more about drum medicine and participate in a drum circle. The whole family is invited.

Weather permitting, the drum circle will be outside.

Ball's Falls Hike (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Ball's Falls Hike

All ages

Join us for a guided nature hike to view trees, plants, birds, insects, mammals and their habitats. Hikers will learn about the history and cultural heritage of Ball’s Falls, how to identify certain plants and animals in the forest and will view the scenery along the way!

Dress for the weather and wear running shoes. This event is for the whole family.

Family Day (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Family Day

All Ages

Bring the whole family out to enjoy a variety of inflatables, exciting activities, and refreshing water play stations—including the always popular dunk tank.

Feeling brave? You or your youth can take a turn in the hot seat—just don’t forget to bring a swimsuit!

Come soak up the sunshine, cool off, and celebrate everything fun about summer with us.

Beat the Heat (4-8 years) (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Beat the Heat

Ages 4-8 years

Come escape the heat with us! Enjoy FREE fun for all ages, including:

Ice-cold refreshments
Water games
Indoor chill zone
Arts & crafts
Music & Games
Air-conditioned space to relax!

Beat the Heat (9-12 years) (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Beat the Heat

Ages 9-12 years

Come escape the heat with us! Enjoy FREE fun for all ages, including:

Ice-cold refreshments
Water games
Indoor chill zone
Arts & Crafts
Music & Games
Air-conditioned space to relax!

Escape Room (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Escape Room

All Ages

Do you like riddles and solving puzzles?

Come see if you and your family can escape in our first ever escape room. Fun for the whole family!

Movies: The Magic Faraway Tree (Friday, September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Movies: The Magic Faraway Tree

All Ages

Join us for a relaxing, inclusive movie experience designed especially for families! This sensory-friendly screening creates a welcoming space for all to enjoy a movie together.

Features include:

Lower volume
Dim lighting (not complete darkness)
Room to move around
No shushing - wiggles and giggles are welcome!
Concessions will be open for individual purchase