https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/family-events Bethesda upcoming events Bethesda Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:29:17 GMT Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:29:17 GMT Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Music%20Therapy%20-%20pexels-boris-pavlikovsky-7714334.jpg" alt="Child playing a tongue drum with instructor" title="Child playing a tongue drum with instructor" border="0" width="567" height="378"><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/pexels-thatguycraig000-3411132.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></h2> <h2>Music Therapy</h2> <p>Ages 2-6 years</p> <p>Join us for a Music Therapy session designed for children, led by a Music Therapist student from Major Progressions Music Therapy.</p> <p>This session offers a safe and supportive environment where your child can explore music in a fun and meaningful way with their caregiver.</p> <p>The whole family is invited to participate!</p> <p><br></p> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693686 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693686 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Movie%20Theatre%20-%20pexels-bence-szemerey-337043-7081182.jpg" alt="Movie theatre with people in seats" title="Movie theatre with people in seats" border="0" width="567" height="378"><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/pexels-thatguycraig000-3411132.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></h2> <h2>Movies: Minions and Monsters</h2> <p>All Ages</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Features include:</p> <div style="margin-left: 4em"> <ul> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Lower volume</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Dim lighting (not complete darkness)</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Room to move around</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">No shushing - wiggles and giggles are welcome!</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Concessions will be open for individual purchase</font></li> </ul> </div> <div style="margin-left: 4em"></div> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693848 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693848 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Drum%20Circle%20-%20pexels-eugene-bolshem-722706948-33284986.jpg" alt="People in a drum circle. Photo by Eugene Bolshem. https://www.pexels.com/search/drum%20circle/ " title="People in a drum circle. Photo by Eugene Bolshem. https://www.pexels.com/search/drum%20circle/ " border="0" width="567" height="399"><br></h2> <h2>Drum Medicine: Drum Circle</h2> <p>All Ages</p> <p>Come learn more about drum medicine and participate in a drum circle. The whole family is invited.</p> <p>Weather permitting, the drum circle will be outside.</p> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693858 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693858 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Balls%20Fall%20Hike%20-%20pexels-rdne-8082900.jpg" alt="Girls holding hands and going for a hike in woods" title="Girls holding hands and going for a hike in woods" width="567" height="378"></h2> <h2>Ball's Falls Hike&nbsp;</h2> <p>All ages</p> <p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p>Dress for the weather and wear running shoes. This event is for the whole family.</p> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693867 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693867 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Summer%20Carnival%20(90).JPG" alt="Family enjoying spending time outside wearing hats" title="Family enjoying spending time outside wearing hats" border="0" width="567" height="378"><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/pexels-thatguycraig000-3411132.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></h2> <h2>Family Day</h2> <p>All Ages</p> <p>Bring the whole family out to enjoy a variety of inflatables, exciting activities, and refreshing water play stations—including the always popular dunk tank.</p> <p>Feeling brave? You or your youth can take a turn in the hot seat—just don’t forget to bring a swimsuit!</p> <p>Come soak up the sunshine, cool off, and celebrate everything fun about summer with us.<br></p> <p><br></p> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6687778 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6687778 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Beat%20the%20Heat%20(17).JPG" alt="Children playing outside with sponges in a bucket" title="Children playing outside with sponges in a bucket" border="0" width="567" height="378"><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/pexels-thatguycraig000-3411132.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></h2> <h2>Beat the Heat</h2> <p>Ages 4-8 years</p> <p>Come escape the heat with us! Enjoy FREE fun for all ages, including:</p> <div style="margin-left: 4em"> <ul> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Ice-cold refreshments</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Water games</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Indoor chill zone</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Arts &amp; crafts</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Music &amp; Games</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Air-conditioned space to relax!</font></li> </ul> </div> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693704 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693704 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Heartland%20Forest%20(2).JPG" alt="Two boys smiling and giving peace signs" title="Two boys smiling and giving peace signs" border="0" width="567" height="378"><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/pexels-thatguycraig000-3411132.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></h2> <h2>Beat the Heat</h2> <p>Ages 9-12 years</p> <p>Come escape the heat with us! Enjoy FREE fun for all ages, including:</p> <div style="margin-left: 4em"> <ul> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Ice-cold refreshments</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Water games</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Indoor chill zone</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Arts &amp; Crafts</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Music &amp; Games</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Air-conditioned space to relax!</font></li> </ul> </div> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693820 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6693820 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Escape%20Room%20-%20pexels-varinia-blanco-37076790-7799465.jpg" alt="escape room with exit sign, lights, framed picture and red door. Photo by Varinia Blanco. https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-door-with-the-sign-exit-above-it-and-electric-lamps-illuminating-the-interior-7799465/ " title="escape room with exit sign, lights, framed picture and red door. Photo by Varinia Blanco. https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-door-with-the-sign-exit-above-it-and-electric-lamps-illuminating-the-interior-7799465/ " width="567" height="378"><br></h2> <h2>Escape Room</h2> <p>All Ages</p> <p>Do you like riddles and solving puzzles?</p> <p>Come see if you and your family can escape in our first ever escape room. Fun for the whole family!</p> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6694606 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6694606 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT <h2><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/Pictures/Movie%20Theatre%20-%20pexels-bence-szemerey-337043-7081182.jpg" alt="Movie theatre with people in seats" title="Movie theatre with people in seats" border="0" width="567" height="378"><img src="https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/resources/pexels-thatguycraig000-3411132.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></h2> <h2>Movies: The Magic Faraway Tree</h2> <p>All Ages</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Features include:</p> <div style="margin-left: 4em"> <ul> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Lower volume</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Dim lighting (not complete darkness)</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Room to move around</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">No shushing - wiggles and giggles are welcome!</font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 18px;">Concessions will be open for individual purchase</font></li> </ul> </div> <div style="margin-left: 4em"></div> https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6694622 https://portal.bethesdaservices.com/event-6694622