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Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live Theatrical Show
Visitors will embark on a prehistoric journey at “Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live,” an experiential theater production featuring a larger-than-life cast of dinosaur puppets, at Smithsonian’s National Zoo. From June 1 through Aug. 31, sophisticated, life-sized dinosaur puppets—brought to life by theatrical presentation and puppet mastery—will connect children to paleontology. This interactive production features 19 dinosaurs ... Read More about Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live Theatrical Show
Find out more »Pandas Documentary
Giant pandas are coming to the big screen in a breathtaking documentary this summer at Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In collaboration with Smithsonian Theaters, “Pandas” will be on view June 1 through Aug. 31, 2019 in the Zoo’s air-conditioned Visitor Center Theater. Audiences will get a glimpse into Chengdu Panda Base in China, where scientists are ... Read More about Pandas Documentary
Find out more »Cherry Blossom/Springtime & Sunset Cruise 2020
TO USE A DISCOUNT CODE: Click SELECT A DATE (upper right hand corner). Click the green 'TICKETS' button. Click the blue "Enter Promotional Code" Link. Enter your code and continue to CHECKOUT. Only one code per order. For additional passengers/codes, please make separate, individual reservations. We are excited to welcome you aboard! Here are a ... Read More about Cherry Blossom/Springtime & Sunset Cruise 2020
Find out more »DinoRoars
Travel back in time with “DinoRoars”—a self-guided safari around the Smithsonian’s National Zoo—and meet massive animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. From June 1 to August 31, visitors will be able to look up and listen as the roar of a 39-foot-long T. rex joins the symphony of Zoo animal chirps, squawks and chuffs. On ... Read More about DinoRoars
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New American Gardens exhibit at the US Botanic Garden
Public gardens across America are engaging, inviting, and dynamic. Gardens are living creations, as they display seasonal changes along with a constant ebb and flow. This exhibit celebrates American gardens created or renovated within the last five years. These gardens showcase new plant collections, create spaces for people to connect with nature, and foster sustainability. ... Read More about New American Gardens exhibit at the US Botanic Garden
Find out more »Nature Babies
Let's get your infant off to a nature loving start. Park naturalists will use the amazing colors, textures, and patterns of nature to help develop your baby's sense of the world around them. Siblings under 6 are welcome too. FOBH $5
Find out more »7:00 pm
Mount Airy Raising of the Flag
Come join the Fireworks Organizers and Digging & Rigging for the Flag Raising. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Time: 7pm-7:30pm Location: Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds
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Lightning Bug Jubilee
Did you spend early summer evenings catching fireflies as a child? This all too short fireworks display by these tiny luminescent insects is a wonder to behold. Join us for a short talk about these fascinating creatures and take a walk with a trained volunteer or naturalist to discover when and where to find the ... Read More about Lightning Bug Jubilee
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