Fit & Strong
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for “Fit & Strong,” an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Farm Story & Craft: Wool
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00
Come on down to the farm for a sheep-themed story and craft, followed by a meet-and-greet with our sheep.

May Nature Science Club: Frogs, Toads, Newts, & Salamanders
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join us at Watkins Nature Center for monthly science clubs designed for homeschool learners. Through stories, short presentations, guided hikes, and hands‑on activities, participants explore nature alongside peers. In May, learn all about toads, frogs, newts, and salamanders!

Each age group has its own science club time slot:

• 10-11 am: Nature Friends (ages four to six)

• 1-2 pm: Nature Rangers (ages seven to nine)

• 2:30-4 pm: Nature Explorers (ages ten to 14)

This is a two‑part program series. Registration covers both program dates: May 12 and May 26. Only the first date is listed here.

Click the registration button for additional details on age groups and program dates.

May-Fit Total Body Fat Burn Frenzy
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00
Rejuvenate your health goals in this FREE fitness class! Join us for an empowering day of fun activities that jump starts your fat burn for the spring. Get excited about exercise and wild about wellness! Sign up, bring your positive energy, and be inspired to tone up your body.

Fitness with Michelle (Yoga)
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00
Yoga with Michelle. Cultivate mindfulness, reflection, and self-awareness as you move through your yoga journey.

Yoga
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00
Stretch toward your fitness goals! Learn basic yoga to improve health and flexibility through deep breathing and controlled stretching. Reduce stress, get better sleep, and build muscle stamina as you practice new or previously learned yoga skills.

Fit & Strong
2026-05-12 09:30 - 11:00
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for Fit & Strong!, an evidence-based physical activity program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes. Registration is required.

Living Strong (Wednesdays)
2026-05-12 09:30 - 10:30
Whether you’re a graduate of Fit & Strong! or new to group fitness and would like a challenge, Living Strong is a great way to stay active and build strength in a supportive environment. This class includes strength training, aerobic exercise, balance, flexibility and more, along with goal setting to help you stay motivated and consistent. Come improve your endurance, boost your energy, and keep Living Strong!

Basic Birding 101
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:30
Grab your binoculars, or borrow a pair from us, and join our naturalist for a birdwatching adventure during the spring migration season. Enjoy the beauty of nature as you search for the many birds moving through our area.

The Recovery Round: Ringside Yoga
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Focus on recovery, improve flexibility, and strengthen your core with beginner yoga techniques, coupled with chill vibes and soft music.

Fitness in the Parks - Zumba
2026-05-11 18:30 - 19:30
Dance your way into fitness with this Zumba® class!  The use of multicultural dance themes create a dynamic and exciting total body fitness routine. Experience Zumba’s benefits to your mood, heart, and dance skills!

Free Fitness Room Week
2026-05-11 10:00 - 13:00
Patrons will have an opportunity to use the Fitness Room equipment to determine if they would like to purchase a membership.

Weight Training: Women (May-Fit)
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:00
You are a masterpiece and every work of art needs a strong frame! Weight training sculpts your physique, accelerates fat burning, and builds bone density while minimizing the risks associated with osteoporosis. Our free, two-day class can give you a head start on making changes to your body composition.

Living Strong
2026-05-11 09:30 - 10:30

Club 300 Senior Walking Club at Watkins Regional Park
2026-05-11 08:30 - 10:30
Come out and join the Club 300 Senior Walking Club and Park Naturalists as we explore beautiful Watkins Regional Park!

Meet at the administration building/tennis bubble parking lot.

Fitness in the Parks - Urban Line Dancing
2026-05-11 08:30 - 09:30
Let your creativity loose on the dance floor! Learn all the latest dances suitable for beginners and seasoned line dancers. Enjoy this great way to exercise, socialize, and energize yourself.

Core and More: Weight Loss (May-Fit)
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
Join our empowering class to strengthen your weight loss willpower. Focused exercises will be on weight loss. Register now and set the tone for the rest of your life as you tone your body.

Hidden Spaces Tour
2026-05-10 15:30 - 17:00
Learning about architecture and history, active engagement, walking, and staying fit.

Dinosaur Park Open House
2026-05-10 12:00 - 16:00
Dinosaur Park Open Houses are a free public program on the first and third Saturday of every month and the second Sunday in the summer. No reservations required. Come join us and learn more about fossils, including the dinosaurs who used to call Maryland home. Guests can expect an orientation and then the opportunity to search the surface of the ground for fossils. No prior registration required. ASL interpretation is offered at each event. All park rules apply (listed below).1. Closed toed shoes required2. No pets or tools allowed inside the fossil site3. Guests cannot cross the rope fence4. There is no digging during this program. All fossils are naturally eroding from the ground5. No running in the fossil site6. No throwing rocks or rolling rocks7. All scientifically important fossils will be kept in trust with the commission to be used for current and future research

Riversdale Kitchen Guild: Mother's Day
2026-05-10 12:00 - 15:00
Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight 19th-century favorite recipes of mothers at Riversdale Historic Site & Museum.

Mother's Day Tours
2026-05-10
Celebrate mom with an afternoon filled with history. Learn about the history of the mothers and mother figures who lived and worked at this former plantation, from the house’s construction in 1801 through Emancipation in 1864. Visitors will engage in facilitated dialogue with tour guides while being led through rooms of the historic house and dependency buildings.

All mothers will receive FREE admission.

This event has two sessions: 12 noon-1 pm & 2-3 pm

Tribute to the Music of Mary J. Blige
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:00
Experience the soulful and powerful music of Mary J. Blige like never before with this tribute performance. This event celebrates the iconic career of the multi-award-winning artist, known for her groundbreaking contributions to R&B and Hip-Hop. Talented musicians and vocalists come together to deliver an unforgettable evening filled with Blige’s greatest hits. From her early classics to her recent chart-toppers, you’ll be immersed in the emotional depth and vibrant energy that defines her music. Join us for a night of live music that honors the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, capturing her artistry’s essence and impact on the music industry. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her work, this tribute promises to be a memorable celebration of Mary J. Blige’s legacy.

Eternally: Roberta Flack Tribute
2026-05-09 20:00 - 21:30
Hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of our time, GRAMMY Award-winning Roberta Flack remains unparalleled in her ability to tell a story through her music. Her songs bring insight into our lives, love, culture, and politics, while effortlessly traversing a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to folk to jazz. Following her passing in February 2025, this tribute concert will honor her life and legacy by showcasing some of her most cherished music, thoughtfully curated by musical director and Roberta Flack band alumnus Daryl L.A. Hunt.

This concert features vocalists Sylver Logan Sharp, Nova Tate, Shanti Walker, Stoney Ellis, Jasmine Jacobs, and Trent Cokely. The All-Star Band will include Daryl L.A. Hunt (keys), Hamilton Hayes (bass), Chris “Biscuit” Bynum (drums), Arnell Byrd (guitar), Chris Allen (percussion), and Brian Lenair (saxophone).

Nature Crafts -Mother's Day Craft
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00
Go green with your creativity as you enjoy hands‑on nature‑inspired craft activities and discover what you can design using materials and inspiration from the environment. Create a spring floral craft perfect for Mother’s Day at Clearwater Nature Center!

Borderless - Artist & Curator Talk
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00
* This exhibition runs Apr. 6–May 30, with a public reception on Sat., Apr. 11 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., May 9. *

Curated by Akemi Maegawa in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Borderless explores themes of identity, migration, and cultural fluidity. Featuring Jeff Huntington (JAHRU), Mei Mei Chang, Tang, June Lee, and Julia Chon, this exhibition highlights the diverse artistic expressions of AAPI artists who challenge boundaries—both literal and conceptual. Through dynamic visual storytelling and innovative materials, Borderless reflects the interconnectedness of heritage and contemporary experience, embracing art as a space without limits.

Mindfulness Nature Hike
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
De-stress the natural way by taking a guided mindfulness walk on one of our trails, where you’ll refresh your body, mind, and spirit through calming nature‑based activities. Join us at Clearwater Nature Center for a mindfulness walk or hike led by a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, designed to deepen your connection with the natural world—just wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Paper Lotus Lantern Workshop
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
Artist Sookkyung Park will lead participants in creating small lamps inspired by the lotus flower. Participants will explore the cultural and historical significance of the lotus while learning craft skills. Attendees will make their lotus lamps, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. This experience offers a creative and therapeutic activity, providing time for personal reflection. The fee includes all materials.

Souls Seeking Freedom Walking Tour: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Resistance at Montpelier
2026-05-09 14:00 - 14:30
Health and wellness, fostering community engagement, building trust, and learning diverse perspectives and inclusive history.

Heritage in Action: A Day Celebrating Community and Culture
2026-05-09 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for a powerful day dedicated to honoring and preserving the voices, struggles, and triumphs of minority communities. Through storytelling, genealogy, and cultural preservation activities, we’ll build bridges between generations and ensure that these rich legacies are not lost to time. Come connect, share, and take part in preserving the history that shapes our future.

Includes: We the People Genealogy Series: Session II.

The Golden Hour: Boomer & Gen Z Pour & Paint
2026-05-09 12:00 - 15:00
The Golden Hour invites grandparents and grandkids (ages eight to 17) to slow down, create together, and share meaningful stories. In collaboration with Riversdale Historic Site & Museum, this pour and paint session supports their oral history workshop by celebrating family memories and voices across generations. Participants will discover how art helps keep the mind sharp, the body active, and the spirit calm, and will leave with colorful canvases and even brighter connections.
