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    Rock Creek

    Park District of Columbia

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  • Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Road Closures and Construction update Fall 2012

    Beginning October 15, 2012 construction work on Rock Creek Parkway at Waterside Drive will resume. Delays are expected as lane closures occur to accomodate work. Planned completion for all work is December 2012. More »

  • October 16, 17, 18 Beach Drive Closure from Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway to Porter Street

    Beach Drive will be closed from Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway at Beach Drive to Porter Street, NW from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 pm daily October 16, 17 and 18. Rock Creek Park maintenance workers will be performing tree work, repairs and tunnel cleaning.

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  • Creature Feature

    Friday, October 12, 2012

    Get acquainted with the Nature Center’s live animals and assist in their feeding. All ages. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Saturday, October 13, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Autumn Night Sky: the Weird and Spooky Sky

    Saturday, October 13, 2012

    Seasonal planetarium program. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Sunday, October 14, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Ranger-Led Horseback Tour

    Sunday, October 14, 2012

    Experience Rock Creek Park on horseback. Participants must be 12 or older and weight limits apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance for this one-hour tour. Fee $40. More

  • Seasonal Night Sky

    Sunday, October 14, 2012

    Explore the season's brightest stars, planets and constealltions. More

  • Young Planetarium

    Wednesday, October 17, 2012

    An introduction to the night sky for young astronomers. Ages 4 to 8 and families. More

  • Creature Feature

    Friday, October 19, 2012

    Get acquainted with the Nature Center’s live animals and assist in their feeding. All ages. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Saturday, October 20, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Autumn Night Sky: the Weird and Spooky Sky

    Saturday, October 20, 2012

    Seasonal planetarium program. More

  • Make a Cornhusk Doll

    Saturday, October 20, 2012

    Cornhusk doll making. More

  • Exploring the Sky: Orionid Meteor Shower

    Saturday, October 20, 2012

    Join National Capital Astronomers and Rock Creek rangers and view space phenomena. More

  • Daffodil and Wildflower planting

    Saturday, October 20, 2012

    Volunteer opportunity: Daffodil and wildflower planting along the Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway with the Rock Creek Conservancy. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Sunday, October 21, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Ranger-Led Horseback Tour

    Sunday, October 21, 2012

    Experience Rock Creek Park on horseback. Participants must be 12 or older and weight limits apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance for this one-hour tour. Fee $40. More

  • Seasonal Night Sky

    Sunday, October 21, 2012

    Explore the season's brightest stars, planets and constealltions. More

  • Young Planetarium

    Wednesday, October 24, 2012

    An introduction to the night sky for young astronomers. Ages 4 to 8 and families. More

  • Creature Feature

    Friday, October 26, 2012

    Get acquainted with the Nature Center’s live animals and assist in their feeding. All ages. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Saturday, October 27, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Autumn Night Sky: the Weird and Spooky Sky

    Saturday, October 27, 2012

    Seasonal planetarium program. More

  • Peirce Mill Candlelight Tours

    Saturday, October 27, 2012

    Tours of historic grist mill. More

  • Weeding Party

    Saturday, October 27, 2012

    Volunteer opportunity: Help the National Park Service and the Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy in the fight against invasive plan species. More

  • Exploring the Universe

    Sunday, October 28, 2012

    Join us for this series of planetarium programs exploring the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other space phenomena. Ages 7 to adult. More

  • Ranger-Led Horseback Tour

    Sunday, October 28, 2012

    Experience Rock Creek Park on horseback. Participants must be 12 or older and weight limits apply. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance for this one-hour tour. Fee $40. More

  • Seasonal Night Sky

    Sunday, October 28, 2012

    Explore the season's brightest stars, planets and constealltions. More

  • Young Planetarium: the Weird and Spooky Night Sky

    Wednesday, October 31, 2012

    Planetarium program. More

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